My Brother’s Bar Celebrates 150th Anniversary

My Brother’s Bar, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary today, September 18, isn’t really 150 years old — although the building it occupies at 2376 15th Street dates back to 1873. And while the address has gone through many identities and owners, the long, worn bar in the front has been in constant action for the past 150 years. So why not celebrate?

That’s what the Newman family will do today, with special deals at My Brother’s Bar all day, including JCBs for $1.50 (if you have to ask, you just need to go and experience this burger for yourself), as well as live music at 6 p.m. and an appearance by descendants of the Capelli family, which built the structure.

The Newman family has owned My Brother’s Bar since 2017, although Paula Newman had worked there for decades before her…