Our History
The Lunar Rogue Pub was named after New Brunswick's most celebrated rogue Henry More Smith (circa 1815, aka. Henry Moon. It opened its doors at 625 King Street in downtown Fredericton at 4:00pm on May 11, 1989. The Lunar Rogue Pub was designed by Donna Webber in the Loyalist/Colonial style unique to the Lower Saint John River Valley and as depicted at New Brunswick's famous King's Landing Historic Settlement for which David Webber was the original designer.
Since 1989, "the Rogue" has become the standard that others try to reach. It is most noted for the quality of its staff and the outstanding service they provide. That's coupled with its variety of products on tap, high quality wines by the glass and the availability of cocktail favourites, to over 1,000 Single Malts and Premium Blends, all backed with the quality of food and atmosphere you'd expect "down east". It truly provides "quality without pretence" and lives up to its description as "...a maritime pub, an old tradition done right".
Over the years, the people of Fredericton have made The Lunar Rogue Pub their "local pub", and bring visiting family, friends and associates to "the Rogue" with pride. It is where friends meet each day. Indeed, many of the decorative mugs which hang behind the Pub's bar actually belong to patrons who leave one of their favourite personal mugs there for their own use, much in keeping with the old tradition among British sailors in their home ports. To Frederictonians, the coming of spring is marked each year by the day that the Lunar Rogue Pub's outdoor patio is put in place.
Locally owned, the Staff and Management understand that The Lunar Rogue Pub is "an original...one of a kind", unique to Fredericton and an important part of the City. We take our responsibility to the people of Fredericton very seriously ...every day.
What’s On Tap
The Rogue was the first in the Province to introduce a variety of international ales ‘on-tap’.
What’s in our Cabinets
With over 1,000 Whiskies (and counting), The Rogue is home to numerous unicorn bottles that are very rare and no longer in production.
What’s Behind Our Name
Henry Moon - dubbed "The Lunar Rogue" by maritime author Barbara Grantmyre - roamed NB over 200 years ago and was famous for his incredible jail escapes.
The Team
Our Kitchen Manager, Tammy, has been with The Rogue since Day 1! Tammy started with her dad in the kitchen, Big Al, who was our 1st head Chef. Used to this day, it’s his chilli recipe that makes our Nachos so good.
Our Guests
The first person to walk through the door on May 11, 1989 at 4pm, Opening day, was George Melvin. George has passed, but his mug remains. It is tradition for many close to him, including staff, to bring it down every St Patricks Day and have a pint from it.
The Stained Glass
Ned Bowes is a master craftsman who has restored stained glass in churches and buildings from around the world. He’s also the creator of every piece you see in the pub. To have such beautiful works of art from as renowned an artist as Ned is a gift.
The Message over the Door
Over the front door as you leave The Rogue, you notice a poster with the legendary Front Row of the New Zealand All Blacks reminding you of an important message. Once in a while you’ll notice a big paw quietly reaching up and gently touching the poster as the person walks out the door. Rugby is a game of deep but subtle respect.
Home Mugs
In the “days of sail”, sailors would be at sea for years and had no home except the ship. They would leave a mug at a pub in some port to feel at home somewhere. The tradition lives on at the Rogue. Some of the mugs that were hung behind the bar at the Rogue were used by their owner every week, and some mugs came down only occasionally. Others would wait for their mate’s return for years. Over the decades, the mugs have sadly stopped being used, but they are still waiting proudly displayed on an honoured shelf across from the bar.