Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBernard's Gastropub & Eatery
Roanoke, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bernard's Gastropub & Eatery runs a beverage program built around a seven-drink Signature Cocktails section, with options like the Signature Manhattan and Very Cherry Smoked Old Fashioned. Wine covers 11 by-the-glass and 10 by-the-bottle selections across multiple varietals. Beer offers four drafts with ABV listed and 24 bottled choices. Spirits are present mainly through the cocktails, using brands such as George Dickel, Maker's Mark, and Tito's.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Very Cherry Smoked Old Fashioned, made with Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon, cherry bitters, house made Luxardo cherries, turbinado sugar, orange, and lightly smoked in cherry wood. For wine, the Dry Creek Cabernet is the top by-the-glass option at $15.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone seeking a broad drinks list with clear cocktail detail, a range of wines by the glass, and both draft and bottled beer options will find useful choices here.
- When should I go?
- A recent customer account describes trying a martini during lunch after being drawn in by a sign, so a midday visit can work for a cocktail.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wines by the glass range from $8 to $15, and by the bottle from $32 to $225. Cocktail and beer prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Signature Cocktails section names seven drinks with specific ingredients, including house made Luxardo cherries and cherry wood smoking, alongside a wine list that spans 11 by-the-glass and 10 by-the-bottle options.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seven named cocktails in a Signature Cocktails section, with handcrafted drinks served at the bar and seasonal features. A focus on balance, quality, and hospitality in every pour supports the program.
Menu strengths
- — Seven named cocktails with detailed ingredient lists, including house made Luxardo cherries and cherry wood smoking.
- — Handcrafted cocktails served at the bar with seasonal features.
Standout selections
- — Very Cherry Smoked Old Fashioned: Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon, cherry bitters, house made Luxardo cherries, turbinado sugar, orange, lightly smoked in cherry wood with an orange twist.
- — Signature Manhattan: George Dickel Bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, garnished with a maraschino cherry.
Wine
11 wines by the glass and 10 by the bottle, described as a curated selection across multiple varietals. By-the-glass pricing runs from $8 to $15, and by-the-bottle from $32 to $225.
Menu strengths
- — 11 wines by the glass and 10 by the bottle across multiple varietals.
- — By-the-glass prices range from $8 to $15, and by-the-bottle from $32 to $225.
Standout selections
- — Dry Creek Cabernet, by the glass at $15.
- — Scott Family Pinot Noir, by the glass at $10.
Pricing: By the glass $8-$15; by the bottle $32-$225
Beer
Four draft beers with ABV percentages and 24 bottled beers, spanning a range of styles. Seasonal drafts are available to ask about.
Menu strengths
- — Four draft beers with ABV percentages listed, plus 24 bottled beers.
- — Draft and bottled options span a range of styles; seasonal drafts are available to ask about.
Standout selections
- — Parkway Brewing Co. Get Bent IPA, draft at 7.2% ABV.
- — Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager, draft at 5.2% ABV.
Spirits
Specific spirits used in cocktails include George Dickel Bourbon, Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Bulleit Rye, Tito's Vodka, 1800 Tequila, Kahlua, Disaronno, and Frangelico.
Menu strengths
- — A well-chosen selection of spirits is available.; Specific spirits used in cocktails, including George Dickel Bourbon, Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Bulleit Rye, Tito's Vodka, 1800 Tequila, Kahlua, Disaronno, and Frangelico.
Standout selections
- — Specific spirits used in cocktails, including George Dickel Bourbon, Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Bulleit Rye, Tito's Vodka, 1800 Tequila, Kahlua, Disaronno, and Frangelico.
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