Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBRU Burger Bar Lafayette
Lafayette, IN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
BRU Burger Bar runs a beverage program with unusual depth for a burger restaurant. The spirits list carries 26 whiskey, bourbon, and rye pours, including Angel's Envy, Basil Hayden's, Buffalo Trace, and Jefferson's. Draft beer offers 14+ rotating and craft selections with ABV and origin, featuring Indiana breweries like 3 Floyds, Metazoa, and Teays River. Cocktails, wine, and a zero-proof section round out the list with named producers and clear pricing.
- What should I order?
- Order a whiskey pour from the 26-selection list, such as Woodford Reserve Double Oaked at $15 or Elijah Craig at $12. For a cocktail, the BRU Old Fashioned uses Maker's Mark, brown sugar simple, and walnut bitters. The Texas Mule pairs Tito's with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This program suits drinkers who want a serious whiskey selection alongside a burger, or who appreciate a draft list with local Indiana breweries and ABV detail. It also works for groups where some want cocktails or wine and others want beer or a zero-proof option.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers $3 off wine by the glass and $3 off drafts, making it a practical time to explore the by-the-glass wine and draft beer lists.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11-$13. Wine by the glass is $10 for 6 oz and $14 for 9 oz, with sparkling at $10 for 187ml. Draft beers are $8-$10, bottled and canned beers $5-$7, spirits pours $8-$16, and mocktails and non-alcoholic beer $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a 26-bottle whiskey list, 14+ draft beers with local Indiana breweries, and a zero-proof section with two mocktails and an Athletic non-alcoholic beer gives this burger restaurant a beverage program with more range than its format suggests.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The signature cocktail menu lists 11 drinks with named spirits and prices. Bases span vodka, tequila, gin, bourbon, and liqueur, with brands like Tito's, Jose Cuervo Tradicional, Maestro Dobel, Citadelle, Woodford Reserve, and Maker's Mark specified for each drink.
Menu strengths
- — 11 signature cocktails with named spirit brands and clear pricing from $11 to $13.
- — Variety across vodka, tequila, gin, and bourbon bases.
Standout selections
- — BRU Old Fashioned — Maker's Mark Bourbon, brown sugar simple, walnut bitters, $13.
- — Bramble On — Woodford Reserve Bourbon, blackberry, lemonade, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, $13.
Pricing: $11-$13
Wine
The wine list includes 4 white wines, 4 red wines, and sparkling options by the glass. Both 6 oz and 9 oz pours are available. Happy hour offers $3 off wine by the glass. Named selections include Caposaldo Pinot Grigio, Clos Du Bois Chardonnay, Matua Sauvignon Blanc, Tinto Rey Rosé, Mark West Pinot Noir, Robert Hall Merlot, and Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Menu strengths
- — Dual 6 oz and 9 oz pour options across the by-the-glass list.
- — Happy hour offers $3 off wine by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon — red wine by the glass, 6 oz $10 / 9 oz $14.
- — Caposaldo Pinot Grigio — white wine by the glass, 6 oz $10 / 9 oz $14.
Pricing: 6 oz $10 / 9 oz $14; sparkling $10
Beer
The draft beer list includes 14+ rotating and craft selections with ABV and origin. Bottled and canned beer covers domestic and imported options. Local Indiana breweries featured include 3 Floyds, Metazoa, Teays River, Upland, and Sun King. Draft beers are priced $8-$10, bottled and canned beers $5-$7, and happy hour offers $3 off drafts.
Menu strengths
- — 14+ rotating and craft drafts with ABV and origin listed.
- — Strong local Indiana brewery representation including 3 Floyds, Metazoa, Teays River, Upland, and Sun King.
Standout selections
- — Teays River Brewing & Public House Trauma Llama Ding Dong — New England Hazy IPA 6% ABV, IN, $8.
- — Metazoa Brewing Co. Hoppopotamus — IPA 7% ABV, Indianapolis, IN, $8.
Pricing: Draft $8-$10; bottled/canned $5-$7
Nonalcoholic
The zero-proof cocktail section lists two mocktails, both priced $8. Athletic Upside Down non-alcoholic beer is available at $8. Acqua Panna still water is offered at $6 for 500ml. The section provides a clear alternative for guests not drinking alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Two named mocktails with distinct ingredient profiles.; Athletic Upside Down non-alcoholic beer available.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Honey Mule — mocktail with strawberry, honey simple, lemon, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, $8.
- — Blueberry Basil Cooler — mocktail with blueberry, basil, lime, coconut water, $8.
Pricing: $6-$8
Spirits
The spirits list includes 26 whiskey, bourbon, and rye selections with prices. Names include Angel's Envy, Basil Hayden's, Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Elijah Craig, Four Roses, Horse Soldier, Jefferson's, Knob Creek, Maker's Mark, and Woodford Reserve. Pours are priced $8-$16 and include premium and small-batch options.
Menu strengths
- — 26 whiskey, bourbon, and rye selections with named pours and prices.
- — Range from $8 to $16 includes premium and small-batch options.
Standout selections
- — Woodford Reserve Double Oaked — whiskey pour, $15.
- — Angel's Envy — $14 — Whiskey pour.; Basil Hayden's — $14 — Whiskey pour.
Pricing: $8-$16
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