The Brass Door

The brass door that gives the pub its name welcomes guests on Madison Avenue, two blocks from the Peabody in downtown Memphis. The door once marked the entrance to a 1905 building; the family behind the business opened the pub in 2011 inside the former 1913 Marx and Bensdorf building. Original tile and dark wood keep that history visible, but the venue’s character comes from more than décor: its calendar combines meals, matches, and music.

The menu moves from fish and chips, Irish stew, shepherd’s pie, and a Reuben to contemporary dishes; Sunday brunch adds a full Irish breakfast, Eggs Galway, sausage rolls, and brunch cocktails. Drinks include Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s, local beers, cider, Irish spirits, and wines selected to accompany food. A weekday happy-hour window is posted, and the online menu gives a current price reference before choosing lunch or dinner.

Sports fans will find ten screens in the connected bar and international football and rugby matches on weekend mornings. The pub identifies itself as a home for supporter groups while welcoming fans of other teams. Recent customer comments describe a lively, welcoming room; comments about chowder, fish and chips, and brunch show that people also come for a meal, not only for the screens.

Hours vary by day: the pub closes Monday, opens only through mid-afternoon Tuesday, and stays open later Wednesday through Saturday; Sunday centers on brunch. Guests can reserve, order online, and inquire about private events. Its central address makes The Brass Door a natural stop between downtown hotels, offices, and attractions; checking the official schedule prevents an arrival expecting dinner on a day when it is not served.