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Bramley, Abbeyleix, County Laois

Bramley

4.8
4.8
230 Reviews
€31 to €50
Irish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Bramley is a neighbourhood restaurant nestled in the heritage town of Abbeyleix.
Husband & wife; Sam & Emily Moody undertook a careful and considered refurbishment of this historic space to create a relaxed-elegant dining room re-capturing the historic feel of this beautiful building.
I the kitchen we 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Moody

What 230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Leinster

    Best Overall

  • Leinster

    Best Service

  • Leinster

    Good for business meals

  • Leinster

    Innovative

  • Leinster

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Leinster

    Irish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bramley offers a "stunning" dining experience with a celebrated tasting menu that's "art on a plate." Guests praise the "excellent" food, attentive service, and relaxed atmosphere. With "beautifully presented" dishes and knowledgeable staff, it's a "highly recommended" destination for a memorable meal in Abbeyleix.

230 Reviews
  1. Indy

    Westmeath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sure! Here’s a polished review for you: Brambley was hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Ireland. Everything was absolute perfection—from the ambiance to the impeccable service and, of course, the outstanding food. Pure brilliance. Already looking forward to my next visit!

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  2. David

    Laois

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and super service in a charming and relaxing environment. Hospitality at it’s finest.

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  3. yvonne

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and lovely atmosphere in the resteraunt. Very accommodating and the staff are all lovely . Highly reccomend for a great night out

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  4. Debbie

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the tasting menu. Stunning food with never ending attention to detail on every course. Attentive, unobtrusive, well trained staff. Will be back.

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  5. sarah

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and the staff are lovely. Will definitely be returning.

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  6. Gillian

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the taster menu. Food was absolutely amazing. Art on a plate. Great value too for a taster menu of such high quality. Cocktails were excellent too. Beautiful clean and calm restaurant. Staff were friendly but not pushy. Staff were very knowledgeable about all the ingredients and courses we had. I would highly recommend Bramley.

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  7. Trevor

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful mixture of different and unique tastes from start to finish. Plenty of time left between dishes so at no stage did we feel rushed. A restaurant where you can experience something different.

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  8. Anne Marie

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening in very comfortable surroundings. Menu was seasonal with a lovely variety and beautifully presented. It was the extras that made us smile. I look forward to returning.

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  9. Lucy

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience . The staff were amazing and so knowledgeable. We had the tasting menu and loved every course up to the chocolate soufflé which was a little disappointing. Lovely to meet the chef at the end of the night .. highly recommend..

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  10. Catherine

    Leinster

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is very tasty and is very well prepared and presented. The tasting menu is very good value.

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Bramley is rated 4.8 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Bramley

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
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Moody
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
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