Pub 819

What Pub 819 does

Pub 819 is a single-location, full-service bar and restaurant located at 819 Mainstreet in downtown Hopkins, Minnesota, operating under the Craft & Crew Hospitality group alongside four other Minneapolis-metro venues (Duke's on 7, Stanleys NE, The Howe, Doc's Hall). The venue pairs a food program of unique burgers, pub favorites, bowls, salads, and weekend brunch with an unusually deep beverage program of 90+ whiskeys, 32 craft beer taps, and crafted cocktails, supported by a kids' menu and strong vegetarian/vegan options (Impossible patties, TiNDLE, vegan bowls).

The business is differentiated by a dog-friendly concept comprising two dog-friendly patios — including a newly remodeled, climate-controlled Pergola with retractable walls and 70-person capacity — and a dedicated three-course Dog Menu (Muttloaf, K9 Chicken, NE Pup Burger, Pupcream) paired with weekday Yappy Hour specials. Revenue is generated through four streams: dine-in food and beverage sales, corporate/sports/graduation catering with pickup from Duke's on 7, private event venue rental, and gift cards with seasonal bonus-card promotions. Pricing is unit-based, including happy hour (Mon–Fri 3–6pm), Pub Bunyan Breakfast ($49.99, weekends), Date Night ($33 for two, Sundays), and Taco Tuesday ($13 for three tacos, weekday afternoons).

The technology stack is commodity hospitality SaaS: Toasttab powers online ordering, gift cards, and the Craft & Crew loyalty program; OpenTable handles reservations; Perfect Venue manages private-event inquiries; Google Maps provides directions. The company maintains WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility on its website, and operates under standard hours (Mon–Thu 11am–10:30pm; Fri/Sat to 12am; Sun 10am–10:30pm) with reduced holiday schedules. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or public-company indicators are present; the firm is privately held, with no disclosed funding rounds or executive leadership data in the source material.

Name

Pub 819

Legal name

Pub 819

Website

https://pub819.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pub 819 is a single-location full bar and restaurant in downtown Hopkins, Minnesota, offering 90+ whiskeys, 32 craft beer taps, unique burgers, and a dog-friendly concept with two patios and a dedicated Dog Menu, serving Minneapolis-metro diners, corporate caterers, and private event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Bar & Restaurant

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC), Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurant
• Craft bar whiskey
• Dog-friendly patio
• Private event venue
• Corporate catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hopkins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Core revenue from restaurant and bar operations including dine-in service, craft cocktails, 32 taps of craft beer, and 90+ whiskey selections. Menu features unique burgers, pub fare, and specialty items.
2. Catering Services: Corporate catering, graduations, and sports event catering with pickup and delivery options. Orders placed through Toasttab platform and picked up from Duke's on 7 location.
3. Private Event Venue Rental: Revenue from private event space rentals including Pergola (capacity 70), with room fees and minimum food & beverage requirements. Features retractable walls and climate control for all-season use.
4. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards with holiday bonus promotions (e.g., $25 bonus card for every $100 purchased during promotional period).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pub 819 is a full bar and restaurant in downtown Hopkins, Minnesota, serving a diverse food menu (unique burgers, sandwiches, bowls, brunch) together with a beverage program of 90+ whiskeys, 32 craft beer taps, and crafted cocktails. The venue runs two dog-friendly patios with a dedicated three-course dog menu, a private events space (Pergola, capacity 70) with retractable walls and climate control, and catering services for corporate and celebratory events. It is operated under the Craft & Crew Hospitality group and uses Toasttab for online ordering, OpenTable for reservations, and Perfect Venue for event bookings.

Product overview

Pub 819 is a single-location full bar and restaurant offering a unified dining experience. The core offering combines a full bar with 90+ whiskeys, crafted cocktails, and 32 craft beer taps with a diverse food menu featuring unique burgers, sandwiches, bowls, salads, and weekend brunch. Supporting modules include a Dog Menu with three-course pet options, Private Events space with retractable walls and a 70-capacity Pergola, Catering Services for corporate and celebrations, Happy Hour specials, Loyalty & Rewards program, Gift Cards with holiday bonus promotions, and an extensive Whiskey & Bourbon Collection. The business integrates with OpenTable for reservations, Toasttab for online ordering and loyalty, Google Maps for directions, and Perfect Venue for private event booking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pub 819 Bar & Restaurant Dine-In Service Full bar and restaurant operation featuring 90+ whiskeys, 32 craft beer taps, crafted cocktails, and a diverse food menu of unique burgers, sandwiches, bowls, salads, weekend brunch, and vegan options. Located in downtown Hopkins, MN with two dog-friendly patios. For individual diners, families, and groups seeking casual dining and craft beverages.
• Private Events Venue Rental Private event space rental featuring the Pergola with capacity for 70 guests, retractable walls, and climate control for all-season use. Includes customizable menus and bar service options. Booked via Perfect Venue or by phone (612-283-2954). For individuals and organizations hosting private parties, graduation celebrations, holiday events, and wedding-related gatherings.
• Catering Services Catering service offering breakfast, lunch, and shareable platters including dairy-free and gluten-free options. Includes pickup from Duke's on 7 in Minnetonka and delivery within the service area. Orders placed through Toasttab. For businesses in the Minneapolis metro area hosting corporate meetings, graduations, sports events, and team celebrations.
• Dog Menu Three-course dog menu featuring Muttloaf, K9 Chicken, NE Pup Burger, frozen treats, and dairy-free pup cream. Free Peanut Butter Nilla Woofer offered during Yappy Hour (Mon-Fri 3-6pm). For dog owners dining at the two dog-friendly patios.
• Gift Cards Physical and digital gift cards redeemable at Pub 819, with holiday promotional bonuses such as $25 bonus card for every $100 purchased and $10 bonus card for every $50 purchased during the November-December promotional period. Managed through the Toasttab platform. For gift givers and customers.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Craft & Crew HospitalitycoreOthersParent company operating Pub 819 and multiple other restaurant venues in the Minneapolis metro area. Manages shared services including loyalty program, catering operations, and event venue coordination across 5 properties including Duke's On 7, Stanleys NE, The Howe, Doc's Hall, and Pub 819.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Kieran's Irish Pub: Twin Cities Irish pub with a deep whiskey list, pub-grub menu, and live entertainment nights. Directly comparable pub format with a similarly broad beverage program.
• The Local: Irish pub in Minneapolis offering a deep whiskey and beer lineup alongside traditional pub fare. Comparable to Pub 819 on beverage-program depth, neighborhood pub positioning, and metro-area clientele.
• The Pourhouse: Downtown Minneapolis bar and restaurant with a craft cocktail and beer focus and a broad American menu. Comparable upscale-casual bar/restaurant positioning and Minneapolis metro catchment.
• The Freehouse: Minneapolis craft beer block-house with extensive tap list, full kitchen, and patio seating. Closely aligned to Pub 819 on craft beer depth, casual full-menu dining, and dog-friendly patio approach.
• McGovern's Pub: Neighborhood Irish-American pub in the Minneapolis metro serving a traditional pub menu with a strong beer and whiskey program. Direct neighborhood-pub peer on concept and customer demographic.
• Stanley's Northeast Bar Room: Sister venue under Craft & Crew Hospitality operating a full bar and restaurant in Minneapolis. Same parent group, shared loyalty and catering operations, and a directly comparable dine-in / private-event model.
• Brit's Pub & Eatery: Long-running English-style pub and restaurant in downtown Minneapolis combining an extensive beer/whiskey program with full dining, bowling lawn, and rooftop. Directly comparable to Pub 819 in concept (pub + full bar + restaurant) and Minneapolis metro customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Granite City Food & Brewery: Multi-state brewpub chain operating full-service restaurants with on-site brewing and broad beer programs. Comparable brewpub/restaurant hybrid but at much broader geographic and operational scale.
• Yard House: National upscale-casual chain built around an exceptionally large tap list (often 100+ taps) and a full American menu. Closest broad-incumbent peer on beverage-program scale and full-menu dining model.

Regional players

• Borough Restaurant & Bar: Minneapolis neighborhood restaurant and bar focused on a seasonally driven menu and craft cocktails. Comparable neighborhood dining-and-drinks positioning in the same metro, with a more food-forward identity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/110317459319
• Instagraminstagram.com/pub_819
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pub-819

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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