Hooley House

What Hooley House does

The Hooley Pub & Kitchen (formerly Hooley House Sports Pub & Grille) is a family-owned, privately held Irish-American casual-dining restaurant group operating three locations across Northeast Ohio: Mentor (flagship, founded 2008), Brooklyn, and Strongsville (Southpark Mall, former Bar Louie site). The company serves pub fare including sandwiches, signature Irish dishes (Irish Stuffed Boxty, Shepherd's Pie, Irish Egg Rolls, Corned Beef Reubens), Certified Angus Beef burgers, and Hooley Hunks & Wings with 19 house-made sauces, alongside craft beer from Ohio breweries, seasonal cocktails, and Irish whiskeys. Differentiated menu items and flexible dining spaces (private party rooms, patios, full buy-outs) underpin the value proposition for families, sports fans, and entertainment seekers.

The business operates a Toast Tab-based technology stack for POS, online ordering, reservations, gift cards, and the Hooley Club loyalty program (1 point per $1 spent, double points on Thursdays, 200-point new-member bonus). DoorDash powers delivery with no markups when ordered through the Hooley website. Revenue is generated across five streams: dine-in food and beverage, off-site and in-house catering, loyalty-driven repeat visits, traditional and e-gift cards (including $60-for-$50 promotional bundles), and online ordering/delivery. Marketing is multi-channel via organic social (Facebook, Instagram, X), a weekly email newsletter ("Hool-email") with an interactive "Hooley Phrase That Pays" game, the events calendar (pub trivia, themed trivia, escape rooms, live music via Sporcle Events), and promotional partnerships with regional craft brewers such as Great Lakes Brewing.

Ownership is held by co-founders John Reece (CEO/Managing Member) and Ward Lawson (VP/Strategic Consultant) — both thirty-year food-service veterans — alongside Richie Reece (President), with expansion capital drawn from a pool of family-and-friends investors. The company has 11-50 employees, is privately held with no stock exchange listing or outside institutional funding, and operates only within Northeast Ohio. Recent strategic emphasis has been on rebrand to The Hooley Pub & Kitchen, an offensive catering push with gift card incentives, and entertainment-led foot-traffic programming rather than geographic expansion beyond the third location.

Name

Hooley House

Legal name

The Hooley Pub & Kitchen

Website

https://1funpub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hooley Pub & Kitchen is a family-owned, privately held Irish-American casual-dining restaurant group operating three locations across Northeast Ohio (Mentor, Brooklyn, Strongsville), serving pub fare, signature Irish dishes, Ohio craft beer, and cocktails to families, sports fans, and entertainment-seeking guests since 2008.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pubs & Gastropubs (CRANACAB), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurants
• Irish american pub
• Food catering services
• Craft beer bars
• Loyalty rewards programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mentor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Food & Beverage Sales: Core revenue stream from food service, craft beers, cocktails, and spirits across all three locations with dine-in seating, bar service, and flexible dining spaces.
2. Catering & Event Services: Off-site and in-house catering packages including meal packages, buffet services, and full restaurant buy-outs for private events. Pick-up or delivery options available.
3. Loyalty Program (Hooley Club): Points-based loyalty system where members earn points on all purchases that can be redeemed for food rewards at any Hooley location.
4. Gift Card Sales: Traditional and e-gift cards sold in any denomination, often with promotional pricing (e.g., $60 for $50). Gift cards can be registered as Hooley Club cards for loyalty rewards.
5. Online Ordering & Delivery: Online orders placed through Toast Tab platform for pickup or delivery via DoorDash integration, including alcohol delivery for cocktails-to-go and growlers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Hooley Pub & Kitchen operates three full-service Irish-American sports pub locations in Northeast Ohio, selling dine-in pub fare (Hooley Hunks & Wings, Certified Angus Beef burgers, Irish dishes, shareables, pizzas, salads, kids' meals), craft beer from Ohio breweries, cocktails, and spirits. It complements food and beverage with Toast Tab online ordering and reservations, DoorDash delivery, off-site and in-house catering with customizable packages, Hooley Club loyalty rewards, gift cards, private event spaces, and recurring entertainment such as trivia nights, live music, and escape room competitions.

Product overview

The Hooley Pub & Kitchen is a family-owned restaurant group operating three Northeast Ohio locations. The core offering is dine-in pub service with Irish-American cuisine, complemented by online ordering and catering modules. Signature products include Hooley Hunks & Wings (19 Savory Sauces), Certified Angus Beef burgers, Irish dishes (Boxty, Irish Stew, Shepherd's Pie), craft beer from Ohio breweries, and seasonal cocktails. Loyalty is managed through the Hooley Club program. Catering includes off-site packages and in-house buy-outs. Entertainment features pub trivia, live music, and escape rooms. Gift cards serve as both gifting and loyalty vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-In Restaurant Services Full-service Irish-American pub fare (Hooley Hunks & Wings, Certified Angus Beef burgers, Irish dishes, shareables, pizzas, salads, kids' meals), craft beer from Ohio breweries, cocktails, and spirits served across three Northeast Ohio locations (Brooklyn, Mentor, Strongsville) with dine-in seating, bar service, patios, and sports TV viewing.
• Catering Services Off-site and in-house catering including Basic Hooley Package (from $10/person), Deluxe Hooley Package (from $14/person), Ala Carte add-ons, boxed meals ($14/person, 5-order minimum), buffet and full-service beverage options, plus full restaurant buy-outs for private events. Pickup or delivery ($5 delivery fee when ordered via website).
• Hooley Gift Cards Traditional and e-gift cards in any denomination that can be used at all three locations, can be registered as Hooley Club cards to earn loyalty rewards, and are periodically promoted at $60 for $50.
• Hooley Club Loyalty Program Points-based rewards program where members earn 1 point per $1 spent on dine-in, carry-out, delivery, or catering; 200-point new-member bonus ($10 off first order); double points every Thursday; birthday treats available for opted-in members; gift cards can be registered as Hooley Club cards.
• Entertainment & Events Programming Recurring entertainment offerings including Stump! Trivia Quiz presented by Sporcle Events on Wednesdays, themed trivia nights (Disney Pixar, Harry Potter, 80s/90s), Sporcle Music Quiz, escape room team competitions, live music performances, and sports viewing parties with multiple TVs.
• Private Event Spaces Reserved private dining and event spaces at the three locations, including the Brooklyn Snug (seats 12), Strongsville private party area (up to 40 guests), and full restaurant buy-out capability for larger events. Reservations are strongly recommended for groups of 10 or more.
• Online Ordering and Delivery Online ordering for dine-in, carry-out, and delivery powered by Toast Tab with DoorDash integration; allows customers to order full menus, including alcohol (cocktails-to-go, growlers), at dine-in menu pricing with no delivery service markups when ordered through the Hooley website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 locations serving Northeast Ohio area
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Toast TabcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ordering platform and reservation system used across all three locations for dine-in, carry-out, and delivery orders. Powers the Hooley Club loyalty program and gift card systems.
• DoorDashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery service partner enabling food and alcohol delivery for online orders placed through the Hooley website. Orders placed through website feature dine-in menu pricing with no delivery markups.
• Sporcle EventsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStump! Trivia Quiz presented by Sporcle Events on Wednesday nights at Brooklyn and Mentor locations, providing branded trivia content for entertainment events.
• Great Lakes Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCraft beer partner featured on tap handles. Promotional partnership for Father's Day with exclusive Great Lakes Golf Bag giveaway and keep-the-glass draft promotions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Houlihan's: Casual dining chain with full bar, American comfort fare, and happy hour programming; comparable in full-service casual bar-and-grill positioning to Hooley's neighborhood pub offering.
• Bar Louie: National casual bar-and-grill chain; notably the previous occupant of the Southpark Mall space Hooley now operates in Strongsville, making it a directly relevant comparand for that location.
• TGI Fridays: Long-established casual dining and bar chain with full bar programs and themed menus; competes for casual group dining, family occasions, and bar-driven nightlife traffic.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: National sports bar chain with wing-centric menu, multiple TV screens, and broad loyalty/rewards program — directly competes with Hooley's sports-bar positioning and signature wings at scale.
• Applebee's: National casual dining chain with bar service and family-friendly menu; competes for the same value-oriented family dining occasions and sports-viewing traffic in the broader Cleveland market.
• The Pub / Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant: Brewpub-style casual dining concept with craft beer focus and sports-friendly environment; comparable in craft beer selection emphasis and bar-led casual dining model.

Direct peers

• Winking Lizard: Ohio-based pub chain with multiple Cleveland-area locations offering craft beer, sports viewing, and casual pub fare — directly comparable regional bar-and-grill concept with overlapping customer base.
• The Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern: Ohio-based casual tavern chain serving burgers, sandwiches, and craft beer with sports-friendly atmospheres; comparable multi-unit neighborhood tavern model targeting similar family/casual diner segments.
• Claddagh Irish Pub: Irish-themed pub chain offering Irish-American fare, craft beer, and full bar service — directly comparable in concept positioning to Hooley's Irish-American pub identity.

Regional players

• Flip Side: Ohio-based burger and craft beer concept with a neighborhood-casual atmosphere; overlaps with Hooley's handhelds, burger, and Ohio craft beer focus in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hooleypub
• Facebookfacebook.com/HooleyHouseMentor
• Instagraminstagram.com/hooleypub

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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