The Hammer & Quill

What The Hammer & Quill does

The Hammer & Quill is a privately held craft cocktail bar and small-plates restaurant operating from a single location at 613 E Jefferson Blvd in South Bend, Indiana. Founded in 2018 and operating with approximately five employees, the venue serves walk-in local patrons and visitors during evening hours (Mon-Thurs 4pm-12am, Fri-Sat 4pm-1am), with a kitchen running daily 5pm-11pm. The concept is co-located with The General Deli & Cafe, a separate daytime coffee concept that shares the property and cross-sells gift cards with the bar.

The product offering centers on a curated beverage program — handcrafted cocktails (priced $13-$14) with bespoke recipes (e.g., "Pandan-monium," "Blood of the Pharaoh," "Kane & Kanaloa"), a rotating draft and bottled craft beer list (with mainstream options like Budweiser, Guinness, and Stella alongside Bells, Rhinegeist, and Sierra Nevada), a wine program spanning white, red, sparkling, and port selections ($9-$13 per glass), and one of the more expansive spirits collections in the regional market. The spirits library spans bourbon (including Bottled in Bond and allocated releases), rye, scotch (Balvenie, Bruichladdich Octamore, Macallan), Japanese whisky (Hibiki, Nikka, Suntory), Irish whiskey, cognac, tequila and mezcal (Clase Azul, Don Julio 1942, Bozal), and a dedicated limited-release section (Blood Oath series, Pappy Van Winkle, Old Fitzgerald 19yr, Booker's, Little Book). The food menu is limited to small plates ($8-$16) — charcuterie, flatbreads, tacos, mac and cheese, house pastrami — and is served evenings only.

The Hammer & Quill generates revenue exclusively through on-premises food and beverage transactions at a single retail storefront, with no e-commerce, delivery, catering, or wholesale channel disclosed. Pricing is purely transactional and per-item, with no membership, subscription, or tiered pricing structure. The company has no disclosed funding, parent entity, subsidiaries, leadership team beyond a general contact line, M&A activity, or geographic expansion. Its competitive differentiation rests entirely on the depth of its spirits curation, the creativity of its cocktail program, and the dual-concept traffic advantage from its affiliation with The General Deli & Cafe.

Name

The Hammer & Quill

Legal name

The Hammer & Quill

Website

https://thehammerandquill.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Hammer & Quill is a privately held craft cocktail bar and small-plates restaurant in South Bend, Indiana, serving walk-in local patrons with curated cocktails, an extensive spirits library, craft beer, wine, and a limited evening food menu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cocktail Bar & Small Plates Restaurant

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft cocktail bar
• Premium bourbon selection
• Small plates dining
• Craft beer and wine
• Limited release spirits

Headquarters

HQ city

South Bend

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue generated from food and beverage sales including small plates, cocktails, craft beer, wine, and premium spirits. Food service runs daily 5pm-11pm with bar service extending to midnight on weekdays and 1am on weekends.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

The Hammer & Quill is a relaxed local bar in South Bend, Indiana that operates a single-location on-premise beverage and small plates service. Its core offering is an evening food menu (Mon-Sat 5pm-11pm) paired with a craft cocktail program, a rotating craft and bottled beer selection, a curated wine list, and an unusually broad premium spirits collection spanning bourbon, rye, scotch, Japanese whisky, Irish whiskey, cognac, tequila, mezcal, vodka, gin, and rare allocated limited releases.

Product overview

The Hammer & Quill is a relaxed local bar in South Bend, Indiana focusing on creative cocktails, craft beer, unique spirits, and fine wine. The establishment offers a unified dining and beverage experience comprising a Small Plates food menu served evenings, an extensive craft cocktail program, a rotating selection of draft and bottled beers including THC-infused options, a curated wine program spanning white and red varietals from multiple regions, and one of the region's most comprehensive spirits collections featuring bourbon, rye, scotch, international whiskies, cognac, tequila, mezcal, and rare limited release bottles. The venue also has an affiliation with The General Deli & Cafe for coffee service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Plates Menu

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• The Violet Hour: Chicago craft cocktail bar known for its serious spirits collection and seasonal cocktail program. Comparable to Hammer & Quill in Midwest urban-adjacent market with a curated, premium bar experience.
• Seven Grand: Whiskey-focused bar group with locations in multiple U.S. cities. Directly comparable to Hammer & Quill's whiskey/bourbon-heavy spirits collection and cocktail program.
• The Dead Rabbit: NYC cocktail bar renowned for its cocktail program and historic taproom experience. Comparable in its focus on classic-meets-innovative cocktails with a deep spirits selection.
• Death & Co: Iconic craft cocktail bar group with multiple locations focused on a deep spirits program and innovative, ingredient-driven cocktails. Compares directly to Hammer & Quill's premium spirits-first positioning and craft cocktail innovation.
• Bar Agricole: San Francisco craft cocktail bar with a focus on seasonal, ingredient-driven drinks and a curated spirits program. Comparable in its dedication to craft cocktails and premium beverage offerings.
• Teardrop Lounge: Portland, OR craft cocktail bar known for severe dedication to spirits quality and technique. Comparable in its craft cocktail expertise and premium spirits focus.
• Anvil Bar & Refuge: Houston craft cocktail bar specializing in house-made ingredients and a deep spirits selection. Comparable in its focus on quality cocktails and an extensive spirits inventory as the core differentiator.
• Pouring Ribbons: NYC cocktail bar with a graphic cocktail menu and creative cocktail program. Comparable in its emphasis on innovative, ingredient-driven craft cocktails in a neighborhood bar setting.

Regional players

• Journeyman Distillery: Valparaiso, IN craft distillery with on-site tasting room and full bar. Comparable as a nearby Indiana craft spirits destination with a hospitality and bar experience attached.
• The Livery: Benton Harbor, MI microbrewery and cocktail-focused bar in the nearby Southwest Michigan region. Comparable as a regional craft beverage destination with a focus on elevated drink programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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