What barcrenn.com does

Bar Crenn is a privately held, single-location cocktail lounge and bar bites concept operated as part of the Crenn Dining Group (alongside Atelier Crenn, Petit Crenn, and Bleu Belle Farm in Sonoma). Located at 3131 Fillmore Street in San Francisco's Marina District, the venue operates five evenings per week (Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-11:00pm; Friday-Saturday 4:30pm-12:00am) and serves walk-in guests alongside OpenTable reservations and Triple Seat-managed private event bookings.

The cocktail program is led by Director of Mixology Florian Thireau, whose prior roles include Bar Director at LVMH's Cheval Blanc Paris and Director of Mixology at The Peninsula London. The program pairs signature cocktails ($20-$23) and classic cocktail reinterpretations with a small-plates menu ranging from $7 almonds and $9 chouquettes to $32 lobster rolls and $85 caviar service. A custom 13-glass collaboration with Lehmann Glassware and proprietary recipes are central differentiators. Food sourcing is anchored by Bleu Belle Farm, the Crenn group's Sonoma property, with closed-loop compost returning restaurant waste to farm soil.

The revenue model is straightforward transaction-based on-premise food and beverage sales, supplemented by private event bookings and subject to a 20% service charge and 3% SF Health Care Mandate surcharge. Distribution is exclusively on-site at the single San Francisco location, with no proprietary technology platform beyond standard hospitality integrations (BentoBox website, OpenTable, Triple Seat, Rippling ATS, AudioEye for accessibility). Customer segments are split between individual cocktail/dining enthusiasts (primary) and private event bookers (secondary, use-case-driven). Bar Crenn holds a Plastic Free certification alongside Atelier Crenn as one of the first US restaurants to eliminate single-use plastics.

Name

barcrenn.com

Legal name

Bar Crenn

Website

https://barcrenn.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bar Crenn is a privately held, single-location upscale cocktail lounge in San Francisco's Marina District, operated within the Crenn Dining Group, serving signature cocktails by Director of Mixology Florian Thireau and elegant small plates to individual patrons and private event bookers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cocktail Lounge / Bar Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)

Keywords

• Cocktail lounge services
• Craft cocktail bar
• Mixology bar program
• Private event hosting
• Bar bites small plates

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: On-site dining and drinking revenue from cocktails, wine, spirits, and bar bites. Transaction-based model with per-item pricing. Operating hours Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-11:00pm, Friday-Saturday 4:30pm-12:00am.
2. Private Event Bookings: Revenue from hosting private events including intimate happy hours, celebratory birthdays, and corporate gatherings. Custom menus and curated cocktail experiences tailored to group size and occasion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bar Crenn is an upscale cocktail lounge in San Francisco's Fillmore district serving handcrafted signature and classic cocktails directed by Director of Mixology Florian Thireau, paired with a menu of elegant small plates inspired by Chef Dominique Crenn's culinary perspective. The lounge also hosts private events, including intimate happy hours, birthday celebrations, and corporate gatherings with custom cocktail menus. Walk-in guests are welcome alongside OpenTable reservations.

Product overview

Bar Crenn is a cocktail lounge operated by Crenn Dining Group in San Francisco, offering a unified hospitality experience combining handcrafted cocktails led by Director of Mixology Florian Thireau, elegant bar bites inspired by Chef Dominique Crenn's culinary philosophy, and private event hosting. The portfolio includes signature cocktails (Blush, Bergamo, Rio, Granadilla, Java, Chilla, Haro, Gospel), classic cocktails (French 75, Bamboo °2, Amalfi, Marsela), and a food menu featuring caviar, scallop tacos, lobster rolls, and sweet treats. Walk-ins are welcome, and the lounge accommodates private events for groups of various sizes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bar Crenn Cocktail Lounge Premier San Francisco cocktail lounge serving expertly crafted signature and classic cocktails led by Director of Mixology Florian Thireau, alongside a menu of elegant small plates inspired by Chef Dominique Crenn's culinary perspective. Open Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-11:00pm and Friday-Saturday 4:30pm-12:00am with walk-ins welcome.
• Signature Cocktails House-created cocktail menu featuring custom ingredients, avant-garde creations, and reimagined classics such as Blush ($23), Bergamo ($22), Rio ($21), Haro ($20), and Gospel ($20). Crafted for cocktail-focused patrons at the Bar Crenn lounge.
• Classic Cocktails Refined classic cocktail offerings including French 75, Bamboo №2, Amalfi, and Marsela, prepared with precision technique and priced at market rate. Aimed at patrons seeking traditionally rooted cocktails.
• Bar Bites Menu Elegant small plates pairing with the cocktail program, including savory options such as Marinated Olives ($10), Almonds ($7), Crispy Potato ($16), Scallop Tacos ($18), Pretzel Bread ($17), Stroop Waffle ($19), Lobster Rolls ($32), and Caviar ($85), plus sweet offerings like Ice Cream Sandwich ($11) and Chouquettes ($9).
• Private Events Hosted event services at the Bar Crenn lounge for intimate happy hours, celebratory birthdays, and corporate or elevated group outings, featuring curated cocktails and custom menus tailored to group size and occasion. Inquiries are managed through the Triple Seat event platform.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lehmann GlasswarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of Mixology Florian Thireau collaborated with Lehmann Glassware to design 13 glasses specifically for high-end cocktail service. This partnership enhances the bar program with custom glassware tailored to specific cocktail styles.
• OpenTablecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party reservation platform enabling customers to book tables at Bar Crenn. Reservations are released 30 days in advance through this platform.
• Triple SeatminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent management platform used for private event inquiries and bookings at Bar Crenn.
• Bleu Belle FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef Dominique Crenn's Sonoma farm supplying fresh produce to Bar Crenn, Atelier Crenn, and Petit Crenn. The farm provides seasonal ingredients and supports sustainability initiatives, with compost from restaurants returned to the soil.
• Rippling (ATS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApplicant Tracking System used by Crenn Dining Group for recruiting and hiring staff at Bar Crenn.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pacific Cocktail Haven (PCH): SF cocktail bar in the Financial District with an internationally recognized cocktail program; directly comparable in price point, mixology craftsmanship, and SF professional/celebratory customer mix.
• Maison Premiere: Upscale cocktail bar and oyster saloon in Brooklyn/NYC known for a refined cocktail program and culinary-influenced bar menu; comparable in craft-mixology + small-plates pairing and premium price point.
• Bourbon & Branch: SF speakeasy-style cocktail lounge with a structured cocktail program and private-event offerings (including the speakeasy behind the bookcase); competes for the same upscale cocktail patron and corporate event booker in San Francisco.
• Employees Only: World-renowned cocktail bar originating in NYC with locations in multiple cities; comparable in technique-driven cocktail program, late-night operating model, and craft hospitality positioning.
• Death & Co: Multi-location high-end cocktail bar group (NYC, LA, Denver) with an award-winning cocktail program and authored cocktail book; comparable in mixology-led positioning, premium pricing, and private-event infrastructure.
• True Laurel: San Francisco cocktail bar led by award-winning bar director Scott Baird, featuring technique-driven cocktails and a small-plates program; comparable in price point, mixology-led positioning, and SF-local premium customer base.
• Dante NYC: Historic Greenwich Village cocktail bar recognized on World’s 50 Best Bars with a martini-centric cocktail program and Italian small plates; comparable in upscale cocktail-and-bar-bites format and award-eligible mixology positioning.
• Trick Dog: Mission District cocktail bar in San Francisco recognized on World’s 50 Best Bars lists and Tales of the Cocktail; operates a themed cocktail menu with culinary-influenced bar bites, directly comparable in product and target customer to Bar Crenn.

Others

• Atelier Crenn: Michelin-starred flagship fine-dining restaurant by Chef Dominique Crenn and sister concept to Bar Crenn within Crenn Dining Group; not a direct competitor but shares brand, sourcing (Bleu Belle Farm), and Plastic Free certification, providing a funnel for Bar Crenn.
• Crenn Dining Group: Parent restaurant group of Chef Dominique Crenn that operates Bar Crenn, Atelier Crenn, Petit Crenn, and Bleu Belle Farm; relevant as the ownership and shared-services entity governing Bar Crenn’s operations, sourcing, and brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/barcrenn

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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