Check with your water company to see if they use chlorine or chloramines. If they do not, then there's no need to filter or otherwise de-chlorinate your water.
I recommend trying the Kettlehouse Brewery. There are two locations in town and both serve pints. Check online or phone book for address/directions. From my experience it is the most favored by locals of the three. For sheer variety, you might also try the Rhino tavern on the corner of Ryman...
I always try to remember to begin the brewday with prayers asking for the Lord's blessing on my endeavor, and also ask the same through the intercession of St. Arnold of Metz, and through other saints including St. Benedict and St. Brigid...