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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 sam

ple 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

23/06/2026

Two World Cup Games to keep you busy this evening. Come watch them at Mac Curtain Street's Sports HQ. We have tasty pints and plenty TV screens 🍻

20/06/2026

If you’re heading to see Zach Bryan or CMAT in Cork this evening, call in to Brú before the concert. We have 50 free West Coast Cooler Sunburst to give away - just show us your ticket and claim your Cooler!

19/06/2026

Live Music all weekend at Brú, all free entry, all good stuff 🎶

Fri 19th 10pm - Andy Yelen & Andre Van Der Hoff
Sat 20th 10pm - Roy Buckley
Sun 21st 9pm - Dan O’Keeffe

🎸 Andy Yelen and Roy Buckley are brought to you in association with REBEL ROOTS

17/06/2026

Get yourself down to Brú Bar tonight to watch England kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia.

15/06/2026

Monday night is Open Mic night at Brú. A chance to showcase your talent, or come along and enjoy the show!

13/06/2026

Ok, so not ALL the games, because some are in the middle of the night, but most of them!

Drinks specials all day, Happy Hour from 5-8pm every afternoon, and pizza-pint deals. The World Cup is better at Brú 👌

11/06/2026

We’ve got a gorgeous gig happening this Friday at Brú.
10pm Flavie Mialon & Joey Gavin

FLAVIE MIALON

Born in the French Alps, now based in Berlin, Flavie shares her music from street corners to intimate venues. Her dreamy, enchanting sound weaves a quiet intensity; raw, fragile and achingly sincere...

JOEY GAVIN
Dublin born, Berlin-based, Joey’s music crosses the realms of art-rock, Irish traditional music, psych and alt-folk.

05/06/2026

Fishing For Compliments Duo are the featured artists for the second Brú Bar x Cork Harbour Festival event 'Songs Seals Might Sing', in association with

They'll be playing classic Americana, Blues, Soul, Folk, Pop & Indie covers and some originals, with strong or weak links to the sea, rivers, and water. Nautical themed fancy dress is optional, but very much encouraged!

If you love top tunas like Dock of the Bay, Wade in the Water and Sea of Love, music legends like Muddy Waters, Bruce Springstein, Garth Brooks and KT Tunstall, then you’ll absolutely love this new Cork Harbour Festival event, which is as free as a seagull, but it won’t steal your chips. (Please note: no pun was harpooned in the writing of this event description – we wouldn’t cod you about a ling like that!)

This event is free and there is no booking required.

https://corkharbourfestival.com/events/songs-of-the-seals-rebel-roots/

03/06/2026

🎶June Live Music Line-Up at Brú Bar 🎸

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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