Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChayz Lounge
West Columbia, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chayz Lounge runs a serious beverage program across four fronts. The cocktail menu leans tropical and fruity, with rum-forward options like Jamaican Sunset and bourbon-based Etta's Groove. The wine list spans global regions, including Champagne, Riesling, and Nebbiolo, with tasting pours for Cellar Selections. A dedicated mocktail menu and premium spirits list round out the offerings.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Jamaican Sunset, a rum blend with mango nectar and tropical juices, or the Grand Margarita with Grand Marnier. For wine, the Marchesi di Barolo Nebbiolo is available as a tasting pour, glass, or bottle. Non-drinkers should try Chaye's Tropical Punch.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Given the range from $13 mocktails to $115 Champagne bottles, Chayz Lounge suits groups with mixed drinking preferences. The dedicated mocktail menu and premium spirits list mean both abstainers and spirits enthusiasts have options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $16-$20, spritzers $14-$16, mimosas $17 per glass or $31 per carafe. By-the-glass wines are $13-$17, bottles $28-$115, with Cellar Selection tasting pours at $9. Mocktails are $13-$15.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program spans four dedicated menus: cocktails, wine, mocktails, and spirits. Wine list includes Cellar Selections offered as tasting pours, and spirits feature reserve labels like Clase Azul Reposado and The Macallan 12 Year.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Dedicated cocktail menu with signature drinks like Jamaican Sunset and Grand Margarita. Spritzers and a mimosa collection add variety. Cocktails are described as handcrafted and balanced, priced from $16 to $20.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated cocktail menu with seven named signature cocktails.
- — Spritzers and a mimosa collection expand the range.
- — Pricing is consistent with a well-stocked bar program.
Standout selections
- — Jamaican Sunset: coconut and dark rums with mango nectar and tropical juices.
- — Grand Margarita: Grand Marnier and Tequila Gold with fresh lime.
- — Etta's Groove: bourbon with ginger beer and fresh lime.
Pricing: $16-$20 cocktails; $14-$16 spritzers; $17/$31 mimosas
Wine
Dedicated wine list with Bubbly, Soft Whites, Dry Whites, Dry Reds, and Cellar Selections. Most wines by glass or bottle; Cellar Selections offer tasting pours. Global selections include Champagne, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Moscato, Nebbiolo, and Syrah.
Menu strengths
- — Structured wine list with clear categories and global reach.
- — Cellar Selections offered as tasting pours, glasses, or bottles.
- — By-the-glass pricing from $13 to $17 supports exploration.
Standout selections
- — Marchesi di Barolo Nebbiolo: tasting pour $9, glass $21, bottle $80.
- — Vidal Fleury Crozes-Hermitage: tasting pour $9, glass $22, bottle $85.
Pricing: $13-$17 glass; $28-$115 bottle; Cellar tasting pours $9
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated mocktail menu with four named options, plus lemonades and specialty water. Mocktails range $13-$15, making them a serious alternative to cocktails. A recent customer account praised a fruit punch mocktail.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail menu with four named selections.; Pricing and presentation align with the cocktail program.
Standout selections
- — Chaye's Tropical Punch: mango, pineapple, orange, lime, and grenadine.
- — Cherry Ginger Spritzer: maraschino cherry juice, lime, and ginger ale.
- — Shirley Ginger: ginger ale, lime, grenadine, and club soda.
Pricing: $13-$15 mocktails; $3.50-$8 lemonades; $4.50 water
Spirits
Dedicated spirits menu with categories from vodka to liqueurs. Reserve selections include Clase Azul Reposado, Hennessy Pure White, The Macallan 12 Year, and Uncle Nearest expressions. Pours begin at $13.
Menu strengths
- — Broad spirits categories from vodka to liqueurs.; Reserve list includes rare and high-end labels.
- — Pours begin at $13, making premium spirits accessible.
Standout selections
- — Clase Azul Reposado: reserve tequila.; The Macallan 12 Year Single Malt: single malt Scotch whisky.
Pricing: Pours begin at $13
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