The food here is pretty darned good for a "pub". I've had some great risotto and a darned good fish fry at Brocach...which are two things that don't normally come from ONE place. If I was a beer or whiskey drinker, I'd be a happy camper, for it looks like there's ample choices in both. It's actually nice decor, themed without being too campy. It does get pretty loud in the downstairs bar area, so I favor being upstairs. The view of the capitol from upstairs is breathtaking, anyhow. I'd sit at that window all night...if it weren't for fear of becoming "that weird window-lady".
If anyone were to wander up to me on the street and ask "Where's a good pseudo-Irish-pub, lassie?" I'd point my finger in Brocach's direction.