Welcome to Newbridge Brú House

3 years I've been living in Newbridge and to say the craft beer scene is poor is about right! One or two pubs (Coffey's, Flanagan's) make an effort with some bottles and Judge Roy Beans has its own house beer on tap (made in Clane). JRB's is more of a TGI Fridays place though and I could never see myself going in for few pints. 

Anyway finally Newbridge has caught up with its neighbours - Naas (Hayden's), Sallins (Lock 13), Kildare (Harte's) all offering good range of beers! I won't lie, before now I hadn't been a huge fan of Brú Brewery's beers but they have pulled out all the stops in the first bar! 

 

Massive range of beers including 8 rotational taps which I was told will change on a monthly basis. All the Brú range are available also at the very reasonable price of 4.20 a pint. Other pints range from 5.50 to 5.90. The Brú IPA and once-off BOB were fantastic on draught. A large range of bottled beer and wine/spirits also available. 

We arrived there late enough, missing food service. However I was told by one of the very knowledgeable and friendly staff that food will be served daily 12-9 (hoping to extend until 10 on weekends). Can't wait to get back to try the donuts that were recommended! 

 

 
 

 The place has been given a lovely makeover for anyone who had previously been in Rose Earleys/Dunnes bar. Not much of a layout change on the Dunnes side and I was glad to see they have kept the snug area. Outside there is a large open smoking area too. I have yet to have a look upstairs but have been told it will be a late night cocktail bar opening on weekends. Of course all the Brú beers will be available upstairs too! 

I have to say if the staff remain as welcoming and passionate about the beer and pub then this place will be packed out every week! For a hushed Monday night opening, there was a decent crowd and a nice mix of ages too! This could be just the place Newbridge needs to kick start it's nightlife (several places closed in recent years). I for one will be back again and again.... At the very least for Greg's great hair! 😉 cheers - The Beer Hopster