Neighbor's Kitchen and Yard

What Neighbor's Kitchen and Yard does

Neighbor's Kitchen and Yard is a privately held, single-location full-service restaurant and entertainment venue in Bastrop, Texas, situated on the banks of the Colorado River at 601 Chestnut Street, Building C. The concept combines an artisan pizza kitchen (personal, large, gluten-free, and calzone formats with rotating signature pies such as The Brooklynite, Farm Street, Gettin' Figgy Wit It, El Camino Real, Grease Bucket, and Margherita) with a craft beverage program featuring cocktails and 17+ craft beers supplied by the adjacent sister brewery, Iron Bridge Icehouse. A recurring live music programming calendar and a dog-friendly outdoor patio with covered decks anchor the venue's positioning as a destination dining experience rather than a transactional eatery.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, pay-as-you-go model with dine-in service, online ordering and waitlist management via Toast Tab, takeout, and an in-house merchandise and gift certificate storefront. Marketing relies on the NSC loyalty rewards program with weekly cadence specials (Double Points Monday, Tequila Tuesday, Growler Fill Wednesday, Sippin' Sunday), a Popmenu-powered review platform tied to a recurring $500 customer giveaway, and organic social channels including a Spotify playlist. The primary customer segments are Bastrop-area local diners and families, tourists and visitors to the Colorado River corridor, dog owners seeking outdoor dining, and music enthusiasts; all revenue is generated at a single physical location with no third-party delivery or franchise partnerships.

Founded in 2014 and acquired by owners Tom and Lori Dickey in approximately 2018 (who also purchased surrounding property branded 'Harmony Ridge on the River'), the company employs 11-50 people and has received multiple awards including TripAdvisor's 2022 Travelers' Choice (top 10% of restaurants worldwide), Texas Travel Awards Best Restaurant Small Market 2021, and six 1st-place Bastrop County's Best 2024 wins spanning pizza, restaurant, dining experience, live music, bar, and visitor-recommendation categories.

Name

Neighbor's Kitchen and Yard

Legal name

Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard

Website

https://neighborstx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Neighbor's Kitchen and Yard is a privately held, single-location full-service restaurant in Bastrop, Texas, on the Colorado River, serving artisan pizzas, craft beer from sister brewery Iron Bridge Icehouse, cocktails, and live music to local diners, tourists, dog owners, and music enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

Keywords

• Artisan pizza restaurant
• Craft brewery dining
• Live music venue
• Dog-friendly outdoor dining
• Riverfront restaurant bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Bastrop

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue from selling pizzas, appetizers, wings, desserts, craft beers, cocktails, and other beverages to dine-in and takeout customers. Menu includes specialty pizzas (The Brooklynite, Farm Street, Gettin' Figgy Wit It, El Camino Real, Grease Bucket, Margherita), snacks (OG Comeback Dip), wings (Sweet Sriracha), and desserts (Gigi's Cheesecake). Drink menu features craft cocktails like Bluebonnet, plus bourbon offerings and zero-proof options.
2. Merchandise and Gift Cards: Sale of branded merchandise including logo pint glasses ($5), logo beer can glasses ($5), signature 'N' bottles ($5), growler jackets ($10), can jackets ($2), and Iron Bridge Icehouse growlers ($15). Gift certificates available in variable amounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Neighbor's Kitchen and Yard is a riverfront restaurant and live music venue in Bastrop, Texas, serving artisan pizzas (personal 10-inch, large 16-inch, gluten-free 12-inch, plus calzones), signature appetizers (OG Comeback Dip, Sweet Sriracha wings), craft cocktails, house-made desserts (Gigi's Cheesecake), and over 17 craft beers supplied by its on-site partner brewery Iron Bridge Icehouse. The venue also offers regular live music programming, a Toast Tab-powered loyalty rewards program (NSC), and branded merchandise including glassware, growlers, and gift certificates.

Product overview

Neighbor's Kitchen and Yard is a restaurant and entertainment venue located on the banks of the Colorado River in Bastrop, Texas. The core offering centers on artisan pizzas (available as personal, large, or gluten-free sizes, plus calzones) and craft beverages including beer from the adjacent Iron Bridge Icehouse brewery. The product portfolio includes signature appetizers (OG Comeback Dip, wings), craft cocktails, house-made desserts (Gigi's Cheesecake), a loyalty rewards program (NSC), live music events, and branded merchandise. The restaurant operates as a unified dining-entertainment concept combining a pizza kitchen, brewery, music venue, and dog-friendly outdoor space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Iron Bridge Icehouse: Sister brewery located next door to Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard that produces craft beer on site. Features over 17 craft beers on tap.

Products and services

• Pizza Menu Artisan pizza offerings available in multiple sizes (Personal 10-inch, Large 16-inch, Gluten-Free 12-inch) and as calzones. Signature varieties include The Brooklynite (New York classic with pepperoni and mushroom), Farm Street (white sauce with chicken, bacon, jalapeños), Gettin' Figgy Wit It (olive oil base with pancetta, goat cheese, and fig jam), El Camino Real (meat lovers), Margherita (classic with San Marzano tomatoes), and Grease Bucket (meat overload).
• Iron Bridge Icehouse Craft Beer Craft beer offerings from the adjacent Iron Bridge Icehouse brewery, providing 17+ varieties on tap. The brewery originated from a group of friends who began homebrewing together and operates as the venue's 'sister brewery,' offering brewery tours on site.
• Craft Cocktails Signature cocktails including the Bluebonnet ($12) made with Western Son's Blueberry Vodka, St. Germaine elderflower, fresh lemon juice, fresh berries, topped with soda. Drink menu also includes bourbon offerings and zero-proof options.
• OG Comeback Dip Signature warm appetizer featuring cream cheese, tomato, Italian sausage, and spicy cherry peppers, served with house-fried tortilla chips. Priced at $9 and described as a guest favorite comparable to queso.
• Wings Chicken wings available in 5-piece ($9.50) or 10-piece ($18.50) servings. Sweet Sriracha variety features orange, honey, and sriracha sauce.
• Gigi's Cheesecake House-made cheesecake with flavor options that change daily depending on chef's inspiration. Accompanied by house-made ranch dressing.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including Logo Pint Glass (16 oz, $5), Logo Beer Can Glass (12 oz, $5), Neighbor's 'N' bottle (12 oz, $5), Iron Bridge Icehouse Growler (64 oz empty, $15), Growler Jacket ($10), and Can Jacket ($2).
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available in customizable denominations for use at the restaurant.
• Live Music Events Regular live music programming featuring local and regional artists including The Merles (classic country), Eric Connor (Texas country/Red dirt), Fallon Frank (Pop/Rock/Americana), Ben Zuniga (Blues/Rock/Country), and Buddy Vargas (Tejano-influenced singer/songwriter). Events are scheduled on the venue calendar.
• NSC Loyalty Rewards Program Neighbor's Social Club loyalty program powered by Toast Tab, offering Double Points Mondays, Tequila Tuesday discounts (25% off Margherita pizzas and house margaritas), Wednesday growler fills, and Sippin' Sunday specials (half-price mimosas and Bloody Marys).

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10% of restaurants worldwide on TripAdvisor (2022 Travelers' Choice)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Iron Bridge IcehousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIron Bridge Icehouse is described as the 'sister brewery' located adjacent to Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard. The brewery supplies over 17 craft beers to the restaurant and offers brewery tours. The brewery was founded by a group of friends who started homebrewing together, eventually bottling and sharing their beer at fundraising events before establishing the commercial brewery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Salt Lick BBQ: Iconic Texas destination restaurant known for outdoor dining, live music, and on-site beverage program. Comparable as a Texas riverfront/countryside destination-dining experience with a strong regional brand.
• Gruene Hall: Historic Texas dance hall and live music venue that combines food/beverage service with regular live performances. Comparable as a Texas destination combining food, beverage, and live music programming.
• Mellow Mushroom: Multi-state pizza restaurant chain with full bar and casual dine-in experience. Comparable as a casual artisan-pizza concept with bar and dine-in service, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar: Texas-based casual full-service pizza restaurant group with a strong bar/cocktail program. Comparable as a casual artisan-pizza-plus-bar concept serving a similar Texas consumer base.
• Lazarus Brewing Co. Austin craft brewery with full food menu and event programming. Comparable as a Texas restaurant-brewery hybrid emphasizing community gathering and on-site craft beverage.
• Pinthouse Pizza: Texas pizzeria chain co-located with its own craft brewery (Pinthouse Brewing) and featuring live music. Directly comparable as a pizza + on-site brewery + live music three-pillar concept in Texas.
• Via 313 Pizza: Detroit-style pizza restaurant group in the Austin/Texas market with multiple locations, full bar, and a craft beverage focus. Comparable as a Texas-based artisan pizza concept combining pizza and bar experience.
• Austin Beer Garden Brewing (ABGB): Austin brewpub combining on-site craft brewery, full kitchen, and live music programming. Highly comparable as a Texas restaurant + brewery + live music destination with outdoor seating.
• Home Slice Pizza: Austin-based artisan pizza restaurant with dine-in, takeout, and a full bar. Closely comparable as a Texas casual full-service pizza concept with a neighborhood-destination identity in a competitive market.

Regional players

• Odd Duck: Austin farm-to-table full-service restaurant with craft cocktails and outdoor patio dining. Comparable as a Texas small-market-adjacent full-service concept with curated beverage program, though with a different cuisine focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/neighborskitchenandyard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neighbor-s-kitchen-and-yard

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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