The Walrus Kitchen & Public House

What The Walrus Kitchen & Public House does

The Walrus Kitchen & Public House is a single-location, full-service restaurant and entertainment venue operating in downtown Columbus, Ohio at 143 E. Main Street, established in 2015. The venue combines a comfort-food menu (appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads, entrees, sides), weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm, a 30-tap draft beer program, a full cocktail and wine list, and 24 big-screen HD TVs into a sports-and-music-oriented public house. The kitchen runs seven days a week, with service extending to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Programming is a core part of the concept rather than an add-on: Sporcle Live Trivia runs every Tuesday, Excesss Karaoke on Wednesday at 8pm, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights with no cover charge. A dedicated private event space accommodates up to 100 guests with a private entrance, additional flat-screen TVs, ping-pong tables, a pool table, and dart boards, and is supported by a separate catering menu covering appetizers, slider and taco stations, and brunch packages. The business also sells carryout and delivery through the Toast Tab online ordering platform and accepts dining-room reservations via OpenTable.

Commercially, The Walrus is a direct-to-consumer operation with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no multi-unit footprint. Pricing is unit-based across a la carte menu items, with brunch items in the $8–$16 range, craft cocktails at $12–$16, wine by the glass at $9–$16, and catering packages ranging from $48 to $470. The customer base is concentrated in downtown Columbus and breaks into three practical segments: local diners, weekend brunch guests, and private event bookers. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X), an email newsletter, earned media in Columbus lifestyle and business publications, and the weekly event calendar itself.

Name

The Walrus Kitchen & Public House

Legal name

The Walrus

Website

https://thewalruscolumbus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Walrus Kitchen & Public House is a single-location full-service restaurant and entertainment venue in downtown Columbus, Ohio, serving comfort food, 30 draft beers, and weekend brunch alongside weekly live music, trivia, and karaoke programming, plus private event hosting for up to 100 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant & Bar

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Casual dining
• Sports bar
• Craft cocktails
• Private events
• Live music venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Food & Beverage Sales: Full-service restaurant generating revenue from food menu items (brunch, appetizers, entrees, sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads) and beverages (30 draft beers, full bar, wine, cocktails). Open for lunch, dinner, and late night dining with kitchen open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.
2. Catering & Private Event Services: Large party and catering menu available for events, with banquet-style service. Private event space accommodates up to 100 people with customizable menus and pricing based on party size and requirements.
3. Online Ordering & Carryout: Online ordering platform via Toast Tab for pickup and delivery, generating additional revenue from customers ordering remotely for takeout consumption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Walrus Kitchen & Public House operates a full-service restaurant and bar in downtown Columbus, Ohio, serving comfort food across lunch, dinner, late-night, and weekend brunch alongside 30 draft beers, a full cocktail and wine bar, and a private event venue for up to 100 guests. The venue doubles as an entertainment space hosting live music on Friday and Saturday nights, Sporcle trivia on Tuesdays, and karaoke on Wednesdays. Carryout and delivery are offered through Toast Tab, and a catering menu is available for large parties and private events.

Product overview

The Walrus Kitchen & Public House is a restaurant and entertainment venue located in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. The offering consists of a full-service restaurant with multiple menu categories (appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, sides, desserts), weekend brunch service, full bar with craft cocktails and extensive wine selection, and an entertainment venue hosting live music (Friday/Saturday), trivia nights (Tuesday), and karaoke (Wednesday). The venue also offers private event space for up to 100 guests and catering services for large parties. The establishment features 30 beers on draft, 24 big screen TVs, a pool table, and patio seating with downtown skyline views.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Restaurant Menu

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sporcle Live TriviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSporcle Live provides weekly trivia programming every Tuesday at 7pm and 8pm. This partnership brings structured entertainment to The Walrus on slower weeknight, creating recurring customer traffic and engagement. Free to play with prizes for participants.
• Excesss KaraokeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcesss Karaoke provides professional karaoke services every Wednesday night starting at 8pm. Partnership brings weekly karaoke entertainment to downtown Columbus, targeting social groups and karaoke enthusiasts.
• InstagramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInstagram platform used for visual marketing and customer engagement. Instagram feed displayed on website showcasing venue atmosphere, food, drinks, and events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• 16-Bit Bar+Arcade: Ohio-based bar+arcade concept combining retro arcade games, full bar, and casual food in a downtown entertainment setting. Comparable to The Walrus on the entertainment-venue-plus-bar format in the Columbus/Ohio market, but with an arcade rather than live-music hook.
• The Pint Room: Columbus-area beer-focused gastropub known for a deep beer list, comfort food menu, and casual downtown atmosphere. Comparable to The Walrus on craft-beer + comfort food + casual Columbus positioning, though without a defined live-music programming calendar.
• Matt the Miller's Tavern: Columbus-based gastropub chain offering elevated American comfort food, full bar, craft cocktails, and a sports-friendly atmosphere. Closely comparable to The Walrus on casual gastropub format in the Columbus market, though with multi-unit presence.

Broad incumbents

• Chili's Grill & Bar: National casual-dining chain with full bar, TVs, and an affordable American menu in a high-energy setting. Comparable to The Walrus on casual bar-and-grill format, though without a curated craft-beer or live-music proposition.
• Dave & Buster's: Entertainment-venue chain combining arcade/games, sports viewing, full bar, and casual food. Comparable to The Walrus on the entertainment-plus-food-and-drink model (live music/trivia/karaoke vs. games), though at much larger national scale.
• BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse: Large-format casual-dining chain with in-house brewery, deep beer list, full bar, and shareable American menu. Comparable to The Walrus on large-venue casual dining plus extensive beverage selection, but with broader footprint and proprietary brewing.
• TGI Fridays: Established bar-and-grill chain offering full bar, cocktails, and casual American menu in a high-energy setting. Similar to The Walrus on the bar-centric casual dining format, but as a much broader incumbent without the live music focus.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Largest US sports-bar chain combining wings/beer with extensive TV coverage and a lively bar atmosphere. Overlaps with The Walrus on sports viewing, draft beer, and casual late-night dining, but at much greater scale and specialization in wings.

Direct peers

• The Goat: A sports-bar and casual-dining concept focused on wall-to-wall TVs, draft beer, cocktails, and a full food menu. Closely comparable to The Walrus on the sports-viewing + beer-forward casual dining mix, though operating across multiple markets.
• Yard House: National beer-forward casual-dining chain known for an extensive draft beer program, full bar, and elevated American menu. Highly comparable to The Walrus's 30-draft-tap + craft cocktail + comfort-food positioning, but at broader scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thewalruscbus
• Facebookfacebook.com/thewalruscolumbus
• Instagraminstagram.com/thewalruscbus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-walrus-kitchen-public-house

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Investors

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