Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBardenay Restaurant & Distillery | Boise
Boise, ID · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bardenay is a distillery-restaurant where house-distilled gin, vodka, rum, and rye whiskey anchor both the cocktail list and the spirits program. Cocktails like the Basil Instinct and Huckleberry Lemon Drop showcase the house products, while the flight options let you compare them directly. A substantial wine list, rotating taps, and a thoughtful spirit-free section round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Bardenay Browns flight to sample the aged rum and rye, then move to the Basil Instinct, a gin cocktail with orange liqueur and basil. For a non-alcoholic option, the Sparkling Huckleberry Lemonade is a house-made standout.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers interested in house-distilled spirits will appreciate the range, and spirits enthusiasts can explore flights. The dedicated spirit-free section also makes it a good choice for those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails on the main menu range from $9 to $16; wines by the glass run $8–$14; spirit flights are $6–$9. Happy hour offers select cocktails, wine, and beer at reduced prices.
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is extensive and organized by spirit type, with many drinks built on house-distilled Bardenay spirits. Featured cocktails include the Basil Instinct, Huckleberry Lemon Drop, and a Coffee Negroni. Happy hour trims prices on select cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of cocktails organized by spirit type, including featured cocktails and staff sips.
- — House-distilled Bardenay spirits appear in many cocktails, lending a cohesive identity.
- — The Basil Instinct earned customer praise, especially when ordered half-sweet.
Standout selections
- — Basil Instinct – Bardenay Gin, orange liqueur, house-made lime and lemon sours, basil.
- — Bardenay Aged Rum Old Fashioned – Bardenay Aged Rum, cherry liqueur, bitters, orange peel.
- — Coffee Negroni – Bardenay Gin, Campari, Punt e Mes, coffee liqueur.
Pricing: Main menu $9–$16; happy hour $6–$7.
Wine
The wine menu is curated and organized by style, with whites, reds, sparkling, and dessert wines. It includes sustainably-grown selections from Italy, Idaho, and California. Happy hour offers red and white wine by the glass at $6.
Menu strengths
- — Large, curated wine selection with sections for whites, reds, sparkling, and dessert wines.
- — Includes sustainably-grown options from notable regions.; Happy hour wine by the glass at $6 provides an accessible entry point.
Standout selections
- — ADAMI Prosecco – Italian sparkling, sustainably grown.; VEER 'Scavenger' Chenin/Sauv Blanc – Idaho white wine.
Pricing: By the glass $8–$14; happy hour $6.
Beer
The beer program features 7–14 rotating draft taps, offering variety across styles. Happy hour highlights specific drafts at $4, including local Idaho options like Payette North Fork Lager and Sockeye Dagger Falls IPA.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft taps (7–14 per location) provide variety.
- — Happy hour draft beers at $4 are a solid deal.
- — Local Idaho breweries are represented on the happy hour list.
Standout selections
- — Payette North Fork Lager; Sockeye Dagger Falls IPA
Pricing: Happy hour drafts $4.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated 'Spirit-Free' section offers creative non-alcoholic cocktails, from the Sparkling Huckleberry Lemonade to the Coffee Break with nitro cold brew. Happy hour includes Spirit Free Sips at $5, making it a welcoming option for abstainers.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated spirit-free section with creative, house-made options.; Includes a caffeinated coffee-based drink with house-made vanilla cream.
- — Happy hour Spirit Free Sips at $5 expand accessibility.
Standout selections
- — Sparkling Huckleberry Lemonade – huckleberry puree, lemon, sparkling water.
- — Coffee Break – nitro cold brew, cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla cream.
- — Gilligan's Gal – pineapple, ginger, lime, ginger beer.
Pricing: Main menu $5–$8; happy hour $5.
Spirits
Bardenay operates as a distillery, producing vodka, gin, rum, and rye whiskey on-site. Spirit flights showcase the house products, including The Bardenay Originals and The Bardenay Browns. A build-your-own flight option adds flexibility.
Menu strengths
- — House-distilled vodka, gin, rum, and rye whiskey form the core of the program.
- — Spirit flights provide a structured way to compare house products.
Standout selections
- — The Bardenay Originals Flight – Vodka, Gin, Lemon Vodka.
- — The Bardenay Browns Flight – Rum, Aged Rum, Rye Whiskey.
- — Bardenay Build Your Own Flight – choose three Bardenay products.
Pricing: Flights $6–$9.
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