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    Bru's Public House

    4.5 (38 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    French dip
    Lloyd M.

    One of the best pub experiences I've had, anxious to go back. Shared wings with my son, they were good and I enjoyed the buffalo hot sauce on the side, just the right amount of heat. Had the french dip, one of their most popular sandwiches, and it was quite good. Beef was good consistency, the dip was nice and plentiful. Substituted sprouts for fries and they were fantastic. Our server was also quite attentive, overall a great lunch.

    Me and my empty 16oz lager!

    It's Thursday afternoon and our beer drinking social group gathered here for our weekly *LOLITAs happy hour. Special: 1/2 price lagers. Fries plentiful and hot! Service - with big smiles, efficiency, energy! Anna pampered us. We happy! T h a n k s Bru's Public House! Thursday, 2/19/26 *LOLITAs - Little Old Ladies Imbibing Thursday Afternoons

    The thin crust pizzas at Bru's will provide you with great flavors and not a heavy crust. Keeps pizza enjoyment lighter and brighter!
    Beth B.

    What a fantastic evening of sports, great food, wonderful wine, and fun conversations with new friends of Carrboro! First of all, let's talk about how clean & welcoming this restaurant is! You can tell each person involved with Bru's cares about their guests. Located in the former Hickory Tavern space, you will be pleased with all of the updates and attention to detail the new owners have poured into this space. The TVs are fabulous! The BEST large screen resolution my husband and I have ever seen (and we frequent many sports bars in every city we travel to!). In addition to the huge screen, the new owners have invested in perfectly positioned, high definition televisions throughout Bru's. They have created a space that Carrboro residents can call home for weekday lunch to after work meet-ups and favorite sporting events. The food menu is diverse, many options for everyone. I saw many gluten free options as we settled on sharing a classic Margherita thin crust pizza. The flavors were bright and the texture of the thin crust pizza is exactly what I was hoping for. Next visit though the adult grilled cheese with tomato bisque will be my choice for a delicious lunch. We were impressed with the beers on tap and even more delighted to see their wine offerings. Most restaurants that focus on having lots of TVs for their guests to watch sports tend to offer low quality wines. It's just the way it is. But not at Bru's! We enjoyed a delicious Gruner Veltiner (a crisp white wine typically from Austria) which paired nicely with our thin crust pizza. Lastly I want to focus on the service. It is so genuinely friendly, efficient and kind. You sit there for hours (we stayed for the entire football game!) and you feel as if you are in a friend's home. Rosie at the bar is fun and on top of each bar guest. Brie works the tables with a great smile and complete ease. One of the new owners, Denise, even shared some laughs with us and other guests as we applauded her and her team on such a great redo of this location. So, when in Carrboro, stop in at Bru's. Ask for a great beer and some shareable truffle fries and short rib sliders and then ask how Bru's got its name! Fun story!

    Some seating and bar
    Jennifer D.

    This place is truly a hidden gem. Nestled behind the main street, there is plenty of seating inside and some outside under a covered roof. Huge bar and great beer selection. The nachos are unreal, huge portion and the flavor combo is awesome. The pizza on gluten free crust is quite honestly one of the best I have ever had! Service is great, food is delicious...this is a must try!!!

    Cesar Arugula Salad w/chicken
    Danielle S.

    Food is really good! service was good. Cool little sports themed bar/restaurant in Carrboro. Highly recommend the Brussels sprouts with pancetta

    Truffle fries
    Tiff T.

    Great atmosphere for a chill night, especially for a group or while watching a sports event. Everything we tried was delicious and prepared and delivered quickly. We had the fried shrimp, Brussels sprouts (favorite), short rib sliders (favorite), truffle fries and wedge salad. We also enjoyed a few drinks as well. The Hurricane is a restaurant favorite and it's delicious. Plenty of other menu items to choose from and it's hard to pick just one. I definitely want to try a sandwich pizza next time. Parking deck and nearby shopping center parking.

    Double Burger & Fries
    Adam A.

    Bru's was some grade A food! I got the Adult Grilled Cheese and my wife got the Double Burger on a pretzel bun. Both of our entrees were absolutely fantastic. We are staying at the hotel next door and decided to walk over and try this place out. We also got the Bru-Shetta as an appetizer which was also really good. The service was great and the outdoor patio is a perfect place to eat on a warm spring day. If I am ever back in the area, I will 100% be stopping by this place. Thanks for the great food!!

    Burnt ends
    Lindsey S.

    Ducked in for a concert at Cat's cradle, and stopped by Bru's before the concert. It was a game day so the place was a bit packed. Lots of TVs around to catch the game, so I appreciate that, but it's a loud place and almost overly bright. You seat yourself and the server approached within five minutes which was fast considering the crowd. Ordered a Margarita and the Burnt Ends shareable appetizer as my main based on the servers suggestions. The pizzas looked amazing but I am just one person and honestly all of the food around me looked sizeable and good. The food and drink came out quickly. The marg was tasty and strong. I nursed it slowly throughout my time. The burnt ends were huge and juicy. The sauce and general tso risotto were out of this world! While the risotto was a little sweet, it was tangy and perfectly cooked. The burnt ends were fatty but everything could be separated easily and the meat was tender and so good. I will definitely be back!

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    Decent food, friendly staff and fast service. I'd come back again. We got the egg rolls, pizza and French dip and it was good!

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    Really good margarita pizza thin crust, French dip (without cheese or onions) and sweet tea. The go- to place for FIFA!

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    Had a couple meals here and the food is good and reasonably priced. Nothing blew me out of the water but I'd go back.

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    Nice variety of good food and drinks. Lovely outdoor patio. Right next door to the Hampton Inn.

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    Bru's does not accept reservations and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. However, Bru's does offer a private dining and events room with seating for up to 50 guests. Complete with a big projection screen, two additional TVs, and HDMI… 

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    We had Gloria as our waitress and she didn't disappoint nor did she lead us astray.

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