Main Class Definitions
Definitions of different venue types used within Bar Savvy for classification purposes.
Activity Venue
Locations primarily focused on recreational and interactive entertainment beyond standard dining. Typical activities include bowling, pool/billiards, golf, arcade games, and similar experiences.
- Examples: Bowling alleys, pool halls, golf courses, driving ranges, recreational centers
Restaurant
Venues primarily focused on preparing and serving food for on-site consumption, featuring dedicated kitchen and dining areas. Range from casual dining establishments to fine dining restaurants. The sell alcohol but isn’t the main draw and they likely lack a dedicated bar area.
- Examples: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Torchy’s Tacos, Olive Garden, Taco Cabana.
Bar
Venues primarily dedicated to beverage service, possibly offering limited food options, food trucks don’t make a bar a restaurant. May feature bar games, live music, or sports viewing.
- Examples: Traditional bars, cocktail lounges, dive bars, sports bars without extensive food menus, beer gardens, wine bars
Restaurant and Bar
Hybrid venues placing equal emphasis on food service and beverage offerings. These venues typically have a full kitchen and dedicated bar area, they are usually open later than a pure restaurant. Typically feature full dining menus alongside comprehensive drink menus, providing both dining spaces and bar areas.
- Examples: Chili’s Grill & Bar, Buffalo Wild Wings, Pluckers Wing Bar, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Truluck’s, Brick House Tavern + Tap, Logan’s Roadhouse
Night Club
Venues operating mainly in the evenings, featuring dancing, DJs, and vibrant nightlife. Typically include dance floors, DJ booths, music stages, and social spaces, often enforcing cover charges or dress codes. Usually open till 2am.
Event Venue
Spaces designed to host special events such as weddings, parties, conferences, and gatherings. Primarily providing rental spaces, event planning, and possibly catering services or partnerships.
Live Performance Venue
Locations primarily hosting live entertainment such as concerts, comedy shows, or theatrical productions.
- Examples: Concert halls, theaters, music venues
Adult Entertainment
Establishments featuring adult-oriented entertainment, typically topless or exotic dancers. Usually restricted to patrons aged 21 and older, often including amenities such as VIP areas, private dances, and food service.
- Examples: Strip clubs, gentlemen’s clubs, adult cabaret venues
Caterer
Businesses providing food and beverage services for off-site events. Typically lacking permanent public dining spaces, they focus on event-based contracts.
- Examples: Catering companies, mobile bartending services
Distillery
Facilities producing spirits, often including public-facing areas like tasting rooms and offering tours or direct product sales. Some offer full bar services and food.
Hotel
Accommodations offering temporary overnight lodging. May include restaurants, bars, or event spaces, but primarily focused on providing rooms for travelers.
- Examples: Hotels, motels, resorts
Movie Theater
Businesses designed primarily for film screenings, typically offering concessions like popcorn, candy, and beverages. Modern theaters may offer expanded dining options.
Private Club
Membership-based establishments requiring dues or enrollment for access. Services may include dining, events, activities, and more, restricted to members and their guests.
- Examples: Country clubs, social clubs
Stadium
Large-scale venues designed to accommodate sports events, concerts, and significant public gatherings. Typically feature tiered seating, multiple concession areas, premium seating options, and extensive food and beverage services.
Other
Unique venues or establishments serving multiple purposes that don’t clearly align with other categories. Reserved for specialty or atypical venues.