Jamesons Pubs

What Jamesons Pubs does

Jamesons Pubs Ltd. is a privately held Irish pub operator headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, running at least two brick-and-mortar locations under the Jamesons Irish Pubs brand — the flagship Jamesons Brentwood Pub in Brentwood Village Shopping Centre opposite the University of Calgary, and a second site on 17th Avenue. The core offering is a neighborhood pub experience built around made-from-scratch comfort food (described as going beyond basic pub fare, with both modern dishes and traditional Irish items sourced from local suppliers where possible) and a beverage program featuring 30 taps of which 15 pours are exclusively Alberta craft breweries, alongside cocktails and a scheduled Happy Hour.

The business layers sports entertainment and regulated gaming on top of the food and beverage base: 20-plus HDTVs broadcast Rugby, Soccer, NFL, NHL, and UFC, and the Brentwood location operates 9 AGLC-licensed Video Lottery Terminals. Supporting revenue lines include weekend brunch, a pet patio menu, online takeout ordering, electronic gift cards, and a structured private events program covering birthdays, Stampede, Christmas, corporate functions, and fundraisers with customizable platted and buffet menus. Operations run extended hours (up to 11 AM–2 AM on peak days) with a single General Manager (Chris M) and a dedicated events lead (Harry Dimitriadis).

The revenue model is per-transaction food and beverage sales supplemented by VLT net win, event package revenue, and gift card/online takeout proceeds. Marketing is largely organic — a branded website (handcrafted by agency BLKWTR), Instagram presence, email sign-up, and on-premise Happy Hour pricing — with distribution via dine-in, takeout (Toast Tab), and direct event bookings. The technology stack is commodity restaurant tooling (Toast Tab for reservations/ordering/gift cards, Google Analytics, standard consent management), and there is no disclosed proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, app, or external funding; ownership is private with no parent company or institutional investor disclosed.

Name

Jamesons Pubs

Legal name

Jamesons Pubs Ltd.

Website

https://brentwood.jamesonspubs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jamesons Pubs is a privately held Calgary-based Irish pub chain operating two neighborhood locations (Brentwood and 17th Avenue) that serve local diners with made-from-scratch comfort food, 30 taps of local craft beer, sports viewing on 20+ HDTVs, VLT gaming, weekend brunch, takeout, and private event bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants (Pub)

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF)

Keywords

• Pub dining
• Casual dining restaurants
• Craft beer bars
• Sports bar viewing
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Jamesons Pubs operates neighbourhood Irish pub restaurants in Calgary, Alberta, serving made-from-scratch comfort food, a 30-tap beverage program with 15 local craft beer selections, Happy Hour specials, sports viewing on 20+ HDTVs, AGLC-licensed VLT gaming, weekend brunch, online takeout, gift cards, and private event/party hosting.

Product overview

Jamesons Pubs operates as a traditional Irish pub restaurant with a unified service model combining food service, beverages, entertainment, and hospitality. The core offering is the pub dining experience at two Calgary locations (Brentwood and 17th Avenue). Supporting services include the quality comfort food menu, beverages and tap list with local craft beer selection, sports viewing on multiple HDTVs, VLT gaming terminals, weekend brunch, pet patio menu, takeout ordering, gift cards, and event booking for private parties. The primary location is Jamesons Brentwood Pub in the Brentwood Village Shopping Centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jamesons Brentwood Pub (Dine-in Pub Experience) Neighbourhood Irish pub in Brentwood Village Shopping Centre across from the University of Calgary, offering dine-in food, drinks, sports viewing, gaming, and event hosting to local consumers.
• Jamesons 17th Avenue Pub (Dine-in Pub Experience)
• Quality Comfort Food Menu
• Beverages & Tap List
• Happy Hour & Daily Features
• Sports Viewing (Sports Bar)
• Weekend Brunch
• Takeout & Online Ordering
• e-Giftcards
• Table Reservations
• Event Booking & Private Parties

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Red Hat CooperativeminorOthersLocal food supplier providing products for Jamesons pub menu
• Sunrise PoultryminorOthersLocal poultry supplier for the pub's menu
• Care BakeryminorOthersLocal bakery supplier for fresh baked goods
• Benny's BakeryminorOthersLocal bakery supplier
• Alberta Cheese Ltd.minorOthersLocal cheese supplier for menu items
• Fratello Coffee RoastersminorOthersLocal coffee roaster supplying coffee products
• Rocky Mountain SoapminorOthersLocal soap products for the pub
• People FoodminorOthersLocal food supplier
• Aspen RidgeminorOthersLocal supplier for menu items
• MealShare CalgaryminorOthersCommunity partnership for food sharing/donations
• Alley Kat BreweryminorOthersLocal craft brewery featured on tap - one of 15 local craft beer options
• Big Rock BreweryminorOthersLocal craft brewery featured on tap - one of 15 local craft beer options
• Citizen BreweryminorOthersLocal craft brewery featured on tap - one of 15 local craft beer options
• Grizzly Paw BreweryminorOthersLocal craft brewery featured on tap - one of 15 local craft beer options
• Village BreweryminorOthersLocal craft brewery featured on tap - one of 15 local craft beer options
• Wildrose BreweryminorOthersLocal craft brewery featured on tap - one of 15 local craft beer options
• Tool Shed BreweryminorOthersLocal craft brewery featured on tap - one of 15 local craft beer options
• Last Best BreweryminorOthersLocal craft brewery featured on tap - one of 15 local craft beer options

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Earls Kitchen + Bar: Large Western Canadian casual dining chain with full bar programs, contemporary menus, and a younger demographic focus. Comparable to Jamesons on Calgary presence, full bar service, and comfort food with a broader upscale-casual positioning.
• Milestones Grill + Bar: Canadian casual dining chain with full bar programs, sports viewing, and event-friendly group seating. Comparable to Jamesons on neighborhood bar + comfort food + event bookings, though positioned slightly more upscale.
• Montana's BBQ & Bar: Canadian casual dining chain with BBQ comfort food, sports viewing, and full bar service. Comparable to Jamesons on multi-unit pub + sports + comfort food model, owned by Recipe Unlimited.
• Cactus Club Cafe: Premium Canadian casual dining chain with significant Calgary presence, full bar, and event/celebration programming. Comparable to Jamesons on dine-in + bar + event hosting model at a higher price point.

Direct peers

• Jox Sports Bar: Calgary-based sports bar competing in the same local market as Jamesons with HDTV walls, pub food, and bar service. Direct local competitor for sports-viewing and game-day traffic.
• State & Main Kitchen Bar: Canadian upscale-casual pub chain with craft beer, comfort food, and sports viewing. Directly comparable to Jamesons on neighborhood pub dining model with a slightly broader menu.
• Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar: Canadian neighborhood restaurant and bar chain with sports viewing, comfort food, and local beer programs. Closely comparable to Jamesons on neighborhood pub + sports + comfort food positioning.
• Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill: Canadian sports bar chain focused on sports viewing, wings, burgers, and craft beer. Directly comparable to Jamesons on sports bar positioning and pub food comfort menu.
• The Pint Sports Bar: Canadian sports bar chain operating in multiple provinces with strong sports viewing programming, beer taps, and pub food. Highly comparable to Jamesons' 'Calgary's Best Sports Bar' positioning with 20+ HDTVs.
• Boston Pizza: Largest Canadian casual dining/sports bar chain with 350+ locations, offering pizza, pub fare, sports viewing, and full bar service. Closest comparable multi-unit Canadian sports pub chain to Jamesons' dine-in + sports + bar model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jamesons-pubs

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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