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41 E 6th Street,
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-463-6003

Mon - Thu 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri - Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Your Table Awaits at BRU Burger Bar

Situated in Downtown Cincinnati, BRU Burger Bar Cincy is a popular stop for those visiting downtown for events or meeting for business. BRU Burger Bar Cincinnati is the fourth BRU location for Cunningham Restaurant Group. Focusing on the American classic, the burger, the menu offers a wide array of burgers, fries, shakes along with salads and appetizers. In addition to an extensive menu, each location offers local beers and spirits along with well known favorites.

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BRU Menu

BRU's menu offers award-winning burgers using locally sourced meats and vegetables, fresh salads, sandwiches, and other dishes from the BRU culinary team.

Appetizers & Shareable Sides

  • Chili

    Beef, Pork, Bean, Chopped Onion, Tillamook White Cheddar, Sour Cream

    5.50 | 8.50

  • Bru Fries

    House Ketchup, Black Pepper Mayo, House Chipotle BBQ Sauce

    $8.50

    vegetarian

  • Chili Cheese Fries

    Chili, White Queso

    $12.50

  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

    House Chipotle BBQ Sauce

    $13.50

  • Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

    Fontana Sauce

    $13.50

  • Onion Rings

    House Ketchup

    $11.50

    vegetarian

  • Chicken Wings

    Gorgonzola Salad

    $16.50

    Choice of: Cavern Club Hot Sauce, House Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Teriyaki Glaze

  • Bru Board

    Tillamook White Cheddar, Horseradish Havarti, Chipotle Pimento Cheese, Capicola, Salami, Hot Soppressata, Marinated Red Onion, Tomato Jam, Grilled Baguette

    $18.50

  • Soft Pretzels

    Beer Cheese, Spicy Mustard

    $10.50

    Add Pretzel $3

    vegetarian

  • BBQ Nachos

    Tortilla Chips, White Queso, Pickled Jalapeño, Lettuce, Pico, Sour Cream, Guacamole

    Choice of: BBQ Pork or Chicken

    $16.50

  • Triple Dip

    Goat Cheese, Peppadew Pepper Jam, Hummus, Guacamole, Onion Straws, Grilled Naan Bread

    $13.50

    vegetarian

Chef Burgers

  • Bru Burger*

    Taleggio Cheese, Bacon, Tomato Jam, Caramelized Onion, Chopped Lettuce, Mayo

    $15.50

  • Bourbon*

    Bacon, Peppercorn-Bourbon Glaze, Horseradish Havarti

    $13.50

  • Double Bacon*

    Two Smashed Patties, Tillamook White Cheddar, Special Sauce, Garden

    $15.50

  • Provençal*

    Basil Aioli, Marinated Red Onion, Whipped Goat Cheese, Sautéed Mushroom

    $13.50

  • Garlic-Three Cheese*

    Swiss, American, Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic, Truffle Aioli

    $13.50

  • Chipotle BBQ*

    Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Onion Ring, BBQ Pulled Pork, Tillamook White Cheddar, Black Pepper Mayo

    $15.50

  • The Beginning*

    American Cheese, Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Garden

    $13.50

    Add Bacon $2.50

  • Mushroom & Swiss*

    Bourbon-Glazed Mushroom, Caramelized Onion, Black Pepper Mayo

    $14.50

  • Mexicali*

    White Queso, Pickled Jalapeño, Guacamole, Fried Onion, House Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato

    $14.50

  • Stilton Bleu Cheese*

    Fried Onion, Spinach, Pear-Bacon Jam, Truffle Aioli

    $15.50

  • Southern*

    Chipotle Pimento Cheese, Bacon, Red Onion, Pickled Jalapeño, Mayo, Peppadew Pepper Jam

    $15.50

  • Patty Melt*

    Two Smashed Patties, Caramelized Onion, American Cheese, Fontana Sauce, Sourdough

    $13.50

  • Burger Snack*

    American Cheese, Special Sauce, Garden

    $8.50

  • Viking Farms Lamb*

    Whipped Goat Cheese, Spinach, Marinated Red Onion Jam, Curry Mayo, Oat Bun

    $15.50

  • Turkey Burger

    Carrot-Ginger Slaw, Peach Compote, Curry Mayo, Oat Bun

    $15.50

  • Black & Bleu Bison*

    Cajun Seasoning, Gorgonzola, Bacon, Mayo, Garden

    $16.50

  • Black Bean Burger

    Horseradish Havarti, Marinated Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Basil Aioli, Oat Bun

    $13.50

    vegetarian

  • Impossible™

    Vegan Cheese, Vegan Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Garden, Oat Bun

    $16.50

    vegan

Add a Side

  • Fries, Slaw, or Fresh Fruit

    $2.50

  • Onion Rings

    $4.50

  • Chili Cheese Fries

    $7

Customize Your Burger

  • Add-Ons

    Bacon $2.50

    Egg $1.50

  • Substitute Chicken Breast

    $2

  • Substitute Bison Patty, Lamb or Turkey

    $4

Sandwiches

  • Bru Hot Chicken

    Traditional Southern Fried Chicken, Nashville Hot Dry Rub, Mayo, Lettuce

    $14.50

  • Portobello Melt

    Spinach, Caramelized Onion, Horseradish Havarti, Parmesan, Sourdough

    $13.50

    vegetarian

  • Cod

    Tartar Sauce, Garden

    $13.50

  • Teriyaki Salmon*

    Carrot-Ginger Slaw, Basil Aioli, Teriyaki Glaze, Oat Bun

    $16.50

Fresh Salads

Add Chicken or Shrimp +7 | Salmon* +10

  • Gorgonberry Pecan

    Mixed Greens, Cranberry-Poppyseed Dressing, Gorgonzola, Cranberry, Candied Pecan, Bacon

    9 | 12

  • Sriracha Caesar

    Romaine, Red Onion, Tomato, Parmesan, House Crouton, Sriracha Drizzle

    9 | 12

  • Valencia

    Mixed Greens, Avocado, Mandarin Orange, Marcona Almond, Quinoa, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, White Balsamic-Orange Vinaigrette

    9 | 12

    vegetarian

  • Buttermilk Cobb

    Romaine, Bacon, Tomato, Guacamole, Red Onion, Boiled Egg, Gorgonzola, Crouton, Cucumber

    9 | 12

Desserts

  • Peach-White Chocolate Bread Pudding

    $9

    vegetarian

  • Fudge Brownie

    $9

    vegetarian

  • Kids' Brownie

    $5

    vegetarian

  • Root Beer Float

    $8

    vegetarian

  • Hand-Dipped Milkshakes

    Choice of: Vanilla | Chocolate | Strawberry

    $8

    vegetarian

Gluten-Free Burgers and Sandwiches

Served on Gluten-Free Bun

  • Bru Burger*

    Taleggio Cheese, Bacon, Tomato Jam, Caramelized Onion, Chopped Lettuce, Mayo

    $15.50

  • Double Bacon*

    Two Smashed Patties, Tillamook White Cheddar, Special Sauce, Garden

    $15.50

  • Provençal*

    Basil Aioli, Marinated Red Onion, Whipped Goat Cheese, Sautéed Mushroom

    $13.50

  • Garlic-Three Cheese*

    Swiss, American, Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic, Truffle Aioli

    $13.50

  • Viking Farms Lamb*

    Whipped Goat Cheese, Spinach, Marinated Red Onion Jam, Curry Mayo

    $15.50

  • Burger Snack*

    American Cheese, Special Sauce, Garden

    $8.50

  • The Beginning*

    American Cheese, Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Garden

    $13.50

  • Impossible™

    Vegan Cheese, Vegan Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Garden

    $16.50

    vegetarian

  • Patty Melt*

    Two Smashed Patties, Fontana Sauce, Caramelized Onion, American Cheese

    $13.50

  • Black & Bleu Bison*

    Cajun Seasoning, Gorgonzola, Bacon, Mayo, Garden

    $16.50

Gluten-Free Fresh Salads

Add Chicken or Shrimp +7 | Salmon* +10

  • Gorgonberry Pecan

    Mixed Greens, Cranberry-Poppyseed Dressing, Gorgonzola, Cranberry, Candied Pecan, Bacon

    9 | 12

  • Valencia

    Mixed Greens, Avocado, Mandarin Orange, Marcona Almond, Quinoa, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, White Balsamic-Orange Vinaigrette

    9 | 12

    vegetarian

  • Cobb

    Romaine, Bacon, Tomato, Guacamole, Red Onion, Boiled Egg, Gorgonzola, Cucumber

    9 | 12

Gluten-Free Desserts

  • Root Beer Float

    $8

    vegetarian

  • Hand-Dipped Milkshakes

    Choice of: Vanilla | Chocolate | Strawberry

    $8

    vegetarian

Bru Signature Cocktails

  • Bru Bloody Mary

    Tito's Handmade Vodka, House-made Bloody Mary Mix, Olive, Pickle, Lime, Horseradish Havarti Garnish

    $11

  • Bru Margarita

    Jose Cuervo Tradicional, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon, Simple, Lime

    $12

  • Texas Mule

    Tito's Handmade Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice

    $11

  • Spicy Pomegranate Margarita

    Maestro Dobel Tequila, Spicy Mango, Pomegranate, Lime Juice

    $12

  • Pear Cosmo

    Absolut Pears Vodka, Triple Sec, White Cranberry, Lime

    $11

  • Botanist Lemonade

    Botanist Gin, Guava Purée, Lemonade

    $11

  • Bramble On

    Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Blackberry, Lemonade, Ginger Beer

    $12

  • Bru Old Fashioned

    Makers Mark Whisky, Brown Sugar Simple, Walnut Bitters

    $12

Bru Mocktails

  • Strawberry Honey Mule

    Mocktail
    Strawberry, Honey Simple, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer

    $7

  • Blueberry Basil Cooler

    Mocktail
    Blueberry, Basil, Lime Juice, Coconut Water

    $7

Wine

White

6 oz • 9 oz

  • Caposaldo Pinot Grigio

    10 • 14

  • Boen Chardonnay

    10 • 14

  • Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc

    10 • 14

  • Tinto Rey Rosé

    10 • 14

Red

6 oz • 9 oz

  • Macmurry Ranch Pinot Noir

    10 • 14

  • 14 Hands Merlot

    10 • 14

  • Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon

    10 • 14

  • Charles & Charles Red Blend

    10 • 14

Proudly serving Pepsi Products including
Pepsi | Pepsi Zero | Diet Pepsi | Mountain Dew | Dr. Pepper | Starry

Proudly serving products from Fisher Farms, Red Frazier Bison, and Viking Lamb. Our burgers are made from a signature grind of sirloin, chuck, and brisket. 


Vegan

Vegetarian

Gluten-Free

*Customers with weakened immune systems have an increased health risk from consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.  

Group Packages Menu

Available for Carry-Out only. Serves approximately 10 people.

Plates, silverware, napkins, and serving utensils provided upon request.

Appetizers

  • Soft Pretzels

    Beer Cheese, Spicy Mustard

    $52.50

    vegetarian

  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

    House Chipotle BBQ Sauce

    $67.50

  • BBQ Nachos

    Tortilla Chips, White Queso, Pickled Jalapeño, Lettuce, Pico, Sour Cream, Guacamole

    $82.50

    Choice of: BBQ Pork or Chicken

  • Triple Dip

    Goat Cheese, Peppadew Pepper Jam, Hummus, Guacamole, Onion Straws, Grilled Naan Bread

    $67.50

    vegetarian

Fresh Salads

  • Gorgonberry Pecan

    Mixed Greens, Cranberry-Poppyseed Dressing, Gorgonzola, Cranberry, Candied Pecan, Bacon

    $90

  • Sriracha Caesar

    Romaine, Red Onion, Tomato, Parmesan, House Crouton, Sriracha Drizzle

    $90

  • Valencia

    Mixed Greens, Avocado, Mandarin Orange, Marcona Almond, Quinoa, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, White Balsamic-Orange Vinaigrette

    $90

    vegetarian

  • Buttermilk Cobb

    Romaine, Bacon, Tomato, Guacamole, Red Onion, Boiled Egg, Gorgonzola, Crouton, Cucumber

    $90

Burger

Add Bacon +$110
Buns Included. All Accompaniments Will Be Served on The Side

  • 1/4 Pound Snack Burger*

    Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, House Ketchup

    $85

  • Cheese

    Choose Two: American, Swiss, White Cheddar, Gorgonzola

    $85

  • Sauce

    Choose Two: Mayo (Plain or Black Pepper), Fontana Sauce, Mustard, House Chipotle BBQ

    $85

Sides

  • Slaw

    $40

  • Fresh Fruit

    $40

Dessert

  • Peach-White Chocolate Bread Pudding

    Candied Pecan, Caramel

    $90

  • Fudge Brownie

    Strawberry Purée, Fudge Sauce, Chopped Almond

    $90

Proudly serving products from Fisher Farms, Red Frazier Bison, and Viking Lamb. Our burgers are made from a signature grind of sirloin, chuck, and brisket.


Vegan

Vegetarian

Gluten-Free

*Customers with weakened immune systems have an increased health risk from consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

Desserts

  • Peach-White Chocolate Bread Pudding

    Vanilla Ice Cream, Candied Pecan, Caramel, Whipped Cream

    $9

    vegetarian

  • Fudge Brownie

    Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Strawberry Purée, Chopped Almond, Fudge Sauce

    $9

    vegetarian

  • Kids’ Brownie

    $5

    vegetarian

  • Hand-Dipped Milkshakes

    Choice of: Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry. Whipped Cream, Cherry

    $8

    vegetarian

  • Root Beer Float

    Vanilla Ice Cream, Root Beer

    $8

    vegetarian

Vegan

Vegetarian

Gluten-Free

BRU Cincinnati Beverages

Draught Beer

  • 3 Floyds Brewing Zombie Dust

    Pale Ale 6.5% abv - Munster, IN

    $9

  • Bell’s Brewery Rotating

    Comstock, MI

    $8

  • Blue Moon Belgian White

    Belgian-Style Witbier 5.4% abv - Denver, CO

    $8

  • Braxton Brewing Co. Rotating

    Covington, KY

    $7

  • Dogfish Head 90 Minute

    IPA 9% abv - Milton, DE

    10 Oz $9

  • Fretboard Brewing Co. Rotating

    Blue Ash, OH

    $8

  • Highgrain Brewing Co. Issar Weiss

    Wheat Beer, Hefeweizen 5.1% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $8

  • Madtree Brewing Co. Psychopathy

    IPA 6.9% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $9

  • Michelob Ultra

    Lager 4.2% abv - St. Louis, MO

    $7

  • New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force

    IPA 9.5% abv - Fort Collins, CO

    10 Oz $7

  • Northern Row Brewer

    Amber Lager 6.0% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $8

  • Northwood Cider Co. Rotating

    Cincinnati, OH

    $8

  • Rhinegeist Brewery Cincy Light

    Light Lager 4.2% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $8

  • Samuel Adams Boston Lager

    Lager 5% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $8

  • Tap 15

    MKT

  • Tap 16

    MKT

Bottles and Cans

Local Brews

  • Fifty West Brewing Co. Doom Pedal Wheat Ale

    White Ale 5.5% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $6

  • Braxton Brewing Co. Storm

    Golden Cream Ale 4.8% abv - Covington, KY

    $7

  • Fretboard Brewing Co. Bootsy Brewski

    IPA 7.0% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $7

  • Highgrain Brewing Co. Seasonal Sour

    Cincinnati, OH

    $8

  • Madtree Brewing Co. Happy Amber

    Red Ale 6.0% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $7

  • Northern Row Brewery Heckler

    Hazy IPA 7.0% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $7

  • Rhinegeist Brewery Truth

    IPA 7.2% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $7

  • Third Eye Brewing Co. Untapped Potential

    Kolsch 5.0% abv - Cincinnati, OH

    $8

  • West Side Brewing Rotating Seasonal

    Cincinnati, OH

    $8

More Brews

  • Angry Orchard

    $6

  • Athletic Upside Dawn N/A

    $7

  • Athletic Run Wild IPA N/A

    $7

  • Budweiser

    $5

  • Bud Light

    $5

  • Corona

    $6

  • Corona Light

    $6

  • Guinness Pub Can

    $8

  • Miller Lite

    $5

  • Omission Lager

    $6

  • Stella Artois

    $6

  • Assorted Seltzers

    $8

Scotch

  • Balvenie 14 Year

    $17

  • Dewar’s White Label

    $10

  • The Glenlivet 12 Yr

    $13

  • Johnnie Walker Black

    $10

  • The Macallan 12

    $18

Whiskey

  • 1792

    $9

  • Angel’s Envy*

    $12

  • Angel’s Rye*

    $18

  • Baker’s

    $14

  • Basil Hayden

    $10

  • Bulleit

    $10

  • Bulleit Rye

    $10

  • Crown Royal

    $10

  • Elijah Craig

    $11

  • Elijah Craig Rye

    $11

  • Four Roses

    $10

  • Four Roses Small Batch Select

    $16

  • George Remus

    $13

  • Knob Creek

    $12

  • Maker’s Mark

    $11

  • Maker’s Mark 46

    $12

  • New Riff

    $13

  • New Riff Rye

    $13

  • Old Forester 1870

    $13

  • Old Forester 1897

    $14

  • Templeton Rye

    $10

  • Tullamore Dew

    $10

  • Uncle Nearest 1884

    $13

  • Wild Turkey

    $10

  • Woodford Reserve

    $10

  • Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

    $14

Bru Signature Cocktails

  • Bru Bloody Mary

    Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Housemade Bloody Mary Mix, Olive, Pickle, Lime, Horseradish Havarti Garnish

    $11

  • Bru Margarita

    Jose Cuervo Tradicional, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon, Simple, Lime

    $12

  • Texas Mule

    Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice

    $11

  • Spicy Pomegranate Margarita

    Maestro Dobel Tequila, Spicy Mango, Pomegranate, Lime Juice

    $12

  • Pear Cosmo

    Absolut Pears Vodka, Triple Sec, White Cranberry, Lime

    $11

  • Botanist Lemonade

    Botanist Gin, Guava Purée, Lemonade

    $11

  • Bramble On

    Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Blackberry, Lemonade, Ginger Beer

    $12

  • Bru Old Fashioned

    Makers Mark Whisky, Brown Sugar Simple, Walnut Bitters

    $12

*Subject to Availability


Gluten-Free

Entrées

Choice of Fries, Onion Rings, Slaw, or Fresh Fruit
Soft Drink Included

  • Breaded Chicken Bites

    $8

  • Cheeseburger / Hamburger*

    $8

  • Macaroni & Cheese

    $8

  • Popcorn Shrimp

    $8

  • Grilled Cheese

    $8

Our burgers are made from a signature grind of sirloin, chuck, and brisket. 

*Customers with weakened immune systems have an increased health risk from consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

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