Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileART HAUS BAR
Boise, ID · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
ART HAUS BAR runs a serious, creative bar program. The cocktail list spans savory, spicy, and clarified styles—Tomato-tini and It's Giving Chili show real range. Wine reaches from $9 glasses to rare bottles, and the spirits list includes allocated lottery bottles. Non-alcoholic drinks get equal attention, from clarified Syd Blossom to NA beer. This is a bar where both the curious and the connoisseur find something.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Tomato-tini—gin, tomato water, white balsamic, basil—a savory, precise cocktail. For something bolder, It's Giving Chili layers ancho verde and chili crisp. If you prefer wine, the Paul Bara Brut Reserve is a serious Champagne pour. For spirits, the Yamazaki Twelve Year is a splurge worth taking.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the inventive list, while whiskey and agave fans can explore rare pours. Wine drinkers have both approachable glasses and premium bottles. Those avoiding alcohol are well served by a dedicated non-alcoholic program that includes clarified cocktails and NA spirits.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12–$17, beers $6–$8, non-alcoholic drinks $10–$13. Wine by the glass starts at $9; bottles range from $40 to $1000. Spirit pours are $8–$94, with a 20% discount during happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's strength is its breadth: creative cocktails, a wine list with rare bottles like Quilceda Creek, and a spirits list featuring allocated lottery bottles. Non-alcoholic options are equally developed, including a clarified tea cocktail and house NA amaro soda—an uncommon level of attention.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu lists numerous original creations with savory and spicy profiles, such as Tomato-tini and It's Giving Chili. Cocktails range from $12 to $17 and are available to-go in two-serving portions.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are available to-go in two-serving portions, a practical option.
Standout selections
- — Tomato-tini: gin, tomato water, white balsamic, basil simple, basil oil.
- — It's Giving Chili: ancho verde, chili crisp agave, lime, Grand Marnier, salt & chili crisp rim.
Pricing: $12-$17
Wine
The wine list spans sparkling, white, and red by the glass, plus an extensive bottle list from France, Italy, Oregon, and California. Premium bottles like Quilceda Creek and Hundred Acre are featured.
Menu strengths
- — Broad bottle list with international range and premium producers.
- — By-the-glass pours include a chilled Ciliegiolo and a Gewürztraminer.
Standout selections
- — Paul Bara Brut Reserve Champagne, NV, $100 bottle.
- — Chardonnay, Tan Fruit, Oregon 2023, $13 glass / $55 bottle.
Pricing: $9-$14 glass; $40-$1000 bottle
Beer
Beer selection is concise but includes local craft (Woodland Empire, Lost Grove) and international labels (Kirin Ichiban). Rotating non-alcoholic beers like Best Day Brewing and Guinness '0' are offered.
Menu strengths
- — Local brewery representation with Woodland Empire and Lost Grove.
- — Non-alcoholic beer options are available, including Guinness '0'.
Standout selections
- — Public Lands Pilsner, Woodland Empire, $6.; Kirin Ichiban Japanese Lager, $6.
Pricing: $6-$8
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail program includes house-made NA amaro soda, clarified tea cocktails, and NA spirits. Options are priced $10-$13, and the program is described as not an afterthought.
Menu strengths
- — Creative NA cocktails like Syd Blossom, a clarified Earl Grey tea drink.
- — Includes NA spirits and NA beer, broadening the sober-curious appeal.
Standout selections
- — Syd Blossom: Earl Grey tea, white chocolate, whey, maple, lemon, clarified.
- — Livener Spicy Margarita: NA spirit, lime, ginger, agave.
Pricing: $10-$13
Spirits
The spirit list covers bourbon, rye, Scotch, Japanese whisky, tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, vodka, and NA spirits. Allocated lottery bottles are marked, and pours range from $8 to $94.
Menu strengths
- — Rare allocated bottles like Blanton's Gold, Parker's Heritage, and Thomas Handy Sazerac Rye are listed.
- — Spirit list includes both well-known names and niche selections across categories.
Standout selections
- — Yamazaki Twelve Year Japanese whisky, $35.; Don Julio 1942 Tequila, $38.
Pricing: $8-$94 per 2 oz pour
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