The Lunar Rogue Pub’s 25th Anniversary Celebration 1989-2014
This is an extra special Happy New Year to everyone. It was February 1989 when Brian and Frank sat back in their chairs a brew in their right hand and a problem on the table between them. Their latest venture, a pub in downtown Fredericton, was due to open in May and they needed a name that would reflect the distinctive Maritime flavour they meant to create.
Their inclination was to reference some noteworthy historic figure from the Maritimes but they were uninspired until Frank remembered Henry Moon – The Lunar Rogue. A trip to the library to brush up on the details of his life revealed that Barbara Grantmyre's book on Moon titled "The Lunar Rogue" had not been taken out for over 20 years. It was time to revive his memory and what better place to commemorate one of the greatest rogues in the province's history than in a traditional Maritime pub.
2014 commemorates the 25th anniversary of the opening of The Lunar Rogue Pub. Over that time, the Rogue has earned its place within the fabric of this old town. The traditional role of a pub has been best described as the village living room. That’s more than just a business, it’s a responsibility. We have tried to reflect the personality of our community by delivering ‘quality without pretence’.
Along the way The Lunar Rogue Pub has been internationally recognized as one of the Best Whisky Bars of the World, and by industry writers as not-to-be-missed by travellers and visitors to our home - Fredericton. We know you; and we know you expect that of us; and we know you are proud to bring your friends “from away” to your Pub. We’ve got some celebrating to do, and it’s going to take all year to do it right. So Happy New Year and stay tuned for a series of commemorative events throughout all of 2014 – and we’ll get the ball rolling early in January.
