Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBeer Baron Bar & Kitchen
Santa Rosa, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen offers a beverage program led by a broad cocktail list divided into Classics and Signature sections. The Classics include an Old Fashioned with Buffalo Trace and maple, a Manhattan with Sazerac rye, and a Paper Plane with amaro nonino. Signature drinks like The Tano Effect mix mezcal, Empress Gin, and orgeat. Wines by the glass and bottle span reds, whites, and sparkling. A Whiskey Bottle Shop lists bottles for sale, and mocktails like Blood in the Water provide non-alcoholic options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Old Fashioned, made with Buffalo Trace bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters. For a spirit-forward alternative, the Manhattan uses Sazerac rye and sweet vermouth. If you prefer something smoky and complex, try The Tano Effect with mezcal, Empress Gin, and orgeat.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This venue suits guests looking for a classic cocktail experience with a range of whiskey options and a few wines by the glass. The mocktails and draft beer provide alternatives for those not drinking spirits.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers discounts on draft beer and features cocktails like the Classic Margarita and Manhattan. Wednesdays have 50% off whisky all day.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass ranges from $10 to $13, with bottles from $36 to $48. Whiskey bottles from the shop are priced between $390 and $540. Cocktail prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The whiskey bottle shop and Wednesday whisky discount set this venue apart, alongside a cocktail menu that balances classics with original signatures.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail list with Classics like Old Fashioned and Manhattan, plus Signature drinks such as The Tano Effect. Happy hour features several classics.
Menu strengths
- — Classics section includes Aviation, Espresso Martini, Margarita, Old Fashioned, Paper Plane, Whiskey Sour, Corpse Reviver, Manhattan, Mule, Paloma, Negroni.
- — Signature section offers ten original cocktails like The Tano Effect and Golden Hour.
- — Happy hour includes Classic Margarita, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Mule, and Paloma.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, maple syrup, bitters.
- — Manhattan: Sazerac rye, sweet vermouth, bitters.; Paper Plane: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, aperol, amaro nonino, lemon.
- — The Tano Effect: Mezcal, Empress Gin, Genepy, Raspberry Mint Simple, Orgeat, Lime.
Wine
Wines by the glass and bottle across Reds, Whites & Pinks. Happy hour includes Carmel Road Pinot Noir, Union Sacré Cabernet Franc, Old Soul Chardonnay, and Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc. Prices listed for several wines.
Menu strengths
- — Offers red, white, and sparkling wines with glass and bottle pricing.
- — Happy hour features four wines including Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc.
- — Glass prices range from $10 to $13, bottles from $36 to $48.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Noir | Macmurray | Russian River Valley | 2018: Glass $12 | Bottle $44.
- — Chardonnay | St. Francis | Sonoma County | 2021: Glass $13 | Bottle $48.
- — Brut | Korbel | California: Glass $10 | Bottle $36.
Pricing: Glass $10-$13; Bottle $36-$48
Beer
Draft beer is available and discounted during happy hour at $2 off. Also part of a Burger + Beer + Shot combo.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour includes $2 off all draft beer.
- — Burger + Beer + Shot combo includes a pint of draft beer.
Standout selections
- — $2 off all draft beer during happy hour.
Nonalcoholic
Mocktails section includes Blood in the Water and Utah Mule. Both use Seedlip grove as a base. The non-alcoholic options are limited but thoughtfully composed.
Menu strengths
- — Two named mocktails: Blood in the Water and Utah Mule.
Standout selections
- — Blood in the Water: Seedlip grove, blood orange, lemon, simple.
- — Utah Mule: Seedlip grove, white peach puree, lime, ginger beer, mint.
Spirits
Whiskey-focused with a bottle shop listing Chivas Regal, Ballentines, Caperdonich, Remy Martin, Blue Label, and Glen Keith. Wednesday offers 50% off whisky all day. Happy hour includes well drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Whiskey Bottle Shop lists six bottles for sale.
- — 50% off whisky on Wednesdays all day.; Happy hour includes well drinks.
Standout selections
- — Chivas Regal: $490.; Blue Label: $460.; Glen Keith: $510.
Pricing: Whiskey bottles $390-$540
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