The Irish Pub Company

What The Irish Pub Company does

The Irish Pub Company is a privately held, family-owned design, manufacturing, and fit-out firm founded by Mel McNally in Dublin in 1990, with roots in McNally's design practice dating to 1979. The company specializes in bespoke pub, bar, restaurant, and hospitality venue interiors, serving a diverse client base that includes hotels and resorts, pub and restaurant franchisors, breweries and distilleries, sporting and entertainment venues, and high-net-worth residential customers. It claims more than 2,000 projects delivered across 60+ countries, supported by regional offices in Dublin (headquarters), Atlanta (USA), and the UAE (Middle East).

The firm's core technology centers on in-house Irish craftsmanship using traditional materials and techniques: custom spindle carving for intricate architectural skirting, hand-cut custom cutting blocks for milling raw wood, bespoke joinery and millwork, custom LED feature lighting, hand-illustrated wallpaper, and (in museum contexts) interactive scripted display installations. All design, manufacture, and fit-out is managed end-to-end by the firm's own teams, with components shipped from Ireland and installed on-site globally. The firm holds 'Official Partner' status with Guinness for the Guinness Irish Pub Concept, certified since 1990, which it leverages as both a design framework and a franchise/licensing platform.

The business model combines two revenue streams: (1) project-based professional services fees for design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke hospitality venues, with project-specific pricing tied either to client-defined budgets or to firm-estimated budgets based on scope and detail; and (2) licensing/royalty-style income through the Guinness Irish Pub Concept partnership and franchise arrangements (e.g., Fadó Pubs Inc. across the USA and UAE). Sales motion is consultative and relationship-driven, executed through regional teams rather than channel partners. The firm does not publish pricing, has no external funding, and operates as a going concern with active expansion into residential (The Masterplan home bar) and museum/tourism verticals.

Name

The Irish Pub Company

Legal name

The Irish Pub Company

Website

https://irishpubcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Irish Pub Company designs, manufactures, and installs bespoke pub, bar, and restaurant interiors for hospitality clients worldwide. The family-owned Dublin firm operates from Dublin, Atlanta, and the UAE, delivering projects across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Interior Design and Fit-Out

NAICS

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Breweries (31212)

SIC

Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Pubs & Gastropubs (CRANACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

Keywords

• Hospitality interior design
• Pub and bar fit-out
• Bespoke joinery manufacturing
• Restaurant design build
• Guinness Irish pub concept

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Design, Manufacturing & Fit-Out Services: The company designs, manufactures and fits out bespoke pub and hospitality venues on a project-by-project basis. Each venue is made to order based on client preferences and requirements. Pricing is provided as a fixed amount once a design concept proposal has been prepared and agreed. Revenue is earned through project fees covering concept development, detailed design, manufacturing, shipping from Ireland, installation, and project management.
2. Guinness Irish Pub Concept Licensing: The company is the 'Official Partner of the Guinness Irish Pub Concept' and has developed the authentic Irish pub concept for export, which forms the basis for franchise and multi-location expansion globally. This relationship with Guinness enables licensing of the brand concept to new operators worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Irish Pub Company designs, manufactures, and fits out bespoke pub, bar, and restaurant interiors for hospitality clients worldwide. Operations run from an in-house manufacturing facility in Ireland using traditional craftsmanship and custom woodworking, with finished pieces shipped and installed globally. The company also operates as the Official Partner of the Guinness Irish Pub Concept, enabling franchise-style licensing of its branded pub concepts.

Product overview

The Irish Pub Company is a design, manufacturing, and fit-out company specializing in bespoke pub, bar, and restaurant interiors. Their core offering combines end-to-end design services with in-house manufacturing of handcrafted furniture and architectural elements. The company serves as the Official Partner of the Guinness Irish Pub Concept and has created branded concepts like Fadó Irish Pubs alongside custom projects including the Irish Whiskey Museum, Cain's Brewery Liverpool, and The Irish Village Dubai. Their portfolio spans over 2,000 hospitality venues across 60+ countries, with services including Concept & Brand Creation, Interior Architecture, Handcrafted Joinery & Millwork, Lighting Design, Furniture Design, Custom Flooring, and Project Management. The company also produces The Masterplan, a bespoke home bar product for residential clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pub, Bar & Restaurant Design Services End-to-end interior design services for pubs, bars, and restaurants, combining award-winning interior design with operational and marketing consulting to create profitable hospitality business concepts for entrepreneurs, developers, hotels, breweries, and sporting venues.
• Manufacturing & Fit-Out Services In-house manufacturing of bespoke bar counters, furniture, joinery, and architectural elements crafted in Ireland using traditional materials and techniques, shipped and installed on-site worldwide.
• Project Management Comprehensive project management services from concept to completion, overseeing design, manufacturing, logistics, and on-site installation for hospitality venues worldwide as a single integrated provider.
• The Masterplan (Home Bar) Bespoke home bar product designed and handcrafted in Ireland by the Irish Pub Company team, shipped and installed on-site for residential clients, particularly in the USA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 pubs and restaurants designed and built worldwide across 60+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major and minor.

• Guinness (Diageo / Guinness Brewing Worldwide)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990The Irish Pub Company is the 'Official Partner of the Guinness Irish Pub Concept', audited and certified by Guinness to develop the authentic Irish pub concept for export globally. This partnership, formalized in 1990 when Mel McNally and Guinness recognized Irish pubs as having historical value and global commercial opportunity, established the blueprint used by Irish pub designers worldwide. The Guinness Irish Pub Concept enables franchise expansion with Guinness branding and support.
• McNally DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcNally Design is the primary strategic partner of The Irish Pub Company on virtually all major projects. Together they form an integrated design-build team: McNally Design handles architecture and interior design while The Irish Pub Company manages manufacturing, fit-out, and project management. Key joint projects include the Irish Whiskey Museum Dublin, Cain's Brewery Liverpool, Antojo Tacos and Tequila Halifax, and Fadó Irish Pubs across the USA. The partnership is long-standing and deeply integrated, with shared team pages and co-branded project portfolios.
• Fadó Pubs Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFadó Pubs Inc. operates multiple Fadó Irish Pub locations across the USA and Middle East (Abu Dhabi), all designed and built by The Irish Pub Company. The relationship is described as 'long and strategic', with The Irish Pub Company connecting the Fadó brand with local partners in new markets like Abu Dhabi. Fadó represents a franchise licensee model of the Irish pub concept.
• Mikhail Hotel and Leisure GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMikhail Hotel and Leisure Group is the developer behind the major Cain's Brewery Liverpool project — the UK's largest Irish bar. The Irish Pub Company and McNally Design served as design-build and fit-out partner for this large-scale entertainment venue development, managing design, manufacturing, contractor coordination, and on-site installation.
• MJ ArchitectureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMJ Architecture & Design is listed alongside McNally Design as a partner in the Irish Pub Company's ecosystem, collaborating on hospitality architecture projects including The Inn at Dromoland gastro-pub project. They are referenced in the logo section of the website as part of the company's partner network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Group: Major US-based hospitality design firm founded by David Rockwell with a global portfolio across hotels, restaurants, theaters, and entertainment venues. Comparable as a leading high-craft hospitality interior design practice operating at significantly greater scale.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Toronto-based global design firm with a major hospitality practice spanning luxury hotels, restaurants, and mixed-use developments. Comparable as a high-end hospitality design firm with international reach and integrated interiors capability.

Direct peers

• The Gettys Group: Chicago-based hospitality design firm providing interior design, branding, and procurement services to hotels, restaurants, and developers. Directly comparable in serving multi-unit hospitality operators with integrated design and brand services.
• Roman and Williams: New York-based architecture and design firm renowned for distinctive hospitality interiors including restaurants, hotels, and private clubs. Directly comparable in delivering high-craft, narrative-driven bespoke hospitality spaces.
• AvroKO: US-based hospitality design firm specializing in restaurants, bars, and hotels. Directly comparable as a bespoke hospitality interior design practice that creates narrative-driven venues for operators worldwide.
• Martin Brudnizki Design Studio: London-based interior design firm with a strong practice across luxury hotels, restaurants, and private members' clubs. Comparable as a bespoke hospitality interior design firm serving international premium operators.
• McNally Design: Irish architecture and interior design firm and the primary strategic partner of The Irish Pub Company. McNally Design handles architecture/interior design while The Irish Pub Company delivers manufacturing and fit-out, together forming an integrated design-build entity for hospitality venues globally.
• Studio Sofield: New York-based interior design firm known for luxury hotel, restaurant, and retail projects. Comparable as a bespoke high-end hospitality interior design practice serving premium operators globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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