Bloomfield Bridge Tavern

Came here with a group to celebrate two birthdays. The space on the porch was great for a group. Pierogies were good. Beer was good and nicely priced.

Sadly, the band canceled for this particular saturday which left us with ...silence. The bar wouldn't play anything unless we paid $1/song at the jukebox. Paying for the jukebox should get you the privilege of hearing the song you want, not the privilege of hearing any song at all.

Also, apparently they have a policy to make people buy bottled water instead of giving tap water. I'm not ok with this. What if someone wants to sober up so they can drive home? or if the designated driver wants to stay sober?  You should not have to pay for water at a bar.

Note - this place is very strict about having the proper ID - it must be either a passport or a US driver's license. I was with a number of international students and they tried to show student IDs (that included birth dates on them). Not acceptable. come prepared or you will be turned away at the door.

My experience at BBT was horrible. The man at the door carded both my grand daughter and me. I am over 65. He would not let us enter until I showed ID. Very dark and dingy bar area. Locals at bar were starring at us. We decided to eat on patio that was screened in.  Waitress slapped down menus. Not pleasant. We ordered.  I wanted to substitute potato pancakes for the fries that came with my meal. Was told NO  SUBSTITUTES.   Took way too long for food. Grand daughter asked for refill on her soft drink and was charged for a second drink. Not a good experience.  Will NOT be going back.

First off, the BBT is a great place to see a gig. The stage is small which leads to a very intimate experience. I've seen a band invite the crowd up on stage for a song which is as close as the audience can get. In between sets, you can go outside on the netted patio for a smoke or some air.

Beer-wise, they have about eight drafts on tap featuring a couple of regional staples and a few craft options.

The food menu is what makes the BBT a great night spot. They have a polish section featuring every Eastern European's favorite junk food: pierogies and kielbasa.