Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBurgatory
Pittsburgh, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Burgatory's beverage program runs on creative cocktails and hard shakes, with a rotating draft list and a compact wine selection. Cocktails lean playful, from the Punch to a sage-finished bourbon old fashioned. Hard shakes spike desserts with peanut butter whiskey or Baileys. Wine and beer stay approachable, priced for regular drinking.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Burning Sage, an old fashioned built on Wild Turkey Bourbon with a sage finish. For a sweeter turn, the Punch blends vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, and orange juice. Mike's Scratch Margarita, with Espolón Blanco and Grand Marnier, is also available by the pitcher.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like adventurous cocktail lists and bourbon-based drinks will find plenty. The hard shakes appeal to those with a sweet tooth. Beer drinkers have 12 rotating taps and familiar domestics.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12 to $13, with a $7 happy hour option. Beers range from $5 to $8. Wine by the glass is $10.50 to $12.50, or $45 by the pitcher. Non-alcoholic specialty drinks are $4 to $6.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The hard shake lineup sets the program apart, mixing desserts with spirits like Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey and Bailey's. Cocktails also skew inventive, with a sage-forward old fashioned and a scratch margarita offered by the pitcher.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A wide cocktail menu spans fruity punches, mules, margaritas, and an old fashioned with a sage finish. Prices sit between $12 and $13, with $7 happy hour pours. Hard shakes add a dessert-like twist, spiked with bourbon, vodka, or peanut butter whiskey.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse menu with eight named cocktails and several hard shakes.
- — Creative touches like sage in the Burning Sage and house-made syrup in the Strawberry Basil Shag.
Standout selections
- — Burning Sage – old fashioned with Wild Turkey Bourbon and a sage finish.
- — Mike's Scratch Margarita – Espolón Blanco, Grand Marnier, and citrus; pitchers available for $50.
- — Punch – vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, and orange juice.
Pricing: $12-$13 per cocktail; $7 happy hour
Wine
The wine list is compact but covers recognizable regions, from a Valdadige Pinot Grigio to a Sonoma Cabernet. Multiple serving sizes, including 6 oz, 9 oz, and pitchers, offer flexibility. Happy hour drops glasses to $5.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both reds and whites from Italy, New Zealand, California, and Spain.
- — Offers three serving formats: 6 oz, 9 oz, and pitcher.
Standout selections
- — Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, NZ.; Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon – Sonoma County, CA.
Pricing: By the glass $10.50-$12.50; pitcher $45
Beer
Beer spans 12 rotating taps plus bottled domestics and imports. The list leans familiar, with Yuengling Lager, Guinness, and Corona, alongside a rotating IPA. Happy hour features $3 IC Light drafts.
Menu strengths
- — 12 rotating taps keep the draft list changing.
- — Local and imported options, including Yuengling Lager from Pennsylvania.
Standout selections
- — Southern Tier 2x IPA – 8.2% ABV.; Yuengling Lager – Pennsylvania, 4.5% ABV.
Pricing: $5-$8 per beer; $3 IC Light during happy hour
Nonalcoholic
House-made lemonades and refreshers anchor the non-alcoholic list, with options like a Strawberry Basil Smash and Cucumber Mint Refresher. Brewed iced teas and organic coffee round out the selection. Vegan shakes are also available.
Menu strengths
- — House-made lemonades and refreshers with fresh ingredients.; Includes brewed iced tea, sweet tea, and organic coffee.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Basil Smash – muddled citrus, basil, and house strawberry syrup.
- — Cucumber Mint Refresher – cucumber, mint, lime, and soda.
Pricing: Specialty drinks $4-$6.50; vegan shakes $8.50
Spirits
Hard shakes feature specific bottles like Sheep Dog and Bailey's.; Hard shakes use distinctive spirits like Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey and Bailey's.
Menu strengths
- — Hard shakes use distinctive spirits like Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey and Bailey's.
- — Cocktails highlight quality bourbon and tequila, such as Wild Turkey and Espolón Blanco.
Standout selections
- — Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey – featured in the Oreo Peanut Butter Pie hard shake.
- — Bailey's – used in the Cold Brew Brownie hard shake.
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