I wanted to give Brochach Monroe 3 stars - it is one of my neighborhood places- but I can't.
I will start with the positive which is that the potato leek soup was some of best I have had: rich, but not too rich, and topped with real smoky bacon, parmesan and a parsley oil swirl.
The bread that accompanied it however was a worst of the worst Sysco white roll that was billed as 'petite sourdough'. I don't think so. No sourdough there. This roll was served ice cold on a frigid day with boring butter. I was dreaming of some Irish sweet butter.
It said to me that someone in the kitchen doesn't care.
I asked for a cup of hot water- instead of ice water -did I mention it was 2 degrees outside? and received a cup of clear hot water that tasted like it came out of the bottom of a dirty coffee pot. AGH! Really bad! and they were making tea from that hot water.
the place has a nice vibe and was comfy in a pubby sort of way. I will go back and try it again, it is in my 'hood after all.