Bridgewater’s Pub Menu

  • Sharing
  • Small Plates
  • Entrees
  • Salads
  • Sandwiches
  • Desserts
  • Lunch Specials $6.50
  • Happy Hour $6
  • Bottle Beers
  • White Wine
  • Red Wine

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  • Sharing
  • Small Plates
  • Entrees
  • Salads
  • Sandwiches
  • Desserts
  • Lunch Specials $6.50
  • Happy Hour $6
  • Bottle Beers
  • White Wine
  • Red Wine

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  • Simon E.

    Bridgewater's is a great little bar. It is certainly the first time in my life I've felt compelled to go drinking somewhere in a travel hub when I'm not travelling. The staff are friendly and the beer is excellent. They have a great selection of German beers (somebody told me that the owner is German) and they often have really great deals and promotions. Always good around Oktoberfest as they usually carry the Oktoberfest offerings from each of the big German breweries. The food is good but a little expensive for what it is. They like to offer an interesting selection though, I've seen Kangaroo, Crocodile, Wild Boar on the menu at different times.

    (4)
  • Joel U.

    The prime rib sandwich that I had was very tender and flavorful. The sweet potato fries were a nice compliment. Our server was pleasant and very courteous, and took good care of us. I was fun to sit inside at tables near the bar and glance at the TVs. This is casual place that provides for good conversation between friends. If you like beer there are plenty to choose from. I look forward to having more experiences in the future.

    (4)
  • Jim M.

    I ate here while I was waiting for a friend to come in from out of town. My first surprise was that the beer selection was much better than I anticipated. When I have a choice between multiple German beers, and good German beers, its a good day. I ended up getting a special German wheat beer, which wasn't bad. But next time I"ll get the Franziskaner. So so good. I ordered a double silver dollar burger with herbed cheese and a garden salad. The garden salad I had had fresh greens and tomatoes as well as some cucumber. But there weren't many vegetables. However, the vinaigrette was tangy and tasty.As the name entails they were a little over the size of a silver dollar. The cheese on them was really tasty. The lettuce and tomato were ok, nothing special. My fries were good, but not overly noteworthy. All in all it was a nice place to chill and wait for the train. Its a good thing I took the train back home, other wise I would have gotten pulled over. Next time, make it Franziskaner time!

    (3)
  • Jen L.

    Jeez, I am sometimes so sick of the food court offerings at the 30th Street Train Station, that I will totally pay more than four times what my usual lunch costs (plus tip) just for a change from Au Bon Pain, Taco Bell, Subway and McDonald's. Actually, the last time I ate here, it was business so someone else paid, which was a bonus. Plus, I ordered the Wednesday special - pancetta mac & cheese, which at $14, was kind of a smallish serving of very very tasty pasta and cheese in a ramekin with a crispy pancetta topping. Really, put pancetta on anything and I will eat it. Accompanying the mac & cheese was a small salad, nothing special. It turns out that with my new tiny tummy, it was the perfect sized meal. If I was a normal person, I might be looking for some bread or a bowl of soup to enhance my small meal.

    (4)
  • C M.

    Easily the best pub in a train station. Drown yourself in a few beers while you lament the horrible quality of public transportation in the United States. The food looks damn good, screw Mcdonalds or Cosi, the burgers and wings are great. Nice beer selection, great service.

    (4)
  • Justin J.

    What a relief to find a bar *at a train station* pouring Rogue ale (along with other good looking brews) on tap. The connection on my commute home is too tight to pick up a pint, but next time SEPTA's schedules go haywire, I know where's I'll be waiting.

    (4)
  • victoria g.

    this place provided the buzz i needed to take the sketchy train ride to ac after work on fridays this summer. good, strong, cold beer. never ate a thing here. no time.

    (4)
  • Samantha H.

    As far as train station bars go, this place is a home run. They have about 7 beers on tap that are changed seasonally. I stopped here this weekend with my bf while waiting for a train and it was perfect. They have tvs, a long bar and plenty of seating. I got a mango ale and my bf got a German style beer. Both were delicious. For food I got the BBQ chicken sandwich which was Carolina style. More sweet than a regular BBQ sauce but it was delicious and filling. My bf got the pulled pork sandwich and it was tasty too. Both came with a side of fries, salad substitute was also an option. Service was great and our bartender made good conversation. Food came out quick which was a perk. The bar is kind of hard to find inside the station though. It's towards the back of the food court area and away from the train terminal itself. Walk around til you find it and you won't be disappointed! Since I frequent this station quite a lot, I'll make a point to come here more often.

    (4)
  • Lori T.

    Nothing special. Came here because all the other places were fast food. Missed my connecting train and needed so where to hang out for awhile. (Thanks Amtrak!) They didn't have 2 of the fruit ales I asked for, I had to settle on my 3rd choice. Bartender said it would take her too long to update the menu. Ok whatever. Average service. I wasn't in a rush since I had 2 hours to kill. Ordered Steak Frites and it was ok. Server didn't ask me how I wanted my steak done and it came medium/well. Do not recommend. It tasted nothing like steak is supposed to. At least the fries and bread were good.. It is a seat yourself place, typical of most airport and train station restaurants. There is plenty of seating inside and out, plus TVs that show sports. That's a plus. Stick to drinks and you'll be fine. As long as the bartender actually has any of the beers on the menu.

    (3)
  • Giovanni T.

    Mediocre defines the food and service, can't comment on the bar or beers offered. Went with the specials, potato wedges and sliders, and also calamari from the apps. The potato wedges were a few roasted potatoes with seasoning a ketchup/spicy sauce in the side, bland and flavorless. The sliders were like little frozen patties, not freshly pulled or made, with a heavy mayo and slaw tipping that spilled everyone. Nothing unique or tasty about it. I like the fries, but it's a small portion. The calamari was a weird batter, definitely not fresh either. The topping on everything we ordered was a high price too. The hostess/server that served us couldn't even remember who ordered what drink, who ordered what dish, and didn't hand out the app plates to anyone at my table -- basically they could not handle the basics of being a server, severe pet peeves of mine when I got to eat out. This place wants to serve pub food, but they come up short and the service is lacking. I could see going back if I wanted a beer at the bar while waiting, but otherwise I wouldn't eat there again. The bathroom key and sign on the bathroom door are a joke. I understand it's a train station and open to the public, and they want certain people to not use their bathroom, but the schpiel sign saying it's a privilege to use the bathroom and not a right, and the bathroom key on a wooden club is lame.

    (2)
  • claire s.

    If your train is late, this is the place to grab a beer. The selection on tap is good, with more German brews than most bars, and there is always one or two limited release west coast bruisers, too. The ambience is better than you would expect from a train station bar, Its just past "the porch" which has turned into a beautiful perennial garden that is worth a stroll. Where this place falls apart is the food. It suffers from the practice of having an amazing sounding menu, followed by food that looks like a walrus puked it up. And tastes worse. A bar that can't do fries? Three stars.

    (3)
  • Peter W.

    Decent beer selection. Nice German bottle and tap list, even some nice ipas. Brisket sandwich was awful. Tastes like the meat was shredded and sitting under a heat lamp for days.

    (3)
  • Yelp U.

    Now this is one cool place! I went here to kill 45-min waiting for a train. When I asked for the cheque before leaving, the bartender winked and said "it's ok! It was just a cranberry juice". I was in a suit with luggage so he was obviously not expecting repeat business out of this goodwill gesture which I thought was uber cool :) Quite a lot of character squeezed into the ambience. Great selection of drinks too!

    (5)
  • Gina M.

    The food is delicious, but over priced. The service is awful, but....actually, no...that's really all there is to say about the service. It's absolutely horrendous. Working nearby, there aren't all that many options for a decent meal in walking distance. Bridgewater's is a last resort type of place for us, for when we are absolutely sick of everything else. More so, we need to make sure that we don't have anywhere to be for AT LEAST 90 minutes. It is not the type of place that you can sit and have a standard lunch break at. You'll order rather quickly, but the food will take forever and you'll go thirsty while you wait because servers will never come to check on you. I don't know how Amtrak travelers (who you would think this place would cater to!) would ever be able to have a meal here before catching their train, unless their train was seriously delayed. A drink? Yes. A meal? I don't recommend it. It's sad because if this place had better service, it would easily be a 4-star review in my opinion. Unfortunately the service is so lackluster that it knocks it down a few pegs.

    (2)
  • Bill T.

    An unexpected delight...a very interesting beer list combined with tasty food is another reason why it's so much more civilized taking a train from 30th St Station than one from Penn Station in NY. Got here early for my return train to NYC so stopped here with friends for a bite and a brew. I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was phenomenal. Cheese, spinach and a tasty sauce, it was really quite good. Fries were perfect as well. My sandwich was only $11, so as a New Yorker, I find the prices significantly cheaper than in the Big Apple.

    (4)
  • Brett A.

    As a local I love this place, great food and drink selection. Always fast, friendly service so would highly recommend for the traveler looking for a quick bite to eat. Ask for Marty, best bartender!

    (5)
  • Crissy I.

    A group of us stopped here for a happy hour after work to celebrate an event we had just completed. When I heard there was a bar in the train station, I had my doubts as to its quality, but I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by Bridgewater's! First of all, when we arrived, the staff couldn't have been more helpful to accommodate our large party, finding us a perfect corner niche and pulling the tables together for us. The round of margaritas we ordered were on point, as were the appetizers of duck pot stickers with ponzu sauce ($6) and the cheesy black bean dip with pitas for dipping ($6). Perfect happy hour fare in a busy train station! Our server was pleasant and efficient, and we enjoyed our visit. Two thumbs up.

    (3)
  • Jeff W.

    An oasis at the train station. Very good beer selection, as others have noted. Could be a problem if you weren't planning on having a beer at lunch, cuz you really must. And screw the side salad, though it looks quite good, go for the awesome fries. For cryin out loud, it's a pub in a train station. You can go back to the rabbit food when you get home.

    (4)
  • Josh K.

    Well, it's an English/Irish pub in a train station and it isn't TGI Fridays. It's not bad, though the service is very impersonal and there are almost no typical pub beers (was hoping for Belhaven, Boddington's, Guinness, Smithwick's or Harp.) Prices are more New York than Philly. There's an eclectic menu of pub grub including an ostrich burger if you have $15 burning a hole in your pocket. That said, it feels neither high market nor divey. It is a fully amorphous blob of American style beer bar and English pub, and does not seem particularly good nor bad at either of those things. Like most transit-related establishments, it's hard to imagine yourself regularly in this place getting to know people. It is full of people who are killing time before they get where they actually want to go. But it does what it needs to do if you want to drink or eat in a real sitdown restaurant before you get on your train. It's 3 stars but could easily be 4 with a more cohesive identity and slightly more friendly service.

    (3)
  • John H.

    Ok....I'm a little partial here because I am a regular...its situated right in 30th street station...for Amtrak commuters (like me)....BUT this place has a GREAT GREAT GREAT beer and bartender selection! The owner has a knack for picking the most personable and interesting group to tend here....very knowledgeable...very friendly!! Food? Always been tasty with a flare for interesting and different game meats...I've never had a bad meal here! I'm a huge fan!!! A++++

    (5)
  • Kelly T.

    They still have southern tier pumking well into 2014! This bar is THE bar in 30th street station. You want a beer before your train, this is where you go. Prices are high, but the beer selection is good. Bridgewater's always has a decent mix of nice German and American craft beers. The bartenders are friendly. The ambiance can best be described as "everyone waiting to board their trains and get to their destination/loved ones."

    (3)
  • Mary S.

    Completely sketchy. They closed the bar at 6:45pm on a Saturday night "for 30 minutes" while the staff laughed and hung out.

    (1)
  • Stacey H.

    Cornier than Kansas. At least in Kansas most overpriced bars have a printed menu so you don't have to ask the bartender the price of each beer before you decide. It is a case that if you have to ask you can't afford it here. They are going on the airport bar model that travelers who are rolling through 30th Street just need a drink. Haven't tried the food in years after a couple of bad experiences, I remember it all sounded good, but back then their reach exceeded their grasp in that account. Service tonight was imperious, largely because the bartenders were peeved that I kept asking about prices, which must be tiresome, but if a beer is a dollar or more an ounce I like to know in advance. Go to Fiume instead, even with cab fare it will be cheaper and more real local color.

    (1)
  • Carol T.

    Worst steak I've ever had. Ordered the petite filet. Was mostly gristle. What meat I could find had an odd flavor, color & texture. I ordered it medium well, still no excuse. The reduction sauce was tasty, and the presentation was really nice. Attentive waiter, but the steak just killed it for me. Hesitant to try this place again.

    (1)
  • Jeff W.

    Lame waitress! I came to watch 10 mins of a game before catching my train. The bartender asked if I wanted a drink. I said no, just catching the game. He was cool. The bar was barely 1/3 rd full and slow. So I quietly sat at a high top and a waitress came by and asked if I wanted a drink. I said I had a train in 10 mins etc. She said I couldn't sit there and had to leave the bar. Huh? I looked around and saw half of her high top tables were empty. I was dressed like the other patrons and was about to leave anyway. I said why? I'm not taking someone's seat. She got prissy and said they were the rules. Really??? I get it if it's busy. Or if you have a homeless person stinking up the bar. But seriously, I'm just some dude sitting there quietly who's about to leave. That's an issue? Will be avoiding this bar for 2015.

    (1)
  • Lauren S.

    Great, random little bar in a train station. Ordered a nice dark beer, for $8 it was a little more expensive than it should have been but it was wonderful. Bartenders are very knowledgeable. The calamari were perfectly cooked, but the breading was really oily and fell off as soon as I stuck my fork in it. Other than that, the sauces were a great compliment to the flavors. One was a green spicy mayo and the other was a delicious red sauce, kind of like a marinara. I'll definitely be back .

    (4)
  • Kevin E.

    I had to take a train to DC for work, so the family brought me down and we had a nice dinner before I left. Michael our server was top notch. I asked about the Wild Boar Penne and he gave his approval. It was incredible. A wonderful blend of spicy and sweet. My wife's Pub burger(?) was delicious and the wings the kids got were excellent as well. They don't bread them too heavily and bake them before they fry them which gives a very unique flavor. I don't get the service issue complaints. Check them out if you want something a little different from the normal chain food.

    (4)
  • Dave E.

    We have enjoyed many three-star meals here, often before boarding a train. But today, we struck out. With 45 minutes for our meal, we were quickly seated and placed our order. And then...nothing. Our server disappeared without a trace. Other diners were seated, ordered, were served, ate and left. For us...nothing. A runner came with our check after 40 minutes, but no food. When our 45 minutes were up, we got up to leave. As we passed the kitchen, our server reappeared with a couple of entrees - not our full order - in styrofoam "to go" packaging. No explanation, no apology, and sadly, no repeat business from us.

    (1)
  • Erika S.

    After we ordered our beer we noticed our phones were dying, and desperately needed to charge them since our bus tickets were on them. When we asked if they could for just a few minutes the waitress said "no" due to policy. Unbelievable, especially since this venue is catered to travelers. This place should be shut down ASAP. There's a great bar called Slainte right across the road so go there instead!

    (1)
  • Jeff J.

    Meandering the food court wincing at hot dogs, pretzels, pizza, and various fast food, I was delighted to find Bridgewater's Pub. Bridgwater's has surprisingly inventive, quality food at good value. - Ambiance (4/5) Tucked away in a corner of the main concourse, Bridgewater's is a much needed respite from the busy echoes of the main hall. It has an inviting interior, and cozy surroundings. - Service (2/5) Service was an issue. One problem was the ever rotating group of servers. My meal spanned about an hour and had 3 different servers. Water was not refilled until it was empty, probably because the first server clocked out, and the second one didn't know I was there. The bread came out after my mussels appetizer was done-- would have been nice to have the bread soak up the curry. And at the end of the meal, the waiter tried explaining away a $13 charge for the pasta with frivolous excuses like, "it doesn't include Philly tax", and "maybe only your menu had it as $12". Thankfully, they fixed it without too much fuss, but the deer-in-headlights reaction from service was not great. - Bread (4/5) Bread was toasty and quite good. It comes with a simple chunk of butter, but it's great for dipping into the mussels. - Mussels with Spicy Curry, $10 (3/5) Mussels were perfectly cooked, and all mussels opened, which is always a plus. I found the spicy curry sauce to be a good complement to the mussels, not at all overwhelming them, but the sauce's flavors were a little thin. - Orecchiette with Pulled Pork, Peas, and Beet Cream Sauce, $12 (3/5) This pasta came out literally beet pink! Wildly interesting at first, I actually grew tired of the strange pink color after about 5 minutes. The plate portion was huge for $12, and the pulled pork added a great dimension to the dish. I wish they incorporated some more peas, as they would have broken up the monotony of the pink color and provided a fresh crunch in an otherwise soft-textured plate. - Value (4/5) $12 for a full plate of pasta and $10 for a gigantic bowl of mussels was unexpected. Great value here. Certain aspects of the taste and service execution keep it from achieving a higher rating, but it's definitely worth a stop back in the future. Definitely way better than wolfing down a hot dog or pretzel.

    (3)
  • Dan F.

    Best place to eat @ 30th Street Train Station. Fresh & healthy food options and the best (and hard to find) Sam Smiths hard cider. Erin (who was behind the bar at lunch) was great.

    (4)
  • Colin H.

    Pretty good beer list but the service is terrible. Waited 15 minutes for a beer and then another 15 for check. Go across the street if you want a full meal and full service.

    (2)
  • Mitch C.

    We never miss the chance to have a meal and a drink here at 30th Street Station! Great, great food and a awesome draught beer selection!

    (5)
  • Molly D.

    Bridgewater's is our corner bar. Not the closest bar but the best of the closest for certain. Great and inexpensive, BW's has an ever changing menu of delicious food and seasonal beers on tap. As a plus it is close to our major Philly transportation routes. So come check it out, enjoy the music, the premier beers on tap and the Mac and Cheese!

    (5)
  • Rich B.

    I used to really love this place. Haven't been here in a while and remembered why when I stopped in last Fri. for a beer. $8.75 for a 10 oz. PBC Imp Stout is outrageous!(It was really good though). It's made less than 5 miles away. I wonder how much a Corsendonk or St. Bernardus was? Last time I was here I paid $7 for something that wasn't worth it either. It's a shame cause the beer selection is really good; but the prices are way too high! Food is great also. Had one of the best veggie burgers ever, which at $13(the going rate for most of their sandwiches) was a bit overpriced as well. They do have a happy hour; but if I remember only U.S. drafts were discounted. Will not return here anytime soon.If I do it will probably be for happy hour.

    (2)
  • Josette B.

    We visited this pub for the first time as out-of-towners. I ordered a beef brisket sandwich. After my first bite I didn't like the taste of it, so I asked if I could order another menu item. I was told that I could, but I would still be charged for the beef brisket. I placed an order for wings and paid for that AND the beef brisket sandwich. Unfair. The bartender was also rude to my sister. Customer service is Everything, and I left there feeling quite dissatisfied.

    (1)
  • Maura C.

    Great little spot tucked away in a corner to grab a drink while waiting fire a train. Its nice to see a non chain restaurant and bar here!

    (4)
  • P V.

    Good porter. Pub burger bad- fried onions were stale. Meat very gamey. Salad was over dressed. I will come for the beer and skip the food. Service when requested is provided with little interest.

    (1)
  • Nickki D.

    Quick service. Great beer selection. Often crowded but it's expected being the only bar in the train station.

    (3)
  • Nicole W.

    Whenever I have a long wait for the train (and am to lazy to hope on the El) I head to this place for a quick wet of the whistle. Their beers are usually on par price and taste wise, thankfully not expensive just because they serve travelers. Trying a beer off the menu is always a pleasant surprise and I've found myself steering away from the same old safe stuff when I come here. I can relax by myself at the bar, which is really nice, because I don't feel pressured or worried because I'm a woman alone at the bar as I might at other establishments. I can just sit back, drink some tasty beer, catch up on reading or watch the tvs, and relax for a few minutes in my own world. Haven't had the food here yet, so I can't comment on that. But I will say that the beers and service are on point. A nice quick place to come to get away from the outside hustle and bustle.

    (4)
  • Jim L.

    Great place to eat and drink and can't believe it's in a train station. fantastic beer selection and food somewhat different (good). never expected a good quality eatery as I waited for my train to depart.

    (4)
  • Abhishek Y.

    Summary: Awesomeness. Food, drinks, whatever you get. It's great. I've been to Bridgewater's a couple of times in the past few months (after all, I am in the station EVERY day of my life), and I'm thrilled to say that this is one of the few local joints that I feel has been steadily improving over time. They have a wonderful selection of various European brews, ranging from your usual German choices to the Czech Republic. From what I am told, all are fantastic, especially the Warsteiner Premium Verum, which is one of Germany's best pilsners. The food is beyond your traditional pub fare, with more of a premium touch. I can personally attest for the following nibblers/snacks as being great: the edamame with smoked sea salt, the roasted potatoes with the smoked paprika ketchup (amazing), and the hummus. As for mains, the Asian Tofu burger with the slaw and the sesame ginger aioli (served with fries) is absolutely phenomenal. The burger is flavorful and goes great with the crunch of the slaw and the zesty aioli, and the fries are done well too. All in all, you get a really premium feel after dining here. Being a vegetarian, I keep tabs on my favorite veggie burgers around the world. On my all time list, this burger certainly makes the top 10. Yeah - it's that good. For anyone who's wondering, the all time #1 spot goes to the Park Sheraton Hotel's Cappuccino Cafe in Chennai, India, and the #1 spot in the US goes to 3 West Restaurant ( 3westrest.com ), in Basking Ridge NJ. Prices aren't extravagant, but aren't very cheap either. I'd rate it at being on the higher side of average, and the regular diner can expect a bill of around 20-25$/person. The one thing that I don't understand is 7$ edamame, but that's more of an exception from my experience, rather than the norm. Servers do a great job, but are earning a pittance, and really rely on their tips. While that's not a new concept, most (if not all) have been fantastic from my experiences, so make sure that you tip well if you get good service! All in all, a great little place tucked away in 30th Street Station, and if you've ever got some time to spare before a train or whatnot, swing by. You won't regret it!

    (4)
  • Matthew B.

    The first time I was in Bridgewater's was about 6 months ago. The place was not crowed and I waited awhile for the bartender to finally take my order. Not the friendliest staff. Really disappointed. So, Friday night I have an hour to kill before my train. I figured, let's give Bridgewater's another chance. I walk in. Decent crowd, about 4 seats open at the bar. I sit down and wait...and wait. The bartender is this hipster kid who obviously sees me since I made eye contact and smiled. Still nothing. I wait about 7 minutes. He walk by and ask him for the Irish stout on the board. He proceeds to walk past me to wash a few glasses. I give him anoth few miniutes and nothing. Seriously? Walked out. Won't be back. Get better, more friendly staff. You're representing the bar and Philadelphia (to the out of towners).

    (1)
  • Matthew W.

    This pub has a fine selection of brews from Germany on tap. It's not your run of the mill Maclarens type pub.. However it caters to a more sophisticated atmosphere who know the difference between a Warsteiner and a Budweiser. Erin and Kate are 2 of the nicest bartenders one would ever want to meet and be served by. Service is fast, friendly, and efficient. I would recommend this to anyone passing through Philly or here to stay.

    (5)
  • A E.

    You know, it's come to my attention that they changed the chefs here, so I felt that a new assessment was in order. It feels like a new vibe was here, and I think the restaurant is better for it. Maybe it was there all along, but things seem more...accessible. Perhaps it's only a matter of perception but it seems better than when I was last there. The bar food is decent, maybe a bit better than I was there last. The duck pot stickers were pretty tasty, and were pretty good for being part of a happy hour menu. The drinks are...well, they're still on the expensive side. I can't ignore that, but it's a decent selection. While you may pay slightly more than its worth, they are providing a decent quality product and doing so in a very convenient location for people who can be in desperate need of it.

    (3)
  • Brad P.

    Food in a train station that doesn't make you hate yourself(unless you hate yourself regardless of the food you eat in which case this place cannot help you). Big props for their rotating specials - I think I had elk empanadas or something and they were pretty great.

    (4)
  • Seth G.

    One would think that since this the only place to get a drink in the 30 Street Station, it would just be OK. Get this thinking right out of you mind. It is a great place to get a drink and something to eat. The staff is quick (they know folks are usually in a hurry) and friendly. They have a great selection of beer and the food is real good. Two time ago I was here for a drink and a bit to eat. I said I would have to take my food to go, since I had to catch a train. The server asked when my train was and then told me no problem with me being able to eat it there. They were right, my food came up in no time and I made my train with plenty of time to spare. I stop in ever time I use the 30 Street Station.

    (4)
  • Sarah W.

    Great beer selection. You're still in a train station, and it feels that way, though. Service was good. Was told there would be wifi around, but alas, they didn't have any, and all the surrounding networks were locked.

    (3)
  • Meghan M.

    When it comes to train station bars, Bridgewater's is top notch. In fact, they by far beat out any/all bars in NYC's Penn Station. And any bars in DC's Union Station or Boston's South Station. Actually, combine all of the bars in all of those Amtrak stations in the northeast and they still don't beat out Bridgewater's (nicely done, guys). Beer isn't cheap and the selection isn't huge but it's quality. Bartenders are attentive and friendly enough. The food looks good, though I can't say I've tried it. And the website's URL kicks ass. All in all, a great place for an afternoon/evening pittstop on your way to hop the Acela home.

    (4)
  • Lisa H.

    I love Bridgewater's and am surprised to see some of the negative reviews. I've been going for years. In some phases I might go a few times a month, and then not go again for months, but I am never disappointed. Sometimes I'm alone at the bar; other times at a table with one or two others. The regular bartenders are always good to great; the servers at the tables change around more but I've always found them to be totally fine to really good. Depending on your tastes I'd think you'd find the beer list super at best, fine at worst. I'm not so into all the German beers; that said, I always find something I like on draught and there are always other options to satisfy. As a vegetarian, I'm usually satisfied with the offerings. The menu changes somewhat but is consistently flavorful and satisfying. No, it's not dirt cheap bar food, but then, it's not cheap bar food, either. For these prices, if I thought the food was mediocre, I'd be pissed about it. But, that's not been my experience at Bridgewater's. Generally, I feel like the prices might be on the higher end of the standard bar range, but the value is decent and I never leave feeling resentful. In fact, as a regular train rider, I usually leave feeling incredibly thankful that we have such a great bar at our train station.

    (4)
  • Pam A.

    Great place to cool your heels waiting for a train to take you away. Beer selection is terrific, vibe is not weird

    (4)
  • Kim W.

    I came here with two friends because we had some time to spare before our train. It was late evening on a Saturday and the crowd was a little weird. The drinks were well priced, we shared wings which were actually pretty good. The service was not too bad, although I feel like they were trying to kick us out early. I am not sure if I would come back here or wait somewhere else.

    (3)
  • Nicole E.

    First - and most importantly - this bar does not to happy hour! That said, we have had some amazing unique drinks and appetizers when meeting with friends at this pub. It's a great place for those from the suburb to meet those from the city because it's right in the train station. It's a bit pricey, but the staff is friendly and as I said the drinks and the food are worth it.

    (4)
  • Taylor B.

    Very friendly place, very convenient location if you're taking a train, phenominal beer selections. Just had a corned beef grinder and a couple of Ayinger Celebrators -- whoa! Powerful lunch for getting round in a Nor' Easter!

    (5)
  • Tom W.

    Poor Clueless service. Avoid at all cost!!!

    (1)
  • Peter D.

    My train arrived at 30th Street Station on a Sunday afternoon; I needed a late lunch, and Bridgewater's fit the bill. Normally, I would order their burger and never look back. Unfortunately, my girlfriend recently accused me of eating four burgers a week, which is completely absurd. OK, so MAYBE I had already eaten three that week, but I would NEVER eat four. What sort of glutton eats four burgers a week? In any case, since I would rather be unhappy than allow her to be right, I went with the crabcake sandwich on the bartender's recommendation. When it finally arrived, the accompanying sweet potato fries were barely cooked, but the sandwich itself tasted pretty good. The crabcake fell apart (as crabcakes are wont to do), but I bet they make a good burger, which I'll have to come back and try when I haven't reached my weekly quota. Now, Bridgewater's doesn't look like much. The food is a little better than decent, and their flatscreens could use some updating to HD (you want to be able to see the pain on Favre's face). But this is the best train station bar in existence, and I'll tell you why: their beer selection is shockingly awesome. You'd never expect to find so many great beers available in a train station. It's even updated seasonally. Right now, they have all sorts of Christmas ales. If they would only stay open a bit later, I can guarantee I'd have a pint here before every train back to NYC.

    (4)
  • Joe K.

    Do not come here if you have difficulty making a decision. It's been a while since I've eaten here with all of the stiff competition from the gourmet food trucks in the area but if you want creativity and a place to sit down inside grab a table and maybe a pint. Extremely creative specials. Today there were 4 which were nearly impossible to choose from as well as some other solid standard fare with a creative twist.

    (5)
  • Kevin B.

    Came here after taking an exam in the city and this was a great place to relax with a good brew. Their selection of beers on tap was very good and the service was good as well. Definitely a good place to stop in while you're waiting for your train.

    (4)
  • Steven B.

    What a way to spend some down time waiting for a train! A great beer selection. Competent friendly bartenders. Decent prices for this type of venue. One downside is that it's open to the train station atmosphere. That means that on hot days it's going to be warm. As we know Philly has lots of hot days. I was there yesterday and it was hot and humid at the bar. For that they get three stars instead of four.

    (3)
  • Alex U.

    One of the only places that can make your 90 min late train seem like a blessing. They have an amazing rotating beer selection and the food is inventive and well executed. I don't think they can have an open flame in the restaurant because 30th St. is a Historic Building, but that doesn't seem to stop them from cranking out some real treats. The only downside is that they can't get Comcast Sports Net on their tvs, which means no Phillies, Flyers, or Sixers games, but if that's not a deal killer, this is a great place to stop for a bite/drink, even if you're not taking the train.

    (5)
  • Mattie C.

    I have been through 30th street station countless times and never noticed the hallway with all the food options. I just discovered it for the first time the other day and decided to stop in this pub because I saw some nice TVs from outside. This place is OK, though I don't know if I would eat there again. They didn't exactly have plentiful food options and the thing I really wanted - the pita bread pizza, they were out of. I got the fish and chips. The fish was tasty. Really hot and well-battered and I generally liked them. But the fries weren't that great. I DID notice the beer list though. They have an impressive beer list for a train station pub and I would try it again if I were back in the station and in the mood for beer. Between the interesting beer list and the forgettable food, this is somewhere on the scale between meh and OK which puts it at 2.5. I'll round up because it was surprising to find such beer choices in a hidden hallway off the side of a train station.

    (3)
  • Walter K.

    A bar in a train station. I love the atmosphere here. People are running around, everyone has a place to be, is about the enter Philadelphia or leave for someplace new. And while all this is happening around you, you can sit down and enjoy a great beer. The beer list here is surprising. I visited with my sister a few days after Christmas and we had a Corsendonk Christmas and N'ice Chouffe. Both of these beers were great, and aren't very available on draft. Bridgewaters definitely has some Belgian tendencies. The main downside is the price; Bridgewaters definitely charges a premium for their selection and location. I'd like to check out their happy hour, but other wise two Belgain beers will run you somewhere in the vacinity of $17. I didn't have any food, but it doesn't seem like an amazing place to eat.

    (4)
  • Alie A.

    As the city of Philadelphia embarks on stepping their game up, more train station breweries should be part of that list.. Bridgewater "works"..solid draught selection with IPA's and interesting ales. Service is a bit slow but prices are reasonable. Gets pretty crowded during rush hour, but let's face it: I've been to a lot of train stations, and this place doesn't hold a flame to DC, NYC & Boston. Step it up, Philly. For real.

    (3)
  • Ed R.

    For a bar in a train station this place is pretty damn good. I wish there was a place like this in that dump of Penn Station here in NY. Great beer selection both on tap and in bottles. Perfect spot to kill time while waiting for a train or your buddy to pick you up. Never tried the food, so cant speak for that. The next time I find myself at the philly train station I will head right here.

    (3)
  • Amina W.

    The seating in this joint is less than ideal... with all of the commuters and their suitcases and bags, I feel like I'm navigating an obstacle course trying to get through--however there is really no way of avoiding that. The drink prices are decent and the staff are pretty friendly, so this is my go-to pre-amtrak trip watering hole. Traveling is so much more entertaining with a good buzz on.

    (3)
  • Bill M.

    face it waiting for public transit can be so bad sometimes that it can really make you crave a drink while you do it. Especially when your dealing with institutions like SEPTA and Amtrack. fortunately that why Bridgewater's comes in pretty handy when your inside 30th street and your Amtrack train got delayed indefinitely for 2 hours. For a corner of a train station, Bridge water's manages to hold on to the traditional pub feel really well. it has the regular beers like Yuengling and Miller Lite, but you'll also find some good micro brews, as well as imports like Fullers and Belhaven. they have a good mix of liquor too. Tired and sick to death over the usual food options that you find in a train station - McDonalds, Taco Hell, Subway, etc? Bridgewater's changes it's menu on a monthly basis. you'll find usual entrees like Chicken wings and burgers. but you'll also find grouper sandwiches. wild boar, and Ghana stew. The only flaw to being in a station is that it closes on station hours (12 PM on weekdays + Sat, 9PM on Sun). but even though it's the perfect place to go to kill time while you wait, it stands enough on it's own just for the hell of it. at least you don't have to worry about driving after wards.

    (4)
  • Heather B.

    I've been hesitant to write this review, because this is MY place. There aren't many bars where I, as a woman, feel comfortable sidling up to the bar by my lonesome. One Monday night, though, I decided to accidentally-on-purpose miss my train and grab a beer instead. And I now go every Monday night. And the staff has remembered my name ever since noticing it on my credit card during that first visit. If you like/know beer, this bar is a total win. Excellent drafts that rotate with regularity, and staff that know what they're talking about. Plus, they'll give you tastings. Super bonus points for that. (However, I did have one bartender who had swapped nights with my normal bartender, and this guy treated me like I couldn't possibly know anything about beer. Instead, he kept describing each new beer on the draft list as "strong." Um. Strong ABV? Strong flavors? Give me something here, buddy.) The food ranges from good to excellent, although I find some of it ridiculously pricey. $7 for edamame? Really? The flatbread pizza, at $12, also isn't worth it - it's more appetizer sized than dinner sized. The salads are really yummy, and I enjoyed the wild boar sliders, both of which I find more reasonably priced. Mostly, though, this bar is my happy place.

    (4)
  • Regina F.

    Tip for surviving a long train ride or for coping with a late bus: DRINK. Bridgewater's Pub appears to be the bridge linking Germany to Philadelphia...at least as far as beer selection goes. There's plenty of local brews to make your mouth happy, including Flying Fish, Yards and Dogfish Head, while the foreign selection guaranteed to get your noodle going includes Haufbrauhaus Munchen, Franziskaner, and Spaten Munchen. Seasonal brews of both varieties are available. Bridgewater offers a nice oasis in an otherwise barren land of fast food joints and sloppy buffets. The menu offers such creative endeavors as elk empanadas and wild boar sliders.

    (4)
  • Noah A.

    Bartender (middle aged white guy with short hair) was rude when I asked him what was on tap, pointing instead to the chalk board. When I finally was able to get his attention to order (which wasn't easy), he took my beer order and walked away while I was ordering food, which I never did get. Overpriced as well. Beer was ok.

    (1)
  • David G.

    I hadn't been to Bridgewater in years, but I decided to give it a try the other night. It was pouring rain, Bridgewater was close (and near a major taxi stand), and I was hungry. I also remembered that the menu was sort of upper-end bar food, and I thought it might be fun to try some of the dishes again. So I decided to go for it. Unfortunately, I had a lot of issues with the service. When I entered, I was told to seat myself anywhere, but no sooner had I sat down than I was told that I couldn't sit 'there' because that was a reserved table that they had simply forgotten to put the 'reserved' sign on. Moving to another table, I had to wait a bit before receiving a menu. I tried to order the Asian chicken wings and the chicken parmesan, but the waitress told me that they were out of the sauce for the chicken parm, so she went to put in my wing order while I found something else for my entree. She then came back and said that she wasn't actually sure if they were out of the sauce, so she would go check. I never saw her again. Another waitress showed up and asked me what I was having. I tried to order the 'simple pasta,' but they were out of that sauce as well. I then went for the short ribs, but they didn't have that either. Somewhat frustrated, I asked what they did have, and was told that they didn't have anything labeled 'entree' on the menu. I also tried the sausage and peppers sandwich, but saw on the menu that this dish had the same sauce as the chicken parmesan, so they were probably out of that too. I finally settled on a gyro sandwich. APPETIZER: The Asian wings finally came after the ordering was sorted out. They were some of the least appetizing wings I've ever seen. They were relatively small, and the sauce was extremely thick and gloppy. The sauce taste was also extremely strong, possibly due to being so thick. I didn't much care for the taste, finding it a little too sour for my liking. It was also overpriced at $10; Slainte, across the street, sells a buffalo wing appetizer for $8, they are bigger, and they taste a lot better. MAIN: The gyro sandwich came with a salad, but because nobody had bothered to bring me silverware and nobody came by my table, I had to get up and go over to the bar to ask for a fork to eat the salad with. The salad itself was inoffensive; the bleu cheese was nice, but there wasn't otherwise much to say about it. The gyro itself wasn't that great. The pita bread was unusually thick, so each bite tasted largely of bread. The lamb meat was underseasoned and bland. The lettuce and veggies in the gyro were alright, but because the meat was so bland they completely overpowered the dish. It cost $12, but I would honestly prefer some of the lunch truck gyros which run about $5 and feature a better balance of meat to veggie. Dipping sauce would also have been appreciated. Overall -- terrible service (I don't like playing guessing games trying to figure out what food the restaurant has in stock; I don't like being shuttled between waiters and waitresses such that my waitress says she'll do something, leaves, and never returns; I shouldn't have to get up to hunt down silverware), subpar food, and high prices for what I got. Next time, I'm going to Slainte.

    (1)
  • Payal P.

    ended up having to kill a little time at 30th st station and wandered in here. nice bar seating. helpful bartenders. great beer list. buffalo chicken sandwich was really good and the sauce was a bit different than anything i ever had before which is a plus. fries were well done and fresh. as everyone else says - def worth a shot if you find yourself with time to kill before a train or even if you are in the neighborhood!

    (4)
  • Al M.

    This is not what you expect when dealing with late trains or missed schedules-- a great place to have a beer and some great food! And this is no ordinary gastropub. The beer selection is excellent: lots of local and imported microbrews both bottled and on tap! You will not find Bud, Coors, or Miller lite unless you ask for that in a bottle... but why would you? There is an impressive selection of both foreign and stateside ales, heavy on German and Belgian imports as well as local micro IPAs. Aside from the wonderful beer, they also have a delicious menu consisting of some unusual wild meats, delicious mussels, tasty wings, and weekly specials. While entrees might be a tad on the pricey side, this food is pretty much gourmet planned and prepared by the Chef, Frederick Price. Much of which I have tasted, I have enjoyed. They do have a happy hour special as well for both drinks and appetizers. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is great. A great place to be if you've missed your train.

    (5)
  • Elizabeth D.

    Convenient place to have a drink if you're waiting to catch a train. It's pretty spacious inside. We didn't eat, but had a few drinks. Their beer list is relatively exotic, and inexpensive. Only gripe is that it is incredibly warm in there. I'm not sure why, but it feel like they have no A/C. Fair warning if it's a hot day.

    (3)
  • Christopher M.

    This place is a real find. It is a little pricey for me, but the beer selection, the quality of the food, and the unusually eclectic music makes this a great spot. (There is the other special bonus of meeting people who are are actually "going places." I do not look for random conversations, but I have had some interesting ones in here.) Of all the places to get food before a train ride, there is no comparison in 30th Street station. I actually look forward to a 40 minute train delay because it means I have to go Bridgewaters.

    (5)
  • Chris M.

    God, why can't I take the train more. This by FAR is the biggest hidden gem in the city. Take your Mom on a fancy train ride into the sprawling suburbs..just leave 5+ hours for a visit to Bridgewaters. Overstating it? i think not. Considering where it is..what you would expect.. this exceeds everything you would imagine. Most bars get by on typical pub food.. (fried this, fried that, bleagh). Or better yet, the striped shirt beer list (Bud, Bud Light, Miller..) you get the picture. NONE OF THIS IS HERE!! Bridgewaters ever-changing beer list is AMBITIOUS, and TOP-NOTCH. This high level of beer variety and quality is only matched by their menu. Delightful, inspiring, this place makes me want to be a better beer drinker. Do yourself a favor.. go here.

    (5)
  • Jjjj S.

    Very very expensive but it is the only bar in the train station so they get 2 stars for at least having a decent selection. Also NO PRICES LISTED ANYWHERE have to wait to get the check for your 9-12$ beers to show up

    (1)
  • Zachary F.

    Like most other reviewers have said, this place is phenomenal BECAUSE it is in a damned train station. They do so much with the little space they have. Here's the breakdown: FOOD: Incredible, incredible, incredible. Head chef Frederick Price is a genius. They have a good set menu, but the ever-changing specials menu is what keeps me coming back to eat at this place. The Shepherd's pie he makes around St. Patrick's day is a revelation. The man can do things to a burger I could only dream of. MUST TRY their Elk Burger. They had a Kangaroo burger once that was also incredible. DRINK: Extremely capable bar staff. They make great cocktails, and are all very knowledgeable about the beers they have on tap(which is ever changing), and the bottles they have in the fridge. If you want a Bud Light, go across the street to Slainte, because this place is for serious beer drinkers only. Also, don't expect to pay anything less than 4 dollars for any drink here. Don't let the prices fool you before you order though, because most of the time you get pints, not 12oz glasses. The only downside about their drink menu is that they do not have any happy hour deals for drinks, just for food. AMBIENCE: The hustle and bustle of the station makes for a good pub experience. This place is never quiet, and that's refreshing. Because of the small space, expect to leave here smelling like food, even if you aren't eating. The waitstaff is super-friendly, and this is actually a surprisingly nice place to bring a date. I wish I could give this place 6 stars.

    (5)
  • Leah G.

    Context context context. Were this located in the heart of center city . . . I would be a little more reluctant with my star assignments. When its located in the heart of 30th Street Station, home to weary commuters, annoyed travelers, and people taking refuge from the rain, it easily deserves five stars. I was waiting on an evening train and decided to head in here. Whereas the most exotic beer in most bars located in transportation depots is usually shock top, or blue moon, this place has a great beer list. I was so so pleasantly surprised. I'm proud of 30th street station for having this place!

    (5)
  • Austin F.

    It's a popular past-time to evaluate Bridgewater's only in its train station context. This is, of course, fair. But try this on for size... Bridgewater's is the best bar for 10 blocks in either direction on Market, an important street in our fair city. I'd have to really sit down with a map, by they might be the best bar in a 50 square block radius (I know, there's not much in that radius, but still). I've never had anything but fresh beer (and a good selection), tasty food (it is pub fare, to be fair), and friendly service. The ambiance is good enough--it's kinda like the Epcos center in Disneyworld. There, you know you're in a theme park, but the little country stands are convincing enough that if you want to believe, you can feel like you're on another continent. Bridgewater's is like that... if you want to believe, you don't have to feel like you're in a train station. They apparently have a rotating menu, so if you fall in love with something there, you better make sure it will still be there next time you come back. Even if you don't take the train, this is worth the trip.

    (5)
  • Mike M.

    I'm pretty sure that even if I had no other business at the 30th Street Station, I'd still look for a reason to grab a great beer or two and some really, really good top-notch chow. I've been an irregular guest at this train station haunt with its very impressive selection of unusual draught and bottled beers. Tonight I got to enjoy a nice IPA from a small brewery in Vermont (served in a pint glass from my fave Great Lakes Brewery) and another really good seasonal German beer. The menu offers extremely flavorful salads, sandwiches, entree and soups. Happy hour has a nice selection of bar snacks, too. The crowd is a good mix of train-station types looking for something a cut above Cosi or Subway that I haven't seen in one spot in NY Penn Station, and the environment is more "real" than Washington's Union station. Of course Grand Central has it's spots, but it's not fair to compare. If you're catching a train in Philly or looking for a cool stop when out in University City, stop in.

    (4)
  • Gene Z.

    $7 for a beer? No thank you.

    (2)
  • Marshall W.

    I come to Philly for work now, and first visit, I pulled up to bridge waters pub for my first visit. here's what you need to know: Great staff ( save the one bartender who seems depressed) and the food is very good. I had the pear salad and it was top notch tasty. And they have delicious craft beers at reasonable prices. But here's the thing, I am a wing fanatic and self proclaimed connoisseur. I cant help myself; I basically try them everywhere I go and more times than not, I'm disappointed ( cue my wife rolling her eyes again) but NOT HERE! Bridgewaters has a very tasty, very respectable wing. I've had hotter and better, but this place clearly went out their way to deviate from the standard Texas Pete/ Franks red hot and melted butter wing sauce. Very zingy and the wings cooked nicely with what I consider to be a better grade of chicken. Or they keep their fryer very clean. oh and the French fries are perfect! So don't hesitate, saddle up to Bridgewaters pub!

    (4)
  • ED W.

    Very cool place, beer selection is excellent, i prefer german beer and the Bridgewater has some tasty selections. They have some exotic foodstuffs, elk burger, gator, etc. a tad pricey but you get what you pay for. Cool atmosphere too and the staff is helpful. I really enjoy drinking here!!

    (4)
  • Haley G.

    i had time to kill on a trip in and out of philly and grabbed a beer here twice over a weekend. both times, it was hard to catch the bartenders attention, even when the bar wasnt that crowded. the bartenders (i had two) were both polite, if not overly chatty or friendly. the rest of the staff, however, seemed to be very friendly and chatty, but only with each other. both times i was there, the staff was congregated in the corner of the bar, laughing and talking with each other, ignoring tables and letting food get cold in the window. on sunday evening the conversation was particularly loud and vulgar as four or five of the staff discussed in great detail recent sexual exploits, too crude to describe here. i wasnt trying to listen; i was actively trying to ignore it and read a book, but it was hard not to hear. having had an earful, i asked for my tab and told the bartender i had heard enough. one of the guys who had been part of the conversation rolled his eyes at me and muttered under his breath. stay classy philly and the bridgewater pub.

    (1)
  • Dave R.

    Too late for the early train, too early for the late train, so let's drink. The problem is it it seems that all of 30th St Station is a giant food court. Wait, what is that "water" something in the distance? After we pass the "Restaurant" (McDonalds), then the Cafe (Cosi), , then the Saladworks, we happily can see the full name Bridgewater followed by the magical word Pub. And it actually deserves the name, though Kneipe might be better since its heavy on the German. And its heavy in a good way, a pretty good German beer selection and ham hock with spaetzle on the menu. We didn't have enough time to get food before our train left, so we just went for beers and the hummus plate. They all came out fast, and the hummus plate wasn't bad at all with olives, vegetables, and sun-dried tomatoes to boot. All in all a good find, and a good place to wait for your train.

    (4)
  • Phoebe C.

    I stumbled on this lovely little pub after I (just) missed the train to Chestnut Hill. I was so mad and the nice gentleman at the info counter suggested I go cool my heels here until the next train. I think he could sense my desperation. I had a great German hefeweizen. If I had made my train, I would have never gotten to experience this little gem. Definitely worth visiting if you ever find yourself waiting for a train in 30th street station!

    (5)
  • Matthew L.

    This place is, frankly, great. I don't mean just great for a bar in a train station- for that, it's fantastic. But it's great for anywhere. The beer list, which is always changing, is wonderful. If you only want bud light or high life, this isn't the place for you. If you want to try lots of different great beers, with good advice from the staff, this is your place. The food is also great. Again, not great for train station food, but great full-stop. The prices are low, too. The food is interesting, often changing, and very nice. I'm a bit of a snob about food, and won't, for example, eat anything at Penn Station in NYC and will barely eat at Union Station in DC, but I'm happy to get dinner at this place all the time. The service is also good- I've mostly been in the evening, but the servers are always friend, knowledgeable, and honest with their advice on beer and food. Service is fast, too, as it needs to be at a station. It's worth a stop, whether your in the station for a train or just on its own. Great. Updated- recently, while back in philadelphia I went to bridgwater's again. The menu has changed somewhat but is still interesting and good, and the food and beer are still great. I was sad to learn (apparently) that the place no longer takes part in the United Mileage Plus dining program, as that was another big attraction for me, but it's still a very nice place to get a meal and a beer.

    (5)
  • C.J. T.

    I was expecting greasy, lackluster bar food here and was very pleasantly surprised to enjoy delicious, creative, gourmet food instead! My favorite dish was the smoked trout wontons, but really everything was pretty amazing. Loved the chocolate lava cake. I'll definitely make a point to come back here the next time I take the train to Philly.

    (5)
  • Jeff M.

    Great place in a small package. They have a pretty interesting menu and great beer. It's the first place I've ever seen to carry Innstadt beer (which is really good btw). Plus, they have 2003 and 2005 vintages of Schneider Aventinus! If you are in 30th street and have time to sit down and eat, or have a beer, check this place out. It's better than anything else in the station, and it's much better then Slainte across the street.

    (4)
  • Kevin S.

    What a joke. The service is TERRIBLE. I do not recommend going here, even for a drink.

    (1)
  • Jim H.

    Very very busy when I was there...stopped in for one and left good bartender once I got his attention .... only one bartender on a Sunday in 30th Street Station ???? REALLY????? I'm not slamming the bartender just who ever scheduled one bartender on a Sunday (or the bartender that called out sick)

    (3)
  • Mike S.

    This was definitely a winner! Came here to eat as I waited for my train. Great energy, awesome environment and the food was GREAT! I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich...THE BEST I've had hands down. Very mixed staff which made me a lot more comfortable. Just a good place to be.

    (5)
  • Tom D.

    I am going to echo what some of the other reviewers here have said. This place is strangely out of place for 30th St station. It is probably my boss's favorite restaurant in the area, so on days like today, we go for no other reason than to eat lunch. But when I visit my sis down in DC and I have time to kill before the train comes, I stop in and drink a beer. Bridgewater's has a constantly rotating beer list for the taps and a handsome selection of bottles; it's not extensive but well thought out, good beer selections. It also has a seasonal food menu. With that said, I am reviewing this place now based on every experience I've had here which have been mostly positive. But if I were reviewing for the experience I had today, I would likely give it a 3 star rating. I ordered the crab cake sandwich. I wouldn't say it was bad, but there was no lump meat. Not that it was mostly filler, but just a lot of stringy crab. It came with sweet potato fries, which was nice. I've certainly had better crab cakes. Also, I wanted to have the arepas that was on specials menu but they "just ran out of them", which is something that I have to shake my fist at. They were also out of Spaten's Octoberfest, which meant we had to order the Hofbrau version.

    (4)
  • Mike B.

    No argument that this is the best food you'll find in 30th St station. That said, I think Taco Bell lost that battle before it even began. The food here isn't outstanding, and is VERY meat heavy, but some of the items work pretty well and it might be as close as some people get to "adventurous eating." One word of advice on that though: skip the gator bites. The beer selection is quite nice, if a little pricey. The menu is rarely current but the chalkboard is usually not far off, and if you have a preference, the bartender can likely suggest something for you. The atmosphere suffers some from being in a train station and no doubt a significant portion of the people in there between 5-7pm are suffering some transit delays. That said, it's still about the nicest environment you're going to find in 30th St. If you're stuck waiting on the express to *insert random East Coast destination* then you may as well pop in for a drink and a bite. It's probably going to make your commute better if/when it finally happens.

    (3)
  • Jing G.

    I used to pass through 30th Street station more than twice a week with my 2 hour commute each way going to back to school from days at my boyfriend's apartment. Coming back to the apartment one night I saw the specials outside of this little restaurant which really kind of intrigued me. They have monthly specials that are usually some type of game meat. During the winter, I remember a few of them being rabbit and boar lasagna, snapping turtle soup, bear(?!), elk, antelope, etc. Even though I don't eat meat, I was still intrigued. Luckily they have a full bar and usually a couple of things I can eat, like the scallop sliders with wakame salad or the quail egg salad with fontina... They also have a large variety of beers and a full bar, and the staff is very nice. Overall, an excellent addition to an otherwise boring wait for your trains and connections. Come to think of it, I STILL pass through 30th street station every single day now, except I just catch the direct trolley connection underground.. hmmm..

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 12

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : Yes
    Best Nights : Mon, Thu, Fri
    Coat Check : No
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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