ADRIAN — Come January, Adrian will have a new family-style restaurant with a western theme to enjoy. Bits and Brews, a family restaurant that also serves alcoholic beverages, will open at the site of the former JR’s Hometown Grill & Pub near Meijer on Division Street.
The owners, Lisa and Ed Walter, are not new to the restaurant business. They started their careers in the business when they opened Winchesters Restaurant and Saloon on State Route 109 in Delta, Ohio, 20 years ago.
When the Walters decided to start looking to expand their business, Lisa said, they thought of Adrian because they like the city.
Another big reason that the Walters decided to open a restaurant in Adrian is because Lisa keeps show horses at a nearby horse farm, and working in Adrian would make it easy for her to work and be near her horses at the same time. The “Bits” in the name of the restaurant comes from Lisa’s background with showing horses.
“I always have to throw that in there,” Lisa said.
The planned opening date for Bits and Brews is around Jan. 1. The restaurant will feature a casual, western-sports bar atmosphere. Once completed, Bits and Brews will be able to seat around 100 people. The Walters are planning on serving customers who want to make a visit to the restaurant fit into the rest of their day.
“People can come in from work or wherever,” Lisa said.
The menu will feature “American-style Steakhouse” food, such as burgers, steaks, chicken, wings, sandwiches, salads, and more, Lisa said. Prices will be “midrange,” she added, so customers can expect to see menu items ranging from around $15 up to $40.
The Walters are planning on providing a fun, family atmosphere to Bits and Brews.
“We pride ourselves on good food and fun atmosphere,” Lisa said.
“Families can come in with kids,” Ed said.
Applications for employment can be sent through the Winchesters Restaurant and Saloon website at winchestersrestaurant.com.
Bits and Brews will be located at 1368 Division St. More information can be found on Facebook.
