Keagan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant

What Keagan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant does

Keagan's Irish Pub and Restaurant is a single-location, independently owned Irish pub and kitchen operating at 244 Market Street in the Virginia Beach Town Center, Virginia, USA. The business is structured as Keagan's Virginia Beach LLC and is privately held with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, parent company or subsidiaries. Its core offering is a full-service food and beverage operation featuring classic Irish fare and pub grub, locally sourced produce and dairy, sustainably sourced Icelandic haddock, and an extensive beverage program spanning draft beers (including Guinness), craft beer selections, hand-crafted cocktails, wines and Irish whiskeys. A sub-brand called Vice Bar operates as a dedicated country music bar within the venue, featuring live music, DJs and pool tables.

The business serves three primary customer segments: walk-in general consumers seeking Irish pub dining and entertainment, corporate and private event organizers booking through Tripleseat, and sports enthusiasts attending live screenings on the venue's big screens (including all 104 World Cup 2026 matches and 6 Nations Rugby). Revenue is generated through transactional food and beverage sales, private and corporate event hosting, gift card sales and a points-based loyalty program offering $10 vouchers per 200 points and a $5 birthday reward. Distribution is omnichannel within a single physical location, combining dine-in service, Toast Tab online ordering for pickup, OpenTable table reservations, and direct private event booking. The venue runs a recurring calendar of themed and seasonal events (PaddyFest, Fall Fest, Kegs & Eggs, wine dinners, cocktail workshops) supported by co-marketing partnerships with regional craft breweries, beverage brands and local radio stations.

The underlying technology stack is conventional hospitality tooling with no proprietary platform, API offering, mobile application, or AI/ML capability disclosed. Marketing is executed through organic social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), an email newsletter, the on-site "Pub Talk" blog, local radio partnerships and community events. The operation is highly localized with no geographic expansion beyond Virginia Beach and no international footprint; growth levers are concentrated on event programming, beverage partnerships, loyalty engagement and incremental in-venue revenue capture.

Name

Keagan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant

Legal name

Keagan's Virginia Beach LLC

Website

https://keagansvb.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Keagan's Irish Pub and Restaurant is an independently owned, single-location Irish pub and kitchen in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving walk-in diners, sports fans and private event clients with classic Irish fare, draft beer and whiskey programs, loyalty rewards and a recurring calendar of themed events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Pubs & Gastropubs (CRANACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Irish pub dining
• Casual restaurant
• Bar and grille
• Private event hosting
• Craft beer selection

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach, Virginia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food and beverage sales: Core revenue from serving food and drinks including Irish pub fare, craft beers, cocktails, and whiskey selections
2. Event hosting and private parties: Revenue from hosting corporate events, birthdays, weddings, and other private celebrations with various menu options
3. Gift cards: Revenue from sale of gift cards (non-refundable per policy)
4. Loyalty program: Points-based loyalty program where customers collect points for rewards including $10 vouchers and birthday rewards

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Keagan's Irish Pub and Restaurant operates as a single-location Irish-themed pub and restaurant in Virginia Beach, VA, serving traditional Irish cuisine, draft beer, and spirits alongside private event hosting. The venue runs recurring community-driven events such as PaddyFest and major sporting broadcasts, and supports dine-in, online ordering, and loyalty/gift card programs.

Product overview

Keagan's Irish Pub and Restaurant is an authentic Irish pub and kitchen operating as a single-location hospitality business in Virginia Beach, VA. The core offering centers on the Keagan's Irish Pub & Kitchen, which provides classic Irish fare and pub grub using locally sourced ingredients alongside an extensive beverage program featuring draft beers, cocktails, wine, spirits, and Irish whiskeys. The venue operates several sub-branded experiences including Vice Bar (country music bar), and offers loyalty rewards, online ordering, and private event hosting. Seasonal event series such as PaddyFest (St. Patrick's Day celebration), live sports viewing, and themed tasting dinners complement the food and beverage offerings. Reservations and bookings are facilitated through third-party integrations with OpenTable, Triple Seat, and Toast Tab.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Irish Pub Food and Beverage Service
• Private Event Hosting
• Online Ordering
• Gift Cards
• Loyalty Program
• Community Events (PaddyFest, World Cup Viewing, etc.)

Quantifiable outcome

• Keagan's hosts annual PaddyFest - week-long St. Patrick's Day celebration described as the most extensive in Virginia Beach
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Produce Source PartnerscoreOthersLocal produce and dairy provider since 2003, delivering six days a week to ensure freshest produce. Committed to working with local farmers including Dodd's Acres Farm, Kirby Farms, and Chesser and Company Farms.
• Frostfiskur HFcoreOthersIcelandic fishing company run by brothers Steingrímur and Þorgrímur Leifsson. Provides sustainably sourced haddock for Fish & Chips. Founded in 1992, operates two processing plants employing 140 people.
• Hardywood Park Craft BreweryminorOthersRichmond, Virginia craft brewery founded in 2011. Known for sustainable brewing practices using renewable energy and recycled packaging.
• O'Connor Brewing Co.minorOthersNorfolk, Virginia craft brewery founded by Kevin O'Connor in 2010. Located in Ghent neighborhood industrial district.
• Devils Backbone Brewing CompanyminorOthersVirginia craft brewery founded in 2008 by Steve and Heidi Crandall. Multiple award winner including World Beer Cup Champion.
• Sam Rust SeafoodminorOthersLocal seafood supplier purchasing from local fishermen daily, known for quality, trust, reliability and customer service.
• Wild Wolf BrewingminorOthersLocal brewery producing range of locally produced beers popular with Virginia Beach locals.
• 94.9 The PointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station. Hosts Mike and Woo Woo from 94.9 The Point co-host Kegs & Eggs events and promote pub events.
• Z104 RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partnership for YNOT Wednesdays concert series and Christmas Karaoke events.
• water.orgminorOthersCharitable partnership. For every pint of Stella Artois sold during February, donate month's clean water to someone in need. Goal to donate 2,000,000 pints of clean water.
• Folds of HonorminorOthersCharitable partner. Donation program during July special events supporting educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service-members.
• Sandler CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater venue partnership offering 10% off food for show ticket holders. Cross-promotional relationship with nearby performing arts center.
• Titos VodkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner for Valentine's Day event providing cocktail pairings.
• Chambord LiqueurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner for Valentine's Day event providing cocktail pairings.
• Woodford ReserveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner for Valentine's Day event providing cocktail pairings.
• Hendricks GinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner for Valentine's Day event providing cocktail pairings.
• Coors LightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWatch Party sponsor for World Cup 2026 Paraguay v USA match on June 12th.
• Michelob Ultra & NutrlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWatch Party sponsor for World Cup 2026 USA v Australia match on June 19th.
• GuinnesscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for 6 Nations Rugby coverage. Provides free merchandise and giveaways at games.
• Don Julio Premium TequilaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner for Lip Sync Battle event with themed cocktails.
• Chris Stapleton's Traveller WhiskeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCountry Takeover Weekend launch partner for Vice Bar country music bar transformation.
• Rekorderlig CiderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwedish cider partner for seasonal cocktail promotions including Swedish Spritz.
• GuinnesscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for 6 Nations Rugby coverage bringing free merch and giveaways to game time.
• YuenglingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWing Eating Contest sponsor with discounted Yuengling at $2 during event.
• Unique BoutiqueminorOthersLocal charity partner. $1 from each Pink Breeze cocktail donated to provide free headwear including wigs, scarves and caps to cancer patients.
• Marine Toys for Tots FoundationminorOthersChristmas Drive partner for 'Stuff the Bus' toy collection during Christmas in July event.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Olde Dubliner: Long-running Irish pub concept focused on traditional Irish fare, live music, and sports viewing. Comparable neighborhood Irish pub experience and event programming model.
• Tír na nÓg Irish Pub: Irish pub concept with locations in multiple cities, featuring traditional Irish food and pub atmosphere. Comparable pub concept serving similar adult social gathering occasions.
• Fado Irish Pub: Chain of authentic Irish pubs in major U.S. cities offering Irish fare, whiskey selections, and sports viewing. Comparable as a similarly positioned Irish pub concept targeting adult social occasions and group dining.
• McGuire's Irish Pub: Independent Irish pub known for large whiskey collection, locally sourced ingredients, and event-driven programming (St. Patrick's Day, etc.). Comparable single-operator Irish pub with similar authenticity narrative.
• Claddagh Irish Pub: Irish pub chain serving traditional Irish fare with extensive whiskey and beer programs. Comparable on product offering, target customer (social adults), and event-led marketing approach.
• Molly Malone's Irish Pub: Irish pub chain offering classic Irish fare and pub atmosphere. Comparable Irish pub dining and social drinking venue concept.
• Rí Rá Irish Pub: Multi-unit Irish pub chain operating in multiple U.S. markets with similar Irish pub atmosphere, sports viewing, live music, and event-driven programming. Keagan's site references Rí Rá in its World Cup content, suggesting template or partnership overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Buffalo Wild Wings: National sports bar chain with massive sports viewing programming (NFL, NHL, World Cup, etc.) and bar-and-grub menu. Overlaps significantly on the sports viewing and casual food-and-beer occasion, though lacks Irish pub authenticity angle.

Regional players

• Hennessy's Tavern: Irish-themed sports bar concept with multiple mid-Atlantic locations. Comparable on the sports bar and Irish pub crossover positioning, though operates in different geography than Virginia Beach.

Others

• Guinness Open Gate Brewery: Diageo-operated brewery and pub concept in Baltimore featuring Guinness as the centerpiece. Comparable as a Guinness-anchored pub experience and brand partner for Irish pub operators like Keagan's; not a direct competitor but thematically adjacent.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/keagansirishpub
• Facebookfacebook.com/KeagansVB
• Instagraminstagram.com/keagansvb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keagan%E2%80%99s-irish-pub-and-restaurant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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