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10/31/08
Love Bridie McKenna's
by BurnsChicago at Citysearch
We went to Bridie McKena's on a Saturday evening. We did wait for a table but it was so worthwile. I had Calamari as app. and my partner had Irish Nachos. They were superb. We had Chicken Curry and The Filet for our main course and they were delicious. For dessert we had Rhubard Cobbler (delicious) and Irish Apple Tart which was just like home (yummy).
We then had a Proper Pint of Guinness and waited to hear the live entertainment. It was one guy who played irish and american tunes and he was really good.
We also met the owners who are genuine Irish and they were really nice.
We will definitely be back.
Thumbs Up to Bridie McKenna's!
- Pros: Genuine Irish Atmosphere with fabulous food and entertainment
- Cons: Portions are over generous
08/23/08
Great shepard's pie-they actually pour a proper pint. My pub of choice outside County Mayo.
by reddog1962 at Citysearch
This has the flavor of a County Mayo and a Dublin (proper and county) pub all in one. The food is good and you WILL have to wait for a table on a busy night (most nights). The entire staff knows how to pour the black stuff unlike these "pubs" in Chicago and Boston (sorry South side and Southies). The Highwood moms are hubba hubba too.
- Pros: Authentic pub w/authentic Irish mangement/flavor. Nice eating area.
- Cons: You'll wait for a table-eat at the bar baby
04/14/08
Appalling Customer Service
by AndyIL at Citysearch
This is a bar, not a restaurant. Avoid it at all costs.
We arrived at 6:45pm and had to wait TWO HOURS for a table for four. They don't take reservations and won't tell you how long yours will be so we were constantly fobbed off with "nearly ready now", "just clearing down the table", "you're next on the list" and so on. Whilst you wait you can soak in the authentic Irish atmosphere; what with the Bud Lite, the televised baseball and the neon signs. Yes, this is one of *those* Irish bars - tacky and soulless. When you are finally seated, the food is as bland as the decor. Add in the insanity of trying to park in Highwood (dozens of restaurants and no parking lots!) and the "live" music (which was so awful it cleared that part of the bar) and it's easy to understand why it's one star. Never, ever again.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Obscene wait for table, bland food, noisy, awful, awful place
The Details on Bridie Mc Kennas Llc
The Extras:
There's free WiFi throughout the building, making it a popular destination for midday power lunches.
Know Before You Go:
There isn't a shortage of TVs. The majority of them are tuned to sports--specifically rugby and English football.
When to Go:
The pub is family-friendly, although it does become more bar-like as the evening wears on. Take the kids early, or get a sitter and head here once they're down for the count.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
