Doc Watsons Pub

Name

Doc Watsons Pub

Legal name

Doc Watsons

Website

https://docwatsons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Irish Pub & Restaurant

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Irish pub dining
• Casual restaurant service
• Private event hosting
• Sports bar viewing
• Weekend brunch service

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue stream from serving classic pub fare including burgers, wings, Irish options like Shepard's Pie, along with a wide selection of beers and specialty cocktails. Revenue generated through dine-in service, weekend brunch, and daily lunch specials.
2. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting private events in a dedicated party room (25-50 guests capacity) and full restaurant buyout options. Offers customized food and beverage packages tailored to event needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Doc Watsons is an Irish pub and restaurant that serves classic American pub fare (burgers, wings) alongside signature Irish dishes such as Shepard's Pie, complemented by a wide selection of beers and specialty cocktails. The establishment supplements its core dining service with weekend brunch, dedicated private event hosting (party room for 25-50 guests plus full restaurant buyout), comprehensive sports viewing across 12 large screen TVs, online ordering via Toasttab, and gift card sales.

Product overview

Doc Watsons is an Irish Pub & Restaurant operating as a single unified hospitality establishment with multiple service offerings. The core product is the restaurant and pub dining service featuring classic American pub fare alongside signature Irish dishes like Shepard's Pie. Additional services include weekend brunch, private event hosting with party rooms for 25-50 guests, sports viewing on 12 large screens, gift cards, and online ordering through Toast Tab. The company also offers a dedicated libations menu with beers and specialty cocktails. Weekly events include Monday burger specials, Tuesday trivia nights, Wednesday wing nights, and weekend brunch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant & Pub Dining Full-service Irish pub and restaurant offering classic pub fare including burgers, wings, and signature Irish dishes like Shepard's Pie. Open daily with extended hours on weekends, serving the Oakland, NJ community.
• Weekend Brunch Weekend brunch service available on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring brunch-specific menu items.
• Private Event Hosting Private event hosting service offering a dedicated party room for 25-50 guests and full restaurant buyout options. Includes tailored food and beverage packages and professional event coordination.
• Gift Cards E-gift cards available for purchase online through the Toasttab platform, with online gift card balance checking also available.

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

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Auld Dubliner: Irish pub with locations on the East Coast; directly comparable as a neighborhood Irish pub and restaurant offering classic Irish fare, beer, and sports viewing.
• Tír na nÓg: Irish pub and restaurant chain with multiple locations; comparable as a multi-unit Irish pub operator serving traditional Irish fare alongside American pub staples and cocktails.
• The Dead Rabbit: Award-winning Irish-style pub and cocktail bar in NYC; comparable as a heritage-branded Irish tavern combining classic pub fare, specialty cocktails, and private-event hosting in a single physical venue.
• Stout NYC: NYC sports-focused pub and bar; comparable to Doc Watsons on the sports-viewing angle, with multi-screen coverage of major leagues and full food-and-drink service.
• P.J. Clarke's: Iconic American pub and grill with locations in NYC and beyond; comparable as a heritage full-service pub serving burgers, beers, and cocktails with private-event capabilities.
• McSorley's Old Ale House: Historic NYC Irish-American pub operating since 1854; directly comparable as a long-running neighborhood tavern serving classic pub fare and beer with a strong local-community identity.

Broad incumbents

• Hooters: National casual sports-bar chain; comparable as a sports-oriented full-service restaurant/bar operating with similar dine-in, takeout, and event-friendly formats.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: National sports-bar chain built around wings, beer, and multi-screen sports viewing; comparable to Doc Watsons on the sports-bar/TV-watching use case but operating at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Yard House: Large-format American sports-bar chain with extensive beer list and many TVs; comparable as a casual full-service restaurant and bar emphasizing sports viewing and beer selection.

Regional players

• Blackthorn Pub & Pizza: Regional Irish-pub chain concentrated in the U.S. Northeast; comparable to Doc Watsons as an Irish-themed pub and restaurant serving classic pub fare, beer, and sports viewing in suburban markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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