Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBar Rufus
Minneapolis, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bar Rufus pairs inventive cocktails with a broad spirits list and a wine selection spanning France, Spain, and California. Daily happy hour discounts well spirits and cocktails by half, cuts $1 off local beers, and prices wines at $9. The signature Lavazza espresso martini anchors a cocktail program run by skilled mixologists.
- What should I order?
- Start with the signature Lavazza espresso martini to gauge the mixologists' skill, then explore the inventive cocktail list. During daily happy hour, well spirits and cocktails are half off, making it a good time to sample more of the program.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a wide spirit selection and inventive cocktails will find common ground here. Wine drinkers can explore a curated list with French, Spanish, and Californian bottles, while beer fans can stick to local draft and packaged options.
- When should I go?
- Daily happy hour brings 50% off well spirits and cocktails, $9 wines, and $1 off beer, making it a value-focused time to visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour pricing is notably accessible with half-off well drinks, $9 wines, and dollar-off beers, though regular menu prices are not specified.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The signature Lavazza espresso martini stands out within a cocktail program described as inventive, while the spirits list spans vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, bourbon, rye, scotch, and more. Daily happy hour discounts across all beverage categories is a defining feature.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Inventive cocktails from a skilled team, highlighted by a signature Lavazza espresso martini. Happy hour discounts well spirits and cocktails by half, making the cocktail program approachable.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive cocktail flavors and a skilled mixologist team
- — Signature Lavazza espresso martini offers a branded anchor
Standout selections
- — Bar Rufus offers a cocktail program with inventive cocktails and a skilled mixologist team.
Pricing: Daily happy hour: 50% off well spirits and cocktails
Wine
A curated wine list features selections from France, Spain, and California. Daily happy hour pours $9 wines, adding value to a geographically diverse list.
Menu strengths
- — Curated list spanning France, Spain, and California; $9 wines during daily happy hour
Standout selections
- — Bar Rufus features a curated wine list with selections from France, Spain, and California.
Pricing: Daily happy hour: $9 wines
Beer
Local beer is available on draft and in cans or bottles, with a dollar off all beer during daily happy hour. The emphasis on local options suits a neighborhood bar.
Menu strengths
- — Local beer on draft and in cans/bottles; Daily happy hour discount on all beer
Standout selections
- — Bar Rufus offers local beer on draft and in cans/bottles.
Pricing: Daily happy hour: $1 off all beer
Spirits
A broad spirits list covers vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, bourbon, rye, scotch, and more. Daily happy hour cuts well spirit prices in half, supporting exploration.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection across major spirit categories; Includes premium options
Standout selections
- — Bar Rufus offers a broad spirits list including vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, bourbon, rye, scotch, and more.
Pricing: Daily happy hour: 50% off well spirits
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