The Establishment

What The Establishment does

The Oakley Establishment (dba 'The Establishment') is a single-location neighborhood bar and restaurant operating at 2900 Wasson Road in Cincinnati, Ohio. The business traces back to a 1989 opening at the corner of Wasson Road and Drake Avenue; it was acquired by new ownership in 2019, who modernized the venue with a scratch kitchen, large outdoor seating areas, and an open-concept main bar while retaining the established name. It serves the Oakley, Hyde Park, and Norwood neighborhoods, operating 11:30am-2:30am Monday through Friday and 10am-2:30am on weekends, with the kitchen closing nightly at 11pm.

The core product is a unified food, drink, and events program. The food menu (appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, fish and chips, signature items like Nashville hot chicken and establishment wings) is produced from a scratch kitchen led by Executive Chef Red. The drinks program covers seasonal cocktails, wine, draft and packaged beer, hard seltzers, and an extensive bourbon and whiskey list that underpins a recurring ticketed tasting series priced from $55 to $500 per person (e.g., 'Legacy of the Barrel,' Weller Millennium, 'Grain to Glass'). Weekend brunch is a separate menu with breakfast tacos, eggs benedict, goetta egg sandwiches, and brunch cocktails. Additional revenue comes from private event hosting, sports viewing parties (e.g., Kentucky Derby, Cincinnati Reds Opening Day), and DoorDash delivery for off-premise consumption.

The business model is direct-to-consumer on-premise food and beverage sales augmented by ticketed experiential events and a third-party delivery channel. The venue is independently and privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no evidence of outside funding. Marketing is primarily organic, driven by an Instagram presence managed by a dedicated social media/marketing manager and amplified by co-branded event partnerships with brands such as Guinness, Bud Light (via Heidelberg Distributing), Corazon Tequila, and Travelin' Tom's Coffee, plus a charitable partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati. No proprietary technology, apps, or AI/ML capabilities are part of the operating model.

Name

The Establishment

Legal name

The Oakley Establishment

Website

https://establishmentoakley.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Oakley Establishment is a Cincinnati neighborhood bar and restaurant, operating since 1989 at 2900 Wasson Road, serving food from a scratch kitchen, cocktails, beer, and wine with nightly service until 2:30am, weekend brunch, and ticketed bourbon tasting events for local residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neighborhood Bar and Restaurant

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA)

Keywords

• Neighborhood bar restaurant
• Scratch kitchen dining
• Bourbon tasting events
• Weekend brunch service
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

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: Direct sales of food, cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits consumed on-premise. Full scratch kitchen serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Extended bar service until 2:30am nightly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Oakley Establishment is a neighborhood bar and restaurant serving a full scratch kitchen food menu (appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, fish & chips, desserts) alongside an extensive bar program (seasonal cocktails, wine, draft beer, bottles, cans, and hard seltzers) for on-premise consumption. The venue also runs weekend brunch service, ticketed bourbon and spirit tasting events, sports viewing parties, and private event hosting with catering, supported by DoorDash delivery for off-premise orders.

Product overview

The Oakley Establishment is a neighborhood bar and restaurant offering a unified dining and nightlife experience. The core offering consists of a full food menu (appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps) served from a scratch kitchen, paired with an extensive drinks program (cocktails, wine, draft beer, bottles, seltzers). Weekend brunch service supplements the regular food and drinks menus. The venue also operates seasonal and recurring event programming including ticketed bourbon and spirit tastings, sports viewing parties, and private event catering services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Menu Full scratch kitchen offering appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, fish & chips, and desserts, including signature items such as corn dogs, loaded nachos, establishment wings, and Nashville hot chicken sandwiches. Served to dine-in guests, with DoorDash delivery for off-premise consumption.
• Drinks Menu Extensive bar program featuring seasonal cocktails (espresso martinis, margaritas, old fashioneds), wine (whites, reds, rosé, sparkling), draft beer (rotating domestic and craft selections), bottles and cans, and hard seltzers. Served on-premise to bar patrons.
• Weekend Brunch Menu Weekend brunch service featuring breakfast items such as breakfast tacos, EB sandwich, eggs benedict, goetta egg sandwiches, hot honey chicken biscuits, southwest burrito, skillet dishes, and brunch cocktails including bloody marys and mimosas. Available Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2:30am.
• Bourbon and Spirit Tasting Events Ticketed tasting events featuring premium bourbons, tequilas, and whiskeys with food pairings, including recurring events like Legacy of the Barrel, Weller Millennium, First Round Picks, and seasonal tasting series (e.g., "Grain to Glass" Bourbon Tasting). Pricing ranges from $70-$110 per person for standard tastings and up to $500 per person for premium offerings. Targeted at food and drink enthusiasts in the Cincinnati area.
• Private Events and Catering Private event hosting and catering services utilizing dedicated outdoor seating areas and flexible event spaces at the venue. Includes sports viewing parties (Kentucky Derby, Cincinnati Reds Opening Day), holiday events (St. Patrick's Day weekend), and charitable event hosting (e.g., Big Brothers Big Sisters bourbon tasting benefit).

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Big Brothers Big SistersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2026Charitable partnership for bourbon tasting event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati, with $25 donation per ticket.
• Lucky OneminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 April 2026Lucky One brand featured at Pups on the Patio event, with contributions to animal welfare awareness.
• Travelin' Tom's Coffee TruckminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 April 2025Coffee truck partnership for Sunday brunch service, providing artisan coffee and espresso options to complement the brunch menu.
• GuinnessminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 April 2025Guinness featured at Pups on the Patio event with promotional presence including personalized pints with customer faces.
• Bud Light / Heidelberg Distributing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Bud Light and Heidelberg Distributing Company sponsored Mini Hoops Mania 2025 basketball competition with $10,000 prize drawing.
• DoorDashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform partnership enabling off-premise food and drink orders for customers who prefer dine-at-home experience.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Twin Peaks: Sports-lodge restaurant chain offering a full bar (beer, cocktails, spirits), scratch kitchen, sports viewings, late-night hours, and themed events at multiple locations. Closely matches the Establishment's bar-and-grill, event-driven, late-night positioning.
• BJ's Restaurants: Casual-dining chain pairing a deep food menu with an in-house brewery and full bar. Comparable on the restaurant-plus-bar model, scratch-kitchen positioning, and event-driven programming.
• Yard House: Large-format casual restaurant centered on an extensive draft-beer and spirits bar with a full American menu. Comparable on bar-forward positioning, premium spirits program, and high-volume bar-and-grill operating model.
• Hooters: Casual sports bar with a full kitchen, beer-focused bar program, and late-night hours. Directly comparable as a bar-and-grill concept that monetizes both food and alcohol with extended operating hours.
• The Greene Turtle: Sports-bar and grille chain offering a full bar, scratch-style kitchen, sports viewings, and event programming. Comparable on bar-and-grill concept, sports-viewing events, and neighborhood destination positioning.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Casual-dining sports bar chain pairing a wing/american-food kitchen with an extensive bar program and sports viewings. Directly comparable on food-and-drink mix, sports/event programming, and late-night operating model.
• Brick House Tavern + Tap: Neighborhood tavern concept combining a scratch kitchen with a wide beer, bourbon, and spirits program plus late-night hours. Closely mirrors the Establishment's neighborhood bar/grill format with bourbon emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Applebee's: National casual-dining chain with a full bar, happy-hour programming, and late-night hours. Overlaps with the Establishment on bar-and-grill format and value-oriented specials, though at scale and lower price points.
• TGI Fridays: Established casual-dining chain with a bar-forward identity, signature cocktails, and a full American menu. Comparable on the bar-plus-restaurant model, though at a broader chain scale and a different price tier.
• Chili's Grill & Bar: Casual-dining bar-and-grill chain combining a full kitchen with a prominent bar program, happy hour, and event-friendly spaces. Comparable on bar-driven casual dining, though operating at national chain scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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