Neir's Tavern Inc.

What Neir's Tavern Inc. does

Neir's Tavern, Inc. operates a single-location historic American tavern and restaurant at 87-48 78th Street in the Woodhaven neighborhood of Queens, New York. Founded in 1829, it is the oldest continuously operating tavern in New York City and one of the oldest in the United States, retaining physical artifacts including a more than 150-year-old mahogany bar and an original draught beer system. The company is privately held under Owner and CEO Loycent Gordon, with a stated headcount of six employees.

The business generates revenue from a diversified set of streams layered on the core dine-in F&B operation: online takeout ordering and table reservations via the SpotOn platform, catering for off-site events, private party bookings (birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events), branded merchandise and gift cards sold through Shopify and SecureTree, and guided historical tours of the venue booked through FareHarbor. Distribution runs through a mix of on-premise seating (indoor, outdoor, bar), self-serve digital ordering and reservation platforms, direct phone-based catering sales, and a tourism partnership with Kayak. Marketing is community-led via social media, a Google Business listing, email newsletter, earned media from film and Bourdain appearances, and a volunteer Ambassador Program.

The company is currently executing a "Road to 200" bicentennial strategy that includes a Community Hall expansion into adjacent commercial space (fundraising target over $100,000 across three construction phases) and structured donation tiers. Underlying technology is entirely third-party SaaS with no proprietary systems; there are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Neir's Tavern Inc.

Legal name

Neir's Tavern, Inc.

Website

https://neirstavern.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1829

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Neir's Tavern, Inc. operates a single historic American tavern in Woodhaven, Queens, founded in 1829. It serves local residents, tourists, and film-history visitors with dine-in F&B, private events, catering, merchandise, and guided historical tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Tavern & Restaurant

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Historic tavern dining
• American comfort food
• Craft cocktails
• Event catering
• Private party hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Queens (Woodhaven)

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 serving American tavern cuisine and alcoholic beverages for dine-in customers. Menu includes burgers, wings, steaks, cocktails, beer, and specialty drinks. Revenue generated through on-premise consumption with indoor, outdoor, and bar seating available.
2. Online Ordering / Takeout: Online ordering through SpotOn platform for food takeout. Customers order favorites for pickup. Quick and convenient service model.
3. Catering Services: Catering services for events ranging from small intimate gatherings to large parties. Top-notch catering for any occasion.
4. Private Events and Parties: Revenue from hosting private parties including birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events. Flexible spaces available with booking capabilities.
5. Merchandise and Gift Shop: Sale of Neir's Tavern merchandise including apparel such as t-shirts. E-commerce gift shop available.
6. Tours and Experiences: Guided tours of the historic tavern experience through FareHarbor booking platform. Tours cover American history, film history, and community spirit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Neir's Tavern is a historic NYC tavern (founded 1829) operating a dine-in restaurant and bar featuring American comfort food, craft cocktails, draft beer, and a 150+ year-old mahogany bar in its Woodhaven, Queens location. Beyond on-premise dining, the tavern offers online takeout ordering, table reservations, private party hosting, off-premise catering services, guided historical tours of the venue, and a branded merchandise gift shop with gift cards.

Product overview

Neir's Tavern operates as a single-location historic tavern/restaurant offering a unified hospitality experience centered around its 1829-founded establishment in Woodhaven, Queens, NY. The core product is its dine-in restaurant and bar service, supplemented by digital ordering and reservation capabilities through Spoton, catering services for off-site events, guided historical tours via FareHarbor, and a gift shop selling branded merchandise through Shopify. The company is also developing a Community Hall as an adjacent event space to expand its community programming capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 196 years of continuous operation in the same location
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KayakminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeir's Tavern has partnered with Kayak to promote tourism in Queens. The partnership enables locals and tourists visiting Historic Neir's Tavern to explore more of what Queens has to offer. Kayak is a travel booking platform that helps visitors discover attractions and accommodations in the area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• McSorley's Old Ale House: Historic NYC tavern (founded 1854) operating as an East Village institution with a similar old-school American bar identity, classic food menu, and strong brand recognition tied to its longevity — directly comparable to Neir's as a heritage NYC neighborhood tavern.
• The Dead Rabbit: Award-winning cocktail tavern in Lower Manhattan focused on craft cocktails and Irish-American heritage. Comparable to Neir's in its cocktail-bar identity, historical narrative, and dense downtown/NYC bar competition.
• Fraunces Tavern: One of NYC's oldest surviving taverns (pre-Revolution), operating as a bar, restaurant, and historical attraction. Comparable to Neir's for combining on-premise food and drink with a museum-quality history/tourism offering.
• Old Town Bar: Late-19th-century NYC bar famous for its mahogany bar and original tile floors — directly comparable to Neir's for its irreplicable historic physical artifacts and classic American tavern experience.
• Fanelli Cafe: SoHo bar and restaurant operating since 1847 in the same location, offering classic American fare and full bar service. Comparable to Neir's as a heritage NYC bar/restaurant with sustained continuous operation.
• Pete's Tavern: Continuously operating NYC tavern since 1864 in Gramercy, offering Italian-American food and a full bar in a heritage setting — directly comparable as a long-running, history-anchored NYC neighborhood tavern.
• White Horse Tavern: Historic NYC tavern (1880) in the West Village, comparable as a literary/cultural landmark bar that monetizes its heritage alongside standard tavern food and beverage service.
• Bridge Cafe: One of NYC's oldest surviving taverns, located in the South Street Seaport area with a heritage-anchored food and drink offering — comparable to Neir's as a long-running historic NYC bar.
• Ear Inn: Historic NYC bar (1817) in the West Village with a similar single-location, heritage-anchored identity, simple American pub menu, and neighborhood following — a strong structural analog to Neir's.

Regional players

• Stone Street Tavern (historic Stone Street bars, e.g., Stone Street Bar): Historic-district tavern in Lower Manhattan's Stone Street, operating a heritage-anchored American bar and grill concept. Comparable in age and old-NYC tavern positioning, though its draw is a commercial historic district rather than a single-landmark address.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Neirstavern
• Facebookfacebook.com/150918344000
• Instagraminstagram.com/neirstavern
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neir's-tavern-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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