Bramley

Name: Bramley
Address: 10 Main St, Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, County Laois, Ireland, Republic of, R32 D8C0
Telephone: 087 946 6824
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

78 reviews

€31 to €50

Irish

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Bramley is a neighbourhood restaurant nestled in the heritage town of Abbeyleix.
Husband & wife; Sam & Emily Moody have undertaken a careful and considered refurbishment of this historic space to create a relaxed-elegant dining room re-capturing the feel of the late Victorian/early Georgian building.
An updated kitchen will celebrate Irish food using the very best of Laois’ larder & exceptional Irish suppliers. The menu is simple, seasonal, exciting and diverse.
Everybody is welcome to dine at Bramley; a friendly, relaxed & knowledgeable team allow guests to enjoy an at-ease Lunch or Dinner experience.
Exceptional simplicity, Warm hospitality.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Sept 2023

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
Irish, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
087 946 6824
Website
http://www.bramleyabbeyleix.com/
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Sam Moody

Location
10 Main St, Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, County Laois R32 D8C0
Area
Abbeyleix
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Leinster
Best Overall
Leinster
Best Food
Leinster
Best Value
Leinster
Good for business meals
Leinster
Good for business meals
Leinster
Innovative
Leinster
Neighbourhood gem
Leinster
Great for fine wines
Leinster
Good for special occasions

78 Reviews

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KevinQ
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely flawless service , chef table side to explain dishes, each and every course was delicious, amuse bouche and and soup were spectacular. Highly recommend and will return again For quality of food and service and for value for money this restaurant is an absolute gem
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Tweet
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Even better the second time around… already planning our next visit
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MichelleC
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious lunch in a comfortable environment. Great service.
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JoanM
Leinster
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 September 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was of excellent quality but a la carte could seem limited for some. Wine menu also limited but the Cote du Rhone very good.
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pjp68
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service atmosphere and food outstanding one meal we will never forget
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WendyF
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely meal to celebrate my husbands birthday. The food was excellent and lovely waiting staff. Would highly recommend Bramleys.
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LindaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal with friends on Friday night. Scallops were delicious as was the main course of lamb. The mini bread loaves are really tasty. A great place for a special occasion. The staff are very friendly and attentive.
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NiallK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very enjoyable evening , loved the food and the straighforward wine list. Great to have accessible fine dining in Laois.
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MichelleC
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an amazing dining experience at Bramleys. Every dish was faultless, the next more spectacular than the previous. Service was excellent, non-intrusive but still ensuring every need was met. Quite simply an incredible experience, thank you!
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LauraN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My partner and I are two foodies and love any opportunity to try out a new restaurant. Bramleys did not disappoint. The food was delicious, the staff were so friendly and even the chef took time out of the kitchen to come speak with us. We will definitely be back.
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JennieH
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the duck special and the lamb as our mains both were beautiful. Scallops for starter were perfect. The Resturant itself has a lovely atmosphere, will definitely be back.
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PatriciaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed the tasting menu which was outstanding!!
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dpfoodie
Düsseldorf
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very handsome space, welcoming and warm staff, a lovely tasting menu and a good choice of wines. We enjoyed it very much and thought the price was very good value for the quality and location
BramleyResponded on 4 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Bramley, it means a lot to us and the team, we are delighted you enjoyed, Kasia is an absolute super star, we have passed on your kind words Warm Regards Sam & Emily
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Sharg
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really lovely restaurant. Had lunch here with family and really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, the staff extremely friendly and the setting was really nice too. We will definitely be back.
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RonanO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and great service. We will return 😋
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KaraM
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful dishes created using excellent products. It's a fab experience...casual, passing through Abbeyleix, date night, friends meeting up, whatever the event you will enjoy the experience with a menu to match all requirements.
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EmmaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 August 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent dining experience, delicious food & lovely ambience. Would highly recommend.
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Christina
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend! Food was delicious. Really enjoyed our meal. Special mention to the staff, absolutely delightful and just lovely. We will be back.
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CarmelP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 August 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
This was my second visit to Bramleys, Abbeyleix Excellent food & good choice of wine Very efficient and friendly service. I will definitely be going back Carmel
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HDhorley
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely family dinner for me, my diabetic partner and four young ones. Ace service: welcoming, friendly and ever-attentive. Food is beautiful and delicious. Tip-top value for such glorious food.
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JohnC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super setting Super food Super wines Super staff Super host Recommended
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SuzanneJones
Liverpool
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 August 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
It was our first time to eat here, we have been excited to visit since it opened and it didn't disappoint. We were greeted warmly and they had taken note of my pescatarian requirements, thanks for that. We chose the 7 course taster menu and a bottle of Villa Wolf Gewurztraminer which Kasia recommended and it was spot on, light and delicious. My favourites were the tomato and courgettes, Kilmore Quay Cod and the Wexford strawberries. My husband said the quail was the best he ever tasted oh and the fresh bread and butter! The only small thing was the length of time to finish dinner. We have had lots of tasting menus and just wanted the courses to be a bit quicker. It would not put us off coming back as the food and staff were amazing. Martin deserves a special mention too as he kept our water topped up and Kasia definitely knows her stuff..
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AMKsddsdsdsdsdsdsdsdsdsd
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 August 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food was really delicious and I am delighted it is in Abbeyleix. I just felt a lack of privacy as the table we were sitting at was too near the people beside us.
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APBW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 August 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Having followed a recommendation in a recent weekend newspaper about worthwhile places to stop off the Dublin Cork road, we visited Bramleys, with a booking. We waited 15 mins before we were offered the menu and another 10 mins before our order was taken, and then waited 30 minutes before our two starters arrived. While the mushroom starter was excellent, the arrival of the soup which was poured into the bowl from a small ‘cream’ jug was pretentious and extremely small. This maybe acceptable as part of a full meal but for a break on a long car journey it was excessively slow and disappointing.
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GarrettM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful food in a lovely room. A perfect evening and highly recommended. We really appreciated the personal touch of the chef coming out to chat to us. Attention to detail was evident throughout. We will certainly be returning.
BramleyResponded on 4 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Bramley, it means a lot to us and the team, we are delighted you enjoyed Warm Regards Sam & Emily
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OpenTable Diner
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect lunch , our grandchildren’s food came out really quickly which was great . It meant we could sit back and enjoy the surroundings . The staff were very accommodating. The food was was beautiful. Well worth a visit .
BramleyResponded on 4 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Bramley, it means a lot to us and the team, we are delighted you enjoyed, it's always lovely to have such well behaved children in the dining, Warm Regards Sam & Emily
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MichaelN
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a really lovely meal. Enjoyed all the courses especially the beef.
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OpenTable Diner
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food ,great service and good value will be booking again
BramleyResponded on 4 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Bramley, it means a lot to us and the team, we are delighted you enjoyed Warm Regards Sam & Emily
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LiamA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent quality food and service, lovely ambience.
BramleyResponded on 4 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Bramley, it means a lot to us and the team, we are delighted you enjoyed Warm Regards Sam & Emily
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OpenTable Diner
RP
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful food, we really enjoyed the evening. The young staff who served us were lovely. We’ll be back!
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Orla
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Ok for the price. Not very generous portions and definitely lacks something with ambience. Overall ok but was not blown away.
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Local
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 August 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our third visit. Tasting menu had not changed from previous visit which was disappointing. Amuse Bouche was not good.
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ShaneS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic experience. The tasting menu is a delight and the service was top notch.
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SiobhanB
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bramley was gorgeous. The restaurant is lovely, relaxed vibe, cool decor. The staff were friendly and the food was divine!
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FredaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 July 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Our group of 4 friends had a lovely lunch experience in Bramley. A beautifully decorated ,spacious environment, coupled with delicious food and friendly, attentive service made for a wonderful afternoon. Compliments to all the team at Bramley! Despite the distance involved for us, we plan a return visit!
BramleyResponded on 4 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Bramley, it means a lot to us and the team, we are delighted you enjoyed Warm Regards Sam & Emily
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JohnD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Congratulations on a lovely new restaurant, beautiful food and service definitely be back .thank you
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ChrisB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely amazing from beginning to end, flavours all came together beautifully. Staff very knowledgeable and attentive but not intrusive. Can't wait to make the next booking.
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JohnO
Leinster
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 July 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Overall experience was good. Scallops were lovely Pea soup excellent Lamb very tasty Cod unfortunately would have been better if it was hot and garden greens dressing was just not nice Finished on a high both desserts were lovely and good coffee. Severing Staff very inexperienced Young ginger haired lady was the best by far, new restaurant so hopefully only teething problems Well worth a try I’ll definitely be back
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and staff very helpful and friendly
BramleyResponded on 4 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Bramley, it means a lot to us and the team, we are delighted you enjoyed Warm Regards Sam & Emily
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ClareB
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish. The food was so good, I ate everything that I ordered. The roast chicken was delicious but the rhubarb fool was the outright winner for me. My daughter was celebrating her birthday that day too and really enjoy her cod main course and her caramel dessert too. Have already recommended the restaurant to my friends and family.
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Bramley is rated 4.7 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Sept 2023

19:00

Booked 2 times today

10 Main St, Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, County Laois R32 D8C0

Additional information

Area
Abbeyleix
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Irish, Modern European
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Executive Chef
Sam Moody
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.bramleyabbeyleix.com/
Phone number
087 946 6824

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What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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