About Us
The Brotherhood Of Thieves has been a Nantucket “must visit” for over 50 years. The name of this legendary local hangout is a nod to the title of an 1843 pamphlet written on Nantucket by Stephen S. Foster, in which Foster vigorously attacked those who continued to support the institution of slavery, even as the tide of abolition rose.
Diversity and strong opinion have always found a tolerant home on this island. During the Revolutionary War, the Patriots, Tories, and Quaker pacifists coexisted here and unsuccessfully pleaded for neutrality. A unique spirit grew in Nantucket’s host environment committed to nurturing uncompromising independence, strength of character, and the fostering of a potent distillation of the early American genius. Exemplary of that is Benjamin Franklin, the son of Nantucketer Abiah Folger.
That spirit provided fertile ground for women’s rights for Lucretia Mott, first president of the American Equal Rights Association, and Maria Mitchell, an American astronomer and a pioneer for women in science.
Today, here on Nantucket, rugged individualism, personal liberty, and the fostering of eccentricity not only exist, but happily, continue to thrive.
In 2021, The Brotherhood and property was given new life, recreated to be the best it ever was- and three more concepts were added. The Brotherhood now offers 3 dining options, plus The Notch Whiskey Bar.
The Brotherhood Pub, located downstairs, is an 1840’s whaling bar- serves a full menu of pub favorites and has a lively full bar.
Cisco Kitchen & Bar, above the Brotherhood, is a surf inspired restaurant serving a full menu of beach pub classics, has a full bar and live music at night.
The 70 -seat Garden Patio serves the Cisco Kitchen menu and has a full bar.
Notch Whiskey Bar is an upscale whiskey bar, where the Cisco Kitchen menu is served.