Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBaxter's Sports Lounge
Norfolk, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The venue's homepage touts it as the largest and most exciting award-winning bar and lounge in Downtown backed by over 25 HD flat screens. Customers praise the drink quality and happy hour value, though some note an 18% surcharge on drinks. For a sports bar, the happy hour pricing is the main draw.
- What should I order?
- During happy hour, order a $5 house specialty drink or a $3 well highball for value. For beer, choose a $2.50 domestic bottle or a draft with $2 off. Wine by the glass is $4.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Sports fans looking for a pre-game or after-work drink will appreciate the large screens and discounted happy hour. Budget-conscious drinkers who prioritize value over variety will find the happy hour pricing appealing.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Expect to spend around $3 to $5 per drink during happy hour, making it an affordable option for a casual night out.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- With over 25 HD flat screens, including eight 60-inch screens above the bar, this venue pairs its drink specials with a sports-viewing experience. The happy hour pricing is notably aggressive, particularly the $3 well highballs and $4 wine by the glass.
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
The cocktail program is defined by happy hour specials, with $5 house specialty drinks. No dedicated cocktail list was retrieved, but the discounted specialty drinks indicate a step above basic well pours.
Menu strengths
- — Offers discounted house specialty drinks during happy hour
Standout selections
- — House Specialty Drinks (happy hour, $5)
Pricing: House specialty drinks $5 during happy hour
Wine
Wine is limited to a $4 by-the-glass happy hour special. No specific varietals or wine list details were provided, but the price point is competitive for a sports lounge.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour wine by the glass at a low $4 price
Standout selections
- — Wine by the Glass (happy hour, $4)
Pricing: Wine by the glass $4 during happy hour
Beer
Beer offerings include domestic bottles at $2.50 and drafts with $2 off during happy hour. Specific brands are not mentioned, but the pricing is clearly value-focused.
Menu strengths
- — Discounted domestic bottles and drafts during happy hour
Standout selections
- — Draft Beers (happy hour, $2 off)
Pricing: Domestic bottles $2.50; drafts $2 off during happy hour
Spirits
Spirits are represented by well highballs at $3 during happy hour. The lack of a specific spirits list limits assessment, but the pricing is aggressive and accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Well highballs offered at a low $3 happy hour price
Pricing: Well highballs $3 during happy hour
How it sits with the food
While no food menu was verified, the bar-style drink specials suggest pairing with typical pub fare like wings or nachos, though such pairings are not confirmed.
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