Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBorder Foundry Restaurant and Bar
Laredo, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Border Foundry Restaurant and Bar offers a beverage program that leans heavily on a deep spirits collection. The Signature Drinks section covers classic and house cocktails from $8 to $12, including a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and several martinis. The real draw is the spirits list: over 40 single malts and blends, a Pappy Van Winkle vertical, and rare tequilas and cognacs. Beer is straightforward with rotating craft and imported options. Non-alcoholic choices are limited to basic juices and tea.
- What should I order?
- Start with a classic cocktail such as the Manhattan or Old Fashioned, both $10. For a splurge, the Pappy Van Winkle 23yr at $285 per pour is a rare find, or try the Macallan 25yr at $150. If you prefer tequila, the Clase Azul Añejo at $75 is a solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This venue suits spirits enthusiasts who appreciate a deep whisky and tequila selection, as well as guests looking for familiar cocktails in a restaurant setting. Those seeking innovative mixology or a broad non-alcoholic program may find the offerings more limited.
- When should I go?
- Anytime you want a well-made classic cocktail or a rare spirits pour alongside a meal. The bar is a natural stop for an after-dinner drink or a leisurely evening exploring the whisky list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $8 to $12. Spirits pours start at $6 and climb to $285 for the Pappy Van Winkle 23yr. Beer is $5 per pint or $6.5 per tall. Non-alcoholic drinks are $2.5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The spirits collection stands out for its breadth and depth, with a dedicated Scotch/Whisky section featuring over 40 single malts and blends, a Pappy Van Winkle vertical, and rare expressions like Remy Martin Louis XIII and Thomas Handy Reserve. This is a destination for allocated bourbon and aged spirits.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The Signature Drinks section lists classic and house cocktails including Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and several martinis. The range covers familiar standards with a few fruit-forward variations. Prices are consistent, from $8 for a Moscow Mule to $12 for The Anvil.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Signature Drinks section with a mix of classics and house creations.
- — Prices are reasonable, with most cocktails at $10.
Standout selections
- — Manhattan ($10) — a classic, listed under Signature Drinks.
- — Old Fashioned (Bourbon or Rye) ($10) — a standard choice, listed under Signature Drinks.
Pricing: $8 to $12
Beer
The beer list is described as an extensive selection of craft, imported, and draft options with rotating selections. Pricing is straightforward at $5 per pint and $6.5 per tall.
Menu strengths
- — Drink menu states an extensive list of craft, imported, and draft beer with rotating selections.
Standout selections
- — Drink menu states an extensive list of craft, imported, and draft beer with rotating selections.
Pricing: $5 pint / $6.5 tall
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited to Iced Tea & Juices, which include tea, lemonade, fruit punch, and cranberry. All are priced at $2.5. There is no dedicated mocktail or zero-proof cocktail list.
Menu strengths
- — Basic juice and tea options are available at a low price.
Standout selections
- — Iced Tea & Juices ($2.5) — choice of tea, lemonade, fruit punch, or cranberry.
Pricing: $2.5
Spirits
The spirits program is extensive, with individual pours priced from $6 to $285. A dedicated Scotch/Whisky section offers over 40 single malts and blends, including a Pappy Van Winkle vertical. Rare tequilas, cognacs, and other aged expressions across nine categories are available.
Menu strengths
- — Over 40 single malts and blends in a dedicated Scotch/Whisky section.
- — Includes highly allocated bourbons such as the Pappy Van Winkle vertical (12yr, 15yr, 20yr, 23yr).
- — Broad selection across nine categories with many aged and rare expressions.
Standout selections
- — Pappy Van Winkle 23yr ($285) — a rare, highly allocated bourbon.
- — Macallan 25yr ($150) — a well-aged single malt Scotch.
- — Clase Azul Añejo ($75) — a premium tequila.
Pricing: $6 to $285 per pour
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