McDonald and Don Gautrau, along with their wives, are partners in the initial Brocach Irish Pub located at 7 W. Main St. The public house, designed after the Irish pubs in Boston where McDonald and Gautrau grew up, serves plates of hearty food along with a wide beer selection.

The 1800 block of Monroe Street is currently home to three establishments that serve alcohol: Pasqual's southwestern restaurant, Barriques Wine Cave and Pizza Brutta. Trader Joe's grocery located on the opposite side of the street sells wine and beer.

In addition to the concerns voiced by the DePrimas, some neighbors are also worried that hard-drinking crowds might be attracted to Monroe Street when there are sporting events at Camp Randall Stadium. More than a dozen letters on file with the city oppose Brocach on this score.

One letter writer, Steven Nadler of 1806 Jefferson St., fears Monroe Street will start to resemble Regent Street, where large numbers of fans gather before and after Badger football games. He says Brocach will draw those "who are simply looking to throw back a few hard ones or get a buzz on before and after a game."

But the proposal does enjoy the support of District 13 Ald. Sue Ellingson.