O'Donaghue's Irish Pub

What O'Donaghue's Irish Pub does

O'Donaghue's Irish Pub is a single-location, independently owned traditional Irish pub operating out of Williston House, a 202-year-old heritage building constructed in 1824 at 1696 Water St., Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada. The establishment serves Irish and Atlantic Canadian pub fare across five distinct menus (main, lunch, weekend brunch, late-night, and a pet-friendly puppy menu), with signature items including Seafood Chowder, beer-battered Fish 'n Chips, Wings, and Reuben sandwiches. It operates seven days a week, with extended weekend hours covering brunch through late-night service, and accepts reservations via its own website.

The pub generates revenue almost entirely through on-site food and beverage transactions, supplemented by pickup and delivery orders placed through its own website and the DoorDash platform. Its go-to-market is community-driven: an active Facebook page (958729880870377), a content-rich website (odonaghues.com) maintained by MCG Media, and recurring participation in the annual Miramichi Irish Festival (July 16-19, 2026). Live music is a core component of the offering, with scheduled weekend performances through 2026 by regional Maritime and Celtic musicians including Mike Chase, Wally MacKinnon, and The Two Mel's.

The customer base is overwhelmingly local: Miramichi-area residents seeking a traditional pub and live entertainment venue, with secondary demand from visitors drawn by the Irish Festival. There are no disclosed enterprise accounts, no multi-location footprint, no app, no API, and no technology partnerships beyond the DoorDash integration and the website vendor. The business is privately held with no funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership changes on record.

Name

O'Donaghue's Irish Pub

Legal name

O'Donaghue's Irish Pub

Website

https://odonaghues.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1824

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

O'Donaghue's Irish Pub is a single-location, independently owned Irish pub in Miramichi, New Brunswick, serving traditional Irish and Atlantic Canadian pub fare across multiple dayparts and hosting weekend live music, with pickup and delivery via DoorDash.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pub & 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

Pubs & Gastropubs (THAFAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pubs & Gastropubs (CRANACAB), Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA)

Keywords

• Irish pub dining
• Pub restaurant
• Live music venue
• Casual dining
• Food and beverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Miramichi

HQ country

Canada

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: On-site dining revenue from full menu including brunch, lunch, main menu, late-night menu, and specialty beverages. Also generates revenue from takeout, pickup orders, and delivery orders placed directly or through DoorDash platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

O'Donaghue's Irish Pub operates a single-location traditional Irish pub housed in the historic 202-year-old Williston House in Miramichi, New Brunswick. The pub serves Irish and Atlantic Canadian pub fare across five menus (main, lunch, brunch, late-night, and puppy menus) and generates revenue through on-site dining, table reservations, online pickup and delivery orders via its website and DoorDash, and weekend live music performances by local Maritime and Celtic musicians.

Product overview

O'Donaghue's Irish Pub is a single-location traditional Irish pub located in the 202-year-old Williston House in Miramichi, New Brunswick. The establishment offers a unified hospitality experience centered around its food and beverage service, which includes five distinct dining menus (Main Menu, Lunch Menu, Brunch Menu, Late Night Menu, and Puppy Menu). The pub provides table reservations and online ordering via its website and DoorDash for pickup and delivery. Weekend live music performances featuring local musicians are a key part of the venue's entertainment offering. The pub participates in the annual Miramichi Irish Festival, hosting special Irish Fest events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Menu
• Lunch Menu
• Brunch Menu
• Late Night Menu
• Puppy Menu
• Table Reservations
• Pickup & Delivery Ordering
• Live Music Events

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Miramichi Irish FestivalcoreOthers · 16 July 2026Annual community festival (July 16-19, 2026) where the pub serves as a venue for Irish Fest Saturday featuring live Celtic musicians. Strong alignment between pub's Irish identity and festival theme, with performers including The Two Mel's appearing at the pub.
• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoorDash integration enables pickup and delivery services, expanding customer reach beyond on-site dining capacity and providing convenience option for patrons unable to visit in person.
• Discover MiramichiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism organization sharing Irish Festival event information and promoting Miramichi as a destination, cross-referenced in pub's Facebook posts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Rec Room: Canadian eatertainment complex combining casual dining with bars, live music, and games. Comparable to O'Donaghue's on the food-plus-live-entertainment value proposition, though at much larger scale.
• Jack Astor's Bar and Grill: Canadian casual dining and bar chain known for full menus and lively atmosphere. Comparable to O'Donaghue's in combining full-service food with a bar-led experience and social/entertainment positioning.
• Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill: Canadian sports bar and casual dining chain offering full menus alongside a bar-focused experience. Comparable on the bar + casual dining mix in a Canadian small-market context, though sports-centric rather than Irish-themed.
• Montana's BBQ & Bar: Canadian casual dining chain with a strong bar and rib/BBQ-focused menu. Compares to O'Donaghue's on the casual full-service-plus-bar model and group/family occasion use cases.
• Kelsey's Original Roadhouse: Canadian casual dining chain offering full table service with bar offerings. Comparable on the full-service dining and bar-revenue model, though it operates as a national brand rather than a single heritage venue.
• Boston Pizza: Canada's largest casual dining and sports bar chain, combining full-service dining with a sports-bar atmosphere. Overlaps with O'Donaghue's on casual dining, bar service, and family/group appeal, though broader in menu and footprint.

Direct peers

• Fionn MacCool's: Canadian Irish-themed pub and restaurant chain offering full food and drink menus in a tavern-style setting. Most directly comparable to O'Donaghue's as a dedicated Irish pub concept serving food, beer, and spirits with a heritage atmosphere.
• The Pint: Canadian pub chain featuring late-night service, bar-focused menus, and live entertainment programming. Comparable to O'Donaghue's on the combination of alcohol-led revenue, late-night hours, and live music as a draw.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/958729880870377
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/o'donaghue's-irish-pub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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