Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBar 430
Oshkosh, WI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bar 430 treats the beverage list as the main event, not a support system for the kitchen. The Summer 2026 cocktail menu runs from mango tangos to four old fashioned variations, with brunch drinks, mules, mojitos, and margaritas in between. Wine gets equal specificity: ten named bottles, all by the glass, spanning moscato to malbec. Beer rotates on chalkboards, and a non-alcoholic michelada keeps the format available without alcohol.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Mango Tango—Bacardi Superior, Rum Haven Coconut, lime, triple sec, mango purée, pineapple juice, and a tajin rim. For something spirit-forward, the Bourbon Blackberry Old Fashioned uses Four Roses, orange bitters, blackberries, and blackberry simple syrup. The 430 Bloody is available by the glass or carafe and comes garnished with pickle, olive, cheese whips, and summer sausage.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a long cocktail menu with recognizable categories, from martinis to mules to margaritas. Wine drinkers who prefer by-the-glass options will find a named list rather than a token pour. Beer drinkers should check the chalkboards for what is currently on tap.
- When should I go?
- Tuesday Flight Night covers mules, mojitos, margaritas, old fashioneds, and tap beer. Brunch brings its own cocktail section with Bloody Marys, mimosas, and coffee drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Individual cocktails on the Summer 2026 menu run $8 to $11, with carafes at $18 to $24. The non-alcoholic michelada is $7. The 430 Bloody is $9 by the glass, $10 with Tito's, or $20 to $24 as a carafe.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is organized into named sections—Bar430 cocktails, martinis, old fashioneds, mules, margaritas, mojitos, and summer favorites—rather than a short seasonal sheet. The beer tap list changes frequently and is posted on chalkboards in house, so the pour list is a moving target.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A large cocktail menu spanning Bar430 cocktails, martinis, old fashioneds, mules, margaritas, mojitos, and summer favorites, plus a separate brunch cocktail list. Prices stay in the $8-$11 range for individual drinks, and Tuesday Flight Night covers five cocktail categories.
Menu strengths
- — Named sections cover martinis, old fashioneds, mules, margaritas, mojitos, and summer favorites.
- — Brunch cocktail menu includes Bloody Marys, Micheladas, Breakfast Margarita, Morning Mule, and coffee cocktails.
- — Tuesday Flight Night includes Mules, Mojitos, Margaritas, and Old Fashioned flights.
Standout selections
- — Mango Tango: Bacardi Superior rum, Rum Haven Coconut rum, lime, triple sec, mango purée, pineapple juice, tajin rim.
- — Bourbon Blackberry Old Fashioned: Four Rose's bourbon, orange bitters, orange, blackberries, blackberry simple syrup, press.
- — The 430 Bloody: house Bloody mix, vodka, pickle, olive, Union Star cheese whips, summer sausage.
Pricing: $8-$11 individual; carafes $18-$24
Wine
A curated wine list with five named whites and four named reds, all sold by the glass. The selection mixes domestic and imported bottles, from Domino Moscato and Stone Cap Riesling to Mark West Pinot Noir and Santa Julia Malbec.
Menu strengths
- — All wines are sold by the glass, with multiple whites and reds available.
- — The list includes a mix of domestic and imported selections.
- — Named bottles span moscato, riesling, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, merlot, and malbec.
Standout selections
- — Wollersheim Prairie Fumé 2019, a Wisconsin white wine sold by the glass.
- — Mark West Pinot Noir 2019, a red wine available by the glass.
- — Jam Cellars Butter Chardonnay 2020, a white wine on the by-the-glass list.
Beer
The tap beer list changes frequently and is posted on chalkboards in house. Domestic and imported brews include stouts, IPAs, and ciders, and Tuesday Flight Night includes tap beer flights. The michelada is made with Spotted Cow.
Menu strengths
- — Frequently changing tap beer list posted on chalkboards in house.
- — Domestic and imported brews including stouts, IPAs, and ciders.
- — Tap Beer Flights are part of Tuesday Flight Night.
Standout selections
- — Spotted Cow, the beer used in the michelada.
Nonalcoholic
The Summer 2026 menu lists a non-alcoholic michelada made with house bloody mix, lime, and a tajin rim for $7. At least one non-alcoholic cocktail option appears on the menu.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic michelada is listed on the Summer 2026 menu at $7.
- — At least one non-alcoholic cocktail option is available.
Standout selections
- — Non-Alcoholic Michelada: house bloody mix, lime, tajin rim.
- — Non-Alcoholic Michelada — 7 — House bloody mix, lime, tajin rim; non-alcoholic version.
Pricing: $7 non-alcoholic michelada
Spirits
The venue describes a well-aged Scotch selection and spirits that experienced bar staff can combine into custom drinks. Bourbon connoisseur gift cards are available.
Menu strengths
- — Well-aged Scotch and spirits are offered, with experienced bar staff able to make custom combinations.
Standout selections
- — The venue offers well-aged Scotch and spirits, and that experienced bar staff can make custom combinations.
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