Bristol Republic, the Nashville-inspired barbecue and live music venue that closed its Short North location last year, will open at Bridge Park on Sept. 10.

The 6,500-square-foot restaurant and entertainment space at 4495 Bridge Park Ave., at the corner of Mooney Street, marks a new chapter for owner Brian Swanson and his Experience Hospitality Group. The company closed the original Columbus location specifically to relocate to Dublin, according to 614Now.

"There's a reason people travel to Nashville to experience the live music, food, and vibrant atmosphere," Swanson said in a press release distributed by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. "We wanted to build a place where people can spend an entire day and night enjoying themselves."

Chef Greg Roy leads the kitchen, where Southern Pride smokers turn out smoked brisket, Texas-style ribs and steaks alongside stone-fired pizzas and seasonal salads. The menu runs from weekend Southern brunch through late night.

The entertainment lineup leans heavily on live music: national and local acts on Fridays and Saturdays, live band karaoke on Thursdays, and acoustic performers during weekend brunch. Twenty large-screen TVs round out the game-day draw.

Tucked inside the main space is The Saddle Club, a separate lounge offering live jazz Wednesday through Saturday, DJs on weekend evenings, a premium whiskey and cocktail program, and private event space for up to 50 guests.

Bob Hoying, principal at Crawford Hoying, the developer behind Bridge Park, called the venue's day-to-night entertainment format "exciting firsts for Bridge Park."

The opening caps a long runway. Bristol Republic was first announced as a Bridge Park tenant in March 2025, initially targeting a late 2025 debut. The date slipped to a June 2026 target before settling on Sept. 10. Hours of operation and reservation details have not been announced.

Experience Hospitality Group also operates Worthington Tavern, West Palm Cowboy Club, Bodega and Apt. B across Ohio and Florida. Bristol Republic's Bridge Park home sits within the 30-acre mixed-use district along the Scioto River, which holds 200,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.