East Liberty Tap House

What East Liberty Tap House does

East Liberty Tap House is a single-location, family-owned neighborhood tavern operating at 850 E 900 S in the 9th and 9th area of Salt Lake City, Utah, open seven days a week (21+ only). The business is owned and operated by Caroline and Josh Stewart with no outside investors or corporate ownership, supported by an executive chef (Sergio Guardado), an operations manager (Kassie Monson), and a general manager (Abby Royal).

The establishment generates revenue through on-premise food and beverage sales, weekend brunch service (Saturdays and Sundays 11am–2pm), a private dining room accommodating up to 28 guests ($150 deposit, 22% service charge), takeout orders processed through the ToastTab online ordering platform, and gift card sales. The core product is an updated classic bar food menu — burgers and sandwiches priced at $17–18, tacos, salads, and small plates — built around high-quality ingredients sourced from local Salt Lake City farms and businesses, including named partners such as Leavity (sourdough) and 9 Line/Monoli's (hummus). Beverage offerings include a curated draft list at $7 per 16 oz pint, an extensive craft bottle/can selection ($3–$24), wine bottles at $54–$64, brunch cocktails at $6–$7, and signature cocktails at $11–$16.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer: walk-in neighborhood traffic, reservations for larger parties, and a private-event booking channel. Marketing is primarily word-of-mouth and local presence. Technology stack is minimal — ToastTab for ordering/reservations/gift cards and a Squarespace-hosted website — with no proprietary technology, no app, and no AI/ML components. Scale is intentionally constrained to one location with a small front- and back-of-house team.

Name

East Liberty Tap House

Legal name

East Liberty Tap House

Website

https://eastlibertytaphouse.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

East Liberty Tap House is a family-owned, single-location 21+ neighborhood tavern in Salt Lake City's 9th and 9th area, serving locally sourced updated bar food, craft beer, cocktails, weekend brunch, and a private dining room.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neighborhood Bar / Restaurant

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Pubs & Gastropubs (THAFAEAB)

Keywords

• Neighborhood tavern
• Craft beer bar
• Bar food service
• Private dining events
• Weekend brunch service

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

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. On-premise food and beverage sales: Revenue generated from dine-in service of food, beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits consumed on premises
2. Takeout/online ordering: Takeout orders placed through ToastTab online ordering system
3. Private event rentals: Private dining room rental with $150 deposit and 22% service charge for events up to 28 people

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

East Liberty Tap House is a neighborhood tavern serving updated classic bar food made from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients alongside a curated selection of craft beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits. The establishment also offers a weekend brunch menu, takeout ordering via ToastTab, and a private dining room for events of up to 28 guests. All guests must be 21 or older.

Product overview

East Liberty Tap House is a neighborhood tavern serving updated classic bar food alongside a well-curated selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. The offerings include a Food Menu with burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and small plates; a Drink Menu featuring local breweries and specialty cocktails; and a Weekend Brunch Menu (Saturdays and Sundays 11am-2pm). Additional services include a Private Dining Room (seats up to 28), Online Ordering via ToastTab, and Gift Cards. All guests must be 21 years or older.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Menu Updated classic bar food made from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, featuring items such as burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, and small plates, served dine-in to guests 21 and older.
• Drink Menu Well-curated selection of craft beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits available on draft, by bottle, or by the glass, featuring local breweries and specialty cocktails, served to guests 21 and older.
• Brunch Menu Weekend brunch service offered Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm, featuring breakfast plates, brunch sandwiches, and brunch cocktails such as Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
• Private Dining Room Private dining room rental that seats up to 28 people for buyouts and large party reservations, with a required $150 deposit (applied to final bill) and a 22% service charge.
• Online Ordering Takeout ordering service accepting all orders through the ToastTab online ordering platform, allowing customers to order food and drinks for pickup.
• Gift Cards Gift cards available for purchase online through the ToastTab platform, redeemable at East Liberty Tap House.

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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local farms and businesses (sustainable ingredient suppliers)coreOthersSources high-quality, sustainable ingredients from other local farms and businesses in Salt Lake City area
• Leavity (sourdough bread)minorOthersLocal bakery supplying sourdough bread for hummus plates and burrata plates
• 9 Line / Monoli's (hummus)minorOthersLocal supplier of creamy hummus featured on 9 Line Hummus Plate
• ToastTabcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ordering platform and reservation system for takeout orders, waitlist management, and private event reservations

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Poplar Street Pub: Independent SLC pub concept with rotating taps and a food-forward menu; partially comparable as a smaller craft beer and elevated bar food operator in the broader SLC market.
• Spotted Dog Beer Hall: Beverage-forward neighborhood venue offering curated beer and limited food; comparable as a craft beer venue with a neighborhood gathering concept in the SLC area.

Others

• Toasters (ToastTab platform peers): ToastTab is East Liberty's online ordering and reservations platform; comparable small independent restaurants using the same technology stack are the natural operational and customer experience peer group.

Direct peers

• Squatters Pub Brewery: Salt Lake City brewpub with on-site food and craft beer service, directly comparable as a Salt Lake craft beer and elevated bar-food concept with dine-in and event capabilities.
• Bourbon House SLC: SLC bar focused on craft spirits, cocktails, and elevated bar food; comparable as a single-location neighborhood tavern competing for the same dine-in and cocktail occasions.
• Piper's Pub SLC: Salt Lake City neighborhood bar with curated beer list and elevated pub food; directly comparable as a single-location neighborhood tavern operating in the same metro.
• Red Rock Brewing: SLC-based brewpub chain pairing house-brewed beer with full food menus, comparable as a craft beer-led casual dining operator in the same metro and category.

Broad incumbents

• The Copper Onion: Higher-end SLC gastropub known for craft cocktails, curated beer, and elevated small plates; comparable as a neighborhood-adjacent elevated casual concept competing for similar dine-in occasions.

Regional players

• Uinta Brewing Company: Utah-based craft brewery operating a Salt Lake City pub/restaurant, comparable as a regional craft beer and casual food venue in the same market.
• Epic Brewing Company: Salt Lake City craft brewery with on-premise taproom and beer-forward experience; comparable as a regional craft beverage operator sharing overlapping local customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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