Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChops Wine Bar
Fort Wayne, IN
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-11 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
The cocktail list is the reason to pay attention here: ten named drinks split between Featured and Classic sections, with barrel-aged versions of a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and Aperol Boulevardier. Named spirits show up throughout, including Town Branch bourbon, Sombra mezcal, St. George Botanivore gin, and Journeyman Last Feather rye. Prices sit at 9 to 12 dollars. Beyond cocktails, the program runs on a rotating craft beer selection and a Bourbon & Rye focus.
- What should I order?
- Start with a barrel-aged cocktail — the Manhattan uses Town Branch bourbon, Dolin Rouge, Carpano Antica, Punt e Mes, and Angostura, and the Old Fashioned adds Luxardo, Peychaud's, and a bruleed cherry. For something lighter, the Mezcal Paloma with Sombra mezcal and Cointreau Noir is 11 dollars.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a recognizable classic executed with named spirits, plus a few fruit-forward options like the Raspberry Fizz and Jalapeno Margarita. The barrel-aged section rewards anyone who prefers stirred, spirit-forward drinks over novelty.
- When should I go?
- The venue keeps separate dining and bar hours, so the bar side is the natural target for a cocktail-focused visit rather than a full meal.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run 9 to 12 dollars, with most classics at 11 and the Sazerac and Raspberry Fizz at 12. The Featured section stays at 11 to 12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Three barrel-aged cocktails on one list is uncommon for a restaurant bar, and the spirits named across the menu — Town Branch, Sombra, St. George Botanivore, Journeyman Last Feather rye — give the drinks specific rather than generic footing.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Ten named cocktails across two sections, with three barrel-aged options and named spirits throughout. The Featured side leans fruit-forward — Blood Orange, Mezcal Paloma, Raspberry Fizz, Jalapeno Margarita — while the Classic side covers Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Sazerac, and Corpse Reviver No. 2. Prices stay between 9 and 12 dollars.
Menu strengths
- — Two distinct sections with ten total named cocktails, split between contemporary and classic builds.
- — Three barrel-aged options: Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and Aperol Boulevardier.
- — Named spirits including Town Branch bourbon, Sombra mezcal, St. George Botanivore gin, and Journeyman Last Feather rye.
Standout selections
- — Barrel Aged Manhattan — Town Branch bourbon, Dolin Rouge, Carpano Antica, Punt e Mes, Angostura; 11 dollars.
- — Sazerac — Starlight Rock and Rye, St. George absinthe, Peychaud's, Wilks & Wilson Gertrude's Gomme, lemon twist; 12 dollars.
- — Mezcal Paloma — Sombra mezcal, Cointreau Noir, lime, grapefruit, simple syrup; 11 dollars.
- — Corpse Reviver No. 2 — St. George Botanivore gin, orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc, absinthe, lemon; 11 dollars.
Pricing: Featured cocktails 11-12; Classic cocktails 9-12
Beer
The rotation is available by asking the server, which makes the list a moving target rather than a fixed printed lineup.
Menu strengths
- — Chops Wine Bar has a wide variety of Craft Beers and a rotating selection available by asking the server.
Standout selections
- — Chops Wine Bar has a wide variety of Craft Beers and a rotating selection available by asking the server.
Spirits
A Bourbon & Rye section anchors the spirits side on the homepage, and the bar states that experienced bartenders make craft cocktails and martinis and will take a unique order. The focus is narrow and stated rather than a broad spirits inventory.
Menu strengths
- — Homepage 'Bourbon & Rye' section gives the spirits side a stated focus.
- — Bartenders make craft cocktails and martinis and will take a unique order.
Standout selections
- — Homepage has a 'Bourbon & Rye' section stating experienced bartenders make craft cocktails, martinis and more, and guests may order something unique.
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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