About Us
The Hooley Pub & KItchen
is a local concept
born in Mentor in 2008
and is still
family owned and operated.
The Hooley Pub & KItchen
is a local concept
born in Mentor in 2008
and is still
family owned and operated.
What's a Hooley?
Hooley is Irish slang for a lively party or celebration, usually a home kitchen party.
Hooley Pub & Kitchen, formerly Hooley House Sports Pub & Grille, was founded in 2008 by John Reece and Ward Lawson, two thirty-year veterans in the food service industry with a passion for great tasty food and legendary service. Together, with the support of their families, they created a family friendly, party-like Irish-American sports bar. Supported by a pool of investors comprised of family and friends, they have expanded their privately owned, unique concept to five locations throughout the northeast Ohio area.
Hooley House Sports Pub & Grille has evolved over the years
to meet the changing needs of our guests and the experiences they search for.
With that in mind, we've built a better brand.
Hooley House Sports Pub & Grille is now
The Hooley Pub & Kitchen.
Enjoy your time at The Hooley!
Slainte!
Together, we culture respect.
Respect for each other,
respect for our business and its success,
respect for our guests,
respect for our communities.
John Reece
Co-Founder,
Co-Owner, CEO,
Managing Member
Ward Lawson
Co-Founder,
Co-Owner, VP,
Strategic Consultant
Richie Reece
Co-Owner, President
We're building a new Hooley
with a change to
The Hooley Pub & Kitchen
and we're opening a new location.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Richie Reece, President
EXIT