The Barn Hockey Bar

What The Barn Hockey Bar does

The Barn Hockey Bar is a privately held, single-location sports bar and restaurant operating at 1659 West Ogden Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, within walking distance of the United Center, home of the Chicago Blackhawks. The company serves a primarily sports-fan customer base through dine-in food and beverage service, anchored by a hockey-themed menu (Za'mboni tavern-style pizza, Hall of Fame Wings, hockey-themed specialty cocktails like the Maple Leaf and Miracle on Ice) and multiple TV installations for comprehensive game-day viewing. The business extends its offering beyond the core bar through three adjacencies: private event bookings, Gio's Kitchen catering for off-site events, and the Gilmore Room, which hosts GolfZon virtual golf simulators for group bookings and corporate entertainment.

The company operates as a direct-to-consumer physical retail establishment with a small headcount of 7 employees and is explicitly described as not a chain or franchise. Its revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: on-site food and beverage sales (food priced $9-$22, cocktails $12-$16), catering services via Gio's Kitchen (tiered drink packages $30-$60/person, food trays $30-$240), golf simulator reservations through Tock, and private event bookings. Customer acquisition is driven by proximity to United Center game-day traffic, organic social media presence (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram), local SEO via Google Business, and digital ordering and reservations through DoorDash and Explore Tock integrations. The venture is independent with no disclosed parent company, investors, or external funding.

Name

The Barn Hockey Bar

Legal name

The Barn Hockey Bar

Website

https://barnhockeybar.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Barn Hockey Bar is a single-location, independently operated sports bar and restaurant in Chicago's Near West Side, within walking distance of the United Center, serving hockey fans and event guests with a hockey-themed food and drink menu, golf simulators, and off-site catering through its Gio's Kitchen arm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Bar & Restaurant

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRANACAC

Sports Bars

Consumer Products & Retail/Tobacco, Alcohol & Cannabis Retail/On-Premise Alcohol Retail (Bars, Pubs & Taprooms)

SECONDARYTHAFAEAA

Neighborhood & Sports Bars

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Bars, Pubs & Nightlife Venues

SECONDARYMPAFALAD

Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gaming & Interactive Entertainment (Video Games, Esports)/Competitive Gaming Venues & LAN Centers

Keywords

• Sports bar restaurant
• Food and beverage service
• Private event catering
• Golf simulator entertainment
• Hockey themed dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: On-site food and beverage sales from the restaurant and bar. Menu includes appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches, wings, sliders, salads, desserts, cocktails, draft beer, canned/bottled beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Revenue generated through dine-in customers.
2. Catering Services: Catering provided through Gio's Kitchen, the catering arm of The Barn Hockey Bar. Offers full catering for events including salads, appetizers, sliders, focaccia, pasta, pizza, main entrees, and drink packages. Targets corporate events, birthday parties, holiday parties, and wedding celebrations.
3. Golf Simulator Rentals: Gilmore Room features GolfZon golf simulators available for reservation. Customers can book time on simulators for golf entertainment. Used for private events, corporate gatherings, and individual/group bookings.
4. Private Event Bookings: Private party reservations for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and other special occasions. Venue accommodates groups with dedicated spaces and catering options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Barn Hockey Bar operates a single-location sports bar and restaurant in Chicago near the United Center, serving a scratch-kitchen food menu (including Za'mboni tavern-style pizza and Hall of Fame Wings), a full bar with specialty cocktails and craft beers, GolfZon golf simulators in the Gilmore Room, private event hosting, and off-site catering through its Gio's Kitchen catering arm.

Product overview

The Barn Hockey Bar is a single-location sports bar and restaurant in Chicago, IL, offering a unified dining and entertainment experience. The core product is the restaurant itself, featuring an extensive food menu centered on Za'mboni tavern-style pizza and Hall of Fame Wings, paired with a full drink menu including specialty cocktails and craft beers. The offering extends through add-on modules: Gio's Kitchen Catering provides off-site event catering, the Gilmore Room offers golf simulator entertainment for private events, and third-party integrations enable DoorDash ordering and Explore Tock reservations. The venue is positioned near the United Center as a destination for hockey fans and sports enthusiasts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gio's Kitchen: The catering arm of The Barn Hockey Bar — built to bring crowd-favorite flavors beyond game day. From party spreads to corporate catering, Gio's delivers bold, reliable, scratch-kitchen food designed to travel well and impress.

Products and services

• The Barn Hockey Bar - Main Restaurant and Bar A sports bar and restaurant in Chicago featuring multiple TVs for sports viewing, table ice hockey games, and a full scratch-kitchen food and drink menu including tavern-style pizza, wings, burgers, sandwiches, salads, craft cocktails, and a wide beer selection. Designed for hockey fans and sports enthusiasts near the United Center.
• Gio's Kitchen Catering Off-site catering service operated as the catering arm of The Barn Hockey Bar, providing scratch-kitchen food for corporate events, birthday parties, holiday parties, wedding festivities, and other celebrations. Offers customizable catering packages with tiered drink options and per-tray food pricing.
• Gilmore Room with GolfZon Simulators Private event space within The Barn Hockey Bar featuring GolfZon state-of-the-art golf simulators for virtual golf on iconic courses worldwide. Available for reservations, private events, corporate gatherings, birthday parties, and individual or group bookings.
• Private Parties and Events Private event hosting services for birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, holiday parties, and wedding festivities, with customizable catering packages and dedicated event spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Walking distance from United Center - perfect pre/post-game spot

Named customers3 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

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gio's KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGio's Kitchen is the catering arm of The Barn Hockey Bar, providing scratch-kitchen catering services for events. The partnership extends The Barn's food offerings beyond the physical location to corporate events, parties, and off-site gatherings.
• DoorDashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoorDash integration for online food ordering and delivery. The Barn Hockey Bar is listed on DoorDash allowing customers to order for delivery.
• Explore TockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTock reservation platform used for table bookings and event reservations. Enables customers to reserve tables and book private events online.
• GolfZoncoreTechnology or IntegrationGolfZon provides state-of-the-art golf simulators for the Gilmore Room. These simulators offer virtual golf experiences on iconic courses globally.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Theory Sports Bar & Grill: Chicago sports bar with multiple screens and group event hosting; comparable in single-location sports bar positioning, private event offerings, and casual American menu.
• Hopsmith Tavern Chicago: Chicago gastropub/sports bar with extensive beer list and elevated bar food; comparable single-location neighborhood sports bar targeting similar sports-viewing and social occasion use cases.
• The Duke of Perth: Classic Chicago neighborhood pub with strong beer selection; comparable single-location operator focused on beverage-led social experiences in the city.
• Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago: Long-running Chicago sports bar chain with multiple locations downtown and near sporting venues; directly comparable in offering (full bar, sports-heavy TV package, casual menu) and target market (sports fans and pre/post-game crowds in Chicago).
• Fat Pour Chicago: Chicago craft beer and sports bar with rotating taps and large-screen sports programming; directly comparable in bar + casual food format and sports-oriented customer base.
• Municipal Bar Chicago: Modern Chicago sports bar with large-format screens and event programming; comparable concept and target audience of sports fans and group/private event bookers.
• McGees Sports Bar & Grill: Chicago sports bar located steps from the United Center, making it the most direct geographic competitor and the closest comparable for Blackhawks game-day traffic and hockey-themed programming.

Broad incumbents

• Billy Goat Tavern: Iconic Chicago multi-location bar and grill with deep local brand recognition; broader Chicago casual drinking establishment comparable on single-city, single-concept operations and casual bar food format.

Others

• DoorDash: Third-party delivery platform partner that channels incremental off-premise revenue for The Barn; included as an ecosystem/channel partner rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• Five Iron Golf Chicago: Indoor golf and sports bar concept with simulators and full bar; overlapping entertainment + food & beverage model and competing for group bookings, corporate outings, and casual social occasions in the Chicago market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BarnHockeyBar
• Facebookfacebook.com/108056172288892
• Instagraminstagram.com/barnhockeybar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-barn-hockey-bar

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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