Bridgid's
Category: Restaurants [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Fairmount, Art Museum District726 N 24th St
Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 232-3232
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: No
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Alcohol: Full Bar
13 Reviews for Bridgid's
Went here for lunch and had a perfectly adequate but not, in any way, exceptional lunch meal.
Because it was a working lunch no booze was consumed so I'll not say anything about that.
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Bridgid's will always hold a special place in my heart. I lived in the Art Museum area for a short time and came to love this place - not so much for the food, which is mostly passable, but for the drink selection and the company. (Note on the food - if you're an omnivore, the "tough steak" is a good choice; the steak is actually very tender and it comes with a great veggie medley) All the bartenders are friendly - Fergus is my favorite, though last I heard he only worked one night a week (not THE Fergus of Fergie's fame but the Fergus of Ida Mae's). The layout of the bar encourages conversations.
One crazy night, we had the whole bar going, everyone was learning each other's names, making jokes, and having one big conversation. It was the best and strangest bar experience I've ever had with 15 strangers. Of course I can't remember any of their names now, but I guess that could serve as a testament to the beer selection. Something like this could only happen at very special bars, and Bridgid's is one of them.
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Now that the novelty of smoke-free bars in Philly is consigned to history books (Bridgid's was one of the first), I still hold an enduring attachment to this Fairmount brewpub. For its relatively modest size, they carry an impressive list of Belgian, local and international brews, and it's amusing to watch the barstaff disappear down the basement hatch below the bar to dig up some obscure libation from the abyss. Food is unassumingly of the comfort variety with some upscale diversions: decent and consistent, esp. for the price, with most entrees btw $9 to $15. I don't understand why that previous reviewer harped about the prices-- this is one of the best places to get a deal on a meal in town. The intimacy of the U-shaped bar, which takes up most of the front room, pretty much ensures that you'll rub elbows and strike up patter with the fellow sitting next to you...which is what a neighborhood bar's supposed to be, right?
Stick with the cheaper standards-- crab wontons, duck confit, beer-batter brotola, cajun tilapia, pork chop--and you can't go wrong. Tasty desserts, too. Good, rotating selection of seasonal and Belgian beers on chalkboards.
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Bridgid's is not an Irish pub but rather it's a Belgian eatery and beer haven.
The food is unique and very good. It can get crowded at times and the service is touch and go. This is a wonderful Irish pub with a short menu of good food. Definitely take a look at the beer menu which is the size of a short novel.
The food is very inexpensive considering the quality. Try the tough steak, which really isn't tough at all. The place is really small and can get a bit uncomfortably crowded at busy times.
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My FAVORITE restaurant in Philly, easily. Some may call it small, I call it cozy. Most importantly, this place is incredibly reasonably priced for the quality of food. I highy highly recommend the filet roquefort. They've had it on their too cute chalkboard menu for at least 10 years, and for good reason. The steak is a decent quality for the price (I think about 17 bucks last time I was there), and the sauce is beyond indulgent. I've tried, to no avail, to duplicate it in home actually.
Oh, and if you go in the fall they usually have a yummy complimentary cider in the back.
My only complaint is that they've done away with one of the best merlot's I've had, La Playa. But, with all the Belgian brews on tap, who needs the wine anyway?
Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Parking's a bitch though.
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food is WAY too overpriced.. and so are the drinks... i used to go here alot, but now i realise i shouldn't go at all.
the gnocci is WAY over priced, awful salad that comes on the side.
two of us paid over 40 bucks (without tip) for two gnocci's and three drinks. and i feel as though i could have gotten alot more for that price anywhere else. really disappointed :/
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Great beer selection.
The restaurant is so cute and cozy, great for a date or to take family for a nice dinner. My favorite dish is a small cut of beef with a creamy mushroom sauce. It is really delicious. The honey fried chicken is not very good. Pork with mango chutney is really good, and different from what you get in most neighborhood places.
Some of the seats in the back by the stairs can get pretty chilly.
This is my friend Erin's favorite place. She brought me here, and we met Will, another of my friends. The food was pretty good. I really like the atmosphere. I can't say much else, as I've only been here that one time, but if it's Erin's favorite place, it must be good.
Not very good at all. They have a nice beer selection, and the bar area is reminiscent of olde Europe; however, the food was lackluster and far too expensive considering what we got for our money. We were pretty disappointed with this place, could've gotten a more satisfying meal at Qdoba.
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The beer selection is what draws me to Bridgid's. There's a little board (on your right when you walk in) that will let you know what's on tap. There's a lot of Belgian beer and usually some seasonal selections. If something catches your eye, ask for a sample. I found the Brooklyn Lager Chocolate Stout on tap there last week, which was great.
It's not usually too crowded and staff is very friendly. There's a nice atmosphere at the bar, and a fire place in the back dining room. It's a pretty quiet, low key place.
I'd say the food at Bridgid's is just OK. I've never really had a bad meal here, but not too much has impressed me. It's a little pricey, entrees can run up to $20 and it usually ends up tasting like bar food.
Bottom line: Bridgid's is a great place to grab a pint (especially on a date, because the bar is quiet and you could actually have a conversation). The selection is varied and it isn't usually crowded. However, if you're looking for food, you can do better for the price.
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I once accidentally set fire to a menu in this place. They were really nice about it. If you can set fire in a restaurant and people are still nice to you, that's usually a good sign.
One of my best friends lives pretty close to here and it's one of my favorite places to eat when I go to visit her. It's nice and homey, incredibly reasonably priced, and the service is always fantastic. The food is tasty, even if the wine list is a bit small.
I was here on New Years day - nothing like a martini, a hearty steak, and a bottle of wine to shake out the cobwebs from over-indulgence. And once again a wonderful experience. And our waiter was HOT - he looked like one of the guys from B.R.M.C. - and nice. And flirting with me. If my 'special friend' weren't there with me, I most certainly would've taken him home. Because my New Years resolution is to be more of a slut.
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Yet another cozy restaurant/bar with a great Belgian beer selection!
I went here with a group of 5 people on a Friday evening after hearing jazz at the Art Museum--and was very greatful to find NO WAIT!! This might have been an anomaly because I've only been here once. Hopefully that will change soon. The food was great--everyone loved their entrees.
Quite the beer selection!
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