Restaurant
Unclaimed profileApplebee's Grill + Bar
Ashland, KY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Applebee's Grill + Bar KY, treats its bar as more than an afterthought. Cocktails and signature cocktails anchor the drinks list, with a limited-time $6 Spooky Sips promotion that includes both cocktails and mocktails. The Halloween creative brings named drinks like Tipsy Zombie and Dracula's Juice, both referencing BACARDÍ rum, while cold draft beer is also promoted at the bar. The nonalcoholic side gets a boost from the same $6 Spooky Sips mocktail offer, making the program broader than the usual chain lineup.
- What should I order?
- Order the Tipsy Zombie, a named Halloween cocktail referencing BACARDÍ rum and served 'Mucho' with an optional Vibe Drop. For a nonalcoholic option, the $6 Spooky Sips mocktails are a supported choice during the limited-time promotion.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a casual restaurant bar with a mix of cocktails, draft beer, and a limited-time mocktail option will find something suitable. The $6 Spooky Sips promotion, dine-in only, is a clear draw for those wanting a themed drink without a high price.
- When should I go?
- The $6 Spooky Sips promotion is available for a limited time, so plan a visit while it is running. It is dine-in only, making it a sit-down occasion rather than a takeout order.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The $6 Spooky Sips cocktails and mocktails are priced at $6 each, with tax and gratuity excluded. Other cocktail and beer prices are not specified, so expect standard restaurant bar pricing for those.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Halloween-themed Spooky Sips promotion sets the drinks apart, with named cocktails like Tipsy Zombie and Dracula's Juice referencing BACARDÍ rum, plus a parallel mocktail offer at the same $6 price. The combination of cocktails, draft beer, and mocktails in one limited-time push is a specific, seasonal point of difference.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails and signature cocktails are part of the bar offering. A limited-time $6 Spooky Sips promotion includes cocktails and mocktails, with Halloween creative names Tipsy Zombie and Dracula's Juice referencing BACARDÍ rum and Cuervo Tradicional. The promotion is dine-in only, and price, participation, and selection may vary.
Menu strengths
- — Two named Halloween cocktails, Tipsy Zombie and Dracula's Juice, reference BACARDÍ rum.
- — A limited-time $6 Spooky Sips promotion offers cocktails at a set price, dine-in only.
Standout selections
- — Tipsy Zombie — named Halloween cocktail referencing BACARDÍ rum, served 'Mucho' with an optional Vibe Drop.
- — Dracula's Juice — named Halloween cocktail referencing BACARDÍ rum, with a gummi brain that contains gelatin.
- — $6 Spooky Sips — limited-time $6 cocktail promotion, dine-in only, with price and selection subject to variation.
Pricing: $6 Spooky Sips; other cocktail prices not specified
Beer
Cold draft beers and draft beer are explicitly promoted as part of the bar offering.
Menu strengths
- — Draft beer is explicitly promoted as part of the bar offering.
Standout selections
- — Cold draft beers and draft beer at the bar.
Nonalcoholic
The happy hour FAQ states Applebee's offers a variety of beverages, including non-alcoholic options, which may be available during happy hour, with offerings varying by location. The limited-time $6 Spooky Sips promotion includes mocktails at $6, dine-in only, with selection subject to variation.
Menu strengths
- — The happy hour FAQ states non-alcoholic options may be available during happy hour, varying by location.
- — The $6 Spooky Sips promotion includes mocktails at $6, dine-in only.
Standout selections
- — $6 Spooky Sips mocktails — limited-time $6 mocktail offering within the Spooky Sips promotion, selection may vary.
Pricing: $6 Spooky Sips mocktails
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