Wine bar
Unclaimed profileBar & Garden
Culver City, CA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bar & Garden operates as a wine bar and retail shop with a strong focus on natural and low-intervention wines. The selection spans red, white, rosé, orange, and sparkling, with prices from $12 to $165. Wine clubs offer membership tiers, and the beer and spirits sections are equally well-stocked. Customers praise the unique variety.
- What should I order?
- Pick up the Ampeleia Unlitro 2023 for a natural red, or the Gulp Hablo Orange 1L for an orange wine. For beer, the Wayfinder The Watchers Cold IPA stands out. Non-alcoholic options include Ghia Lime + Salt Le Spritz and Seedlip spirits.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Natural wine enthusiasts will appreciate the broad selection and club options. Craft beer drinkers and those seeking non-alcoholic alternatives will find curated choices. Spirits collectors can explore artisanal mezcal and small-batch bourbon.
- When should I go?
- Visit during monthly wine club tasting nights, which a reviewer highlighted as a recurring event. Weekday afternoons may offer a quieter retail browsing experience.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Bottles range from $12 to $165, with many wines between $20 and $30. Beer cans are $3 to $6.50, and spirits range from $8 to $95. Non-alcoholic items run $2.50 to $45.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a natural wine focus with a broad retail selection across categories sets it apart. Wine club tiers and a beer club add community engagement, while the non-alcoholic section is notably diverse.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Outstanding natural wine selection across all color categories, with a focus on low-intervention producers from France, Italy, Spain, and California. Wine club tiers offer variety at different price points.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive variety of natural wines, including orange and sparkling.
- — Multiple wine club membership options (e.g., Zebra 40, Red 60).
Standout selections
- — Ampeleia Unlitro 2023 - natural red at $26.
- — Gulp Hablo Orange 1L 2023 - orange wine at $23.
- — Domaine Pelle Menetou-Salon Blanc Morogues 2023 - white at $29.
Pricing: Bottles from $12 to $165; reds $17-$38, whites $15-$32, sparkling $13-$165.
Beer
Well-curated craft beer selection, mostly canned, featuring local California breweries and international options. Beer club membership at $30 adds value.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of local and international craft beers.; Reasonable can pricing.
Standout selections
- — Wayfinder The Watchers Cold IPA CAN - $6.50.
- — Topa Tops Blue Heaven WC IPA CAN - $3.00.
Pricing: Cans from $3.00 to $6.50.
Nonalcoholic
Diverse non-alcoholic program with NA beers, spirits, and mixers from brands like Ghia and Seedlip. Pricing is accessible, though no dedicated cocktail menu exists.
Menu strengths
- — Includes NA beers, spirits, and mixers.; Well-known brands like Ghia and Seedlip.
Standout selections
- — Ghia Lime + Salt Le Spritz 8oz CAN - $6.00.
- — Optimist Botanicals Smokey NA - $38.00.
- — Pentire Adrift Non-Alcoholic Spirit - $45.00.
Pricing: Items from $2.50 to $45.
Spirits
Broad spirits selection covering whiskey, mezcal, tequila, gin, rum, vodka, amaro, and bitters. Includes artisanal and small-batch options, with a community reviewer praising the range.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive range of spirits categories.; Artisanal and small-batch producers represented.
Standout selections
- — Frank August Small Batch Bourbon - $95.00.
- — Mezcal Legendario Domingo Oaxaca Espadin - $45.00.
- — El Pintor Tequila Blanco Tahona - $53.00.
Pricing: Spirits from $8 to $95.
How it sits with the food
The natural wine selection pairs well with simple fare; a crisp Trebbiano like Cirelli complements light seafood, while a red like Ampeleia suits charcuterie.
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