Bars & pubs / Downtown / Parker's Alley
The Brakeman
An American beer hall with games, sports screens and rotating draft beers, paired with fried chicken from neighboring Penny Red's.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
Brakeman adds foosball, table shuffleboard and beer pong to the beer-hall experience. In warmer weather its large doors open toward Parker's Alley and Farmer Street; dedicated tap tables can also be booked.
- Beer hall and games
- Food from Penny Red's
- Bookable tap tables
A closer look
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03 / Events
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