Restaurant + Pub · Newark, Delaware
Newark’s home for Southern flavor.
Main Street energy.
Nashville-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails and live music every Friday and Saturday near the University of Delaware.
Made for Main Street
Come for dinner. Stay for the night.
Crispy chicken, loaded mac, stacked sliders and cocktails worth meeting over—served in the middle of Newark’s Main Street energy.
Lunch on Main Street
Pick two. Make it yours.
Pair a soup or salad with pizza, a handheld or a Southern entrée. Three generous combos, starting at $15.
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Founding Brothers merch
Rep your Saturday.
Official Founding Brothers T-shirts are available in pink and blue. Stop by the restaurant to choose your color and purchase yours in person.
Come hungry
Good food. Cold drinks. The whole night out.
Hot chicken, smashburgers, square pies, Southern favorites and a bar built for lingering. Come early for dinner, stay for the music.
This week on Main Street
There’s always something happening.
Trivia. Karaoke. Live bands. Late-night happy hour. Pick your night—or make Founding Brothers your weekly ritual.
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Founding Brothers in Newark, DE
Food, drinks, live entertainment and a full night out on Main Street.
What kind of food does Founding Brothers serve?
Founding Brothers serves Southern-inspired American comfort food, including Nashville hot chicken, smashburgers, wings, square pizzas, steaks, seafood, salads and shareable appetizers.
Where is Founding Brothers in Newark, Delaware?
Founding Brothers Restaurant & Pub is at 168 E Main Street, Newark, DE 19711, near the University of Delaware.
Does Founding Brothers have live music?
Yes. Founding Brothers hosts live music every Friday and Saturday from 8 PM to 11 PM, along with weekly trivia, karaoke and other events.
Can I order takeout or reserve a table?
Yes. Guests can order food online for pickup through Toast or reserve a table through Resy from the Founding Brothers website.