[LETTERHEAD OF LUSE GORMAN POMERENK & SCHICK]

(202) 274-2000

August 11, 2006

Board of Directors

Bridge Bancorp, Inc.

2200 Montauk Highway

Bridgehampton, New York 11932

Re: Bridge Bancorp, Inc.

Registration Statement on Form S-8 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

You have requested the opinion of this firm as to certain matters in connection with the registration of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), of Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) to be issued pursuant to the Bridge Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Stock-Based Incentive Plan (the “Plan”).

In rendering the opinion expressed herein, we have reviewed the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, the Plan, the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (the “Form S-8”), as well as applicable statutes and regulations governing the Company. We have assumed the authenticity, accuracy and completeness of all documents in connection with the opinion expressed herein. We have also assumed the legal capacity and genuineness of the signatures of persons signing all documents in connection with which the opinions expressed herein are rendered.

Based on the foregoing, we are of the following opinion:

Following the effectiveness of the Form S-8, the Common Stock of the Company, when issued in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan, will be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

This opinion has been prepared solely for the use of the Company in connection with the preparation and filing of the Form S-8, and should not be used for any other purpose or relied upon by any other person without the prior written consent of this firm. We hereby consent to the use of this opinion in the Form S-8.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Luse Gorman Pomerenk & Schick

Luse Gorman Pomerenk & Schick,

A Professional Corporation