Bootleggin’ BBQ, which took over the kitchen at The Pour House in March, has now taken over the entire space. The restaurant closed today, Sept. 1, for renovations and will reopen quietly as Brew-‘n-Que this Friday, Sept. 4. After about a month, the restaurant will celebrate a grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 3.
The new concept will allow owners Brenton Brown, Eddie Belter and Shane Hale to feature more signature menu items and an array of local brews. In addition to an expanded bar, the seating will almost double and there will be more TVs for watching games. “We’re still going to have a fun atmosphere,” Brown said. “We’ll still have the opportunity to play bags. Giant Jenga isn’t going anywhere.”
Along with Kansas City-style barbecue staples, the menu will feature pulled pork nachos and “pigs in a dilla,” pulled pork-stuffed quesadillas. Drew Carter will be in charge of the kitchen. “He’s our general manager/head chef/all around do anything we need him to do,” Brown said.
The Pour House location was desirable partially because of its placement in Midtown, slightly separated from the hubbub of downtown Washington Avenue. Hoping to cultivate a neighborhood hangout vibe, the ownership team will cater to the students and young professionals living nearby, as well as tourists.
Brown said they hope to introduce a brewery some day. “Because what goes better with barbecue than beer?” he said.
This article appears in September 2015.