Bar
Unclaimed profileBarcade
New Haven, CT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Barcade's beverage strength is the 24 draft beers and ciders on a dated 'Updated: Today' tap list, with named pours like Allagash Tripel, Bell's Two Hearted Ale, Founders CBS Imperial Stout, and Two Roads Roadsmary's Baby. Cocktails run nine deep at $12, built with Amaro di Angostura, Waypoint Vodka, Milagro Reposado Tequila, Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin, Four Roses Whiskey, and Bruxo No. 1 Mezcal. Four zero-proof cocktails are $10 each, and six wines by the glass span sparkling, white, rose, and red at $9-$11.
- What should I order?
- Start with a draft pour from the 24-line tap list; Allagash Tripel, Bell's Two Hearted Ale, and Founders CBS Imperial Stout are named on the dated list. For a cocktail, the Smoky Paloma uses Bruxo No. 1 Mezcal with grapefruit, lime, simple syrup, and club soda. The $10 Elm City Special pairs Narragansett Lager with a well shot.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want a deep draft selection with named craft options will find the most to work with here. Cocktail drinkers get nine named drinks at $12, and anyone skipping alcohol has four zero-proof cocktails at $10 each.
- When should I go?
- The dated 'Updated: Today' tap list makes the draft selection the main draw whenever you want to compare what is currently pouring. The zero-proof and cocktail menus give non-beer drinkers their own options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $12, with Kaboom! Hard Seltzer at $9. Zero-proof cocktails are $10 each. Wines by the glass run $9-$11. The Elm City Special pairs Narragansett Lager with a well shot for $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The draft program carries 24 beers and ciders on a dated 'Updated: Today' tap list, and the cocktail menu builds nine drinks around specific spirits including Amaro di Angostura, Milagro Reposado Tequila, Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin, and Bruxo No. 1 Mezcal.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Nine named cocktails, each $12 except Kaboom! Hard Seltzer at $9, built with specific spirits including Amaro di Angostura, Waypoint Vodka, Milagro Reposado Tequila, Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin, Four Roses Whiskey, Bruxo No. 1 Mezcal, rye whiskey, and Waypoint Spiced Rum. The list spans vodka, tequila, gin, whiskey, mezcal, and rum.
Menu strengths
- — Nine named cocktails with specific spirit brands and modifiers on the current menu.
- — Cocktail list includes a range of base spirits: vodka, tequila, gin, whiskey, mezcal, and rum.
- — Pricing is consistent at $12 per cocktail, with Kaboom! Hard Seltzer at $9.
Standout selections
- — Smoky Paloma — $12 — Bruxo No. 1 Mezcal, grapefruit, lime juice, simple syrup, club soda
- — Rose Blood — $12 — Dansk Mjod Viking Blod Mead, Four Roses Whiskey, orange bitters, cherry garnish
- — Planete Sauvage — $12 — Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, LaLuca Prosecco
- — Surrender Pronto, or I'll Level Toronto — $12 — Rye Whiskey, Fernet Branca, orange bitters, simple syrup
Pricing: $12, except Kaboom! Hard Seltzer at $9
Wine
Six wines by the glass spanning sparkling, white, rose, and red, priced $9-$11. The selection includes Gruner Veltliner BioKult from Austria, Argento Malbec from Argentina, Cannonball Merlot from California, Alverdi Pinot Grigio from Italy, LaLuca Prosecco from Italy, and Angels & Cowboys Rose from California.
Menu strengths
- — Six wines by the glass spanning sparkling, white, rose, and red.
- — Wines by the glass are $9-$11.; The list includes a BioKult organic Gruner Veltliner from Austria.
Standout selections
- — Gruner Veltliner — $11 — BioKult (organic), Austria
- — Prosecco — $9 — LaLuca, Italy; Rose — $11 — Angels & Cowboys, California
Pricing: $9-$11 per glass
Beer
The 'What's On Tap!' list dated 'Updated: Today' shows 24 draft beers and ciders. Named pours include Allagash Tripel, Bell's Two Hearted Ale, Founders CBS Imperial Stout, Narragansett Lager, Two Roads Roadsmary's Baby, and Victory Sour Monkey. The Elm City Special pairs Narragansett Lager with a well shot for $10.
Menu strengths
- — 24 draft lines with a dated 'Updated: Today' tap list on the page.
- — Tap list includes Allagash Tripel, Allagash White, Bell's Two Hearted Ale, Founders CBS Imperial Stout, and Two Roads Roadsmary's Baby.
- — The $10 Elm City Special pairs Narragansett Lager with a well shot.
Standout selections
- — Allagash Tripel — on tap list dated 'Updated: Today'
- — Bell's Two Hearted Ale — on tap list dated 'Updated: Today'
- — Founders CBS Imperial Stout — on tap list dated 'Updated: Today'
- — Two Roads Roadsmary's Baby — on tap list dated 'Updated: Today'
Pricing: Elm City Special: $10 Narragansett Lager & well shot
Nonalcoholic
The ZERO PROOF section lists four non-alcoholic cocktails, each $10: Cold Fashioned, Pseudo Fruito, Margarita Zero, and Butterfly Kisses. Margarita Zero uses Lyre's Zero Proof Tequila, and Pseudo Fruito is built on house made strawberry shrub with fresh lime juice and tonic.
Menu strengths
- — Four named zero-proof cocktails, including one using Lyre's Zero Proof Tequila.
- — Each zero-proof cocktail is priced at $10.; Pseudo Fruito uses house made strawberry shrub with fresh lime juice and tonic.
Standout selections
- — Margarita Zero — $10 — Lyre's Zero Proof Tequila, lime juice, orange juice, simple syrup, Tajin rim
- — Pseudo Fruito — $10 — House made strawberry shrub, fresh lime juice, tonic
- — Butterfly Kisses — $10 — Passion fruit puree, lime juice, simple syrup, club soda, black pepper, lime wedge, Tajin
Pricing: $10 each
Spirits
A full bar with craft spirits supports the cocktail list. The Elm City Special pairs Narragansett Lager with a well shot for $10.
Menu strengths
- — Locations offer a full bar with craft spirits and cocktails.
- — Elm City Special pairs Narragansett Lager with a well shot for $10.
Standout selections
- — Locations offer a full bar with craft spirits and cocktails.
Pricing: Elm City Special: $10 Narragansett Lager & well shot
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