75 Chestnut

What 75 Chestnut does

75 Chestnut is a privately held, single-location American neighborhood bar and grill operating at 75 Chestnut Street on the flat of Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1997 by Thomas A. Kershaw and operated as part of the Hampshire House Hospitality Group alongside Hampshire House, Cheers Boston, and 75 on Liberty Wharf, the restaurant serves brunch, dinner, and full bar service to Beacon Hill residents, tourists, private event hosts, and families. Menu pricing spans $16.95 to $47.95 across brunch and dinner, with wines from $17 by the glass and a curated cocktail program that added zero-proof options in 2025.

The core product is a traditional dine-in experience with seasonal American menus, weekend brunch, a 20-plus-year Gingerbread House Party Brunch holiday tradition, and recurring weekday specials (Wine Wednesday, Dine Out Boston, etc.). Revenue mechanics are standard for an independent restaurant: per-cover menu pricing, gift card sales in $25-$300 denominations, ticketed special events at $135 per person, and a 75 Club loyalty program awarding one point per dollar. There is no proprietary technology; the digital stack consists of BentoBox (website), Toast Tab (loyalty and gift cards), OpenTable (reservations), and Google reCAPTCHA. In 2020 the business purchased its underlying condo unit, converting a leasehold into owned real estate.

The operating footprint is intentionally narrow: a single Boston location, no second site, no franchise model, no disclosed headcount, and no external institutional investment. Strategic activity in 2025-2026 has focused on expanding meal periods (Friday brunch), broadening the beverage portfolio (non-alcoholic cocktails), and moving the holiday event to online ticketed sales, rather than on geographic expansion or M&A. The company is privately held under founder-owner Thomas A. Kershaw, with day-to-day operations led by President, CEO and Corporate Chef Markus Ripperger.

Name

75 Chestnut

Legal name

75 Chestnut

Website

https://75chestnut.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

75 Chestnut is a single-location American neighborhood bar and grill in Beacon Hill, Boston, founded in 1997. Part of the Hampshire House Hospitality Group, it serves brunch, dinner, and ticketed holiday events to local residents, tourists, and private event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFACAI

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAFACAF

Farm-to-Table & Contemporary American Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

Keywords

• Neighborhood bistro dining
• American restaurant service
• Weekend brunch service
• Private event catering
• Loyalty gift cards

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

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, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

75 Chestnut is an intimate neighborhood bar and grill in Boston's Beacon Hill that provides full-service dine-in American cuisine, including weekend brunch, weekday dinner, a full bar with wine and cocktails, and seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant also hosts recurring special events (Wine Wednesday, Dine Out Boston, Sunday Supper) and a ticketed annual Gingerbread House Party Brunch holiday tradition.

Product overview

75 Chestnut is an intimate neighborhood bar and grill located on the flat of Beacon Hill in Boston, MA. The restaurant operates as a single unified dining establishment offering full-service dine-in experiences across multiple meal periods. The product portfolio includes core restaurant services (brunch, dinner, seasonal menus), special ticketed events (Gingerbread House Party Brunch), loyalty programs (75 Club), gift cards, and a blog (Beacon Hill Bite). The restaurant is owned by Thomas A. Kershaw and operated under the Hampshire House Hospitality Group, which also includes Hampshire House, Cheers Boston, and 75 on Liberty Wharf.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-In Restaurant Service Full-service American restaurant offering dine-in experiences across brunch, dinner, and bar service in an intimate Beacon Hill neighborhood setting. Open for weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday at 10:30am, Friday brunch at 11:30am, and weekday dinner starting at 5:00pm.
• Special Events Program Recurring and seasonal dining promotions such as Wine Wednesday ($39 per person for a two-course menu and bottle of wine), Dine Out Boston ($55 per person for a three-course dinner), Sunday Supper, and Oktoberfest. Designed to drive midweek traffic and community engagement.
• Gingerbread House Party Brunch Ticketed holiday brunch held from Thanksgiving through Christmas, featuring a two-course lunch paired with a gingerbread house decorating activity. Open to families and groups seeking a Boston holiday tradition.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards sold online in preset denominations ($25 to $300), redeemable at 75 Chestnut and 75 on Liberty Wharf locations.
• 75 Club Loyalty Program Free-to-join loyalty program where members earn one point per dollar spent at 75 Chestnut and 75 on Liberty Wharf, with 500 points redeemable for a $50 dining bonus. Benefits include e-newsletter access, event invitations, and birthday gifts.
• Brunch Menu Weekend brunch service offered Saturdays and Sundays starting at 10:30am and Fridays at 11:30am, with brunch items ranging from $16.95 (Healthy Fresh Fruit) to $36.95 (Lobster Toast). Features breakfast classics, eggs Benedict variations, waffles, French toast, and lobster dishes.
• Dinner Menu Evening dining menu served Monday through Friday starting at 5:00pm. Features appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, seafood (including Lobster Pasta and Nantucket Seafood Stew), steaks (Filet Mignon up to $47.95), and desserts.
• Wine List Curated wine program with offerings by the glass ($17-$30) and bottle ($65-$150), featuring Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Rosé, and sparkling wines.
• Seasonal and Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Program Handcrafted cocktail menu featuring seasonal rotations, specialty martinis, bourbon drinks, and a 2025-launched non-alcoholic zero-proof specialty cocktail program for guests choosing not to drink alcohol.
• Kids Menu Child-friendly menu offering pasta, burger, fish and chips, mac & cheese, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, and salmon dishes for younger guests.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Paramount: Long-established Beacon Hill American bistro and bar on Charles Street offering comparable neighborhood casual dining, brunch service, and craft cocktails in the same micro-market as 75 Chestnut.
• Tatte Bakery & Cafe: Boston-based bakery-cafe concept with a Beacon Hill location serving breakfast, brunch, and pastries; comparable neighborhood casual dining footprint in the same submarket.
• The Beehive: Boston South End full-service restaurant and bar with live music and a comparable American eclectic menu, brunch service, and event programming that competes for the same discretionary dining dollars.
• Hampshire House: Flagship Hampshire House property at 84 Beacon Street, owned by the same proprietor Thomas A. Kershaw; comparable full-service dining and event venue in the Beacon Hill submarket.
• Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks: Iconic Boston full-service brasserie offering comparable American bistro fare, craft cocktails, and a lively bar program; a benchmark Boston independent of similar vintage and positioning.
• 75 on Liberty Wharf: Sister restaurant under the Hampshire House Hospitality Group offering a harbor-view American bistro experience with shared gift card redemption and 75 Club loyalty program — directly comparable concept, audience overlap, and ownership.
• Cheers Boston: Sister-concept replica pub at Faneuil Hall Marketplace operated under the same Hampshire House Hospitality Group; comparable full-service American dining concept owned and managed by the same team.
• Scampo: Italian-inspired full-service restaurant in Boston's Beacon Hill / Liberty Hotel area with comparable fine-casual positioning, bar program, and special event hosting capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/75chestnut
• Facebookfacebook.com/75Chestnut
• Instagraminstagram.com/75onchestnut
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/75-chestnut

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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