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Live music & DJs 7 NIGHTS A WEEK
Free entry. BAR. Exploring the sights and sounds of Cork and its surroundings or merely a hard days work. HOSTEL.
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The Basics:
15 Draught Beers
Frizznate Prosecco on tap
All Sports on shown on 3 large screens
Log Fire
Parties Catered
80 Beds
11AM Checkout
WiFi

Bru Bar is an ideal way to relax and unwind after a day of hard traveling. Bru Bar dates back to the late 1700's and the original stone wall is still visible behind the bar itself. Nobody can really claim to have experienced Irish culture until they sample a pint of the black stuff, be it Guinness, or Cork's own superior Murphy's Irish Stout and Beamish's Irish Stout, so make our bar a part of your travel memories. Guests of Bru Hostel can also take advantage of our residents bar that carries on late into the night. We have a range of Premium bottled beer from around the world to compliment the 15 different beers on tap, so you'll need a bit of time, not to mention stamina! We have a traditional Italian Coffee Machine too which puts out a great cup of Segafredo's Buono coffee. The ambience is rounded off with an open fire, live music, big screens for the matches, a warm welcome and loads of drink specials and prices, which are amongst Cork's most competitive! Brú Hostel is the friendliest and most modern budget hostel Cork has to offer. Just a short walk (really) from the main bus and train stations, Bru Hostel is located at 57 MacCurtain Street, which is right in the city centre. Room choices vary from private -(double bed with single bed overhead) to 4 bed dorms and ALL feature private bathrooms, most of which are en - suite and including breakfast, available now so call us on +353 (0)21 455 9667 for reservations or book via our website, bruhostel.com. Book online: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/LwcGB7

14/09/2026

Join us tonight as Leeds United host Newcastle United with both teams yet to suffer defeat in this season's Premier League. Followed by our weekly Open Mic night. Monday sounds better already!

12/09/2026

10/09/2026

🎶 THIS WEEKEND AT BRÚ BAR 🎶
Another weekend, another good mix of music, games and good times on MacCurtain Street.
♟️ Friday · 8.30pm | Hip Hop & Chess
We supply the chessboards and the tunes, you bring yourself. No tournaments, no formalities, no need to be a chess grandmaster. Just a relaxed night of hip hop, chess and good company. Everyone welcome.
🎸 Saturday · 10pm| Roy Buckley
Back with us in association with REBEL ROOTS, Roy Buckley brings his live set to Brú Bar for the Saturday night session. Expect great tunes, a few singalongs and the kind of atmosphere that makes Saturday night worthwhile.
🎤 Sunday · 9pm | Tanner Sheridan
County Cork songwriter Tanner Sheridan blends heartfelt storytelling with the timeless spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Drawing on country, Motown and the classic Tin Pan Alley tradition, his songs are melodic, honest, occasionally humorous and always personal.

Three nights, three different ways to spend your weekend. See you on MacCurtain Street. 🍻
📍 Brú Bar, MacCurtain Street, Cork

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08/09/2026

Champions League is back! ⚽️
While the Premier League takes a little breather before week 4 kicks off this Saturday, we’ve got three nights of European football to keep you busy. From Real Madrid v Inter and Porto v Man City tonight, to Liverpool v Atlético Madrid and Napoli v Arsenal tomorrow, and plenty more across Thursday, we’re showing all your favourite games LIVE at Brú 🙌

📺 HD screens
🍻 Drinks specials
⏰ Happy Hour 5–8pm daily
⚽️ All the big games LIVE

MacCurtain Street’s Sports HQ. Grab your mates, grab a pint and settle in. Brú Bar is the place to be for football in Cork.

04/09/2026

This weekend, we’re turning up the roots, folk, blues and everything in between with three very different live acts across three nights - with Friday & Saturday’s gigs brought to you by REBEL ROOTS

🎶 Friday 4 September · 10pm | Spades Of Aces
 Rob Long & Saoirse Murphy bring stripped-back, soulful sounds spanning contemporary and classic roots, folk and blues. Expect Yola Carter, Susan Tedeschi, Maria McKee, Doc Watson and John Prine, with plenty of soul in between.

🎶 Saturday 5 September · 10pm | Billy Kennedy & Carlos Paz
 Pop, rock, Latin & folk collide in this acoustic duo’s rhythm-driven, soulful set. Warm melodies, tight harmonies and plenty of energy.

🎶 Sunday 6 September · 9pm | Andrea “Mr. Wob” Facchin
 One-man-band. Storyteller. Bluesman. Mr. Wob brings archaic blues, folk, voodoo blues and Afro-American roots to life through voice, guitar, banjo, rhythm and storytelling.

Three nights. Three unique sounds. One very good reason to spend your weekend on MacCurtain Street. 🍻
📍 Brú Bar, MacCurtain Street, Cork

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03/09/2026

Here at MacCurtain Streets Sports HQ™️, we have everything you need to watch your favourite team in action this weekend. Drop by! ⚽️

✔️ Plenty of HD TV Screens
✔️ Cold Crispy Pints
✔️ Happy Hour 5-8pm Daily
✔️ Pizza & Pint Deal

31/08/2026

A stellar September live music calendar here at Brú Bar. Plus Open Mic every Monday, and Roots ‘n Folk Jam on Thursdays. Drop by!

All gigs free entry ✨

REBEL ROOTS Roots & Folk Night Billy Kennedy Carlos Paz Chris Thomas Jus O Donnel Roy Buckley Tanner Sheridan The P45s cc Kira Vocals & Guitar Peter Drums Denis Guitars Monticelli Stuart Wilde BEAR BOJACK

28/08/2026

🎶Live music outside all weekend with King Jeff !

27/08/2026

We are closing out the month with three nights of excellent live music at Brú Bar.

Kicking off the weekend with alternative Irish blues from the west Cork based singer-songwriter Stuart Wilde, Friday 10pm.

On Saturday night from 10pm to late, pop in to catch some flamenco-fusion from Jaleo💃🏼

Sunday at 9pm we have Lennox McSweeney, a London-based singer songwriter who blends raw storytelling with a stripped back, atmospheric sound.

📍 All gigs free entry.

24/08/2026

Tonight at Brú - live Premier League football followed by live music. Come for one, stay for both!

Brú, making Mondays better in Cork for over 20 years! 🍻

Address

57 MacCurtain Street
Cork
T23CD00

Website

https://www.brubar.ie/, https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/LwcGB7, https://www.instagram.com/bru_bar_cork/

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