The Brown Bear

Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. Lovely Atmosphere. Great food even better service. Gluten free options available. One of the best Double espressos I’ve had in a long time. (Proper coffee). Thank you for a lovely evening. Lovely out of the way restaurant with warm ambiance. was good, food was very good and my rioja red wine was smooth. My husband got the steak which was cooked a perfect medium rare with a peppercorn sauce. I had the Gochujang spicy ribs which had way way too much sauce. A light glaze is all it needs and gochujang is a very strong flavor. The sides of salad was fresh with a light sweet sauce. The potatoes and coleslaw were all really good and tasted fresh. We had a starter with The crispy duck which was the highlight with perfect crunch texture and light flavor. There was only 2 but the portions were good. The bread they serve at the start is soft and fresh as well. We were completely blown away! The Brown Bear exceeded our expectations. The food was fresh, tasty and the portions well sized. was excellent 👌🏻. Booking your table is required. Atmosphere was warm and relaxed. Highly recommended! Oh wow, what a treat, food and was top notch. Good portions. Great food and service. Not cheap but not outrageously expensive for what you get lovely location. Cosy restaurant. Beautiful food 👏🏻👏🏻 The halibut was melt in the mouth. Craft beers if your choice of tipple. Would like to especially compliment the staff on the super very efficient & friendly. They are on top of their game. Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Highly recommend. Sorry no food photos you need to go and be surprised. Had a really meal at the Brown Bear. The food was tasty and well presented. Had a really meal at the Brown Bear in Kildare. Excellent service!! Everyone was so friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed. was smooth and easy-going. Would happily recommend! Have wanted to go here for ages. It’s a place. was very good and it was starting to fill up as we were leaving. I’d say the atmosphere is great when it’s full. I loved that they have a Albarino by the glass. As a pescatarian, I was disappointed with the options. There was only one fish for mains and tbh it wasn’t great. It felt like 2 dishes on the plate. Roasted cod with a green herb crust, samphire and courgette with a touch of lemon. That was delicate and fresh. Served with muscles that were the smallest I’ve ever seen, in a rich tomato and creamy sauce. Despite not being sure I was eating muscles due to them disappearing in the sauce, the overwhelmed everything else on the plate. Both halves of the plate were very tasty, but I think they didn’t go together. That could just be me though. However, there was no other option besides an Asian roast cauliflower dish. I think that in this day and age, a bit more variety for non meat eaters is expected. My husband has sausages and mash with a Yorkshire pudding. He said it was but a bit dry. A tiny little pot of gravy came with it but it couldn’t do much for the YP. He didn’t ask for more which I’m sure they’d have given him, no problem. Overall, a bit disappointing. But I’d say if you eat meat it’s probably a great place as their menu sounds tasty and interesting. Best focaccia I’ve ever had with a superb dip. I’d go back just for that! I was genuinely surprised by the positive reviews for this place, as our experience was far from what we expected. This was easily one of the worst meals I’ve had in a long time. Portion sizes were shockingly small, and several elements described on the menu were either missing from the dish or possibly forgotten entirely. We weren’t the only ones disappointed—during our visit, I overheard other tables voicing similar complaints. When we raised our concerns, they were more or less dismissed, which only added to the frustration. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant and won’t be returning. Visited here yesterday at 5pm,No one took a drink order off us until 5:37 then didn’t actually get the drinks until 6:03. Service was very very bad,staff had the attitude that they didn’t want to be there. Plates were left from starter on the table 25 mins after everyone finished. Service was extremely slow,There was only 3 other tables and loads of staff. The food was okay….Nothing spectacular but for the price i was very dissatisfied. The pizza i ordered was basically a frozen pizza. Over all i wouldn’t be back is terrible and I’m not one to ever leave a bad review but people have to know what to expect ! We had our wedding reception at the Brown Bear. Jean and the team are absolutely fantastic. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great evening. No request was ever to big. Thank you all again for making our day so special! Look forward to visiting in the future. The Brown Bear will always hold a special place in our hearts! Keith, Amy and Croía Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.