Bru's Public House

Great atmosphere and service! The staff are attentive and friendly. Generous portions of food. I just had the pork belly egg rolls, but was told that French Dip is the star of the show. This is a great place to watch a game or catchup with a friend.

Absolutely love this place, I'm a weekly regular. Always a great selection of craft beers, and the food is great. If you can handle some spice, try the breuben it's delicious! Then again, anything you try is great. One of the few places around that have truffle and poutine fries! Not the to mention the service is quick and friendly. Andrew and Bree i see the most, and they are the best! They always take the time to stop, talk and check on you. Also outdoor seating is always a plus when the weather's right. Must try!

Loved my first time at this establishment! Our bartender was Miguel, if you come here make sure you ask for him. Best espresso martini you will ever have is made by him. We also had a very lovely conversation with Bree she was very polite and helpful with all of our questions, being it was our first time to the area. Let's not forget the best part of my experiece... the poutine. The gravy... slam hand on table lick the plate clean good. If you want service with a smile this is the place.

Bru’s Public House in Carrboro is everything you want in a neighborhood hangout—laid-back, welcoming, and perfectly placed just a short walk from Cat’s Cradle if you’re grabbing dinner before a show. We sampled a few menu standouts: the French Dip was hearty and satisfying, though we were hoping for a bit more flavor punch. The fried chicken nachos were a creative twist, but the heat from the chicken kind of stole the spotlight from everything else. The Bruben, though? Absolute winner—rich, savory, and packed with personality. The fries were top-tier crispy, and the poutine was pure, cheesy comfort food gold. Wash it all down with a Late Nights cocktail, which was smooth, balanced, and surprisingly refined for a pub drink. Sports fans, take note: there’s a massive screen front and center, plus a whole wall of TVs over the bar, making it prime territory for game days. And on those perfect Carrboro afternoons, they open up the garage door to a fantastic outdoor space that’s great for catching fresh air, sunshine, and maybe a local brew. Whether you’re here to pregame a concert, catch a game, or just post up with good food and good company, Bru’s hits the mark.”

I went with a group and loved it so much I came back another day of the week. I enjoyed their poutine and their Reuben sandwich. Their ciders are also delicious. I look forward to going again.

This is a great new addition next to Hampton Inn. It's open during the day straight through, unlike most of the other establishments in the area. The food was excellent quality and good portions. Service was efficient, but not rushed. Drinks were less than I expected at a place next to a hotel. It's really what places like this used to be. Friendly staff, good food, clean, and reasonably priced. It's a good place to hang before a show and has excellent displays inside. The beer menu is extensive and features a lot of excellent options on tap. Not sure if it is the home to any local football or soccer team's fan club for games, but it has ample parking in the deck nearby or around it, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. This is a great upgrade to what was there and a really pleasant space for folks traveling to have a drink and relax at a reasonable price or for locals who want to watch a game with their friends in a great atmosphere.

They have a fair selection of brews and cocktails. We went back for brunch the next day. They catered to my wife's allergies very well.

Went here to watch some NFL games. It's the old Hickory Tavern. It still looks pretty much the same but there aren't quite as many TVs. That being said there are plenty to watch every game and they also still have the nice outdoor eating area with TVs. We sat at the bar and the staff was great. We really enjoyed our food. I got the Alabama fried chicken sandwich, never had one before, and it was great. My wife got the caprese panini. She liked it as well. The fries were really good as well. If you're looking for a place to catch a game I would recommend this place.

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

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!!

We found the food beyond amazing. From appetizer to meal, everything was exceptional. There were 5 of us for dinner and we all agreed that if we were back in town ( we are visiting from Omaha, Nebraska) that we would love to eat here again. We talked collectively and agreed that our review would only rate 4 stars. We came to this conclusion because the wait staff acted as if you were a bother, or as if you were taking up their free time by coming in for dinner. It wasn't just our waitress, but there were others in the staff that treated us and other patrons the same way. Maybe step up the quality of the staff to match the quality of the meal and this place would be that more amazing.

The burgers the family had were good. But be careful it was just me, my wife and daughter they decided to charge up for tip even though we put no tip and gave cash instead

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!

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!!!

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.

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.

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!

Nice Ambiance and bar great selection of drinks and the staff is friendly. Food was hot and made to order. Service was excellent.

If you want great food, large portions, excellent service and pricing that is reasonable, this is the place to try. Large selection of cold beverages and cocktails. Wide range of food that is prepared well, seasoned and served with very little waiting, depending on crowds. Ample parking is available. Our Severs were very attentive and provided us with outstanding attention, TV's and plenty of seating.

Good service, decent food, nice patio, free parking, convenient location. We ate here when we stayed at the hotel next door. We'd been roadtripping all day long and, once we'd gotten ourselves settled into our accommodation, we just did NOT want to drive anywhere else that day. This place was a nice surprise. Much better than expected considering it was selected primarily for convenience. Fresh food, generous portions, came out hot, and reasonable prices. We were very happy with our sever, and found the patio comfortable, especially after seven hours in the car. Oh. And their fries? Excellent! So many places get fries wrong, so this was worth stopping in for that one reason alone. Ha ha ha.

Delicious and fun. Great staff and food is fab. Loved the adult Grilled cheese. Heather and Jamie are great. Basketball games on the TV were on point too! Happy to have this business in town.

Food was good, basic and good bar food Good ambiance, great tvs Servers were super nice, I like that you pay at the table Plastic plates? Not my favorite, but maybe good for kids and drunk people

We had a great afternoon experience on the patio watching the many TVs set up for viewing! Good beers and cocktails along with some delicious truffle fries. Gloria, our server was friendly and helpful. We look forward coming back for more food and beers.

Came here after having the most disgusting meal at Carolina Brewery down the street. Solid beer selection and amazing pulled chicken sandwich. Wish we had found this place first!

We visited the Chapel Hill area for a wedding and stayed in the Hampton Inn right next door to this restaurant and we had dinner at Bru Public House twice. It was great. Good service, friendly servers. Amazing pizza. Thin crust and flavorful. Great hand cut fries, French dip sandwich and salad. Good cocktail selection. We will certainly eat here again when we are in the area.

Went for a Friday night birthday dinner and the customer service was AMAZING, as was the food! We had Gloria as our waitress and she didn't disappoint nor did she lead us astray. She was completely honest with all food and drink questions we asked and was so fun to be around! I had the cuban sandwich with the side of tomato bisque and it was 2 meals for me! There were 6 of us and we split brussels and bruschetta and both were just perfect. 10/10, will be back based on food and service!!!! was too excited to take pics...bloop

Seems like any generic sports bar but made me feel odd because I ordered a PBR? Said the owners won't allow it to be served so I left? You're a dadgum "PUB" but PBR is beneath your corporate goals? Must be more to the story!?!

I love this place! So glad they came to Carrboro. Brody took great care of us. Beer selection is fantastic and the burger is delicious. Nice space!

Had a graduation party for my son there last night and everything was perfect. All the preplanning was super easy. The food was amazing, the service was superior and the price was reasonable. The private room was plenty big for our 27 people and could have easily held more. We highly recommended this place for your next private party!

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

Bru's is the perfect spot to catch a game! The food and service are top-notch. Shoutout to Gloria, our amazing server, who gave us great recommendations. The food was delicious, and the portions were very generous. Highly recommend!

Food and service were amazing! Thank you Gloria for your great food suggestions and excellent service. The nachos, Philly Cheese steak and fried brussel sprouts were the best. We sat on the patio because we brought our pups... Who also received amazing service. Just wish there were fans on the patio for a little breeze.