Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBistango Martini Lounge
Spokane, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bistango Martini Lounge has been mixing drinks since 2005, when it opened as the first martini lounge. The cocktail list runs from House Fresh Mojitos in seven flavors to a Blood Orange Manhattan with Gentleman Jack and a Fireworks Martini built on espresso. A dedicated happy hour menu lists cocktails between $10 and $12. Customers consistently praise the bartenders and call out the Huckleberry Martini and Reem's Drop as favorites.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Huckleberry Martini or Reem's Lemon Drop, both $10 during happy hour. For a stirred drink, the Blood Orange Manhattan uses Gentleman Jack, vermouth, blood orange bitters, and an orange twist. The Fireworks Martini brings Kahlúa, chocolate liqueur, and fresh espresso.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone looking for a long-standing cocktail menu with a dedicated happy hour list and a range of martinis, mojitos, and fruit-forward drinks at $10 to $12.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the value window, with cocktails at $10 to $12 and beer at $4.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour cocktails are $10 to $12, with the Huckleberry Martini, Reem's Lemon Drop, and WA Red Apple at $10 and the Classic Martini, Riverside Margarita, and French 75 Martini at $12. Beer is $4 and rotating wine pours are $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Bistango has operated as the first martini lounge since 2005, and its menu pairs a broad signature cocktail sampling with a separate happy hour libations list.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program is the core of the venue, with a broad signature list that includes mojitos, martinis, and fruit-forward drinks, plus a dedicated happy hour menu. Guests consistently praise the drinks and bartenders, and the pricing stays in the $10–$12 range during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — A broad signature cocktail sampling with eight named drinks, including House Fresh Mojitos, Pear Blue, The Godfather, Hot "O", Fireworks Martini, Bistango Cocktail, Blood Orange Manhattan, and Huckleberry.
- — A dedicated happy hour libations menu with cocktails priced $10–$12.
- — Guests consistently praise the cocktails as excellent and note the bartenders' skill.
Standout selections
- — Huckleberry Martini — a guest-highlighted must-try, $10 during happy hour.
- — Reem's Lemon Drop — a guest-highlighted must-try, $10 during happy hour.
- — Blood Orange Manhattan — Gentleman Jack, vermouth, blood orange bitters, and an orange twist.
- — Fireworks Martini — Kahlúa, chocolate liqueur, and fresh espresso.
Pricing: Happy hour cocktails $10–$12; Huckleberry Martini $10, Reem's Lemon Drop $10, WA Red Apple $10, Classic Bombay Gin or Smirnoff Vodka Martini $12, Riverside Margarita $12, French 75 Martini $12.
Wine
Wine is a light but supported part of the program, with a rotating selection of local, regional, and international varieties. Happy hour lists rotating wine pours at $7, and retail wine sales are available through reservations and private events.
Menu strengths
- — A rotating selection of local, regional, and international wine varieties.
- — Happy hour rotating wine pours at $7.; Retail wine sales available through reservations and private events.
Standout selections
- — Beer and wine feature a rotating selection of local, regional, and international varieties.
Pricing: Rotating wine pours $7 during happy hour.
Beer
Beer is a light but supported category, with a rotating selection of local, regional, and international varieties. Happy hour lists beer at $4.
Menu strengths
- — A rotating selection of local, regional, and international beer varieties.
Standout selections
- — Beer and wine feature a rotating selection of local, regional, and international varieties.
Pricing: Beer $4 during happy hour.
Spirits
Spirits are a light but supported category, with premium spirits and premium liquor available. Happy hour lists premium wells at $7.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits and premium liquor are offered.; Happy hour premium wells priced at $7.
Standout selections
- — The venue offers premium spirits and premium liquor.
Pricing: Premium Wells $7 during happy hour.
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