In 2010, Dent Keltner and Cynthia Doten had dreams of bringing a true craft beer bar to Wichita Falls. After a year of looking for the perfect location, they purchased the building that would eventually become Half Pint in February 2013.

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Keltner came to the MSU SBDC in August 2013 to discuss his plans for business. Keltner had been working on a business plan, and the SBDC assisted with modeling his financial data. Research was requested, and his business plan was fine-tuned over the next several months.

By July 2014, Keltner and his partner had over 1,600 hours in demolition and restoration of their building. 

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Half Pint officially opened on December 4, 2017. The name of the business comes from an unexpected treasure that was found while plumbing was being done on the building. A cluster of old bottles was found about four feet below the foundation. The ones that were still intact were half-pint whiskey bottles. Half Pint is a unique bar featuring a rotation of 36 craft beers, craft cocktails, wines on tap, and brick oven specialty pizza. They also have an event venue area, Restoration Hall, that features a permanent stage and its own bar area. The room has been the stage for comedians, live bands, and private events.

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Half Pint Taproom and Restoration Hall is the perfect example of entrepreneurs having a dream, working on the dream, and then finally seeing the dream come true.