Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileBarrel Proof
Nashville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A whiskey-focused cocktail bar with over 300 bottles and a rotating $10 Team Pick. The cocktail list runs $12-$13, and happy hour brings $7 mini versions. The beer list spans local and regional craft, and non-alcoholic options mirror the classics. Rare pours like Pappy Van Winkle anchor a serious spirits program.
- What should I order?
- Start with a House Old Fashioned ($12) or the rotating Team Pick ($10). For whiskey, ask about rare pours like Pappy Van Winkle or Weller. Happy hour offers $7 mini margaritas and old fashioneds.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts and cocktail drinkers looking for a deep selection. The daily happy hour and non-alcoholic versions of classics broaden the appeal.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit the full cocktail and whiskey menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10-$13; happy hour mini cocktails are $7. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $12, and non-alcoholic beer is $6. House shots are $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The whiskey list is the centerpiece, with over 300 bottles including allocated releases. The 30-foot bar and heated patio add to the setting, but the beverage program stands on its spirits depth and rotating cocktail specials.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
A diverse cocktail list with creative ingredients and a rotating Team Pick. Prices are reasonable, with a daily happy hour offering discounted mini versions. Non-alcoholic versions of four classics are also available.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating Team Pick keeps the menu fresh; Creative ingredients like prickly pear and eucalyptus
Standout selections
- — House Old Fashioned: Bonded bourbon, bitters, sugar ($12)
- — Garden Party: Hendricks gin, prickly pear, grapefruit, aloe, bubbles ($13)
- — Sittin Sideways: Plantaray 3 star rum, peach amaro, blanc vermouth, eucalyptus ($13)
Pricing: $10-$13; happy hour mini cocktails $7
Wine
Wine categories include Bubbles, Rosé, White, Red, and Orange. No specific labels or prices are documented, limiting the assessment.
Beer
A broad beer list with six taps and 16 bottles/cans, including local and regional craft options. Seltzers are also available. Non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing is listed at $6.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection of local and regional craft beers
Standout selections
- — Narragansett Lager (draft); Bearded Iris 'Homestyle' IPA (draft)
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beer $6; most beers not priced
Nonalcoholic
Offers non-alcoholic versions of four classic cocktails and a non-alcoholic beer. This is a thoughtful range for designated drivers or abstainers.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic versions of classic cocktails; Includes non-alcoholic beer option
Standout selections
- — Non-Alcoholic Old Fashioned ($12); Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini ($12)
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails $12; non-alcoholic beer $6
Spirits
A massive whiskey selection with over 300 bottles, including rare and allocated releases. The spirits program also covers agave, rum, gin, and amaro, with house shots at $6.
Menu strengths
- — Over 300 whiskeys, including Pappy Van Winkle and Weller
- — Diverse spirits beyond whiskey; House shots at $6
Standout selections
- — Pappy Van Winkle 10 Year (rare bourbon)
- — W.L. Weller 12 Year (wheated bourbon)
- — Fortaleza Reposado Single Barrel (exclusive pick, $15)
Pricing: House shots $6; some pours $12-$15
How it sits with the food
No food menu is documented; the bar focuses on beverages. The extensive whiskey list and cocktail program are best enjoyed on their own or with bar snacks if available.
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