McSorley’s Beach Pub

What McSorley’s Beach Pub does

McSorley's Beach Pub and Rooftop is a privately held, single-location Irish-American owned beachfront hospitality venue operating since 2003 at 837 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard (A1A) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, owned by the Moore Family. The two-story venue with rooftop deck offers three floors of Atlantic Ocean views, 40+ televisions broadcasting live sports (NFL, NCAA, Premier League, UFC), live music, karaoke, and DJ programming. Its operating model combines walk-in F&B service, online table reservations, and a dedicated private-events business targeting birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, college parties, wedding events, and corporate gatherings in two named event spaces (The Lounge with 80+ capacity and The Rooftop Deck).

The business generates revenue through three primary streams: (1) transaction-fee food and beverage sales from dine-in and walk-in customers across beer, wine, cocktails, frozen drinks, and pub fare; (2) quote-based private event and party hosting with customizable catering and entertainment packages, sold via a dedicated phone line and contact form; and (3) brunch/lunch/dinner table reservations processed through the company's own website. Pricing is menu-PDF based for F&B and quote-based for events; no menu prices are publicly disclosed and no delivery, online ordering, or third-party platform distribution is used.

The company operates exclusively within Fort Lauderdale, with no mobile app, no public API, and no disclosed digital product surface beyond its website, Instagram (@mcsorleys_ftl), Facebook, and X/Twitter accounts. Marketing is organic social and SEO-driven, and partnerships are limited to minor hospitality-amenity and referral arrangements (Sonesta Hotel valet, Motel Lauderdale Inn referral, Lady Luck Animal Rescue charity events). The business holds no patents, has no disclosed funding, no subsidiaries, no parent company, and is GDPR-compliant at the website level.

Name

McSorley’s Beach Pub

Legal name

McSorley's Beach Pub and Rooftop Bar

Website

https://mcsorleysftl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

McSorley's Beach Pub and Rooftop is a privately held, single-location Irish-American beachfront sports pub and rooftop venue in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serving walk-in diners, sports fans, tourists, and private event groups with food, drinks, live sports on 40+ TVs, and event hosting since 2003.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beachfront Bar and Restaurant

NAICS

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

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Beachfront pub venue
• Live sports bar
• Rooftop bar dining
• Private event hosting
• Irish American hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling food, beer, wine, cocktails, frozen drinks, and pub fare to dine-in and walk-in customers. Menu includes items like jerk wings, Ahi tuna, and classic pub food.
2. Event and Party Hosting: Revenue from hosting private events including corporate parties, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, college parties, wedding events, and sporting event gatherings. Includes customizable food and drink packages.
3. Table Reservations and Dining Services: Revenue from brunch, lunch, and dinner service through outdoor decking, lounge, and rooftop dining reservations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

McSorley's Beach Pub is a beachfront Irish-American pub and rooftop venue in Fort Lauderdale that sells food and beverages (beer, wine, cocktails, frozen drinks, pub fare) while offering live sports viewing on 40+ TVs, live music, karaoke, and DJ entertainment. The venue also operates as an event-hosting destination, with bookable spaces such as The Lounge and The Rooftop Deck used for corporate events, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, college parties, and wedding-related celebrations with customizable catering packages.

Product overview

McSorley's Beach Pub and Rooftop operates as a single unified beachfront hospitality venue rather than a platform architecture. The establishment combines a traditional Irish-American pub with rooftop dining, offering live sports entertainment (40+ TVs broadcasting NFL, NCAA, Premier League, UFC), live music and karaoke, and comprehensive party/event hosting services. The venue features multiple distinct spaces—The Lounge for indoor events and The Rooftop Deck for oceanfront experiences—all under unified ownership and operation by The Moore Family since 2003.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• McSorley's Beach Pub and Rooftop Venue Fort Lauderdale's two-story beachfront pub and rooftop venue offering live sports viewing on 40+ TVs, live music, karaoke, DJs, food and beverages, and event hosting for visitors and locals.
• Party and Event Hosting Comprehensive event hosting service for birthday parties, corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, college parties, wedding pre/post-events, and sporting event gatherings with customizable food and drink packages.
• The Lounge Event Space Sophisticated indoor setting within McSorley's suitable for corporate events, cocktail receptions, and private parties with capacity for 80+ guests.
• The Rooftop Deck Event Space Open-air rooftop space featuring panoramic Atlantic Ocean views, suitable for pre- and post-wedding celebrations, college parties, birthdays, and beachside dining experiences.
• Table Reservations Online reservation service for dining in the venue's outdoor decking, lounge, or rooftop areas for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
• Food and Beverage Menu Diverse selection of beer, wine, cocktails, frozen drinks, and classic pub fare including jerk wings, sushi-grade Ahi Tuna, and other daily crafted food items available at the venue.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sonesta HotelminorOthersValet parking partnership with adjacent Sonesta Hotel, providing convenience for customers visiting McSorley's Beach Pub
• Lady Luck Animal RescueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership for special events like Vibrator Races night, with proceeds benefiting animal rescue efforts. Events include guest bartenders and community engagement activities
• Motel Lauderdale InnminorOthersAccommodation referral partnership linking to Motel Lauderdale Inn website for visitors seeking lodging near McSorley's Fort Lauderdale beach location

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Yard House: National upscale sports bar chain known for 100+ TVs and large-format dining. Overlaps with McSorley's on the sports-viewing, large-group event, and casual upscale food positioning.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: National sports bar and wing chain focused on multi-screen game viewing and group dining. Directly comparable sports-bar business model with national scale advantages.
• Twin Peaks: National 'sports lodge' chain with extensive TV coverage, full bar, and event-friendly seating. Competes for the same sports fans and group/casual dining spend.
• Hooters: National casual sports bar chain with a Fort Lauderdale Beach location. Competes for the same walk-in sports, beach tourist, and event demand at larger scale with broader brand recognition.

Direct peers

• The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: Open-air waterfront dining and bar venue on the New River in Fort Lauderdale. Directly competes for the same beach-adjacent tourist, event, and nightlife demand that McSorley's serves on the A1A corridor.
• Bonnie's (Fort Lauderdale): Fort Lauderdale rooftop-driven bar and venue operating in the same beach-adjacent tourism market. Competes directly for rooftop event bookings and walk-in nightlife trade.
• Bokamper's Sports Bar: South Florida sports bar chain (locations in Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines) built around extensive TV coverage, casual food, and event viewing — a directly comparable sports-bar concept.
• Lulu's Bait Shack: Fort Lauderdale Beach casual bar focused on beachside drinks, live music, and tourist foot traffic. Direct competitor for walk-in beach bar demand and party crowds.
• Elbo Room: Historic Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard bar and live music venue steps from the sand. Comparable beachfront bar competitor targeting the same tourist, sports-viewing, and nightlife crowd.

Regional players

• Waxy O'Connor's: Irish pub concept with Florida presence, blending Irish hospitality with sports viewing and pub fare. Closely comparable Irish-themed positioning and target customer to McSorley's.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/McSorleysFTL
• Facebookfacebook.com/McSorleysFTL
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcsorleys_ftl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcsorley%E2%80%99s-beach-pub

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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