New pub and restaurant opens in downtown Macon. ‘We have something going on every night’

Becky Purser
·3 min read

A new pub offering late-night grub and entertainment options is now open in downtown Macon.

The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. is the vision of entrepreneur Todd Miles, CEO of The Phoenix Group, which also is bringing additional restaurants and businesses to downtown Macon this year.

“We’re just excited to have it open,” Miles said. “I believe that it’s gonna be a great fun, family atmosphere.”

The pub and restaurant is in the former Macon Beer Co. location.

The bar at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
The bar at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.

What to expect

In the front of the restaurant, several tables are set up.

Outdoor seating at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
Outdoor seating at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.

When customers walk in the front door, a few tables are on the left.

The bar at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
The bar at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.

The bar wall is stocked with a variety of alcohols. There’s also daiquiri machines nearby in front of another wall.

Daiquiri bar at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
Daiquiri bar at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.

A sign directs customers to the pool hall downstairs

“At this time, we’ve got five pool tables and a couple of dart boards and we’re waiting on the rest,” Miles said.

There’s another bar downstairs as well. In all, the venue is expected to feature five bars, including one that’s expected to eventually have up to 50 craft beers on tap.

Outdoor patio at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
Outdoor patio at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.

“When you get to the back deck, it’s got a stage and seating for 80-plus people,” Miles said. “It’s partially covered.

“But it’s a place where you’re able to enjoy the outside atmosphere and also the entertainment that we provide.”

The Brickhouse offers live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, serves food late on most nights, and also offers a Sunday brunch. The establishment also offers trivia and karaoke.

“We have something going on every night,” Miles said.

Wagyu burger and onion rings at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
Wagyu burger and onion rings at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.

The current menu includes appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and wraps, sliders, salads, chicken fingers, wings, curly fries and onion rings. There’s also a drink menu listing bottled beers, types of house wines, signature and classic drinks and shots as well brands sold of tequila, gin, rum, vodka, whiskey, bourbon and scotch.

Pool tabes and dart boards available at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
Pool tabes and dart boards available at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.

Current hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

This is a sister location to The Brickhouse Pub & Grub in Eatonton.

A sign directs customers to the pool hall downstairs at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub located at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
A sign directs customers to the pool hall downstairs at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub located at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.

What’s next?

The next Phoenix Group establishment to open is expected to be The Rabbits Hole. This high-end Cajun, Louisiana style restaurant is planned for the former Macon’s Dueling Piano Bar location at 570 Mulberry St. The space has undergone an interior renovation and remodel. They’re waiting on their alcohol license to open, Miles said.

The new restaurant will be a sister location to The Rabbits Hole in Eatonton.

Future home of The Rabbits Hole at 570 Mulberry St. in the former Macon’s Dueling Piano Bar location.
Future home of The Rabbits Hole at 570 Mulberry St. in the former Macon’s Dueling Piano Bar location.

Also in the works under the umbrella of The Phoenix Group:

  • The Cotton Ranch — A high-end steakhouse is expected to open at 537 Cotton Ave. in the former La Bella Vita Italian Kitchen location. The food will be farm to table. This new restaurant also is expected to open once its alcohol license is approved, Miles said.

  • Lucky Luciano — A new high-end Italian restaurant is planned for 455 Poplar St. in the former Per Diem Market location. Work has not begun on this new spot yet, but it’s expected to open this year.

  • Big Daddy Sweet Treats— A huge candy story and ice cream shop is planned for 476 Third St. in the former Kinetix location. The new business is expected to have both a kids arcade and a party room for children downstairs. It’s also is expected to open this year.

Menu at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
Menu at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
Wagyu burger and onion rings at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
Wagyu burger and onion rings at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
Drink menu at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.
Drink menu at The Brickhouse Pub & Grub at 458 Second St. in downtown Macon.