Family and I decided to have dinner here due to all the positive reviews and proximity to our hotel. As we entered, the noise was a little louder than expected. The name suggests kitchen followed by taproom. It actually seems like a bar that happens to serve food. Nonetheless, we we greeted by our server who promptly took our orders.
We ordered the scotch eggs, pretzel bites with cheese dip, shepards pie, ale cheese soup, Irish stew, and just water. Decided not to drink.
After a short wait our food was delivered and presented very well. We all agreed the scotch eggs and pretzel bits were very tasty. The shepards pie was average as I make this dish occasionally at home. The Irish stew was pretty good and had an abundance of meat. The ale cheese soup seemed to be a little off on the flavor and texture. In the end we were somewhat satisfied overall. Probably won't return for dinner, maybe for a few drinks.
It is a great Irish bar if that was my initial intention.