Bars & Clubs - March 17, 2009
St. Patrick's Scene: Brocach
Around dinner time tonight, there was a good mix of diners and drinkers at Brocach; not the crazy Water Street crowd and I honestly didn't see many that I would guessed had been out since 6 a.m.
Tags: brocach, st pats, ireland, guinness

Bars & Clubs - March 17, 2009
"Authentic" Irish suds in Milwaukee's pubs
More than 11,000 pubs line Irish streets, ranging from tourist destinations in Dublin and Dingle to rural "public houses" in the front room of local's homes. Posters o f colorful pub entrances stock gift shop shelves and the Guinness Storehouse at St. James' Gate Brewery is Ireland's number one international tourist attraction.
Tags: irish pubs, authentic, brocach, mo's irish pub, county claire, ireland, guinness, dublin, dingle

Bars & Clubs - March 16, 2009
Irish pub guide
Many Irish immigrants settled in Milwaukee over the years, and a number of neighborhoods were identified as "Irish." The result is a thriving Irish Fest and a plethora of fine pubs pouring Guinness, Harp, Murphy's and more.
Tags: Champions, Derry Hegarty's, Fitzgibbons Pub, House of Guinness, Judges, The Harp, McAuliffe's Pub, McBob's Pub & Grill, McCarthy's, Mo's, Packy's, Paddy's, Shanahan's, Shorty's, Irish pubs, St. Patrick's Day, brocach, trinity three irish pubs

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 10, 2009
Milwaukee's best Irish bar, 2009: County Clare
Every year, two Irish bars duke it out to be the number one pick from the OnMilwaukee.com readers. This year, the top prize once again goes to the venerable County Clare, and its traditional foe, Paddy's Pub, finishes second. Meanwhile, the OnMilwaukee.com editors pick Brocach.
Tags: County Clare, Brocach, Paddy's Pub, Trinity Three Irish Pubs, Mo's Irish Pub, Slim McGinn's, Brocach, The Harp, Irish Pub, McBob's, Mc Gillicuddy's, Champions Pub, Packy's, Derry Hegarty's, O'Donoghue's, House of Guinness, Fitzgibbons Pub, Halliday's

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 8, 2009
Where's the freshest Guinness?
During the winter months, my beverage of choice is Guinness. Last night I had a pretty fresh pint at Paddy's Pub, 2339 N. Murray Ave., and I have always been impressed with the Guinness at Brocach, 1850 N. Water St. I'm wondering which other locales guarantee a fresh tap of this delicious Irish stout?
Tags: guinness, stout, irish beer, paddy's pub, brocach

Dining - May 4, 2009
Irish brunch at Brocach
With the sun shining and feeling groggy from staying out too late, I knew the only way to revive was brunch on a patio. Although Brocach was my second choice for Sunday brunch, I know from now on it will be my first.I stopped by Trocadero and the expansive, European-looking patio w...
Tags: patio dining, brunch, Irish food, Brocach