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Fairport Harbor, OH

Building a modern tiki style bar to create a year round tropical dining and cocktail destination.

• Proven chef track record: Founder’s Pompadour restaurant has been listed among Cleveland’s top dining spots since 2019.
• Destination concept: Immersive tropical design with live music, coastal menu, and seasonal beer garden.
• Local revitalization: Revives a historic waterfront building and strengthens Fairport Harbor tourism.
• Advanced build-out: Major structural renovations completed, funding targets final interior and equipment stages.
• Community driven team: Family owned venture deeply involved in regional arts and cultural initiatives.

Beach and Barrel is seeking funds to complete the transformation of a trio of Fairport Harbor storefronts into a mid century inspired tiki bar with a modern coastal attitude. The raise will finance remaining build out work including framing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing as well as custom millwork, kitchen equipment, seating, and decor that evokes a year round tropical getaway. When finished, the space will offer craft cocktails, inventive coastal dishes, live music, and a lush patio and beer garden, giving locals and Lake Erie visitors an immersive vacation like escape close to home.

Chef Rusty Phillips, known for the award winning Pompadour tapas bar, partners with community entrepreneur Christopher Pinta to channel two decades of culinary creativity and regional hospitality into this new concept. Their grassroots project has already poured substantial sweat equity into renovations and aims to open within the next year, generating new jobs and spotlighting local purveyors. Future plans include activating a nearby garden for outdoor gatherings and adding walk up service for beachgoers, extending Beach and Barrel’s laid back spirit beyond its walls while anchoring Fairport Harbor’s growing arts and tourism district.

Company Info

Beach and Barrel is a forthcoming Fairport Harbor tiki bar and restaurant that combines midcentury tropical ambience with locally sourced food and drinks.

Beach and Barrel is a forthcoming tiki-inspired bar and restaurant in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, designed to evoke the casual atmosphere of midcentury coastal lounges while integrating contemporary culinary technique and service standards. Conceptualized by chef Rusty Phillips, known for The Pompadour, and entrepreneur Christopher Pinta, the venue will feature tropical cocktails built around fresh juices and house syrups, draft beer from regional breweries, and a menu that reinterprets classic island fare with locally sourced produce and Lake Erie seafood. The interior converts three renovated storefronts into an immersive space with carved wood accents, vibrant murals, and views to a stamped concrete patio and seasonal beer garden hosting live music.

Operational plans focus on counter service for walk-in guests and an integrated point of sale system covering indoor tables, patio orders, and future carryout. Seating will include roughly 80 indoor places plus outdoor capacity, with programming such as themed trivia, community concerts, and collaborations with Ohio distillers. Sustainability goals encompass recyclable drinkware, energy-efficient equipment, and partnerships with local farmers for composting. Positioned a short walk from the lakefront, Beach and Barrel intends to serve residents, boaters, and summer tourists year-round while strengthening Fairport Harbor’s hospitality district.