Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileBrass Rabbit
Arlington, VA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Brass Rabbit's cocktail bar leans on a creative signature list and a dedicated martini menu, anchored by the BR Old Fashioned. Happy hour brings $8 espresso martinis and $10 whiskey pours, while the whiskey list runs deep into allocated bourbons. Guests praise the handcrafted cocktails and value, though some find prices steep. A solid Clarendon stop for spirits.
- What should I order?
- Start with the BR Old Fashioned, featuring Filibuster Boondoggler, orange bitters, and a house brandied cherry. For something brighter, the Pink All Clover blends Bombay Sapphire with raspberry and egg white. Happy hour's $8 espresso martini is a value play.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a varied menu, whiskey collectors hunting rare pours like Stagg Jr, and bargain hunters during weekday happy hour. The non-alcoholic options also serve designated drivers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $14-$17; martinis $14-$17. Whiskey pours range $10-$65, with rare selections at the top. Happy hour drops espresso martinis to $8 and drafts to $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A cocktail list that balances classics like the Old Fashioned with inventive mixes like Mi Campo en Fuego, plus a whiskey list featuring allocated bottles such as Stagg Jr and Little Book #9. The $1.50 weekend mimosas are a brunch outlier.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative signature cocktails and a dedicated martini list, with a strong happy hour. Guests praise handcrafted quality and value, though some note higher prices.
Menu strengths
- — Signature cocktails include creative options like the jalapeño-infused Mi Campo en Fuego.
- — Martini menu spans from Good 'N Dirty to Pickle Martini, offering variety.
- — Happy hour $8 espresso martinis provide a value entry.
Standout selections
- — BR Old Fashioned – Filibuster Boondoggler, orange bitters, sugar, orange zest, house brandied cherry ($17).
- — Mi Campo en Fuego – Jalapeño infused Mi Campo Blanco, agave, lime, cilantro, tajin ($16).
- — Pink All Clover – Bombay Sapphire, lemon, raspberry, egg white ($16).
Pricing: Signature cocktails $14-$17; martinis $14-$17; happy hour $8 espresso martinis.
Wine
A serviceable wine list covering major varietals and regions, with reasonable pricing. Happy hour wine specials add value, but no standout or community feedback.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection across red, white, and sparkling.; Reasonable glass and bottle pricing.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet, Peju – Napa Valley, 2022 ($20 glass / $80 bottle).
- — La Marca Brut – Sparkling, $12 glass / $42 bottle.
Pricing: Glasses $10-$20; bottles $35-$80; happy hour $6 glasses.
Beer
A solid draft list with local brews and a house pale ale, plus cheap bottles. Happy hour deals are strong, but no community evidence on beer quality.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local breweries like Port City and Solace.
- — House Brass Rabbit Pale Ale brewed by Heavy Seas.
Standout selections
- — Brass Rabbit Pale Ale – 5.8% ABV, brewed by Heavy Seas Brewing, MD ($7).
- — Heavy Seas Loose Cannon IPA – 7.25% ABV, Baltimore, MD ($8).
Pricing: Drafts $7-$9; bottles $6; happy hour $5 drafts and $1 bottles.
Nonalcoholic
Offers a few NA beers and two crafted mocktails. Competent but limited selection; no community feedback.
Menu strengths
- — Includes Athletic Brewing NA IPAs.; Mocktails like Blackberry Mingle are creatively described.
Standout selections
- — Blackberry Mingle – Blackberry, hibiscus, pineapple, mint ($10).
- — Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA – 0.0% ABV ($6).
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers $6; non-alcoholic cocktails $10.
Spirits
An extensive whiskey list with over 40 options, including rare and allocated bourbons. Priced competitively, with a $10 happy hour pour.
Menu strengths
- — Over 40 whiskey selections across bourbon, rye, Irish, and Scotch.
- — Features rare pours like Stagg Jr and Little Book #9.
- — Happy hour $10 whiskey pours from a rotating list.
Standout selections
- — Stagg Jr Straight Bourbon – 129.2 proof, $30.
- — Blanton's – Bourbon, 93 proof, $18.
Pricing: Whiskey pours $10-$65; happy hour $10 pours.
How it sits with the food
Beverage program supports pub fare; the Smokehouse Bloody Mary ($10) pairs with brunch, while the Southern Peach Sparkler's bubbles cut through fried appetizers. Whiskey neat suits hearty bar food.
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