Restaurant
Unclaimed profileButcher & Rose
Columbus, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A steakhouse beverage program that swings for the fences: a wagyu-washed bourbon cocktail, a deep wine list with vintage Champagne, and a spirits collection reaching Louis XIII. The beer list is standard, but the non-alcoholic faux cocktails are thoughtful. This is a place for serious drinkers who want options, from $14 Cava to $550 pours.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Butcher, a wagyu-washed bourbon cocktail with demerara and smoked cinnamon. For wine, the Caymus Cabernet Butcher's Reserve pour. Spirits enthusiasts should consider Blanton's Barrel Select or, for a splurge, Louis XIII.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate range—from classic martinis to barrel-aged rum cocktails—and who don't blink at premium pricing. Also suitable for non-alcoholic drinkers with a menu of faux cocktails.
- When should I go?
- Anytime the occasion calls for a robust drinks list; the dessert menu's Night Cap section suggests an after-dinner drink is a natural fit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $17-$20, wine by the glass $14-$32, beer $7-$8, non-alcoholic drinks $7-$12, and spirits from $8 to $550 per pour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Butcher's Reserve wine pours and the 'Luxe Feeling' spirits section, featuring Louis XIII and Macallan 25, set this apart. The faux cocktail program, including a Negroni and Shakerato, shows attention to non-drinkers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A well-structured cocktail menu with dedicated sections for specialty, martini, and Old Fashioned variations. Creative ingredients like wagyu-washed bourbon and barrel-aged rum show ambition.
Menu strengths
- — Creative specialty cocktails with unique ingredients; Martini and Old Fashioned sections offer range
Standout selections
- — The Butcher: wagyu-washed Maker's Mark, demerara, smoked cinnamon ($20)
- — Tropic Like It's Hot: eclipse barrel-aged rum, coconut, Caribbean pineapple ($18)
- — Maverick Martini: Grey Goose, Passoã, champagne, passion fruit foam ($19)
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $18-$20; martinis $17-$19
Wine
An extensive wine list covering global regions with by-the-glass and bottle options, plus a premium Butcher's Reserve section. Includes vintage Champagne and rare bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Global selection with by-the-glass and bottle options; Premium and rare wines available
Standout selections
- — Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Butcher's Reserve ($35/6oz)
- — Krug, Brut, 'Grande Cuvée' ($500); Dom Pérignon, Brut ($550)
Pricing: By-the-glass $14-$32; Butcher's Reserve $35-$65; bottles up to $4000
Beer
A compact beer list of seven options, including local Brewing Company IPA and a non-alcoholic Heineken 0.0. Lacks draft or specialty offerings.
Standout selections
- — BrewDog Elvis Juice IPA (6.5% ABV)
Pricing: All beers $7-$8
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful non-alcoholic program with four faux cocktails, a non-alcoholic mojito, and iced tea. Offers variety beyond standard sodas.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple zero-proof cocktail options; Non-alcoholic beer available; Options across lunch and dessert menus
Standout selections
- — Negroni: Giffard bitter, Lyre's aperitif rosso, London dry ($12)
- — Shakerato: vigorously shaken espresso, vanilla, honey ($11)
- — Grapefruit Ginger Mojito: non-alcoholic Giffard grapefruit, mint & lime, Fever-Tree ginger beer ($11)
Pricing: Faux cocktails $11-$12; Shaken Iced Tea $7
Spirits
An extensive spirits list across all major categories, with single and double pours and a 'Luxe Feeling' section of ultra-premium bottles. Highlights include Louis XIII and Clase Azul.
Menu strengths
- — Very extensive selection across categories; Ultra-premium and rare spirits
Standout selections
- — Louis XIII Cognac, 1oz ($550); Blanton's Barrel Select Bourbon ($30/1oz)
Pricing: Single pours $8-$550; double pours $16-$1100
How it sits with the food
As a steakhouse, the wine list's robust reds and the Old Fashioned section align with hearty fare. The dessert menu's Night Cap drinks, like the Snooze Button, pair with sweets.
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