BlackFinn Ameripub

What BlackFinn Ameripub does

BlackFinn Ameripub is a privately held, single-location American casual dining restaurant and bar operating at 1620 I Street NW in downtown Washington, DC. Founded in 2009, the business has operated continuously for over 15 years under the "Ameripub" brand identity, serving a primarily local community of residents, downtown business professionals, and group event organizers. The venue operates across multiple dayparts — lunch, dinner, happy hour (Monday-Friday 3-7pm), weekend brunch (Saturday-Sunday until 3pm), and late-night service — with a full bar program centered on rotating craft beers, signature cocktails, and wine.

The core offering combines dine-in service, full bar, online ordering for pickup, table reservations, and on-site/off-site catering with private party hosting supported by AV capabilities. Pricing spans pub snacks at $6.99 to premium entrees such as Filet Mignon at $34.99, with a $9.99 per-person group party menu for in-house events. The business runs on a standard restaurant SaaS stack: BentoBox powers the website, online ordering, and email signup; Waitbusters handles the online ordering backend; and Tripleseat manages private event bookings. No proprietary technology, data assets, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely through direct consumer transactions across three streams: dine-in food and beverage sales, online ordering for pickup, and catering/private events. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, parent entity, M&A activity, or named institutional investors, and appears to be independently operated. Marketing is concentrated on Instagram (@blackfinndc), the BentoBox-hosted website, email newsletter signup, and Google Business Profile for local search visibility.

Name

BlackFinn Ameripub

Website

https://blackfinndc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurants
• American pub food
• Craft beer bar
• Catering services
• Private event venue

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Food and Beverage Sales: Traditional restaurant revenue from serving food and drinks to dine-in customers. Covers lunch, dinner, happy hour, and brunch services with full bar including craft beers, cocktails, and wine.
2. Online Ordering: Direct food ordering through the restaurant's website for pickup, powered by BentoBox platform.
3. Catering and Private Events: Catering services for office events and private party bookings with personalized party menus, beverage packages, and full AV capabilities. Group party menu priced at $9.99 per person for dine-in events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BlackFinn Ameripub operates a single-location full-service American restaurant and bar in downtown Washington DC, serving pub-style food (appetizers, handhelds, burgers, salads, main entrees), craft beers, signature cocktails, and wine through dine-in service, online pickup ordering, reservations, and private events/catering. The offering is anchored by a weekday happy hour program (Monday-Friday 3-7pm) and weekend brunch service (Saturday-Sunday until 3pm), supported by an event space with full AV capabilities for group bookings priced at $9.99 per person.

Product overview

BlackFinn Ameripub is a single-location restaurant and bar concept operating in Washington DC. The offering consists of a unified restaurant service combining dine-in dining, full bar service, online food ordering, table reservations, and event hosting (catering and private parties). The restaurant has served the community for over 15 years and positions itself as a new generation of the classic American pub with affordable, craveable American food, craft beers, and signature cocktails. Additional services include weekend brunch and a dedicated kids menu.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-in Restaurant Service Full-service American pub-style restaurant offering appetizers (Finn Fries, Garlic Parmesan Pretzels, Wings, Shrimp & Crab Dip), handhelds, burgers (beef, vegetarian, or chicken on brioche bun or lettuce cup), salads, and main entrees (Filet Mignon, Crab Cake Entree, Lime Seared Salmon, Baby Back Ribs, Stir Fry). Includes a dedicated kids menu with sliders, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, pasta, and pizza. Designed for individual diners, families, and small groups seeking casual American dining in a lively atmosphere.
• Bar Service Full bar service featuring an extensive list of craft beers from local and regional breweries (including Great Lakes, Goose Island, Bell's, and rotating selections), signature cocktails, wine, and soft drinks. Available to dine-in customers as well as bar-only guests.
• Weekend Brunch Service Weekend brunch service offered every Saturday and Sunday until 3:00pm, featuring full breakfast and brunch entrees alongside brunch cocktails ($5 Mimosas, $12 Bloody Marys). Targeted at weekend diners seeking a daytime American brunch experience.
• Happy Hour Program Weekday happy hour program running Monday-Friday 3-7pm, offering $2 off all draft beer, $5.50 well drinks, $6.50 house wines, $8 Peach Cabernet Sangria, and $2 off all pub snacks and appetizers. Targeted at after-work downtown professionals and local patrons seeking value-priced drinks and bar food.
• Online Ordering for Pickup Digital food ordering system via the BentoBox-powered website allowing customers to order menu items online for pickup at the Washington DC location. Provides a self-serve alternative channel to dine-in for customers who want BlackFinn food at home or the office.
• Catering and Private Parties Off-site catering and in-house private event hosting service offering personalized party menus, beverage packages, and full AV capabilities for group celebrations, birthday parties, fundraisers, office events, and corporate gatherings. Includes a group dine-in party menu at $9.99 per person. Designed for event organizers and corporate clients planning group functions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BentoBoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationBentoBox provides the restaurant's website and online ordering platform infrastructure. The website footer states 'powered by BentoBox' and the online ordering system links to client.waitbusters.com which integrates with BentoBox.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• The Greene Turtle Sports Bar: Regional sports bar and grill chain on the East Coast offering American pub food, craft beer, and game day viewing. Comparable in concept (Ameripub, high-energy sports bar) and target market, though operating across multiple Mid-Atlantic locations.
• Ted's Bulletin: Washington DC-based American diner and bar known for brunch, comfort food, and craft cocktails. Comparable as a local DC casual dining operator with strong brunch, bar, and event positioning in the same geographic market.
• Matchbox Restaurants: DC-based casual American restaurant group operating multiple locations with brick oven pizzas, burgers, and a strong bar/cocktail program. Comparable as a DC casual dining operator with full bar, private events, and group dining focus.
• Clyde's Restaurant Group: Washington DC-based restaurant group operating multiple casual upscale dining concepts including Clyde's, The Hamilton, and The Tombs. Comparable as a long-established DC casual dining operator with multiple downtown locations, full bar programs, and active private events/catering business.

Broad incumbents

• Buffalo Wild Wings: Major national chain specializing in wings, beer, and sports viewing in a high-energy atmosphere. Comparable to BlackFinn's game day and late-night positioning with full bar and American casual fare, though at significantly larger scale.
• TGI Fridays: National casual dining chain offering American pub-style food, full bar service, and happy hour programs. Comparable as a large-scale operator in the casual American bar-and-grill segment, though with broader geographic reach and standardized menu execution.
• Hard Rock Cafe: Global themed restaurant and bar brand offering American food, signature cocktails, and memorabilia-driven atmosphere. Comparable in theme-pub positioning, full bar, and event/group booking focus, though with international brand recognition.

Others

• Tripleseat: Private event and catering management software for restaurants and hotels. Comparable as the technology vendor powering BlackFinn's catering and private events business; included to indicate a key operational platform relationship.
• BentoBox (platform): Restaurant website and online ordering platform provider. Comparable as a technology ecosystem partner and could be classified as an ecosystem enabler, not a direct restaurant competitor; included to indicate a key platform relationship.

Regional players

• The Melting Pot: Franchise fondue restaurant chain with private event/group dining focus and full beverage program. Comparable in emphasizing group experiences, private events, and beverage-driven revenue, though operating in a different cuisine category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/blackfinndmv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackfinn-ameripub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about BlackFinn Ameripub