Space Bar

Space Bar

Space-themed molecular-mixology bar named the USBG Pittsburgh Guild House.

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Pittsburgh , PA
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1

Company Description

Space Bar, launched in November 2023 in Pittsburgh's Market Square, specializes in creating an immersive molecular mixology experience where astronomy meets artistry. Founded by sci-fi writer Dale Thomas Vaughn and hospitality veteran Elizabeth Menzel, this unique craft cocktail destination blends space-themed aesthetics with scientific precision to deliver extraordinary libations.

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20’ long windows featuring a unique tour of the universe designed in Unreal 5 by Dale’s brother, Erik Vaughn, who has built worlds for games like Destiny, Destiny 2 and Starfield., In 2024, Space Bar was the principal funder for SpaceBurgh, which brought in a NASA astronaut and earned a special designation from the City of Pittsburgh as "Space Week.", Resident rocket scientist team member who drove the only American-made lunar rover in 2024 (Mission: Iris)., Pittsburgh Magazine describes Space Bar as "an immersive experience that combines astronomy with molecular mixology," saying “it’s like Space Mountain with booze!”, Executive team has visited 20 of the world's top 100 bars, bringing that expertise back to Space Bar in their quest for the Best 50 bars in the world., Mixologists Arum Krause, Eva Kobylar, and Bekah Coffey are on par with many of the world's best bartenders., Named the USBG Pittsburgh Guild House, an honor only bestowed on the greatest craft cocktail bars in the country., NEXTpittsburgh highlights Space Bar's "science- and spacial body-themed cocktails" and its aim for the stars with a "molecular mixology" experience. ​, Established partnerships with local institutions such as the Moonshot Museum, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, and Visit Pittsburgh., 197% increase in quarterly EBITDA YoY (Q1 2025 : Q1 2024), Continuous 18% YoY increase in monthly revenue from opening in November 2023 to 2025, indicating strong market reception and business performance.
Amount Raised : $16,311
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