Bar
Unclaimed profileBar Loon
Portland, OR · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bar Loon's beverage program spans inventive cocktails, an international wine list, and a rotating draft lineup. The cocktail menu leans on original recipes with mezcal, tequila, and rum, while the wine list covers sparkling to red with multiple serving sizes. Draft beers are a uniform $6, and non-alcoholic options include a customizable mocktail. Community reviewers call the cocktails favorites in with small martinis noted as a draw.
- What should I order?
- Try the Cheval Blanc for a mezcal-tequila blend with Cocchi Americano, or the Eternal Life with cherry tomato and mint gin. For wine, the Huré Frères Champagne or a glass of Assyrtiko. Draft beer is a safe bet at $6, and the Dealer's Choice Mocktail for a non-alcoholic option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, ingredient-driven drinks will find much to like. Wine lovers will appreciate the international list with varied serving sizes. Beer drinkers have a rotating draft selection with local and regional breweries. Those avoiding alcohol have mocktails and NA beers.
- When should I go?
- Anytime the bar is open; the diverse menu suits a casual evening or a focused tasting. No specific time of day is indicated, but the small martinis might make a good pre-dinner stop.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beers are $6, wines range from $14 to $22 per glass and $28 to $88 per bottle, and mocktails are $9. Cocktail prices are not listed, so expect standard bar pricing.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu's unusual ingredients—such as cherry tomato and mint gin, or atomized Scotch—set it apart. The wine list's multiple serving sizes (glass, half-bottle, bottle) for some selections offer flexibility. The uniform $6 draft schooners are a straightforward value.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Original cocktails with detailed ingredients, spanning mezcal, tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and rye. Community reviewers praise them as delightful and among favorites. Small martinis are noted as a reason to return.
Menu strengths
- — Creative and diverse cocktail list with unique ingredients like marigold, cherry tomato, and atomized Scotch.
- — Positive community feedback on cocktail quality and availability of small martinis.
Standout selections
- — Cheval Blanc: Mezcal, Tequila, Carpano Bianco, Cocchi Americano, Marigold
- — Say Hello, Wave Goodbye: Vodka, Puff Coffee Cold Brew, Vanilla + Cinnamon, Cynar, Salt
- — Eternal Life: Cherry Tomato + Mint Gin, Coconut, Lime, Marigold, Angostura
Pricing: Cocktail prices not listed on the menu.
Wine
International wine list including sparkling, white, rosé, amber, and red wines. Multiple serving sizes offered for many selections. Prices are reasonable for the variety.
Menu strengths
- — International selection with regions like Italy, France, Greece, and Germany.
- — Multiple serving sizes (glass, half-bottle, bottle) for many wines.
Standout selections
- — Huré Frères 'Invitation' NV Champagne | Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay | FR
- — Domaine Melody 'Friandise' Crozes-Hermitage 2022 | Syrah | FR
Pricing: Wines from $14 to $22 per glass and $28 to $88 per bottle.
Beer
Diverse draft list with IPA, pale ale, pilsner, sour, cider, and stout from local and regional breweries. Served in 12oz. Schooners. Includes a non-alcoholic option.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of styles and breweries, including local Oregon names.
Standout selections
- — Barley Brown's WC IPA; Single Hill Prickly Pear Sour
Pricing: Draft beers $6 each; High Life bottle $4.
Nonalcoholic
Solid non-alcoholic program with a customizable mocktail, sodas, kombucha, and NA beers. Prices are reasonable. Offers more than just soda.
Menu strengths
- — Dealer's Choice Mocktail allows customization.; Includes NA beers like Athletic NA IPA.
Standout selections
- — Dealer's Choice Mocktail; Athletic NA IPA
Pricing: Mocktail $9, sodas $3, kombucha $6, sparkling lemonade/ginger beer $5.
Spirits
Spirits are integral to the cocktail program, with mezcal, tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and rye appearing across the menu. This breadth supports a well-stocked bar, though no standalone spirits list is evident.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of base spirits used in cocktails.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or pricing retrieved.
How it sits with the food
No food menu was evidenced, but the beverage program could pair with bar snacks or a light meal. The wine list's range suits various foods, and cocktails like the Paradiso with passionfruit and pineapple might complement spicy dishes.
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