Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBuzz's Bar & Grill
Olympia, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Buzz's Bar & Grill runs a beverage program built around beer first, with a long draft list that carries Elysian Space Dust, Fremont Hazy IPA, Bodhizafa, and Mac & Jack's alongside domestic standards. Bottles, cans, cider, and seltzers fill out the rest, and Heineken Zero and Athletic Brewing give non-drinkers real choices. Wine gets a straightforward multi-varietal list led by Harvest Press Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot, and Red Blend, plus Champagne and mimosas. A $30 corkage option lets guests bring their own bottle.
- What should I order?
- Start with a draft pour of Fremont Hazy IPA or Elysian Space Dust. If you want wine, the Harvest Press Cabernet or Chardonnay is the direct route; for something lighter, the Aperol Spritz or Mimosa is listed. Heineken Zero and Athletic Brewing Golden cover the non-alcoholic side.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want a deep draft board with local and regional names, groups ordering pitchers, and anyone who needs a credible non-alcoholic option alongside a full bar program.
- When should I go?
- A casual meal or a game-day gathering where pitchers and draft beer are the focus.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft, bottled, and canned beer plus a multi-varietal wine list give a range of price points. Guest-supplied wine carries a $30 corkage fee.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a broad draft and packaged beer program with local craft names, non-alcoholic beer from Heineken and Athletic Brewing, and a guest corkage option at $30 sets the beverage list apart from a standard restaurant lineup.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A multi-varietal list anchored by Harvest Press Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot, and Red Blend, with Champagne, Aperol Spritz, and Mimosa also listed. Guests can bring their own wine for a $30 corkage fee. The selection covers familiar ground without stretching into deep or rare territory.
Menu strengths
- — Harvest Press provides four varietal options: Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot, and Red Blend.
- — Champagne, Aperol Spritz, and Mimosa are listed for sparkling and mixed-wine choices.
- — Guest-supplied wine is welcome with a $30 corkage fee.
Standout selections
- — Harvest Press Cabernet — listed wine selection.; Champagne — listed wine selection.
- — Harvest Press Cabernet — Listed wine selection.; Harvest Press Chardonnay — Listed wine selection.
Beer
The beer program spans draft, bottled, canned, cider, and seltzer formats. Draft includes Elysian Space Dust, Fremont Hazy IPA, Bodhizafa, Boneyard, Mac & Jack's, and Manny's Pale Ale, plus domestic standards and pitchers. Bottles range from Miller Lite to Black Butte Porter, and cans cover PBR through White Claw.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list carries local and regional craft names including Elysian, Fremont, Boneyard, and Mac & Jack's.
- — Pitchers are available for draft beer.; Packaged beer covers bottles and cans, with Black Butte Porter among the bottled options.
- — Non-alcoholic beer is part of the same program via Heineken Zero and Athletic Brewing.
Standout selections
- — Fremont Hazy IPA — draft beer.; Elysian Space Dust — draft beer.
- — Bodhizafa IPA — draft beer.; Black Butte Porter — bottled beer.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic beer is the supported non-alcoholic category here, with Heineken Zero and Athletic Brewing Golden and Hazy IPA. That gives a genuine choice for guests skipping alcohol, rather than a single token option.
Menu strengths
- — Heineken Zero and Athletic Brewing Golden and Hazy IPA are all listed as non-alcoholic beer.
- — Athletic Brewing appears in both Golden and Hazy IPA styles.
Standout selections
- — Heineken Zero — non-alcoholic beer.; Athletic Brewing – Golden — non-alcoholic beer.
- — Athletic Brewing – Hazy IPA — non-alcoholic beer.
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