Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileBarbette
Minneapolis, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Barbette's beverage program centers on a tight cocktail list that balances classics like the Boulevardier and French 75 with inventive pours such as The Aerialist and Lambrusco Spritz. Wine presence is confirmed through house pours and a praised $50 French bottle, while draft beer, house spirits, and mocktails round out the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Aerialist for a botanical gin cocktail with genepy and lavender, or the Lambrusco Spritz for a sparkling, bitter twist. Classicists can rely on the Boulevardier or French 75.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative yet grounded drinks, wine drinkers looking for value, and non-drinkers who appreciate a dedicated mocktail selection.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit the wine bar ambiance; the cocktail menu invites after-work or late-night visits.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktail prices are not listed, but a bottle of French wine at $50 was noted as a good value, suggesting moderate to reasonable pricing.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list pairs unexpected ingredients like genepy and lavender with familiar structures, while the wine program keeps it simple with house red, white, and rosé plus a select wine option.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A compact list of four cocktails balances classics with creative originals, featuring gin, genepy, lavender, and lime in The Aerialist, and a Lambrusco-Aperol-blood orange spritz.
Menu strengths
- — Classic cocktails like Boulevardier and French 75 are represented.
- — Creative options such as The Aerialist and Lambrusco Spritz show range.
Standout selections
- — The Aerialist: gin, genepy, lavender, lime
- — Lambrusco Spritz: Lambrusco, Aperol, blood orange
Pricing: No prices listed for cocktails on the retrieved menu page.
Wine
Wine offerings are present but basic, with house red, white, or rosé and a select wine option. A $50 French bottle was praised for value.
Menu strengths
- — A $50 French bottle was cited as a good value by a customer.
Beer
Draft beer is available as 'Select Draft', but no specific brands or prices are documented.
Pricing: No pricing information available for beer.
Nonalcoholic
Customers praise an outstanding selection of mocktails for non-drinkers, though the menu page does not list non-alcoholic drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktail selection is highlighted by customers as outstanding.
Spirits
House liquor and mixers are mentioned on the menu, but no specific spirits or brands are listed.
How it sits with the food
French bistro fare likely pairs well with the house wines and sparkling cocktails, though no specific pairings are documented.
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