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Applebee's Grill + Bar

Dover, DE

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 83 out of 100

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-22 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

The bar program at this Applebee's leans on happy hour: the page explicitly lists cocktails, signature cocktails, draft beer, and drink specials, and a $6 Spooky Sips promotion names Tipsy Zombie, Dracula's Juice, and a Cuervo Tradicional 100% de Agave cocktail. Non-alcoholic options exist, and the prickly pear lemonade has been tried and called just okay. The strongest, most concrete drinking here is the seasonal cocktail lineup at its stated price.

What should I order?
Start with the $6 Spooky Sips cocktails: Tipsy Zombie and Dracula's Juice, both listed with BACARDÍ, or the Cuervo Tradicional 100% de Agave cocktail. If you want draft beer, ask what is on tap before committing.
When should I go?
Happy hour is the clear occasion for cocktails and draft beer specials; the $6 Spooky Sips offer is a limited-time promotion.
What should I expect to spend?
The named Spooky Sips cocktails are $6 each; happy hour promotions cover cocktails, draft beer, appetizers, and drink specials.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
The location puts named cocktails and signature cocktails at the bar and ties them to a $6 Spooky Sips promotion with specific drinks and spirits rather than a vague drink list.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

Inebrious Cocktails score: 84 out of 100

The happy hour page names cocktails and signature cocktails at the bar, and a $6 Spooky Sips promotion names Tipsy Zombie, Dracula's Juice, and a Cuervo Tradicional 100% de Agave cocktail. The offer is specific and priced, but it is a limited-time promotion rather than a deep standing list.

Menu strengths

  • — Happy hour page explicitly names cocktails and signature cocktails at the bar
  • — $6 Spooky Sips promotion names three cocktails and their base spirits
  • — Happy hour bundles cocktails with draft beer, appetizers, and drink specials

Standout selections

  • — Tipsy Zombie — $6 Spooky Sips cocktail listed with BACARDÍ
  • — Dracula's Juice — $6 Spooky Sips cocktail listed with BACARDÍ
  • — Cuervo Tradicional 100% de Agave cocktail — $6 Spooky Sips cocktail

Pricing: $6 named Spooky Sips cocktails

Beer

Inebrious Beer score: 80 out of 100

Happy hour page states the bar offers cold draft beers and draft beer; Draft beer is part of the happy hour promotion alongside cocktails and appetizers

Menu strengths

  • — Happy hour page states the bar offers cold draft beers and draft beer
  • — Draft beer is part of the happy hour promotion alongside cocktails and appetizers

Standout selections

  • — The DE happy hour page states the bar offers cold draft beers and draft beer.

How it sits with the food

Happy hour is promoted with cocktails, draft beer, appetizers, and drink specials, so the drinks are presented alongside bar appetizers.

Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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