Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileBar ANA
Atlanta, GA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bar ANA's beverage program is a study in deliberate eclecticism, from the eight-cocktail list built on ingredients like tulsi gin and peach vinegar to a wine selection spanning Mexico and Oregon. Beverage Director Mayim Williams leads the bar, and guests single out the ANA Daiquiri for praise. The amaro and fernet digestif list is unusually deep, and the beer list roams from Jamaica to Belgium. A confident, original program with a speakeasy pulse.
- What should I order?
- Start with the ANA Daiquiri, a rum-based cocktail with yuzu dry curaçao and lemongrass, a guest favorite. For something different, try the Dirty Pineapple with tulsi gin and pineapple brine, or the Peaches & Herb with bourbon and amaro nonino. Wine drinkers should explore the odd Bird non-alcoholic or a Mexican Sauvignon Blanc.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate inventive, seasonally driven recipes will find much to like. The deep amaro and fernet list will appeal to bitter-liquor aficionados. Wine drinkers seeking unusual regions and styles, and beer drinkers wanting international options, also have reasons to visit. The speakeasy ambiance suits those looking for an intimate, lively bar.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the speakeasy vibe is in full swing, with candlelight and stone walls setting the mood. The coffee and breakfast menu suggests a quieter daytime option, though the beverage menu is the focus after dark.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Pricing is not listed on the beverage menu, so expect standard craft cocktail and wine bar pricing typical of an upscale cocktail bar.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a globally sourced wine list, a cocktail menu that leans into unusual ingredients like pericon and charanda, and a dedicated digestif list of eight amari and fernets sets Bar ANA apart. The leadership of Mayim Williams and the speakeasy setting add to its character.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight creative cocktails with detailed ingredients, crafted by Beverage Director Mayim Williams. The ANA Daiquiri earns guest praise. Menu emphasizes seasonal and creative selections.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive use of ingredients like tulsi gin, yuzu dry curaçao, and peach vinegar.
- — Positive community feedback, especially for the ANA daiquiri.
Standout selections
- — ANA Daiquiri: Caribbean rum, yuzu dry curaçao, lemongrass, lime, Jamaican bitters.
- — Dirty Pineapple: tulsi gin, pineapple brine, vermouth, strega.
Pricing: Not listed on the menu
Wine
A concise but well-traveled wine list featuring sparkling, white, rosé, orange, and red wines from France, Italy, California, Mexico, and Oregon. Includes a non-alcoholic option.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse regional coverage including Mexico and Oregon.; Includes a non-alcoholic wine from Odd Bird.
Standout selections
- — Lomita Sauvignon Blanc, 2024, Baja California, Mexico.
- — Days 'Lemonade' Rosé, Pinot Noir, 2025, Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Pricing: Not listed on the menu
Beer
International beer list with lagers, ales, and stouts from Jamaica, Mexico, Colombia, and Belgium. Covers classic styles without much deviation.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a Belgian sour ale, Rodenbach Classic.; Carries non-alcoholic option from Athletic Brewing.
Standout selections
- — Rodenbach Classic: Flemish Sour Ale, 5%, Roeselare, Belgium.
- — Dragon Stout: Foreign Stout, 7.5%, Kingston, Jamaica.
Pricing: Not listed on the menu
Nonalcoholic
Limited but thoughtful non-alcoholic options including a non-alcoholic beer, two non-alcoholic wines, and coffee menu items like agua fresca and teas.
Menu strengths
- — Coffee and breakfast menu offers additional non-alcoholic drinks.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Brewing Wit's Peak: Belgian Style White Ale, 0.0%.
- — Odd Bird Non-Alcoholic Blanc de Blanc (Colombard, Chardonnay).
Pricing: Not listed on the menu
Spirits
An extensive digestif list featuring eight amari and fernet expressions, including Fernet Branca, Lazzaroni Fernet, and Forthave Amaro Marseille. A standout selection for bitter spirits lovers.
Menu strengths
- — Deep amaro and fernet list with diverse producers.
Pricing: Not listed on the menu
How it sits with the food
The dessert and snack menu exists, and the coffee menu includes breakfast items, but specific food pairings are not documented. The cocktail list's bold flavors, such as the Dirty Pineapple's pineapple brine and the Peaches & Herb's peach and amaro, suggest they could stand up to rich or savory snacks.
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