Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileBluebeard
Indianapolis, IN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bluebeard's beverage program is a serious, layered operation. Bar director Fernando Munoz drives a cocktail menu built on house-made syrups, sodas, and ginger beer, with creative numbers like the Alpine Fizz and Galapagos. Sommelier Ryan Masoncup curates a Wine Spectator award-winning list that roams into surprising regions. Rotating draft beers add another dimension. Cocktails from $10 to $16 make it accessible. This is a bar program that rewards attention.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Alpine Fizz ($16), a rum- and orgeat-based cocktail with cucumber, rosemary, and egg white. The Mango Painkiller ($15) is a guest favorite. For something classic, the Negroni ($13) uses Hayman's Old Tom gin and Carpano Antica. Ask about the by-the-glass wine list for something unexpected.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the house-made ingredients and creative combinations. Wine lovers will find a thoughtfully curated list with both familiar and obscure choices. Beer drinkers can explore rotating taps with seasonal and rare offerings. Anyone seeking a well-rounded, high-level bar program will be satisfied.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are ideal for exploring the full cocktail and wine list. The rotating draft beer selection makes any visit a new experience, so regulars may want to stop in periodically. The bar program is a destination in itself, suitable for a pre-dinner drink or a full evening.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10 to $16, with highballs and gin and tonics from $10 to $12 and classics from $13 to $16. Wine and beer prices are not documented, but the wine list's award-winning status suggests a range from moderate to premium.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list and a cocktail program with house-made sodas and syrups sets Bluebeard apart. Bar director Fernando Munoz and sommelier Ryan Masoncup lead a program that balances creativity with classic execution. The emphasis on new and surprising wine regions adds further distinction.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, house-made cocktails under bar director Fernando Munoz. Menu spans house originals, updated classics, highballs, and G&Ts, with fresh syrups and sodas. Guest praise for specific drinks. Pricing is accessible.
Menu strengths
- — House-made ginger beer and sodas used in several drinks.
- — Reputation as one of the best bar programs in.
Standout selections
- — Alpine Fizz: Tso'ok Oaxacan rum, Faccia Brutto Centerbre, orgeat, cucumber, rosemary, egg white, lime soda ($16).
- — Mango Painkiller: house 6-rum blend, mango coconut cream, pineapple, lime, orange, nutmeg ($15).
- — Negroni: Hayman's Old Tom gin, Campari, Carpano Antica vermouth ($13).
- — Dark & Stormy: 6-rum blend, house ginger beer ($11).
Pricing: Cocktails $10–$16; highballs and G&Ts $10–$12; classics $13–$16.
Wine
Wine Spectator award-winning list curated by certified sommelier Ryan Masoncup. Emphasizes new and surprising regions while offering familiar names. Extensive, frequently rotating selection, with by-the-glass and cellar options available.
Menu strengths
- — Wine Spectator award recognition.; Certified sommelier curation.; Focus on new and surprising regions.
Standout selections
- — By-the-glass list available upon request.; Cellar list for deeper exploration.
- — Rotating selection of familiar and obscure varietals.
Pricing: No specific wine prices documented; list rotates frequently.
Beer
Curated rotating draft list featuring seasonal, rare, and limited-edition releases. Includes IPAs, stouts, and pilsners. Staff guidance noted. Lacks specific list details but shows a solid, evolving program.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft selection with local and international brewers.
Standout selections
- — Selection includes IPAs, stouts, and pilsners.
Pricing: No specific beer prices documented; rotating draft selection.
Spirits
Spirits program is inferred from cocktail menu, which uses a wide range including vodka, gin, rum, mezcal, tequila, bourbon, rye, and cognac. Fine spirits paired with housemade sodas and syrups.
Standout selections
- — House 6-rum blend featured in multiple cocktails.
- — Mezcal and tequila used in Galapagos cocktail.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or pricing; spirits used in cocktails.
How it sits with the food
The cocktail program's fresh, house-made ingredients and the wine list's focus on unexpected regions suggest a kitchen that values local and seasonal flavors. The beverage team's creativity likely complements a menu that has earned James Beard recognition. Specific pairings are not documented, but the breadth of styles offers flexibility.
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