What's the NAICS and SIC code for a bar or pub?
For a bar or pub, use NAICS 722410 (Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)) in the US and SIC 56302 (Public houses and bars) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
722410 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), including bars, taverns and tap rooms.
SBA small business limit: $9 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
56302 Public houses and bars
Public houses and bars.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 722511 | Full-Service Restaurants | food makes up most of your sales |
| NAICS 312120 | Breweries | you brew beer on site and that is your main business |
| SIC 56301 | Licensed clubs | you run a licensed members' club |
| SIC 56101 | Licensed restaurants | food makes up most of your sales |
Good to know
Brewpubs are classed by whichever activity brings in more money.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.