Restaurant
Unclaimed profile3 Monkeys Bar & Grill
Richmond, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
3 Monkeys Bar & Grill pours a playful, extensive cocktail list with monkey-themed names and a daily happy hour that makes them $6. The beer program is broad, with local Hardywood and a range of craft IPAs, while the wine list offers affordable by-the-glass options. Brunch adds inventive shooters and espresso martinis.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Spicy Monkey for heat or the Caribbean Monkey for tropical sweetness. The Cucumber Ginger Fizz is a refreshing gin-based option. At brunch, the Matchatini or Espresso Martini are worth trying. For beer, the Hardywood Lager is a local staple.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like creative, sweet, and fruity cocktails with a sense of humor. Happy hour seekers will appreciate the daily $6 specials. Beer enthusiasts can explore a wide range of craft and domestic options, including local Hardywood.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails are $6 during happy hour; brunch cocktails range from $7 to $12. Wines are $5-$12 per glass, beers $5-$9, and non-alcoholic drinks $3.50-$5. Jell-O shots are $3.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is a jungle of creative, fruit-forward drinks with monkey-themed names, many featuring combinations like moonshine and tequila in the Spicy Monkey.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A playful, extensive cocktail list with creative ingredients and a daily happy hour that makes them a great value. Brunch adds unique shooters and coffee-based drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive specialty cocktail list with creative names and ingredients.
- — Brunch cocktail offerings include unique items like Matchatini and Espresso Martini.
Standout selections
- — Spicy Monkey: Belle Isle honey habanero moonshine, Lunazul blanco, orange juice, ginger ale, cayenne pepper.
- — Caribbean Monkey: coconut rum, midori, créme de banana, pineapple juice, sour mix.
- — Matchatini: Matcha, Whipped Vodka, Baileys, Vanilla.
- — Espresso Martini: Belle Isle Coffee Cold Brew, Kahlua, vodka, Baileys.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $6 during happy hour; brunch cocktails range from $7 to $12.
Wine
A compact but varied wine list with sparkling, white, rosé, and red options at reasonable prices. Lacks regional details but covers the basics.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse wine selection including sparkling, white, rosé, and red.
Standout selections
- — Cricova Brut at $5 a glass is a budget-friendly sparkling.
- — Rhino Cabernet Sauvignon at $12 a glass is the priciest pour.
Pricing: Wines range from $5 to $12 per glass and $20 to $39 per bottle; $2 off during happy hour.
Beer
A broad selection of domestic and craft beers, including local Hardywood Lager and a range of IPAs. All bottled or canned, no draft.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection of domestic and craft beers.; Includes local Hardywood Lager.
Standout selections
- — Hardywood Lager: local lager, 5% ABV.
- — Falcon Smash: American IPA, 7% ABV.
- — Voodoo Range Juice Force IPA: New England IPA, 9.5% ABV.
Pricing: Domestic bottles $5-$6, craft beers $7-$9; happy hour domestic $4, all others $2 off.
Nonalcoholic
Standard non-alcoholic options with the notable addition of a non-alcoholic IPA. No mocktails, but enough to satisfy designated drivers.
Standout selections
- — Athletic NA: non-alcoholic IPA, 0.5% ABV.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic drinks range from $3.50 to $5.
Spirits
A variety of spirits are used in cocktails, including rum, vodka, gin, bourbon, whiskey, moonshine, and tequila. No dedicated spirits list, but the cocktail program showcases them.
Standout selections
- — Pancake Shooter: Jameson, butterscotch schnapps, orange juice.
- — Cafe Monkey: Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Baileys, coffee, whipped cream.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or by-the-pour pricing; brunch cocktails using spirits range from $7 to $12.
How it sits with the food
The cocktail program's sweet and spicy profiles could complement bar food like wings or burgers, though specific food pairings are not documented. The beer list, with local Hardywood, would pair well with pub fare.
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