Hibernian Restaurant & Pub

What Hibernian Restaurant & Pub does

Hibernian Restaurant & Pub operates two full-service Irish pubs in the Raleigh, North Carolina metropolitan area: the original Downtown location at 311 Glenwood Avenue (Glenwood South, opened May 2000, rebuilt after a December 2012 fire) and the North Raleigh location at 8021 Falls of Neuse Road (opened 2015). Each venue offers traditional Irish dishes (Shepherd's Pie, Bangers & Mash, Corned Beef, Fish & Chips, full Irish Breakfast), American pub favorites (burgers, sandwiches, wings), an extensive Irish whiskey selection (20+ labels), draft Guinness and Smithwick's, wine, cocktails, weekend brunch (Sat-Sun 10am-2pm), late-night fare (Sun-Thu from 10pm), and a merchandise line. The Downtown venue targets nightlife, sports viewing, and events with extended 2am hours; the North Raleigh venue targets families and suburban diners with a stone fireplace and large patio.

The business runs on commodity restaurant technology: a standard POS with Toast Tab powering online ordering and digital gift cards for both locations, plus the company website for menus, event calendars, and a catering inquiry form. Hibernian does not operate proprietary software, an app, an API, or any AI/ML system. Revenue is generated one transaction at a time from in-person dining, walk-in bar service, online pickup/delivery orders, gift card sales, private on-site events, and off-site catering; merchandise is a marginal secondary stream.

Hibernian is a privately held subsidiary of Hibernian Hospitality Group, a Raleigh/Charlotte-based hospitality conglomerate operating 20+ venues including Raleigh Beer Garden, Watts & Ward, Charlotte Beer Garden, Morgan Street Food Hall, and Hopshots Mini Golf. The pub is the group's flagship Irish concept and anchors its annual St. Patrick's Day block party on Glenwood Avenue, a 27-year tradition that functions as the brand's signature marketing event. The company has 16 reported employees, no funding history, no M&A activity, no patents, and no public financial disclosures.

Name

Hibernian Restaurant & Pub

Legal name

Hibernian Pub

Website

https://hibernianpub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hibernian Restaurant & Pub is a two-location Irish pub and full-service restaurant in Raleigh, NC (Downtown Glenwood South and North Raleigh Falls of Neuse) serving traditional Irish fare, American pub favorites, weekend brunch, and a full Irish whiskey bar to local residents, sports fans, nightlife guests, and private event hosts since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Irish Pub & Restaurant

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pubs & Gastropubs (CRANACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA), Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB), All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Irish pub restaurant
• Traditional pub fare
• Whiskey and craft beer
• Weekend brunch service
• Private event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue from selling prepared food items and alcoholic beverages across two physical restaurant locations. Menu includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees, brunch, late-night fare, and full bar with spirits, wine, beer, and cocktails. Online ordering available via Toast Tab for pickup and delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hibernian Restaurant & Pub operates two full-service Irish pubs in Raleigh, NC, serving authentic Irish comfort food (Shepherd's Pie, Bangers & Mash, Corned Beef, Fish & Chips, Irish Breakfast) alongside American pub favorites (burgers, wings, sandwiches). The bar program centers on an extensive Irish whiskey collection, proper pints of Guinness and Smithwick's, draft beers, wine, and seasonal cocktails. Operations include dine-in service, weekend brunch (Sat-Sun 10am-2pm), late-night menu (Sun-Thu from 10pm), private event catering, branded merchandise, and gift cards.

Product overview

Hibernian Restaurant & Pub operates two Irish pub locations in Raleigh, NC (Downtown Raleigh on Glenwood South and North Raleigh in the Falls of Neuse area) as part of the Hibernian Hospitality Group. The core offering is traditional Irish hospitality through authentic pub fare (Shepherd's Pie, Bangers & Mash, Fish & Chips), an extensive bar program with Irish whiskey and draft beers, and a full-service dining experience. Add-on offerings include weekend brunch menus, late-night pub fare, catering and private event services, branded merchandise, and gift cards. The company also hosts regular events including live music, trivia, and sports watch parties, culminating in an annual St. Patrick's Day block party.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Downtown Raleigh Pub The original Hibernian location on Glenwood South in Raleigh, NC, featuring dark wood interiors, multiple bars, a second-floor patio, and views of downtown Raleigh. Serves as the primary nightlife and patio dining venue for the brand. Open Mon-Fri 11am-2am and Sat-Sun 10am-2am.
• North Raleigh Pub A neighborhood pub in the Falls of Neuse area of North Raleigh featuring a stone fireplace, cozy booths, and a large outdoor patio with a family-friendly country pub atmosphere. Open Mon-Sat 11am-2am and Sunday 10am-2am.
• Food Menu Traditional Irish dishes including Shepherd's Pie, Bangers & Mash, Fish & Chips, Corned Beef, and Irish Breakfast, alongside American pub favorites such as burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. Available at both locations with location-specific variations.
• Bar and Spirits Program Full bar service featuring an extensive Irish whiskey selection (20+ varieties including Bushmill's, Jameson, Tullamore Dew, Red Breast, Green Spot, Paddy's, Powers), draft beers including Guinness and Smithwick's, scotch, bourbon, gin, vodka, rum, tequila, wine, seasonal cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.
• Brunch Menu Weekend brunch service Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm featuring Irish breakfast, egg combos, pancakes, corned beef hash, avocado toast, smoked salmon bagel platter, and brunch cocktails including Bloody Marys and mimosas. Downtown location has exclusive brunch items.
• Late Night Menu Late-night pub fare available Sunday-Thursday starting at 10pm, featuring wings, firecracker shrimp, loaded fries, Philly egg rolls, chicken tenders, fish and chips, crispy fish sandwich, buffalo chicken sandwich, Guinness mousse, and brownie.
• Catering and Private Events Customizable catering packages including buffet-style dinners, passed appetizers, drink packages (Open Bar, Drink Tickets, or Cash Bar), and custom desserts for corporate events, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and other celebrations. Spaces accommodate various group sizes from intimate gatherings to large events.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including hoodies ($35), t-shirts ($25), and hats ($12) sold at both pub locations.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase online through Toast Tab for both Downtown Raleigh and North Raleigh locations. Redeemable for food, beverages, and merchandise at the respective pub.
• Live Events and Watch Parties Recurring event programming including live music, trivia nights, Premier League and World Cup watch parties, and sports match viewing. Hosts Raleigh's largest St. Patrick's Day block party annually on the 300 block of Glenwood Avenue with live Irish bands, bagpipers, and outdoor bars.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hibernian Hospitality GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company operating 20+ unique venues across Raleigh and Charlotte, NC. Hibernian Pub is part of this hospitality group which includes Raleigh Beer Garden, Watts & Ward, Botanical Lounge, Morgan Street Food Hall, The Station, Peggy's Whiskey, Aunty Betty's, Dry Cleaners (speakeasy), Hopshots Mini Golf, Charlotte Beer Garden, SYN Cocktail Bar, Canopy Bar & Garden, The Bar at Optimist Hall, and RBG at RDU. Group brings traditional Irish hospitality and diverse food and beverage concepts to the Triangle area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TGI Fridays: Established casual dining chain with significant bar program, sports/nightlife positioning, and full-service American pub-style menu. Relevant broad incumbent benchmark for casual-dining-with-bar economics.
• Yard House: National upscale-casual restaurant chain with extensive draft beer and spirits program, large-format dining, and bar-led concept. Comparable casual-dining-with-bar focus at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Fadó Irish Pub: Chain of authentic Irish pubs in major U.S. cities offering traditional Irish food, Irish whiskey selection, and live music events. Highly comparable concept-level offering with broader geographic reach.
• Clancy's Irish Pub: Irish pub and restaurant concept blending traditional Irish fare with American pub classics, full bar program, and live entertainment. Comparable venue-level model and menu structure.
• Tir na nÓg Irish Pub & Restaurant: Multi-unit Irish pub concept with locations across multiple U.S. cities, offering similar Irish fare (Shepherd's Pie, Bangers & Mash), full bar with Irish whiskey, and event-driven programming. Directly comparable Irish pub model serving as a useful scale benchmark.
• Kilt Irish Pub: Multi-location Irish pub concept combining traditional Irish menu items with American pub fare, full bar service, and event hosting. Comparable mid-market Irish pub positioning.
• The Harp Irish Pub: Irish pub concept with multiple locations emphasizing traditional Irish hospitality, sports viewing, and a curated whiskey/beer selection. Similar daypart coverage and event programming.
• The Irish Channel: Charlotte, NC-based Irish pub comparable to Hibernian's authentic Irish atmosphere, food menu, and bar program. Strong regional peer given geographic proximity within Hibernian Hospitality Group's footprint.
• McNamara's Irish Pub: Irish pub and restaurant offering authentic Irish food, draft Guinness, whiskey selection, and live music. Directly comparable independent-style Irish pub operation.

Others

• Raleigh Beer Garden: Sister venue under Hibernian Hospitality Group, also based in Raleigh. While a sibling brand rather than competitor, it offers a directly relevant benchmark for parent-group operating economics, marketing synergies, and shared customer base dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 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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