The Bective - Kells

Wine, Fish, Pasta

The Bective is an inviting restaurant located in the charming heritage town of Kells, Co Meath. Enjoy delicious food in a cozy atmosphere, and relax in our attractive patio garden area. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome. Our family-friendly venue offers a children's menu and caters to groups and private parties. We are open from 5pm Wednesday to Saturday, and from 3pm on Sundays. Convenient street parking is available outside. Additionally, we have a private dining room and bar upstairs, perfect for functions with seating for up to 50 people. The space includes a private terrace, bar, and bathroom facilities. Head Chef Colin Shipp and Restaurant Manager Laura Martin are excited to welcome you to The Bective.

Last update: 11.12.2025 from: Peter

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 3856 reviews

The Bective received mixed reviews, with some diners praising the exceptional food and service, while others found the food to be average and the service lacking. Guests appreciated the cozy garden room for private events and the attentive staff. The menu offered great variety, with well-cooked dishes and a nice wine selection. Overall, the restaurant seemed to have hit or miss dining experiences, with some customers enjoying a wonderful meal while others found the service to be slow or the food lacking flavor.

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Excellent dining experience altogether and we were lucky enough to go during the seafood festival

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We visited The Bective for a hen party last Saturday and I couldn’t rate the experience highly enough. From initial communication with Laura it was a seamless experience to organise logistics and menu. We were booked in the garden room which is tucked away in the back and lovely and private for group bookings. Even on a rainy night the garden room was cosy and felt really intimate. A worry when in a separate space is that service will suffer but the staff couldn’t have been more attentive, on hand to accommodate the many drinks orders. We had a set menu which was brilliant value and all of the food was exceptional and delivered in a timely manner…no small feat when there is a large group. A big thanks to the gents who served us and were brilliant craic and to Laura for making the whole experience so stress free. Would highly recommend for any large group bookings and hen parties…most establishments aren’t so welcoming but The Bective ensured our group had a brilliant night!

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We had the most wonderful meal... starters mains and dessert were all exceptional... the staff were more than helpful and friendly... we booked the latest sitting and still weren't rushed or felt we received an inferior service... we didn't leave a tip because we assumed we had cash which we subsequently didn't... but it certainly wasn't a reflection on the meal or the service... we will be back again soon and will bring the tip! Thank you!