Neighborhood bar
Unclaimed profileBasil's
Venetian Bridges, Stockton, CA · $
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Basil's is a neighborhood bar with a very large draft beer selection and a weekday happy hour that drops draft pints and well drinks to $3. Draft pours include Woodchuck Cider, Woodchuck Perry, and Miller Lite. A cocktail list and full bar cover the rest, while a gallon of iced tea goes for $5.
- What should I order?
- The tap list is the draw; Woodchuck Cider and Woodchuck Perry are available for something off the standard beer path, and Miller Lite covers the classic end.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who value a wide tap list and straightforward happy hour pricing will find Basil's a practical stop. The $3 draft pints and well drinks make it an easy after-work choice for beer-focused regulars.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft pints and well drinks are $3 each during happy hour. A gallon of iced tea is $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The very large draft beer selection is the centerpiece, with happy hour pricing that makes trying different taps affordable. The inclusion of Woodchuck Perry alongside standard drafts adds a cider-house twist.
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
Basil's offers a cocktail list and well drinks at $3 during weekday happy hour. The program is straightforward, centered on value-priced wells rather than a distinctive cocktail menu.
Menu strengths
- — Venue offers $3 well drinks during happy hourMonday through Friday.
Standout selections
- — Venue offers $3 well drinks during happy hourMonday through Friday.
Wine
It exists as a general option rather than a focused program.; Wine is included among the alcoholic beverages served.
Menu strengths
- — Wine is included among the alcoholic beverages served.
Standout selections
- — Venue serves a wide range of alcoholic beverages including wine.
Beer
The beer program is the clear strength, with a very large draft selection. Happy hour pints at $3 make exploring the taps easy. Named drafts include Woodchuck Cider, Woodchuck Perry, and Miller Lite.
Menu strengths
- — Very large selection of draft beer on tap.
- — Draft list includes both cider and perry options.
Standout selections
- — Woodchuck Cider (draft); Woodchuck Perry (draft); Miller Lite (draft)
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic offering is a single item: a Gallon of Tea for $5.00. It is a practical, high-volume option for designated drivers or those skipping alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Gallon of Tea provides a generous nonalcoholic option at a reasonable price.
Standout selections
- — Gallon of Tea — $5.00 — A gallon of iced tea.
Pricing: $5.00 for a gallon of tea
Spirits
A full bar is available, and spirits are poured as well drinks during happy hour at $3. There is no distinct spirits list beyond the full bar mention.
Menu strengths
- — Full bar available.; Well drinks offered at $3 during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — It has a full bar and beer selection.
Community reviews
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Micah Rousey
4/5
I just can't believe Basil's is still around. I always had a good time going there, but granted it's been 20+ years since I've been there.
Ordered: Everything!