Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBeer Bones Bar & Grill
Latham, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Beer Bones Bar & Grill pairs a deep draft list with a cocktail menu that goes beyond the usual bar standards. The Yuzu Cosmopolitan and Vanilla Chai show real mixing intent, while the beer list spans local IPAs and familiar imports. House wines stay affordable, and the mocktail list gives non-drinkers something crafted. The program is wide, reasonably priced, and more ambitious than the sports-bar frame suggests.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Yuzu Cosmopolitan, a $12 mix of Tito's Vodka, Kanade Yuzu Liqueur, cranberry, and lime—one of the more inventive cocktails on the list. For beer drinkers, the Fiddlehead IPA on draft at $7.50 a glass or $22.50 a pitcher is a solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want variety across cocktails, draft beer, and wine will find something. The range of options, from classic Negronis to creative sours, suits groups with mixed tastes. Non-alcoholic options are also available for designated drivers or those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11-$14, drafts $3.50-$8.50 a glass, and house wine is $7. N/A beers are $5.50-$7.50. A round of drinks is moderately priced.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program stands out for its creativity and range, featuring drinks like the Vanilla Chai with espresso and chai syrup, and the Hornitos Margarita with a choice of blanco or habanero tequila. This is more inventive than typical bar fare.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktail list with eight specialties, including Yuzu Cosmopolitan, Vanilla Chai, and Hornitos Margarita. Creative ingredients like yuzu liqueur and chai syrup show ambition beyond standard bar drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named specialty cocktails with varied base spirits and flavors.
- — Creative touches like yuzu liqueur, chai syrup, and maple walnut in Old Fashioneds.
Standout selections
- — Yuzu Cosmopolitan: Tito's Vodka, Kanade Yuzu Liqueur, cranberry, lime.
- — The Vanilla Chai: vanilla vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, fresh espresso, chai syrup.
- — Hornitos Margarita: Hornitos Blanco or Habanero, Grand Marnier, fresh lemon.
Pricing: $11-$14
Wine
Wine list offers house and premium options by glass and bottle. Includes sparkling, white, rosé, and red selections from California, Italy, New Zealand, and Washington.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of styles: sparkling, white, rosé, red.
- — Affordable house wine at $7 per glass.; Premium bottles priced reasonably from $25 to $38.
Standout selections
- — La Marca Prosecco, Veneto, Italy: $12/glass.; Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ: $11/$34.
- — Charles & Charles Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA: $11/$34.
Pricing: House wines $7/glass; premium $8-$12/glass, $25-$38/bottle
Beer
Beer menu spans draft, bottle, can, and hard seltzer. Draft list includes IPAs, stouts, and wheat beers, with pitchers available. Bottled options include craft and domestic favorites.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list includes local craft IPAs like Fiddlehead and Dogfish 60.
- — Pitcher pricing offers value for groups.; Variety of formats: draft, bottle, can, and hard seltzer.
Standout selections
- — Fiddlehead IPA: draft, $7.50/glass or $22.50/pitcher.; Guinness: draft, $8/glass or $24/pitcher.
Pricing: Draft $3.50-$8.50/glass, pitchers $14-$25.50; bottles $4.50-$6.50
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic program includes two crafted mocktails and several N/A beers. Mocktails are priced at $8, while N/A beers range from $5.50 to $7.50.
Menu strengths
- — Crafted mocktails with ingredients like honey, ginger, and cranberry.
- — Multiple N/A beer options from major brands.; N/A beers competitively priced.
Standout selections
- — Honey Ginger Beer Mocktail: honey, lemon, ginger beer.
- — Spiced Cranberry: cranberry, maple, lime, club soda, cinnamon rim.
Pricing: Mocktails $8; N/A beers $5.50-$7.50
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