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The Bridgewater Inn
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Overall:Average of 5.0 out of 24 reviews

Credibility Score: 52%
Visited: 09/12/2011
Posted: 03/01/2012
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User: dinewithme
Joined: 23/09/2010
21 reviews
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5.0
Came here with another couple just before Christmas. We went for their special offer, 2 two course meals and a bottle of wine for €50. So for €100 we shared two starters, (best chicken wings in Kildare and the garlic prawns are sooo good), had 4 delicious, way above pub food standard main course's followed by chocolate fudge cake and homemade baileys & chocolate chip cheesecake and two bottles of Pinot Grigio. Wow, fantastic food and there is no where in or around the area offering such good value for the quality of food, wine and service is second to none!
Credibility Score: 12%
Visited: 27/11/2010
Posted: 04/12/2010
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User: Mark2010
Joined: 23/11/2010
2 reviews
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5.0
Brought my girlfriend here for dinner last week. We went for the special - 2 starters, 2 mains and a bottle of wine for €50. Great value, excellent food, good atmosphere and very friendly staff. Will defo be back and would gladly recommend.
Credibility Score: 9%
Visited: 17/08/2010
Posted: 18/08/2010
First Timer
User: Amtrev
Joined: 18/08/2010
1 reviews
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1.5
My husband & I had dinner here yesterday evening. I ordered the mozarella & rocket salad to start & the salmon & asian noodle for mains. My husband ordered the nachos to start & the escalope of chicken for mains. My salad starter was just ok but my husbands nachos were really awful. They looked like they had come from a packet of doritos & they were badly burnt at the edges. The cheese was hard & dry like they had been made earlier in the day & just reheated, smothered in sauce & served up again. When our mains arrived unfortunately they were not much better. My asian noodles were dry & hard at the edges again like they had been made earlier & just reheated & the salmon was very dry. My husbands chicken had a similar story. Overall we were very disappoined & will not be returning for food.
Credibility Score: 42%
Visited: 09/07/2010
Posted: 17/07/2010
Connoisseur
User: sausagefest
Joined: 20/06/2010
14 reviews
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4.0
Eat here regularly for lunch and we are never disappointed. Recently had the chicken and noodle salad which is available as a starter or main course, lovely flavours and filling enough for lunch.The place was packed and is a relaxing place to spend your lunch hour.
Credibility Score: 27%
Visited: 15/11/2009
Posted: 04/12/2009
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User: Humpty McDumpty
Joined: 04/12/2009
5 reviews
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2.0
Why in the good Lord's name has this place got such a supposedly good reputation? granted the decor is quite nice for a pub in deepest, darkest Kildare. However, I found the food to be equally underwhelming while being drastically overpriced. In short I wasn't impressed, I'm thinking it's a case of (slightly dated) style over substance.
Credibility Score: 32%
Visited: 16/05/2009
Posted: 29/05/2009
Foodie
User: fg
Joined: 31/03/2009
6 reviews
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4.5
Based on reviews here, decided to check this place out for myself. First impressions were not the best! How could this pub deliver?? Sitting ourselves down with menus i was very surprised by the price of food (excellent value) I had the stirfry veg and it was cooked to perfection. Others had bangers and mash (enough for 2 on the plate) and penne pasta (enough for 4 on the plate!) All dishes were served promptly and were piping hot. The server was attentive without being intrusive. Didnt have time to try the desserts on this occasion but i'm sure they will be to the same high standard. This place is truly a little gem in this current recession. Total cost for 3 mains and 3 sorft drinks came in at under €50!! WHY GO ANYWHERE ELSE??!
Credibility Score: 22%
Visited: 18/04/2009
Posted: 04/05/2009
First Timer
User: stoog
Joined: 04/05/2009
1 reviews
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5.0
dropped in about two weeks ago with hubby---he had fish special which was fresh lemon sole with prawn sauce which was devine----i had chicken which was also gorgous---i loved the athmosphere of the place and service was very relaxed and good.
Credibility Score: 42%
Visited: 31/03/2009
Posted: 02/04/2009
Foodie
User: iblisa
Joined: 28/06/2007
6 reviews
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5.0
Dropped in for a bite to eat on Tuesday night. There was plenty of choice on the menu & extra specials on also. We ordered a nice bottle of wine while our food was prepared & we weren't disappointed. I had a gourmet burger which was to die for and my friend has cod which was lovely and crispy perfectly cooked. The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. My children came in when we were finished our meal & i ordered 2 desserts for them which were cleary adults portions but I was only charged for 2 kids desserts. I'll definatly be back very soon.
Credibility Score: 22%
Visited: 25/01/2009
Posted: 02/02/2009
First Timer
User: Pats Eats
Joined: 02/02/2009
1 reviews
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5.0
My sister in law told me that the Bridgewater was doing a menu on Sundays and that it €20 for two courses or €25 for 4 courses. We decided to go last Sunday week because well basically pay day was following tuesday for hubbie and we'd had a quiet January. Great value, great food and plenty of choice which was surprising. Normally we'd pay €20 for just a main course here. We've started to become more careful with our cash now it's nice to know we have the option of a similar deal on a weekend. Hopefully other places will follow suit.
Credibility Score: 23%
Visited: 08/01/2009
Posted: 08/01/2009
First Timer
User: ilikecakeyum
Joined: 08/01/2009
1 reviews
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5.0
I eat out alot as I work monday to friday in kildare and go home at weekends. I love this pub. Great pint and probably the best steak to be found in the naas area. I like to go to places that are consistantly good and I must say the Bridgewater never dissapoints.
Credibility Score: 41%
Visited: 16/11/2008
Posted: 25/11/2008
Foodie
User: simplefood
Joined: 25/11/2008
6 reviews
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3.0
my friends recommended this place to me for sunday lunch an seems i was in the area i decided to give it a go and was not impressed i had the roast beef and found it dry and the sauce tasteless.
Credibility Score: 37%
Visited: 18/11/2008
Posted: 18/11/2008
Foodie
User: clairelovesfood
Joined: 05/08/2008
6 reviews
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4.0
The food served in the bridgewater is of a far higher standard than that found in your average Irish pub. The reason for this may be a repercussion of the top notch high price food that was served upstairs in the Bridgewater restaurant. The atmosphere tends to be good in the bar, staff are friendly and professional , service is fast and it appears to be very child friendly. Although I eat here often, I usually eat the same thing, the goats cheese wrapped in filo pasty, as there are not many other vegetarian options on the menu. I have brought a few other people to this bar for food and the general opinion is that it is good although a little pricy for bar food. I would recommended.
Credibility Score: 28%
Visited: 28/08/2008
Posted: 02/10/2008
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User: lovecabsav
Joined: 01/10/2008
4 reviews
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5.0
I recently posted a review on another restaurant which reminded me of what the restaurant upstairs in the Bridgewater used to be like before it closed. It is sadly missed but I had a lovely lunch here a while ago. My friend and I just missed the main lunch menu by about 15 mins so I ordered the soup which was Cream of Mushroom and then an Open Prawn sandwich. The soup was delicious, it was a lovely thick chunky soup with guinness bread. Unfortunately I didn't realise that the prawn sandwich was served on guinness bread also. I had already eaten the bread with the soup and more bread with the prawns seemed a bit too much, so I just pushed the prawns aside and ate them with the salad that came on the plate. The staff are lovely here, friendly and very much on top of their game. Great coffee too.
Credibility Score: 24%
Visited: 07/09/2008
Posted: 14/09/2008
First Timer
User: Marianna
Joined: 14/09/2008
1 reviews
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5.0
I just can't fault The Bridgewater for it's good food and service. My husband and I eat here with our family very regularly and we have yet to have a bad experience. We are simple eaters and tend to go for the soup which is usually served with sweet guinness bread . Personally I don't like it, my kids love it but it's not to my taste, and the staff know when I come in to offer me plain bread rolls. The Chicken and fresh Fish are consistenly good also. The staff are so nice and nothing is ever too much trouble. The dining area has always got fresh flower arrangements and the toilets are always spotless. It's something small like this that makes this place special.
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 25/08/2008
Posted: 28/08/2008
Guru
User: clara6012
Joined: 27/07/2007
41 reviews
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3.0
I wasn't really bowled over by this place like others were but that could be for 2 reasons. 1. The restaurant has closed down and we dined in the lounge 2. I am a veggie. Their website claims there is a variety for vegetarians but there was 1 main dish and 2 starters (goats cheese was in one, which wouldn't be my favourite and soup was the other zzzzz). The main course was a spicey pasta dish that wasn't great. I asked if they had anything else and they didn't -(the website said they would cater to vegetarians needs -just ask!!!??) So I won't be returning.. However on the positive, the staff were friendly and my partner loved his Steak and mash.. His chicken started was ' just ok'. The also cater to coeliacs which is great!
Credibility Score: 20%
Visited: 17/08/2008
Posted: 18/08/2008
First Timer
User: gymbuff
Joined: 18/08/2008
1 reviews
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5.0
My partner loves Duck and when we were there yesterday he said it was the best ever. Cooked on the rare side which wouldn't be my cup of tea but he loved it. It came with stir fried veggies and chunky wedges. He was still talking about it hours later last night which promted me to look at their menu on line and in turn I stumbled across this site! Quick and efficient service. We'll be back.
Credibility Score: 26%
Visited: 13/07/2008
Posted: 23/07/2008
First Timer
User: esther
Joined: 23/07/2008
1 reviews
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3.5
The first time I ate here was a saturday evening & I loved it, I had the stirfry & it was full of loads of veg. Anyway I was really looking forward to going again but when I went it was a sunday evening & it was such a let down. I ordered the special of the day which was cod in a light batter but when it came out, it was completely overcooked, you couldn't cut through the batter, it was disgusting. I sent it back & they asked if I wanted something else & I was picking a starter just for the sake of having something which was prawns & the girl suggested having it as a main course so I did & I have to say it was the blandest, tasteless dish ever it was a few prawns on lettuce & she charged me 24euro for it so I have to say I don't think I will go back. Their attitude when I sent back the dinner wasn't very good, I had explained what was wrong & then later a different girl came over saying do you not like batter? I do like batter but this was like leather, completely overcooked. Have to say maybe a sunday is not a good day to go?? Even the menu wasn't as nice as the saturday, the food was out 5 mins after ordering, very rush in & out & it was a lot busier.
Credibility Score: 26%
Visited: 20/07/2008
Posted: 21/07/2008
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User: dailylunchbunchers
Joined: 20/07/2008
1 reviews
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5.0
I was recently told I was wheat & gluten intolerent. I love my Burgers, breakfast rolls etc and was convinced I had a life of plain food ahead of me, no sauces, no nice bread :(. I'd often gone to the Bridgewater for lunch with work and sometimes for their amazing Bangers & Mash on a Sunday after a night out! Was pleasantly surprised to see how well they cater for coeliacs. I can have Coeliac friendly sausages (not quite the same taste but at least I can still have the flavours, the mash and the onion sauce are gluten free). Also the chicken noodle salad I'd stopped having can be altered (no noodles in it) for me! Happy days. Regards, Mr "I hate being a Coeliac" but it's not so bad anymore :)
Credibility Score: 27%
Visited: 03/05/2008
Posted: 15/06/2008
First Timer
User: louisek
Joined: 15/06/2008
1 reviews
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5.0
I had my daughters communion meal here in May and I just could't fault the place. From when I made the phone call to enquire about booking for our little group of 14 I was impressed. The staff are so efficient and helpful and didn't mind when I asked if we could bring in a cake that a relative had made for dessert. The food was fabulous. I ordered the Seabass and it was a beautiful piece of fish as was the Cod in a Tempura batter which two of our boys shared, my husband and a few others had Steak and raved about them and the kids menu was great with fish fingers and vegetables on it which is great to see as it wasn't just a "chips with everything" menu. I'd highly recommend here. It ticks all the boxes.
Credibility Score: 32%
Visited: 05/05/2008
Posted: 23/05/2008
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User: Wilddingo
Joined: 23/05/2008
4 reviews
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3.0
I was told the Bangers and Mash was worth trying and I was not overly impressed. The sausages were quite tasty, but the gravy lacked substance and was to salty. Overall, thought it was too expensive. Staff were friendly and service was quick. Nice atmosphere and was great sitting outside on such a sunny day.
Credibility Score: 25%
Visited: 05/05/2008
Posted: 06/05/2008
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User: possum
Joined: 08/03/2008
3 reviews
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3.0
I was really disappointed when I ate here yesterday. I had heard of their famous bangers and mash and reccommended them to my other half, who was pretty disgusted as well. He said the gravy tasted like bad powdered stuff. My sea bass was drowned in what I can honestly say seemed like the sunflower oil from the chip pan - it looked like they were trying to decorate the plate with the chip pan oil, complete with black gritty bits - totally disgusting. The salad was soggy, the wedges were re-fried with that same distinctive sunflower flavour. Really unpleasant.
Credibility Score: 22%
Visited: 04/04/2008
Posted: 09/04/2008
First Timer
User: golddust
Joined: 08/04/2008
1 reviews
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5.0
I'm a regular here and I must say I can't fault the place. Totally agree about the bangers & mash...delish. Have to disagree with person who says they don't change menu because another favourite of mine is a chicken salad they do with noodles but the last night I was in it wasn't on! Staff are really friendly and even though it's not the cheapest place to eat in Naas area, you'd find it hard to beat the service and food is really consistant.
Credibility Score: 62%
Visited: 05/02/2008
Posted: 08/02/2008
Connoisseur
User: rwade
Joined: 15/01/2007
16 reviews
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4.0
Im a regular here, and although like the other poster said the menu hasn't changed, if it aint broken.... I just love the bangers and mash here, with a tasty red wine and onion gravy. And if you happen to be there on a day when sticky toffee pudding is on the menu, all the better. Lovely atmosphere, you can really relax and enjoy the setting. Baileys coffees are yummy too. Have tried most items on the menu, and haven't had any complaints so far. Certainly if you did, the pleasant staff would try to assist you.
Credibility Score: 53%
Visited: 03/12/2007
Posted: 05/12/2007
Connoisseur
User: dineout
Joined: 04/12/2007
11 reviews
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2.5
Menu has not changed in years, didn't appreciate the value thought for what you are getting the food is not worth it. There are some people who like this type of thing but it's not for me. Too expensive and lacking the friendly touch

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