Zephyr Pub Competitors

Thirsty Lion Gastropub aims to revolutionize the gastropub business by combining the traditional values of European and American pubs, creating a gathering place where friends and family can come together to celebrate life, enjoy great food, craft beers, signature cocktails, wines, music and sports. By day, Thirsty Lion is a unique location for a business lunch or a great spot to enjoy drinks. At dinnertime, it’s a comfortable setting for friends and family to dine, catch the game and have a beer. And for night owls, it’s an entertaining venue for an evening out with friends to enjoy great music videos, a late night menu, and quality cocktails. Thirsty Lion’s culinary commitment is to provide an eclectic variety of multi-cultural cuisines with an emphasis on local ingredients, bold flavors and scratch recipes. The fresh sheet focuses on the changing seasons with unique ingredients including fresh seafood, quality meats, and local vegetables & fruits. Thirsty Lion is well known for featuring a diverse variety of 52 craft, import and domestic beers on draft as well as signature cocktails and regional wines.

Barrel House is an elevated bar & grill concept founded in Davenport, Iowa in 2011. We serve hot and cold specialty sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, salads, and pub-style fare alongside crafted cocktails, an extensive craft beer program, and a full bar. Today the Barrel House system operates 5 affiliate-owned restaurants across Iowa (Davenport, Dubuque, Marion, Coralville) and 2 franchised locations (Bloomington IL and Frisco TX). Richmond VA opens summer 2026. Combined 2024 system gross sales: $9.5M+ — disclosed restaurant-by-restaurant in Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document. Our brand promise: scratch-kitchen food, friendly neighborhood service, patios that feel like summer no matter the season, and live music that brings people back. We Care Culture® — about our team, our guests, and the communities we operate in. We are now offering franchises across 30+ states. We're looking for restaurant industry veterans, multi-unit operators, and experienced hospitality executives who want to own a Barrel House. Initial investment: $680,000 to $1,662,000. Initial franchise fee: $40,000 ($35,000 for honorably discharged veterans). Learn more or inquire about a franchise → barrelhousepub.com Headquartered: 4401 W Locust St., Davenport, IA 52804 franchise@barrelhousepub.com 563-214-1013