Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBlack Sheep Bar & Grill
San Luis Obispo, CA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Black Sheep Bar & Grill runs a beverage program built around a six-drink specialty cocktail list with named base spirits and modifiers, from a Bulleit Rye Black Manhattan to a Don Julio Blanco Black Sheep Cadillac. Wine by the glass covers nine styles plus a Champagne split and Veuve Clicquot bottle, with Wine Down Wednesday taking $2 off. Beer comes in 14 oz. And 20 oz. Pours, including Guinness, Firestone 805, and several IPAs, with rotating drafts available on request. Non-alcoholic options are priced and broad, including fresh-squeezed juice and Numi tea.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Black Manhattan, made with Bulleit Rye, Averna Amaro, and aromatic bitters. For a lighter build, the Gin Blossom combines Nolet's Gin, St. Germain, ginger beer, and fresh lemon juice. If you prefer wine, the by-the-glass list includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon, with Veuve Clicquot available by the bottle.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone looking for a broad, accessible beverage list with a clear cocktail focus, local beer options, and straightforward wine by the glass. The range of non-alcoholic choices and two pour sizes for beer make it easy to accommodate mixed groups.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour and Wine Down Wednesday both offer recurring discounts on drinks. Wine Down Wednesday applies $2 off wine all day and all night.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Non-alcoholic drinks are priced from $3.50 for soft drinks and cranberry juice to $4.50 for fresh-squeezed juice, Numi hot tea, iced tea, and Red Bull. Wine and beer prices are not listed, but Wine Down Wednesday takes $2 off wine, and happy hour discounts apply to well drinks.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list names specific spirits and modifiers across six drinks, including Bulleit Rye, Nolet's Gin, Don Julio Blanco, and Grand Marnier. Wine by the glass covers nine styles plus a Champagne split and a Veuve Clicquot bottle. Beer is offered in two pour sizes with rotating drafts available on request.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Six specialty cocktails are named with specific base spirits and modifiers, covering rye, gin, spiced rum, strawberry vodka, and tequila. The Black Manhattan uses Bulleit Rye and Averna Amaro, while the Black Sheep Cadillac combines Don Julio Blanco, Cointreau, lime, and Grand Marnier. Daily cocktail service is promoted on the homepage.
Menu strengths
- — Six named specialty cocktails with specific base spirits and modifiers.
- — Spirits range across rye, gin, spiced rum, strawberry vodka, and tequila.
- — Daily cocktail service is promoted on the homepage.
Standout selections
- — Black Manhattan: Bulleit Rye, Averna Amaro, aromatic bitters.
- — Gin Blossom: Nolet's Gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, ginger beer, fresh lemon juice.
- — Black Sheep Cadillac: Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, Grand Marnier.
Wine
Wine by the glass lists nine styles plus a Champagne Split and Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bottle. Named styles include Chardonnay, No Oak Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. Wine Down Wednesday offers $2 off wine all day and all night, and Happy Hour provides a recurring wine discount.
Menu strengths
- — Nine wine styles listed by the glass, plus Champagne options.
- — Wine Down Wednesday offers $2 off wine all day and all night.
- — Two recurring wine discounts are promoted: Happy Hour and Wine Down Wednesday.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bottle, listed alongside a Champagne Split.
- — No Oak Chardonnay, one of nine by-the-glass styles.
Beer
The beer section lists eight named beers and a cider in 14 oz. And 20 oz. Pours. Selections include Guinness, Firestone 805, Cali Squeeze, CCB Terrifico Mexican Style Lager, CCB Lucky Day IPA, BHBC Big Sur Double IPA, Mind Haze Hazy IPA, and Shindig Dry Cider. The menu invites guests to ask their server about additional rotating drafts.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named beers and a cider, with two pour sizes.
- — Rotating drafts are available per the menu.; Range spans stout, lager, IPA, double IPA, hazy IPA, and dry cider.
Standout selections
- — Guinness, available in 14 oz. And 20 oz.
- — Firestone 805, available in 14 oz. And 20 oz.
- — BHBC Big Sur Double IPA, available in 14 oz. And 20 oz.
Nonalcoholic
A broad non-alcoholic list with published prices includes fresh-squeezed orange or grapefruit juice at $4.50, cranberry juice at $3.50, soft drinks at $3.50, and Red Bull, Organic Numi Hot Tea, and Fresh Brewed Iced Tea each at $4.50. The range covers juices, sodas, teas, and energy drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Broad non-alcoholic beverage list with prices published on the food menu.
- — Fresh-squeezed juices at $4.50 and cranberry juice at $3.50.
- — Organic Numi Hot Tea and Fresh Brewed Iced Tea each listed at $4.50.
Standout selections
- — Fresh-Squeezed Juice: orange or grapefruit, $4.50.; Organic Numi Hot Tea, $4.50.
- — Fresh-Squeezed Juice — $4.50 — Orange or grapefruit.
Spirits
Well drinks are offered with a Happy Hour discount. A recent customer account describes a complimentary champagne toast from a server after the server noticed the reviewer had just gotten married.
Menu strengths
- — Specialty cocktails name Bulleit Rye, Nolet's Gin, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Grey Goose Strawberry Vodka, Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, and Grand Marnier.
- — Well drinks are offered with a Happy Hour discount.
- — A recent customer account describes a complimentary champagne toast from a server after the server noticed the reviewer had just gotten married.
Standout selections
- — Champagne; The food menu's Specialty Cocktails name specific spirits including Bulleit Rye, Nolet's Gin, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Grey Goose Strawberry Vodka, Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, and Grand Marnier.
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