Brigid's Cross Irish Pub

The Story of Brigid's Cross

Brigids Cross takes it's name from Ireland's most well-known female patron saint, St. Brigid of Kildare, and her woven-reed cross. Also known as Mary Of The Gael, St. Brigid is widely known as the patron saint of agriculture, specifically dairy. She was allegedly quite the multi-tasker - establishing the first co-ed monastery, a school for decorative ironwork, feeding the hungry and she is even said to have been able to turn milk into ale! St.…

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The Story of Brigid's Cross

Brigids Cross takes it's name from Ireland's most well-known female patron saint, St. Brigid of Kildare, and her woven-reed cross. Also known as Mary Of The Gael, St. Brigid is widely known as the patron saint of agriculture, specifically dairy. She was allegedly quite the multi-tasker - establishing the first co-ed monastery, a school for decorative ironwork, feeding the hungry and she is even said to have been able to turn milk into ale! St. Brigid's Cross is traditionally woven in the early spring from young river rushes. It is then hung over doorways to protect the family and is still given to newlyweds and young families even today.

St. Brigid's patron saint day is February 1st. On that day at the pub we pay homage to St. Brigid and honor her miracle of turning milk into beer by offering a free pint to each of our customers and friends between 5 and 6 PM. The pub keeps a fresh supply of woven crosses from the river Shannon year-round for you to hang over your doors as well as jewelry fashioned after the Brigid Cross.

What better patron saint could a neighborhood pub have but one associated with feeding the hungry, protecting the family, and turning milk into beer? Whatever your persuasion, we think you will find comfort in the food, a bit of respite, and maybe even a little religion in every pint!

Pub Quiz
FREE TO PLAY!
Brainstormer is a quiz created by Liam McAtasney out of San Francisco, but it includes some sections with a regional flare and focus. General world knowledge, rounds with varied degrees of difficulty, local history, puzzles and more. 6 to 7 rounds of fun. Team size max of 5.
Brigids donates to the charity of the month based on the number of players at each game.
Prizes awarded throughout the game. The more the merrier and everyone wins!
Quiz begins at 7:30. Come early for a seat.

Tuesday Nights:
Games Night
Play one of ours: be it checkers, cribbage, poker, skittles, or others. Or bring your own and enjoy some time by the fire!


Wednesday Nights:
Audition Night
Do you have a band or a performing ensemble that is wanting to play at Brigids on a Friday night? Call us during the day at 444-0567 to sign up for a Wednesday night audition. Ask for Brandy.


WINE, A LOAF OF BREAD, and "THOU" .... Receive a complimentary loaf of crusty bread with every bottle of wine purchased...you supply the Thou.
* Musicians of bluegrass, heritage, Irish and more invited to jam in a non-performance setting. The "house" never knows who will be coming!

Thursday Nights:
Open Stage
Begins at 9 pm - An evening that is a bit "like a box of chocolates.."
* An open stage for acoustic musicians, poets, actors and writers. Performers begin at 9 - Call for details!


Friday Nights:
Selected Regional Talent Night
May 1 APRIL ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
ELI BALBACH - Opening Reception Friday, May 7, 5-7pm. Eli's art is oil used in an impressionist style offering to the viewer a thoughtful and sometimes playful perspective on culture and history. Categories:   Restaurants | Wedding Musicians | Wedding Music

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