JB's Grub & Pub

JB's Grub & Pub was purchased in April of 2005 by Joe and Beth Brophy and opened several months later after extensive renovations. The building housed the West Liberty Maid Rite for many years and the entire inside was gutted and divided into a dining area and a bar area. Beth (McIntire) Brophy is a West Liberty native and her husband, Joe, was born and raised in Columbus Junction, Iowa, although he has been in the West Liberty area for over 30 years. Their children, Jessica and Lucas, were born and raised in West Liberty and were the original managers of JB's, although they have now moved on to bigger things. The goal of opening a bar and grill in West Liberty was to provide excellent, homemade food at reasonable prices in a clean, friendly environment, while having the bar area open late for an enjoyable nightlife.