Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileCirca Bar
Las Vegas, NV · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Circa Bar pours a serious drinks lineup on Fremont Street: 24 frozen flavors, a cocktail list that swings from Chocolate & Cherry Bark to a classic Aviation, and a back bar with Macallan 25 and Old Rip Van Winkle 10. The terrazzo bar top, made from recycled Skyy bottles, sets the tone. Draft beer is straightforward, but the spirits and wine lists carry real range.
- What should I order?
- Start with the French Disconnection, a blend of Remy Martin 1738, Westland American Oak, and Green Chartreuse. For something classic, the Aviation uses The Botanist gin. If you prefer spirits, a 2-ounce pour of Yamazaki 12 delivers. Frozen drink fans should try the Froze, presented tableside.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate both inventive mixes and well-executed classics will find plenty. Spirit collectors can explore rare pours like Macallan 25 or Old Rip Van Winkle 10. The 24 frozen options also make it a fit for groups wanting playful, shareable drinks.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are the time to experience the full cocktail and frozen drink menu, with flair bartenders adding to the show. The bar's Fremont Street location means it's lively after dark; timing your visit for a special tasting event like Tequila on Top offers a deeper dive.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $18, with premium classics like Manhattan or Old Fashioned at $29–$50. Draft beers are a flat $9. Wine by the glass ranges $11–$65. Spirits pours span $12–$350, so you can keep it moderate or go high-end.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 24 frozen cocktail flavors and tableside Froze presentation are a draw. The back bar features a terrazzo bar top made from recycled Skyy Vodka bottles, adding a distinctive visual element. Regular tasting events like Tequila on Top bring vendor variety.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu balances modern originals like Chocolate & Cherry Bark and Queen's Mule with classics such as the Aviation and Penicillin. A rotation of 24 frozen flavors, including a tableside Froze, adds theatrical range.
Menu strengths
- — Broad variety from 24 frozen options to crafted classics and originals.
- — Creative ingredients, from Chinese 5 Spice syrup to Green Chartreuse.
- — Classics are represented, including Aviation, Clover Club, Paloma, and Penicillin.
Standout selections
- — Chocolate & Cherry Bark: Bulleit Rye, Chinese 5 Spice Syrup, Chocolate & Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters.
- — French Disconnection: Remy Martin 1738, Westland American Oak, Green Chartreuse.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $18; premium classics $29–$50
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, red, and rosé, with recognizable names like Veuve Clicquot and Dom Perignon. Regional pours include Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough and Pinot Noir from Belle Glos.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection spanning champagne, sparkling, white, red, and rosé.
- — Includes prestige labels like Dom Perignon.; Reasonable by-the-glass pricing starting at $11.
Standout selections
- — Dom Perignon Champagne, $65.; Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura Springs, Marlborough, NZ, $12.
- — Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, Clark & Telephone, $22.
Pricing: By-the-glass $11–$65
Beer
The draft list is compact: four options including Bud Light, Modelo, Hop Valley, and Stella Artois. All are uniformly priced, making it a straightforward choice for beer drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Clean, simple draft list with familiar brands.; Uniform pricing at $9 for all drafts.
Standout selections
- — Hop Valley Draft, $9.; Stella Artois Draft, $9.
Pricing: Draft beers $9
Spirits
The spirits program is extensive, covering Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, Irish, Canadian, Japanese, Tequila, Mezcal, and Cognac. Notable pours include Macallan 25, Old Rip Van Winkle 10, and Yamazaki 12, with special tasting events like Tequila on Top.
Menu strengths
- — Wide-ranging selection across whisky, tequila, and more.; Rare and premium bottles like Macallan 25 and Old Rip Van Winkle 10.
- — Hosts vendor tasting events such as Tequila on Top.
Standout selections
- — Macallan 25yr Scotch, $350.; Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr Bourbon, $175.
- — Yamazaki 12 Japanese Whisky, $28.; Hibiki Harmony Japanese Whisky, $39.
Pricing: 2 oz pours $12–$350
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