Wine bar
Unclaimed profileBloomsday Restaurant & Wine Bar
Philadelphia, PA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bloomsday pairs a serious natural wine program with a playful brunch cocktail list. The bottle list spans regions and styles, from Prosecco to orange wine, with prices reaching $680. Attached wine shop extends the reach. Brunch cocktails show creativity, like the Winey Margarita and Caribbean Ember. Beer and zero-proof options round out the daytime menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Winey Margarita, made with tequila, lime, and orange wine cordial. For wine, try the I Am The Ninja from Testalonga or the Devina orange wine from Slovakia. The Muz Vermut Spritz offers a complex aperitif. Non-alcoholic drinkers can opt for the Grape Expectation mocktail.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Natural wine enthusiasts and those who appreciate an attached wine shop will find much to like. Brunch crowds seeking creative cocktails and local beers will also be satisfied.
- When should I go?
- Brunch appears to be the prime time for the full beverage range, including cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $19. Wines by the glass are $14 to $21, with bottles from $49 to $95 on brunch; the broader bottle list starts at $46 and goes up to $680. Beers and ciders are $6 to $8; non-alcoholic drinks are $6 to $14.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The attached retail wine shop offering natural wines for takeaway or dine-in sets Bloomsday apart. The bottle list is extensive and diverse, with a focus on natural producers. Brunch cocktails incorporate house-made elements like orange wine cordial, and the beer list features local breweries.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative brunch cocktails with house-made elements like orange wine cordial and fresh juices. Options range from classics like Bloody Mary to inventive spritzes and boozy numbers. Pricing is moderate for the creativity.
Menu strengths
- — House-made elements such as orange wine cordial and fresh squeezed juice.
- — Range of styles from classic to adventurous, like the Caribbean Ember with multiple rums.
Standout selections
- — Winey Margarita - tequila, fresh lime juice, orange wine cordial - $19
- — Caribbean Ember - Plateray Dark Rum, Johnny Drum Bourbon, Clément Rhum Agricole, Bordiga Bitter, pineapple, lime, bitters, ginger beer, cherry, nutmeg - $18
- — Muz Vermut Spritz - Partida Creus Muz Vermut, fino sherry, St. Germain, sparkling wine - $17
Pricing: Cocktails range from $13 to $19 on the brunch menu.
Wine
Extensive and diverse wine list with a focus on natural producers. Includes sparkling, white, orange, rosé, and red wines from regions like Veneto, Swartland, and Tasmania. Attached wine shop offers retail and dine-in options.
Menu strengths
- — Deep bottle list with a wide range of styles and regions.
- — Natural wine focus with producers like Testalonga and Montesecondo.
- — Attached wine shop for takeaway and knowledgeable staff.
Standout selections
- — I Am The Ninja, Testalonga - Chenin Blanc, Swartland, ZA - $14/$56
- — Devina, Slobodne - orange wine, Slovakia - $19/$73
- — Tasmania Chardonnay, Dr. Edge - Chardonnay, Tasmania, AU - $21/$95
Pricing: Bottle list prices range from $46 to $680; brunch wines by the glass range from $14 to $21.
Beer
Solid brunch beer list featuring local breweries and craft options. Includes a variety of styles from grisette to hazy IPA, plus a cider. Prices are accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Local brewery representation including Oxbow, Love City, and Forest & Main.
- — Variety of styles and a cider option.; Low price point.
Standout selections
- — Surfcasting, Oxbow Brewing Co. - grisette brewed with salt, wheat, & limes - $6
- — Long Walk, Forest & Main - English-style bitter - $7
- — Gold Rush, Ploughman Farm Cider - single varietal apple cider - $7
Pricing: Beers and ciders range from $6 to $8 on the brunch menu.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful zero-proof selection including a house mocktail, NA sparkling wine, and NA beers. Provides variety for non-drinkers at reasonable prices.
Menu strengths
- — House mocktail with fresh ingredients.; NA wine option from Germany.
Standout selections
- — Grape Expectation - Green Meadow Farm Concord grape, pomegranate, lemon, mint, ginger beer - $12
- — Eins Zwei Zero, Lietz - NA sparkling wine, riesling - $14
- — Safety Glasses Pilsner, Industrial Arts - NA pilsner - $6
Pricing: Non-alcoholic options range from $6 to $14.
Spirits
Spirits are integrated into creative cocktails, but no standalone spirits list is available. The range used includes vodka, gin, rye, rum, bourbon, and tequila, suggesting a capable back bar.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse spirit usage in cocktails.; Creative combinations such as in Caribbean Ember.
Standout selections
- — Caribbean Ember - features three different rums and bourbon
- — Winey Margarita - tequila with orange wine cordial
How it sits with the food
The beverage program supports the restaurant's sustainable, waste-reducing food ethos. Natural wines with low intervention pair well with seasonal, locally sourced dishes. The orange wine cordial in the Winey Margarita suggests a creative approach that mirrors the kitchen's style.
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