I want to love Bridget McNeill's I really do. But alas like meeting a terrific guy or girl in a bar at 1:45 am, my high hopes turn into mild disappointment. A neighborhood bar with traditional bar food, reasonable prices, solid beer selection, a within walking distance. Oh what a tease you are Bridget. The food is okay. Nothing great, just a little lacking. A bit more season here, a little more attention to assembly there and it could be really good. Service is friendly, really well-meaning, just a little too "casual." If they were a little less relaxed and a little more focused, it would better. Prices are fair, some of the daily specials a pretty good deals. One odd phenomenon, almost every time I have been there (going on a dozen visits) some guest is so odd and/or obnoxious it is distracting to the rest of the clientele.
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Ozzie T.
Where do I begin? To start, you enter the restaurant by entering the apartment building first, then get tucked through a narrow, awkward passageway to enter the restaurant with no clear signage, with an awkward bar (or pizza hearth?). We stumbled our way to a high top, which was shaky, but loked more appealing than the plastic card-table four tops peppering the floor with no clear layout or sense in their placement. There is a lovely fireplace in the far end, but one large table is plopped in front of it, making it impossible to enjoy for everybody else. There is a giant chalkboard that you can't read, a menu with fold-over pages that make no sense, and no real sense of direction for the bar. The bar seems to be an Irish Pub, but makes pizzas and cheap american bar food? The bar seems to highlight its beer selection, but the drink special was a $5 martini that tasted like my teenage brother made it to impress a date he snuck into our parents basement after Homecoming. The food was terrible, by the way. I got a burger, it was overcooked and the cheese was put on too early, making it too melted and impossible to pull the bread to add condiments. I ended up dipping it in the ketchup, because this bar wants me to look poor and disgusting. The sweet potato tots were bland (HOW??), the fried pickles were over breaded and under brined (HOW??), and the Chicken and Chips was boring and bland. The only thing that gives this place a 2 stars is Jacqueline, our lvoely server. While she needed to be more attentive (there was like 6 people in the bar, and we could barely find her sometimes), she was a genuine pleasure. Too bad the rest of the experience wasn't.
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Stephanie T.
I live near Bridget's, so for me, it's the perfect place to grab a quick dinner or hang out with friends and watch the game. The prices are good, the portions are large, and the food never disappoints. Their burgers are excellent, and you also can't go wrong with mac and cheese or buffalo chicken dip. If you want a place where you can actually sit down and get waited on while watching a Hawks playoff game, this is the place to be. It's not gourmet or hip or trendy, but friendly people and awesome bar food make Bridget's more than worth the trip.
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Robert S.
Daily food specials? Gone. Popcorn machine? Gone. Pool table? Gone. Reasonably priced PUB food (as opposed to the fancier fare they're trying)? Gone. Thursday pizza night? Soon to be modified. Fries? No longer included with sandwiches unless you want to pay extra. Listen, I'm all for a place trying to change it up when there is a new owner, but this is ridiculous. Too many changes in too short a time. We don't want a fancy gastropub, we want Archie Bunker's Place. If we want fancy, there's Wilde on Broadway. Bridget's is usually a douche-free, no backward-baseball-cap-bro wearing kind of place. It's a place where a girl can wear a scrunchy and not be judged. It's also important for the new owners to realize a lot of folks from the condo building above use this place like a supper club every night. It still is for the most part, but it's slowly losing that rec room/corner bar & grill feel that so many people enjoyed.
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Dale J.
Mac and cheese is the best option on a good menu, although most of their food looks quite good. The fireplace is a nice touch. I haven't been here yet in summer, but I can't wait to sit on their patio. There's only a few beers on tap, but none of them are macrobrews. The staff seems knowledgeable about beers.
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Shannon D.
The renovation of the bar looks great, and the place is always packed when my husband and I come in for dinner. The BBQ Bacon burger is my favorite burger in Chicago - bar none. Great changes at Bridget McNeil's over the past year or so; we now pop in about 1-2 times a month. Excellent service and good crowds.
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Bob R.
Bridget's is one of my local favs but the vicinity doesn't impact my review. Their new owner has gone to great lengths to ensure above average food and considering their competition is at minimum, four blocks away, Im glad they make the effort to be more than a dive bar at belmont and lake shore. Things to try: fish and chips. Hands down a menu winner. As good as Joe's stone crab which is one of the best of I've had. Also. Similarly, chicken and chips. Others, the belmont club Sammy, almost anything on their brunch menu and shockingly, they make a decent pizza. Ignore their weird cement floor and odd decor. It's a great local spot.
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Melanie V.
Ummm, pulled pork nachos? I'm in! Bridget's (as I lovingly refer to it) has THE BEST pulled pork. You can have it on nachos ($5 on Wednesdays), on tacos ($2 on Tuesdays) or just on a sandwich. It's fabulous. You might think I'm insane as Bridget's isn't a bbq place or anything, but whatever. It's good. As the bar recently went through some renovations, the pool table and large, leather chairs are now gone. It's now a little more modern and sleek, but it still has has that friendly, comfy vibe to it. LOVE the employees here because they're always so nice and sweet. They have really good specials during the week and on Friday's...I think they have $5 Jame-o shots. Who can beat that after a long work week? Next to Dram, this is my favorite place in the 'hood!
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Alissa S.
Fun neighborhood bar with great food and drink specials. There is nothing fancy about this place but its a great spot to drink some cheap booze and play board games.
(4)
Jack S.
I really want to like this place but after I leave I seem to walk out thinking "Why the hell did I come here again?" Pros - location - food portions won't leave you hungry - crowd doesn't seem to have any of the douchbaggery that some of the other bars in the area have. - the spinach is really good for a side Cons - Prices (high as hell for food) - appetizer portions (for example 7 pretzel bites which might be 1 1/4 inch in diameter at best for $6.50? This is bread people!) - Despite the Cubs and Sox signs outside, DO NOT MISTAKE THIS for a SPORTS BAR! I stopped in seeing the TVs and a mellow looking small number of people in here thinking this would be a good place to watch a Blackhawks playoff game. They had ESPN on. I asked the bartender if they were gonna have the game on and he said "oh yeah" and promptly changed the channel. The anthem was starting. He changed it back to ESPN and said "it's the anthem, I'll change it back when the game starts." I bite my tongue and tell myself, as Duran Duran is playing in the background on the jukebox, that murder is illegal. Keep in mind that this whole time there is bad 80s music playing as what looks like a DJ is setting up for probably 20 minutes prior. He changes it back to the game 3 min in and says he's sorry he got busy even though he was just talking to a regular. I was happy at least the game is on... A minute goes by... Music is still on when the DJ begins a sound check. I have to admit I've never seen a DJ for a playoff hockey game and thought it was more than strange. His sound check ends and its probably 7 min into the first period, the damn music goes on as the DJ starts to hand out pieces of paper asking people if they wanted play trivia. I saw 5 people take forms, Only 5!!!!!! Two of whom, by the end of the game appeared to just answer a few questions out loud and weren't invested but watching the game. While the Hawks began to rally in the second the bartender finally yelled to the DJ to cut the music between the trivia questions. REJOICE! But once again I got my hopes up only to be let down yet again. The Hawks tie the game up after being down 3-0 and as just about everyone in there was staring at a TV trying to see the replay. This idiot, stupid trivia Mother f'kr apparently loves the sound of his own voice so much that he talks right through a game tying score and the replay after ward. Some on else blurts out "will you shut the hell up?" Just loud enough where the people in the general vicinity and the DJ can hear. He does not shut the hell up and continues to talk and turns the music back on for the intermission... The music continues to play for almost half of the third period. My apologies for the long review but I needed to blow off some steam and I felt compelled to warn others. I attempted to watch one more game there. No jukebox, no DJ setting up all looks good. Again, channel change during the anthem and the game goes on 4 min into the 1st period when some ass**** and his half hipster, half yuppie girlfriend sit down right next to me and ask the bartender to change two of the three TVs to the Cubs game (they asked for two because they had two different views as they had the two seats at the corner to the bar). The bartender did it. I walked back down to Broadway and stepped into Brendan's, a f***ing Boston bar. It's a dive, small, only two TVs, both of which were playing the Hawks WITH volume. Drinks were cheaper by a ton. I'll stop in to Mc'Neills if I wanna have a convo with a girl or a friend if I wanna simply that. Otherwise, not really worth it unless you live within 100 yards.
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Adriane P.
Bridget's like an 87 yr old grandma paying at the check out lane with a stack of coupons and slowly writing a check. Tedious. The service is slow and there's quite a few hiccups and mistakes made. One server REALLY was bad and a touch rude too boot. The few patrons are a bit "mature." I'll spare you the details of mistakes with the mundane food, specials, and drinks because they changed the menu and stopped doing specials now. They also took out the popcorn machine (not that I ate any). In each area I felt there wasn't a real sense of the place's identity or enough effort made. The fireplace is nice and there's board games. There's also free wifi. This review may be a bit cold, I feel fair since I have them a few chances. I look forward to seeing positive changes so I can "check out" Bridget again!
(2)
Aaron W.
I love Bridget McNeil's, the food, the vibe, and the people. I live a couple of apartments down the street, so I often might grab a pizza to pick up and take back home (especially the great Monday pizza deal). All the food I've tried there is really good, from pizza to appetizers to chicken and waffles to turkey wraps, and the menu extends to a surprising extent beyond just "pub food." I've been able to go in there and study in the back corner, it's almost like a dining room and very homey (pretend that's a word). And at night, I've gone to Bridget's for parties and I've stopped by on my way home for a drink and ended up staying for hours. The staff are the friendliest people, and I feel like I'm hanging with them too even when I'm with my friends. Basically, I love Bridget McNeil's, and you should too.
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Mike K.
I went to Bridget's with the idea of getting some pub grub and a drink or two. Upon arrival, I wavered on the grub part because I was apprehensive about a place like Bridget's having good food based on the atmosphere and the thin crowd. So ultimately I decided to only have one drink at Bridget's. Bridget's is in sort of an odd location for a pub. It's down at the bottom of a building in the turnaround. What's more, I just couldn't escape the feeling that a pool was once where this bar is. The floors, ceiling and walls all just said pool to me. I'm sure if I lived in the building I'd get accustomed to it and forget it, but this prevailing thought just can't be shaken. Mind you, I got a good pour of the black stuff and service with a smile, so there was certainly nothing wrong with the service or the product. Lastly, the crowd when I was at Bridget's, while thin, was somewhat older, although there was a raucous bachelorette party doing that silly painting party thing. If I lived in the building or in the neighborhood, I'd probably rate Bridget's higher, but it was pretty much a three-star experience for me.
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Justin B.
This place, nicer on the inside then what you see from the outside, carries a typical barfood menu. I tried their featured French Dip. The meat was good but the sandwich and the au jus came out a little cold. Good for families and young couples / singles. They do have $5 martinis every Friday and a decent beer selection. I'll definitely give it another chance.
(2)
Mat M.
I really like Bridget McNeill's. It's a good neighborhood spot at Belmont and Sheridan. The staff are friendly, the specials are good, the food is good and it's super close to where friends live. I'm a fan.
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A J.
5 stars all the way! Bridget's hosted a surprise party for my husband this weekend. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. When I first started looking for places to have the party, I started getting minimum $$ that I had to spend at the restaurants (for a Sunday afternoon?). I didn't really get that. When I called Bridget's and talked with Sam (the manager), he told me that was not something he liked and definitely not something he would do at his restaurant. Huge plus. He took my information and sent me a quote for the party within a few days. As I got the invite list together, I realized there were probably going to be a lot more guests than I had initially estimated (about 80 vs 50). I asked Sam if they would still be able to accommodate us, and he said that was not a problem and they were happy to have us. During the whole process of planning, Sam was quick to respond to my e-mails, and said that it was most important to him that all the guests really enjoyed themselves. He made some recommendations for the party menu, and different ways they could serve the food (all at once, in shifts, etc). He was fine with letting us bring in a sign and a cake. He told me they would honor drink specials on that day as well ($8 pitchers of mimosas and $10 pitchers of Bloody Marys!) On the day of the party, I had no worries (except to get the guest of honor there around the planned time), and the entire staff at Bridget's further guaranteed that I need not have any. The food came out as planned, no one was without a drink if they wanted one, dishes were cleared quickly, and the staff was just overall very friendly and helpful. Also, the food was delicious! We had sliders, chicken strips, two different salads with a variety of dressings, nachos, stuffed mushrooms, and bruschetta with a white bean dip as well as the tomato topping. (I especially enjoyed the chicken strips- YUM). Come here for delicious pub food in a relaxed and friendly setting with great service!
(5)
Megan S.
Homey chill atmosphere. There is a large fireplace and lots of cozy seating. Service was a bit slow, but didn't detract from our overall experience. We ordered the Bridget fries which were hand cut fries baked with cheddar and bacon drizzled in a ranch cream sauce. The cheese had cooked too long and was crispy and hard. I'm sure it is a great app but it was a little rich for me and sort of one noted.
(3)
Lori R.
I just had to write an update on this place. New owners - a wonderful chef who not only makes superb food but comes out and chats it up with the patrons. They have revamped their menu and its fantastic! The food before was meh bar food -- but now its really tasty. The new brunch menu is great. I had the salmon eggs benedict -- very good and my husband had the corned beef with eggs. I tasted his and it was fantastic. Not too salty like a lot of corned beef can be. I will admit that we are regulars usually hitting this place two times a weekend (we are part time urban dwellers in a building in the area) but its been our go to place for over a year, and since the positive changes it will continue to be our place. If you've not gone in awhile and weren't impressed before. Give them another chance. I don't think you will be disappointed!
(5)
Lisa C.
Great service and atmosphere. I had the fish and chips. The fish was as big as my head! My new favorite in the area.
(5)
Bryan R.
Loves the rehab. The old place never had so many young faces before!! the Menu is a tad pricier then neccessary for pub food (the burger is like $11 plus another $1 if you want fries), but there are specials every day of the week to offset that. Don't sit down at the bar and order food if its busy, as the bartender tends to bite off more then he can chew, although he is one of my fave servers. Great for happy hour or brunch if you're from the neighborhood, and the pulled pork nachos are a definite must-try!
(4)
Paul A.
This establishment has undergone an ownership change - and with that comes quick and drastic changes that moved this quaint, fun place into another version of Wilde Resturant. Rally not sure what they want to be when they grow up: a pub, restaurant, sports bar? All I do know is that prices have gone up, portions down, changes to the menu that can be almost laughable for the amount they are charging (a small plate of a humus-like appetizer with 6 maybe 7 slices, if your lucky, of a heated pita ... for $6-$7). Gone is the free popcorn, in with the charging of $1 for home-made(?) chips -- guess they can't afford a free 1st bowl, gone is the pool table, in with all the big TVs. Maybe I'll revisit in a few months, but for now, if I want Wilde, I'll go there - at least the chef wont insult you if you give an honest answer to "how's your meal."
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Matthew H.
A-OK
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Christina F.
So, I have to admit: I'm into the whole bottomless mimosa/bloody mary thing. I'm a college student and finding drink deals makes me tingle inside. I first came to Bridget McNeils last summer with my friend from Brazil and when the two of us get together we could create a party out of nothing. We camped out here for about 6 hours that day and the waitress even gave us 2 huge pitchers at one point. I had been dying to go back, but I usually head to Crocodile in Wicker Park for my fix. I was in the area with another friend and we decided to stop in. We stayed for about 4 hours just drinking and catching up. The thing I like about this place as opposed to others is the bartenders know what young people want. There's usually an older crowd in here, probably most people who live in 420 Belmont, but that doesn't faze me. If I wanted to rage, I would go elsewhere anyway. It's a cute little hometown like bar, friendly staff, homey feel. I have not tried the food, but I want to. Also the bottomless mimosas and bloody marys are $10 on Sunday Funday and you can switch it up at no extra cost!
(4)
Jon B.
New owners took over. I noticed they put in a new dartboard and a few more TV's. Stopped in here for Fantasy Football and it looks like they upgraded their internet service too. Wanted to give 4.5 but thought the 3.5 was a little underrated.
(5)
Stephanie H.
I wouldn't have ever planned on going here had it not been for a few friends who suggested we go for trivia night. I've passed by this place on the 77 bus on my way to LSD or on a run. I actually thought it was a hotel bar at first! But in a way, I'm kinda right. It's in the bottom of an apartment building so it has that dining hall/game room feel that you might expect in a dorm. Believe it or not, the food was good and the service was nice and friendly. Chances are this is not the place you are going to meet that special someone. It's also very small so trivia night was jam packed of people. You could be SOL and not get a chair. I probably wouldn't go back aside from trivia night. There are so many other places in Lakeview.
(3)
Jen S.
This is by far the closest bar to my boyfriends apt, but we don't go to Bridget's just because it's convenient. We went once before the new ownership/rehab for trivia, while the trivia was very fun the food was so bad we vowed to never go back. Over a year later we were desperate for some trivia and decided to go just for drinks. We were surprised to see a restaurant and menu overhaul. We love the makeover and new menu and have come back many times since! The giant chicken tenders, Italian beef, burgers and fries are a huge hit! As are the specials and beer selection. My only complaint is that we have been there 4 or 5 times for trivia and each time a different person has been running it. Usually the people are great but recently it was an older man who could not read many of the names and got the questions mixed up, really unnecessarily dragged the trivia out.
(4)
Craig G.
If you are looking for the best fish and chips DELIVERED, you've found it. I've tried a lot of them and McNeill's is as good as it gets, with Chief O'Neill's a close second.
(5)
Sarah S.
Came back here with some friends who came to visit and were hungry. The food was still just okay, but the service was much better this time so I felt I had to write an update. Our server this time was enthusiastic and fun, and we had a good time. I do really like the atmosphere here, and with better service it was a much more enjoyable evening. My only wish now is that there were more vegetarian options or that the ones available were more.... Impressive? I don't really know what it is that doesn't do it for me, but the things I've had have always been rather bland. Except for the fries. I still stand by the fact that they have some of the best fries ever.
(3)
Adam M.
I went here with a couple of buddies before 8 on a Saturday night. The bar wasn't busy, so it was easy to get a table right away and our waitress was quick to get us anything we needed. We started off with drafts and their pub fries, which were beyond awesome. Giant chunks of bacon, plenty of cheese, and ranch dressing drizzled over crispy fries made for an awesome pairing with the beer. I had the BBQ bacon burger and it was ridiculously good. Big burger, thick strips of bacon, and just the right amount if barbecue sauce. Get it with the chipotle fries, you won't regret it. All in all, I'm really happy we tried the place out, and I'll be coming back again. We didn't stay much longer after we finished our food, so I can't attest to how the bar is once it's busier in the evening. Come here if you're looking for a good place to eat and pregame before going out to party- it worked well for me!
(5)
lauren s.
Bridget's is a great neighborhood bar with a lot to offer. The Bartenders are friendly and attentive. The bathroom is always super clean and stocked with soap and TP. Have you ever been out and about all day and into the evening and your cellphone gives you the BEEEEEP "20% Battery" Warning? And you think to yourself; "NOO Phone you can't possibly die on me! its 8:15 and I've still got people to call and texts to send." Well, never fear Bridget's has some chargers behind the bar and they'll be happy to give you a boost in your battery to help you out. Bridget's has "house kettle chips" $1 and they are awesome and addicting. Get some. They have Trivia on Wednesday nights and great drink specials the rest of the week. In addition they just redid their wine list and that makes me one happy girl. They have a ton of really tasty wine at good prices. Buy a glass or a bottle, Yum. Annnnd BONUS! This great bar just got even better because they now serve brunch! Delicious brunch and a deal for bottomless mimosa's or bloody's? Yes, Please!
(5)
Damian C.
This is your typical diamond in the rough type of bar. It's 2 blocks removed from any other type of social outlet and has the party, yet hometown vibe. The menu is diverse and everything I've tried has been good, and the martinis will definitely make your head spin. If I lived at 420 W Belmont I would probably be here every day. And then I'd get fat. Pros: -Good food -Pool table, though awkwardly situated since the place is small -Fireplace to make out in front of -Great specials -The addition of a new (small) patio for Chicago summer nights Cons: -Sluggish service (possibly not enough waitstaff on the floor) -Loop of terrible Top 40 hits -Dreafully slow trivia (I get the point - you want us to stay longer and order more drinks, but I could have taken at least 2 naps in the time it took to finally finish the game) Also, they need a bigger divider separating the urinal from the sink in the men's bathroom. Awkward! I'll give it 3 1/2 and I'll always come back!
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Tim S.
Wow, this place has changed..... Sorry, I know this is a little dramatic. However, I wish Bridget McNeill's (and its change in ownership) all the best because the dozen or so of us that live in the building just next door that used to frequent it a lot won't be back. The upside is they added a TV above the fire place (and removed the little 13" one they used to have). The downside is they raised all of the prices and removed a couple cool amenities (one biggie was the popcorn machine.....guess they needed to consider their overhead). Outside of the new TV, nothing's changed. Here's a couple of the differences in pricing I noticed the last time I'll be there: Was: a bucket of domestic beer....6 for $12 Is now: a bucket of domestic beer....5 for $14 Was: 4 mini burgers....$9 Is now: 3 mini burgers....$9 (they tell you chips are included but check the bill because they add .85 cents) There's more differences but that was enough for me. This was a great neighborhood bar however its no frills space with increased prices is just now making me walk a little further to hang in the other great places that maybe aren't as convenient like Brendan's or Wilde. Or even a little further to Avenue Tavern.
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Roy H.
This bar is a little off the beaten path... as in you will walk right by it if you arent paying attention. Its also in a very residential area so you dont expect it. They advertise that they televise Purdue games, so thats why I went... wanted a change of pace from my usual bars. I went here for a basketball game. Only a few fans but it was very fun. Its a very chill place, a bit small and cozy. There is even a fireplace. The staff here is awesome..both the servers and bartenders. Too bad its not close to where I live, I would probably come here all the time. The food is good too....I saw reuben quesadillas on the menu, so I had to try them. DAMN GOOD. Its such a great combination of two very awesome things. My friend got a BLT.. it was HUGE, so much bacon. I snagged a bite of that too, very good. I really enjoyed the fries also, very big and super crispy. I cant wait for football season to start, I will have to go here to catch a Purdue game.
(5)
Kristen D.
We ordered carry out pizza from here and it was very tasty. There was a ton of cheese on the pizza...just how I like it. I've been here a couple times before for drinks as well - it never seems to be too crowded, which is awesome. Very relaxing and nice environment, with pool tables, high top tables, and sections for all patrons to hang out with each other. I really like this place a lot!
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Stephen V.
This place is right around the corner from my house so it already gets an immediate two stars for that option. We started coming here this past winter when we were beginning to be adventurous in our neighborhood. The beer is always good and the bartenders are always friendly and welcoming. A true neighborhood bar. Plus the trivia is always fun on Wednesdays! The food has always been great. My favorites are the Chili Cheese Fries, Wings, and Dante's Inferno Burger. Solid Choices. The sriracha mac and Cheese is so-so. However, on my last visit this past Sunday everything food wise I ordered was wrong and the food tasted a bit weirder. For instance the Inferno Burger had nothing that made it the inferno burger...in fact it had Swiss cheese instead of cheddar and then none of the special toppings that the burger usually includes. The mashed potatoes I received with the burger were not the normal ones I've gotten there before, no flavor and so bland. I compare them to powdered mashed potatoes at an elementary school cafeteria. I didn't even want to finish them. All that being said, I think the cook was new and needs some training from the other staff members. The food is usually really great and this place is a gem in the neighborhood. We won't let this deter us from coming back and ordering but if something is indeed off with the food again we may change that tune.
(4)
Susan L.
Amazing food for a small local pub. Great service. Weekly specials are available. Pub Trivia on Wednesdays. Tasty desserts too. We also like the fireside table, specially on a cold winter night.
(4)
Renaud S.
I love this place, both for having a drink and meal. Beers are tasty and not too expensive. They have a decent choice of hamburgers, which are pretty much all worth trying. The fries are delicious as well, I loved these! I recommend this place if you want to have a friendly diner in a nice atmosphere.
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Iman W.
First of all, having Allagash White pretty much solidifies a small space in my heart. Bridget's was surprisingly uncrowded when I ventured in. And that's not a bad thing, as I like having a seat, I just don't if that's a regular thing. It was after work and football was on, I just expected more people. Still, it's a nice spot. I can't believe I've lived by it so long and have never been in. I reserve a star until I try the food, which looked good, for whatever that counts.
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D G.
Where are all the 5 star reviews? Their salads are top notch, service is excellent, board games that my kids adore, and reasonably priced. For my daughter's birthday, they brought out the brownie bites. OMG - insanely fabulous. This spot will be added to our regular rotation.
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Mad I.
Went on a Saturday around 12 ish...no one was really in the place....actually it was E-M-P-T-Y except for an older gray haired lady (Marge) that is an apparent regular.... Def not the place to be seen that is for sure. Food....I had the fries, they were supposed to come 'smothered' in cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chive. They came out sans the latter two, the waitress apologized and brought a side of sour cream, said they were out of chive. Not quite how I pictured my loaded fries to look. Ordered them from some yelp suggestions... update: whatever they used to be, they are not.... Did NOT look like the yelpers pic Cannot find a reason why I would ever return.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : Juke Box Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : No Best Nights : Wed, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Drive-Thru : No Caters : Yes
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Allison F.
I want to love Bridget McNeill's I really do. But alas like meeting a terrific guy or girl in a bar at 1:45 am, my high hopes turn into mild disappointment. A neighborhood bar with traditional bar food, reasonable prices, solid beer selection, a within walking distance. Oh what a tease you are Bridget. The food is okay. Nothing great, just a little lacking. A bit more season here, a little more attention to assembly there and it could be really good. Service is friendly, really well-meaning, just a little too "casual." If they were a little less relaxed and a little more focused, it would better. Prices are fair, some of the daily specials a pretty good deals. One odd phenomenon, almost every time I have been there (going on a dozen visits) some guest is so odd and/or obnoxious it is distracting to the rest of the clientele.
(3)Ozzie T.
Where do I begin? To start, you enter the restaurant by entering the apartment building first, then get tucked through a narrow, awkward passageway to enter the restaurant with no clear signage, with an awkward bar (or pizza hearth?). We stumbled our way to a high top, which was shaky, but loked more appealing than the plastic card-table four tops peppering the floor with no clear layout or sense in their placement. There is a lovely fireplace in the far end, but one large table is plopped in front of it, making it impossible to enjoy for everybody else. There is a giant chalkboard that you can't read, a menu with fold-over pages that make no sense, and no real sense of direction for the bar. The bar seems to be an Irish Pub, but makes pizzas and cheap american bar food? The bar seems to highlight its beer selection, but the drink special was a $5 martini that tasted like my teenage brother made it to impress a date he snuck into our parents basement after Homecoming. The food was terrible, by the way. I got a burger, it was overcooked and the cheese was put on too early, making it too melted and impossible to pull the bread to add condiments. I ended up dipping it in the ketchup, because this bar wants me to look poor and disgusting. The sweet potato tots were bland (HOW??), the fried pickles were over breaded and under brined (HOW??), and the Chicken and Chips was boring and bland. The only thing that gives this place a 2 stars is Jacqueline, our lvoely server. While she needed to be more attentive (there was like 6 people in the bar, and we could barely find her sometimes), she was a genuine pleasure. Too bad the rest of the experience wasn't.
(2)Stephanie T.
I live near Bridget's, so for me, it's the perfect place to grab a quick dinner or hang out with friends and watch the game. The prices are good, the portions are large, and the food never disappoints. Their burgers are excellent, and you also can't go wrong with mac and cheese or buffalo chicken dip. If you want a place where you can actually sit down and get waited on while watching a Hawks playoff game, this is the place to be. It's not gourmet or hip or trendy, but friendly people and awesome bar food make Bridget's more than worth the trip.
(4)Robert S.
Daily food specials? Gone. Popcorn machine? Gone. Pool table? Gone. Reasonably priced PUB food (as opposed to the fancier fare they're trying)? Gone. Thursday pizza night? Soon to be modified. Fries? No longer included with sandwiches unless you want to pay extra. Listen, I'm all for a place trying to change it up when there is a new owner, but this is ridiculous. Too many changes in too short a time. We don't want a fancy gastropub, we want Archie Bunker's Place. If we want fancy, there's Wilde on Broadway. Bridget's is usually a douche-free, no backward-baseball-cap-bro wearing kind of place. It's a place where a girl can wear a scrunchy and not be judged. It's also important for the new owners to realize a lot of folks from the condo building above use this place like a supper club every night. It still is for the most part, but it's slowly losing that rec room/corner bar & grill feel that so many people enjoyed.
(2)Dale J.
Mac and cheese is the best option on a good menu, although most of their food looks quite good. The fireplace is a nice touch. I haven't been here yet in summer, but I can't wait to sit on their patio. There's only a few beers on tap, but none of them are macrobrews. The staff seems knowledgeable about beers.
(5)Shannon D.
The renovation of the bar looks great, and the place is always packed when my husband and I come in for dinner. The BBQ Bacon burger is my favorite burger in Chicago - bar none. Great changes at Bridget McNeil's over the past year or so; we now pop in about 1-2 times a month. Excellent service and good crowds.
(4)Bob R.
Bridget's is one of my local favs but the vicinity doesn't impact my review. Their new owner has gone to great lengths to ensure above average food and considering their competition is at minimum, four blocks away, Im glad they make the effort to be more than a dive bar at belmont and lake shore. Things to try: fish and chips. Hands down a menu winner. As good as Joe's stone crab which is one of the best of I've had. Also. Similarly, chicken and chips. Others, the belmont club Sammy, almost anything on their brunch menu and shockingly, they make a decent pizza. Ignore their weird cement floor and odd decor. It's a great local spot.
(5)Melanie V.
Ummm, pulled pork nachos? I'm in! Bridget's (as I lovingly refer to it) has THE BEST pulled pork. You can have it on nachos ($5 on Wednesdays), on tacos ($2 on Tuesdays) or just on a sandwich. It's fabulous. You might think I'm insane as Bridget's isn't a bbq place or anything, but whatever. It's good. As the bar recently went through some renovations, the pool table and large, leather chairs are now gone. It's now a little more modern and sleek, but it still has has that friendly, comfy vibe to it. LOVE the employees here because they're always so nice and sweet. They have really good specials during the week and on Friday's...I think they have $5 Jame-o shots. Who can beat that after a long work week? Next to Dram, this is my favorite place in the 'hood!
(5)Alissa S.
Fun neighborhood bar with great food and drink specials. There is nothing fancy about this place but its a great spot to drink some cheap booze and play board games.
(4)Jack S.
I really want to like this place but after I leave I seem to walk out thinking "Why the hell did I come here again?" Pros - location - food portions won't leave you hungry - crowd doesn't seem to have any of the douchbaggery that some of the other bars in the area have. - the spinach is really good for a side Cons - Prices (high as hell for food) - appetizer portions (for example 7 pretzel bites which might be 1 1/4 inch in diameter at best for $6.50? This is bread people!) - Despite the Cubs and Sox signs outside, DO NOT MISTAKE THIS for a SPORTS BAR! I stopped in seeing the TVs and a mellow looking small number of people in here thinking this would be a good place to watch a Blackhawks playoff game. They had ESPN on. I asked the bartender if they were gonna have the game on and he said "oh yeah" and promptly changed the channel. The anthem was starting. He changed it back to ESPN and said "it's the anthem, I'll change it back when the game starts." I bite my tongue and tell myself, as Duran Duran is playing in the background on the jukebox, that murder is illegal. Keep in mind that this whole time there is bad 80s music playing as what looks like a DJ is setting up for probably 20 minutes prior. He changes it back to the game 3 min in and says he's sorry he got busy even though he was just talking to a regular. I was happy at least the game is on... A minute goes by... Music is still on when the DJ begins a sound check. I have to admit I've never seen a DJ for a playoff hockey game and thought it was more than strange. His sound check ends and its probably 7 min into the first period, the damn music goes on as the DJ starts to hand out pieces of paper asking people if they wanted play trivia. I saw 5 people take forms, Only 5!!!!!! Two of whom, by the end of the game appeared to just answer a few questions out loud and weren't invested but watching the game. While the Hawks began to rally in the second the bartender finally yelled to the DJ to cut the music between the trivia questions. REJOICE! But once again I got my hopes up only to be let down yet again. The Hawks tie the game up after being down 3-0 and as just about everyone in there was staring at a TV trying to see the replay. This idiot, stupid trivia Mother f'kr apparently loves the sound of his own voice so much that he talks right through a game tying score and the replay after ward. Some on else blurts out "will you shut the hell up?" Just loud enough where the people in the general vicinity and the DJ can hear. He does not shut the hell up and continues to talk and turns the music back on for the intermission... The music continues to play for almost half of the third period. My apologies for the long review but I needed to blow off some steam and I felt compelled to warn others. I attempted to watch one more game there. No jukebox, no DJ setting up all looks good. Again, channel change during the anthem and the game goes on 4 min into the 1st period when some ass**** and his half hipster, half yuppie girlfriend sit down right next to me and ask the bartender to change two of the three TVs to the Cubs game (they asked for two because they had two different views as they had the two seats at the corner to the bar). The bartender did it. I walked back down to Broadway and stepped into Brendan's, a f***ing Boston bar. It's a dive, small, only two TVs, both of which were playing the Hawks WITH volume. Drinks were cheaper by a ton. I'll stop in to Mc'Neills if I wanna have a convo with a girl or a friend if I wanna simply that. Otherwise, not really worth it unless you live within 100 yards.
(2)Adriane P.
Bridget's like an 87 yr old grandma paying at the check out lane with a stack of coupons and slowly writing a check. Tedious. The service is slow and there's quite a few hiccups and mistakes made. One server REALLY was bad and a touch rude too boot. The few patrons are a bit "mature." I'll spare you the details of mistakes with the mundane food, specials, and drinks because they changed the menu and stopped doing specials now. They also took out the popcorn machine (not that I ate any). In each area I felt there wasn't a real sense of the place's identity or enough effort made. The fireplace is nice and there's board games. There's also free wifi. This review may be a bit cold, I feel fair since I have them a few chances. I look forward to seeing positive changes so I can "check out" Bridget again!
(2)Aaron W.
I love Bridget McNeil's, the food, the vibe, and the people. I live a couple of apartments down the street, so I often might grab a pizza to pick up and take back home (especially the great Monday pizza deal). All the food I've tried there is really good, from pizza to appetizers to chicken and waffles to turkey wraps, and the menu extends to a surprising extent beyond just "pub food." I've been able to go in there and study in the back corner, it's almost like a dining room and very homey (pretend that's a word). And at night, I've gone to Bridget's for parties and I've stopped by on my way home for a drink and ended up staying for hours. The staff are the friendliest people, and I feel like I'm hanging with them too even when I'm with my friends. Basically, I love Bridget McNeil's, and you should too.
(5)Mike K.
I went to Bridget's with the idea of getting some pub grub and a drink or two. Upon arrival, I wavered on the grub part because I was apprehensive about a place like Bridget's having good food based on the atmosphere and the thin crowd. So ultimately I decided to only have one drink at Bridget's. Bridget's is in sort of an odd location for a pub. It's down at the bottom of a building in the turnaround. What's more, I just couldn't escape the feeling that a pool was once where this bar is. The floors, ceiling and walls all just said pool to me. I'm sure if I lived in the building I'd get accustomed to it and forget it, but this prevailing thought just can't be shaken. Mind you, I got a good pour of the black stuff and service with a smile, so there was certainly nothing wrong with the service or the product. Lastly, the crowd when I was at Bridget's, while thin, was somewhat older, although there was a raucous bachelorette party doing that silly painting party thing. If I lived in the building or in the neighborhood, I'd probably rate Bridget's higher, but it was pretty much a three-star experience for me.
(3)Justin B.
This place, nicer on the inside then what you see from the outside, carries a typical barfood menu. I tried their featured French Dip. The meat was good but the sandwich and the au jus came out a little cold. Good for families and young couples / singles. They do have $5 martinis every Friday and a decent beer selection. I'll definitely give it another chance.
(2)Mat M.
I really like Bridget McNeill's. It's a good neighborhood spot at Belmont and Sheridan. The staff are friendly, the specials are good, the food is good and it's super close to where friends live. I'm a fan.
(4)A J.
5 stars all the way! Bridget's hosted a surprise party for my husband this weekend. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. When I first started looking for places to have the party, I started getting minimum $$ that I had to spend at the restaurants (for a Sunday afternoon?). I didn't really get that. When I called Bridget's and talked with Sam (the manager), he told me that was not something he liked and definitely not something he would do at his restaurant. Huge plus. He took my information and sent me a quote for the party within a few days. As I got the invite list together, I realized there were probably going to be a lot more guests than I had initially estimated (about 80 vs 50). I asked Sam if they would still be able to accommodate us, and he said that was not a problem and they were happy to have us. During the whole process of planning, Sam was quick to respond to my e-mails, and said that it was most important to him that all the guests really enjoyed themselves. He made some recommendations for the party menu, and different ways they could serve the food (all at once, in shifts, etc). He was fine with letting us bring in a sign and a cake. He told me they would honor drink specials on that day as well ($8 pitchers of mimosas and $10 pitchers of Bloody Marys!) On the day of the party, I had no worries (except to get the guest of honor there around the planned time), and the entire staff at Bridget's further guaranteed that I need not have any. The food came out as planned, no one was without a drink if they wanted one, dishes were cleared quickly, and the staff was just overall very friendly and helpful. Also, the food was delicious! We had sliders, chicken strips, two different salads with a variety of dressings, nachos, stuffed mushrooms, and bruschetta with a white bean dip as well as the tomato topping. (I especially enjoyed the chicken strips- YUM). Come here for delicious pub food in a relaxed and friendly setting with great service!
(5)Megan S.
Homey chill atmosphere. There is a large fireplace and lots of cozy seating. Service was a bit slow, but didn't detract from our overall experience. We ordered the Bridget fries which were hand cut fries baked with cheddar and bacon drizzled in a ranch cream sauce. The cheese had cooked too long and was crispy and hard. I'm sure it is a great app but it was a little rich for me and sort of one noted.
(3)Lori R.
I just had to write an update on this place. New owners - a wonderful chef who not only makes superb food but comes out and chats it up with the patrons. They have revamped their menu and its fantastic! The food before was meh bar food -- but now its really tasty. The new brunch menu is great. I had the salmon eggs benedict -- very good and my husband had the corned beef with eggs. I tasted his and it was fantastic. Not too salty like a lot of corned beef can be. I will admit that we are regulars usually hitting this place two times a weekend (we are part time urban dwellers in a building in the area) but its been our go to place for over a year, and since the positive changes it will continue to be our place. If you've not gone in awhile and weren't impressed before. Give them another chance. I don't think you will be disappointed!
(5)Lisa C.
Great service and atmosphere. I had the fish and chips. The fish was as big as my head! My new favorite in the area.
(5)Bryan R.
Loves the rehab. The old place never had so many young faces before!! the Menu is a tad pricier then neccessary for pub food (the burger is like $11 plus another $1 if you want fries), but there are specials every day of the week to offset that. Don't sit down at the bar and order food if its busy, as the bartender tends to bite off more then he can chew, although he is one of my fave servers. Great for happy hour or brunch if you're from the neighborhood, and the pulled pork nachos are a definite must-try!
(4)Paul A.
This establishment has undergone an ownership change - and with that comes quick and drastic changes that moved this quaint, fun place into another version of Wilde Resturant. Rally not sure what they want to be when they grow up: a pub, restaurant, sports bar? All I do know is that prices have gone up, portions down, changes to the menu that can be almost laughable for the amount they are charging (a small plate of a humus-like appetizer with 6 maybe 7 slices, if your lucky, of a heated pita ... for $6-$7). Gone is the free popcorn, in with the charging of $1 for home-made(?) chips -- guess they can't afford a free 1st bowl, gone is the pool table, in with all the big TVs. Maybe I'll revisit in a few months, but for now, if I want Wilde, I'll go there - at least the chef wont insult you if you give an honest answer to "how's your meal."
(2)Matthew H.
A-OK
(3)Christina F.
So, I have to admit: I'm into the whole bottomless mimosa/bloody mary thing. I'm a college student and finding drink deals makes me tingle inside. I first came to Bridget McNeils last summer with my friend from Brazil and when the two of us get together we could create a party out of nothing. We camped out here for about 6 hours that day and the waitress even gave us 2 huge pitchers at one point. I had been dying to go back, but I usually head to Crocodile in Wicker Park for my fix. I was in the area with another friend and we decided to stop in. We stayed for about 4 hours just drinking and catching up. The thing I like about this place as opposed to others is the bartenders know what young people want. There's usually an older crowd in here, probably most people who live in 420 Belmont, but that doesn't faze me. If I wanted to rage, I would go elsewhere anyway. It's a cute little hometown like bar, friendly staff, homey feel. I have not tried the food, but I want to. Also the bottomless mimosas and bloody marys are $10 on Sunday Funday and you can switch it up at no extra cost!
(4)Jon B.
New owners took over. I noticed they put in a new dartboard and a few more TV's. Stopped in here for Fantasy Football and it looks like they upgraded their internet service too. Wanted to give 4.5 but thought the 3.5 was a little underrated.
(5)Stephanie H.
I wouldn't have ever planned on going here had it not been for a few friends who suggested we go for trivia night. I've passed by this place on the 77 bus on my way to LSD or on a run. I actually thought it was a hotel bar at first! But in a way, I'm kinda right. It's in the bottom of an apartment building so it has that dining hall/game room feel that you might expect in a dorm. Believe it or not, the food was good and the service was nice and friendly. Chances are this is not the place you are going to meet that special someone. It's also very small so trivia night was jam packed of people. You could be SOL and not get a chair. I probably wouldn't go back aside from trivia night. There are so many other places in Lakeview.
(3)Jen S.
This is by far the closest bar to my boyfriends apt, but we don't go to Bridget's just because it's convenient. We went once before the new ownership/rehab for trivia, while the trivia was very fun the food was so bad we vowed to never go back. Over a year later we were desperate for some trivia and decided to go just for drinks. We were surprised to see a restaurant and menu overhaul. We love the makeover and new menu and have come back many times since! The giant chicken tenders, Italian beef, burgers and fries are a huge hit! As are the specials and beer selection. My only complaint is that we have been there 4 or 5 times for trivia and each time a different person has been running it. Usually the people are great but recently it was an older man who could not read many of the names and got the questions mixed up, really unnecessarily dragged the trivia out.
(4)Craig G.
If you are looking for the best fish and chips DELIVERED, you've found it. I've tried a lot of them and McNeill's is as good as it gets, with Chief O'Neill's a close second.
(5)Sarah S.
Came back here with some friends who came to visit and were hungry. The food was still just okay, but the service was much better this time so I felt I had to write an update. Our server this time was enthusiastic and fun, and we had a good time. I do really like the atmosphere here, and with better service it was a much more enjoyable evening. My only wish now is that there were more vegetarian options or that the ones available were more.... Impressive? I don't really know what it is that doesn't do it for me, but the things I've had have always been rather bland. Except for the fries. I still stand by the fact that they have some of the best fries ever.
(3)Adam M.
I went here with a couple of buddies before 8 on a Saturday night. The bar wasn't busy, so it was easy to get a table right away and our waitress was quick to get us anything we needed. We started off with drafts and their pub fries, which were beyond awesome. Giant chunks of bacon, plenty of cheese, and ranch dressing drizzled over crispy fries made for an awesome pairing with the beer. I had the BBQ bacon burger and it was ridiculously good. Big burger, thick strips of bacon, and just the right amount if barbecue sauce. Get it with the chipotle fries, you won't regret it. All in all, I'm really happy we tried the place out, and I'll be coming back again. We didn't stay much longer after we finished our food, so I can't attest to how the bar is once it's busier in the evening. Come here if you're looking for a good place to eat and pregame before going out to party- it worked well for me!
(5)lauren s.
Bridget's is a great neighborhood bar with a lot to offer. The Bartenders are friendly and attentive. The bathroom is always super clean and stocked with soap and TP. Have you ever been out and about all day and into the evening and your cellphone gives you the BEEEEEP "20% Battery" Warning? And you think to yourself; "NOO Phone you can't possibly die on me! its 8:15 and I've still got people to call and texts to send." Well, never fear Bridget's has some chargers behind the bar and they'll be happy to give you a boost in your battery to help you out. Bridget's has "house kettle chips" $1 and they are awesome and addicting. Get some. They have Trivia on Wednesday nights and great drink specials the rest of the week. In addition they just redid their wine list and that makes me one happy girl. They have a ton of really tasty wine at good prices. Buy a glass or a bottle, Yum. Annnnd BONUS! This great bar just got even better because they now serve brunch! Delicious brunch and a deal for bottomless mimosa's or bloody's? Yes, Please!
(5)Damian C.
This is your typical diamond in the rough type of bar. It's 2 blocks removed from any other type of social outlet and has the party, yet hometown vibe. The menu is diverse and everything I've tried has been good, and the martinis will definitely make your head spin. If I lived at 420 W Belmont I would probably be here every day. And then I'd get fat. Pros: -Good food -Pool table, though awkwardly situated since the place is small -Fireplace to make out in front of -Great specials -The addition of a new (small) patio for Chicago summer nights Cons: -Sluggish service (possibly not enough waitstaff on the floor) -Loop of terrible Top 40 hits -Dreafully slow trivia (I get the point - you want us to stay longer and order more drinks, but I could have taken at least 2 naps in the time it took to finally finish the game) Also, they need a bigger divider separating the urinal from the sink in the men's bathroom. Awkward! I'll give it 3 1/2 and I'll always come back!
(3)Tim S.
Wow, this place has changed..... Sorry, I know this is a little dramatic. However, I wish Bridget McNeill's (and its change in ownership) all the best because the dozen or so of us that live in the building just next door that used to frequent it a lot won't be back. The upside is they added a TV above the fire place (and removed the little 13" one they used to have). The downside is they raised all of the prices and removed a couple cool amenities (one biggie was the popcorn machine.....guess they needed to consider their overhead). Outside of the new TV, nothing's changed. Here's a couple of the differences in pricing I noticed the last time I'll be there: Was: a bucket of domestic beer....6 for $12 Is now: a bucket of domestic beer....5 for $14 Was: 4 mini burgers....$9 Is now: 3 mini burgers....$9 (they tell you chips are included but check the bill because they add .85 cents) There's more differences but that was enough for me. This was a great neighborhood bar however its no frills space with increased prices is just now making me walk a little further to hang in the other great places that maybe aren't as convenient like Brendan's or Wilde. Or even a little further to Avenue Tavern.
(2)Roy H.
This bar is a little off the beaten path... as in you will walk right by it if you arent paying attention. Its also in a very residential area so you dont expect it. They advertise that they televise Purdue games, so thats why I went... wanted a change of pace from my usual bars. I went here for a basketball game. Only a few fans but it was very fun. Its a very chill place, a bit small and cozy. There is even a fireplace. The staff here is awesome..both the servers and bartenders. Too bad its not close to where I live, I would probably come here all the time. The food is good too....I saw reuben quesadillas on the menu, so I had to try them. DAMN GOOD. Its such a great combination of two very awesome things. My friend got a BLT.. it was HUGE, so much bacon. I snagged a bite of that too, very good. I really enjoyed the fries also, very big and super crispy. I cant wait for football season to start, I will have to go here to catch a Purdue game.
(5)Kristen D.
We ordered carry out pizza from here and it was very tasty. There was a ton of cheese on the pizza...just how I like it. I've been here a couple times before for drinks as well - it never seems to be too crowded, which is awesome. Very relaxing and nice environment, with pool tables, high top tables, and sections for all patrons to hang out with each other. I really like this place a lot!
(4)Stephen V.
This place is right around the corner from my house so it already gets an immediate two stars for that option. We started coming here this past winter when we were beginning to be adventurous in our neighborhood. The beer is always good and the bartenders are always friendly and welcoming. A true neighborhood bar. Plus the trivia is always fun on Wednesdays! The food has always been great. My favorites are the Chili Cheese Fries, Wings, and Dante's Inferno Burger. Solid Choices. The sriracha mac and Cheese is so-so. However, on my last visit this past Sunday everything food wise I ordered was wrong and the food tasted a bit weirder. For instance the Inferno Burger had nothing that made it the inferno burger...in fact it had Swiss cheese instead of cheddar and then none of the special toppings that the burger usually includes. The mashed potatoes I received with the burger were not the normal ones I've gotten there before, no flavor and so bland. I compare them to powdered mashed potatoes at an elementary school cafeteria. I didn't even want to finish them. All that being said, I think the cook was new and needs some training from the other staff members. The food is usually really great and this place is a gem in the neighborhood. We won't let this deter us from coming back and ordering but if something is indeed off with the food again we may change that tune.
(4)Susan L.
Amazing food for a small local pub. Great service. Weekly specials are available. Pub Trivia on Wednesdays. Tasty desserts too. We also like the fireside table, specially on a cold winter night.
(4)Renaud S.
I love this place, both for having a drink and meal. Beers are tasty and not too expensive. They have a decent choice of hamburgers, which are pretty much all worth trying. The fries are delicious as well, I loved these! I recommend this place if you want to have a friendly diner in a nice atmosphere.
(4)Iman W.
First of all, having Allagash White pretty much solidifies a small space in my heart. Bridget's was surprisingly uncrowded when I ventured in. And that's not a bad thing, as I like having a seat, I just don't if that's a regular thing. It was after work and football was on, I just expected more people. Still, it's a nice spot. I can't believe I've lived by it so long and have never been in. I reserve a star until I try the food, which looked good, for whatever that counts.
(3)D G.
Where are all the 5 star reviews? Their salads are top notch, service is excellent, board games that my kids adore, and reasonably priced. For my daughter's birthday, they brought out the brownie bites. OMG - insanely fabulous. This spot will be added to our regular rotation.
(5)Mad I.
Went on a Saturday around 12 ish...no one was really in the place....actually it was E-M-P-T-Y except for an older gray haired lady (Marge) that is an apparent regular.... Def not the place to be seen that is for sure. Food....I had the fries, they were supposed to come 'smothered' in cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chive. They came out sans the latter two, the waitress apologized and brought a side of sour cream, said they were out of chive. Not quite how I pictured my loaded fries to look. Ordered them from some yelp suggestions... update: whatever they used to be, they are not.... Did NOT look like the yelpers pic Cannot find a reason why I would ever return.
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