Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBog & Barley Irish Pub
Memphis, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bog & Barley Irish Pub runs a serious beverage program beneath its pub veneer. Eight signature cocktails at $14 each show range, from the cucumber-and-elderflower 447 to a four-whiskey flight priced at $69. The draft list leans heavily Irish and local and non-alcoholic options extend to Athletic brews and Guinness 0.0. Wine spans sparkling to red, with bottles up to $150.
- What should I order?
- Start with The 447, a bourbon cocktail with cucumber, lemon, Irish Mist, and St. Germain. For a deeper pour, The Jewel of Bog flight ($69) lines up Glendalough 7-Year Mizunara, Bushmills 16-Year, and Redbreast 21-Year. On brunch, the Giovanni Bellini uses peach-infused Cipriani Prosecco.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts will appreciate the themed flights, from $34 to $69, covering Irish, American, Canadian, Scotch, and Japanese pours. Cocktail drinkers have a dozen-plus options, including brunch-only numbers. Beer fans get a mix of Irish classics and locals, plus several non-alcoholic brews.
- When should I go?
- Sunday brunch brings a dedicated cocktail list at $12 each. The NYE menu suggests the bar gears up for holidays with special flights and wines like Veuve Clicquot. Any evening works for the full dinner menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12-$14; dessert drinks $10-$12. Wine starts at $8 a glass and climbs to $150 a bottle. Whiskey flights range from $32 to $69. Beer prices aren't listed on menus.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The whiskey flight program is the centerpiece, with eight regular flights plus rotating specials like The Magellan Match ($58). Cocktails lean Irish-inspired, as in the Proper Irish Coffee ($10). Menus note gluten-free and vegan options, and staff-curated flights carry personal touches.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight signature cocktails at $14 show creativity, from The 447's muddled cucumber and bourbon to Blood Moon's blood orange and Aperol. Brunch adds three $12 options, and dessert offers Irish coffee and espresso martini. Seasonal offerings are hinted at but not detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse cocktail list with creative ingredients and Irish-inspired themes.
Standout selections
- — The 447: Juke Joint Blue Note Bourbon, muddled cucumber and lemon, Irish Mist, St. Germain.
- — An Old Fashioned Bog: Four Roses Small Batch, sugar, Luxardo cherry, orange, Angostura orange bitters.
Pricing: Signature cocktails $14 each; brunch cocktails $12; dessert cocktails $10-$12.
Wine
Wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with international picks from California, Oregon, Italy, Chile, and France. Sparkling ranges from Wycliff at $8/$30 to Nicolas Feuillatte at $110. Reds include Ken Wright Pinot Noir and DAOU Cabernet Reserve.
Standout selections
- — Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir: $15/$58.
Pricing: Wine prices range from $8 to $150 per bottle; most offered by glass and bottle.
Beer
Draft list is robust with Irish classics (Guinness, Harp, Smithwick's) and locals (Wiseacre, Ghost River). Bottles cover mainstream and craft. Non-alcoholic options are strong. Lack of pricing is a gap.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection of drafts and bottles including local breweries.
Standout selections
- — Guinness: Draft stout.; Wiseacre Tiny Bomb: American pilsner.
Pricing: No beer prices listed on menus.
Nonalcoholic
Offers four non-alcoholic beers: Athletic Run Wild IPA, Free Wave Hazy IPA, Upside Dawn Golden, and Guinness 0.0. No mocktails or non-alcoholic cocktails are listed.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Run Wild IPA; Guinness 0.0
Pricing: No prices listed for non-alcoholic beers.
Spirits
The spirits program is built around themed whiskey flights, with eight regular options and rotating specials. Prices span $32 to $69, featuring rare pours like Redbreast 21-Year and Yamazaki 12. Flights cover Irish, American, Canadian, Scotch, and Japanese whiskeys.
Menu strengths
- — Curated by named staff, adding a personal touch.
Standout selections
- — The Jewel of Bog: Glendalough 7-Year Mizunara, Bushmills 16-Year, Redbreast 21-Year – $69.
- — DJ's North American Dream: Willett Pot Still, Blanton's, Masterson's 10-Year Rye – $34.
- — The Magellan Match: Kavalan, Yamazaki 12, Glengrant 18 – $58.
Pricing: Whiskey flights range from $32 to $69.
How it sits with the food
Pair the 447's honey-herbal notes with pub fare that can handle sweetness. For grilled meats, the Ken Wright Pinot Noir or DAOU Cabernet Reserve offer structure. Brunch cocktails like the Mediterranean Greyhound suit lighter morning dishes.
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