Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments known as bars, taverns, nightclubs, or drinking places primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption. These establishments may also provide limited food services.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 722410 - Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages are:
- Drinking places (i.e., bars, lounges, taverns), alcoholic
- Alcoholic beverage drinking places
- Taverns (i.e., drinking places)
- Nightclubs, alcoholic beverage
- Lounges, cocktail
- Cocktail lounges
- Discotheques, alcoholic beverage
- Tap rooms (i.e., drinking places)
- Bars (i.e., drinking places), alcoholic beverage
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Bars & Nightclubs in the US (72241)
Revenue 2025
$39bn
Growth 2025
1.15%
Key Trends
Tight profit forced many operators to close establishments permanently in 2020
The severity of the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the industry will likely hurt overall revenue growth
Premiumization will likely continue to benefit industry operators
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 722410 - Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing packaged alcoholic beverages not for immediate consumption on the premises--are classified in Industry 445310, Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating discotheques or dance clubs without selling alcoholic beverages--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating a civic or social association with a bar for the association members--are classified in Industry 813410, Civic and Social Organizations;
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NAICS Hierarchy 722410 - Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages
NAICS Code 722410 - Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages sits in the 2-digit Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 72
Sector Title: Accommodation and Food Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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7211 Traveler Accommodation
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72111 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
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72112 Casino Hotels
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72119 Other Traveler Accommodation
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7212 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
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72121 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
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7213 Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps
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72131 Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps
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7223 Special Food Services
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72231 Food Service Contractors
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72232 Caterers
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72233 Mobile Food Services
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7224 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages
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72241 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages
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7225 Restaurants and Other Eating Places
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72251 Restaurants and Other Eating Places
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