Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCity Line Bar and Grill
Albany, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
City Line Bar and Grill pours a creative cocktail lineup with seasonal specials and a dedicated martini section. Chai White Russian blends Tito's Vodka with Evil Bean Coffee Liqueur and Oregon Chai, while the Sober Spritz offers a lavender-blackberry zero-proof option. The wine list spans regions, and 22 rotating drafts anchor the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Chai White Russian, a $13 specialty combining Tito's Vodka, Evil Bean Coffee Liqueur, Oregon Chai, and vanilla cream. For a seasonal twist, the Pumpkin Coldbrew layers vodka, coffee liqueur, and nitro cold brew. If skipping alcohol, the Sober Spritz with lavender and blackberries is a solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive flavor combinations and seasonal specials will find plenty to explore. Those looking for nonalcoholic options will appreciate the dedicated Zero Proof section with drinks like the Sober Spritz and Fake-Out Gin Fizz.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $12-$15, with happy hour classics at $8 margaritas and $10 martinis. Zero proof drinks are $7-$10, and wines start at $9 per glass. Draft beer specials are $2 off during happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu features one-of-a-kind recipes with playful ingredients like toasted marshmallow syrup and smoked maple in the Bonfire Brew. A separate martini section and seasonal specials add variety, while the Zero Proof mocktail list shows attention to nonalcoholic drinkers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative specialty cocktails with seasonal specials and a dedicated martini list. Ingredients like toasted marshmallow syrup and Oregon Chai show ambition. Happy hour deals on classics add value.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu of one-of-a-kind cocktails with creative ingredients and seasonal specials.
- — Dedicated martini section with options like Cranberry Bliss and Filthy and Flamin.
- — Happy hour offers $8 classic margaritas and $10 house martinis.
Standout selections
- — Chai White Russian – Tito's Vodka, Evil Bean Coffee Liqueur, Oregon Chai, Vanilla Cream, $13.
- — Bonfire Brew – New Amsterdam Vanilla Vodka, Deep Eddy Espresso Vodka, Toasted Marshmallow Syrup, Smoked Maple Syrup, $13.
- — Pear Pressure – Crown Apple, St. George Pear Liqueur, Lemon, $14.
Pricing: $12-$15 specialty cocktails; happy hour $8 margaritas, $10 martinis
Wine
Red, white, and sparkling wines offered by glass and bottle. Selection spans California, Italy, New Zealand, and France, with approachable prices and happy hour discounts.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection across varietals and regions.; Wines available by glass and bottle.
Standout selections
- — Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand, $12 glass / $46 bottle.
- — Kung Fu Girl Riesling – Washington, $9 glass / $34 bottle.
- — Chateau Souverain Pinot Noir – California, $9 glass / $34 bottle.
Pricing: $9-$12 per glass, $34-$46 per bottle; happy hour $2 off all wines
Beer
Happy hour discounts on drafts make it an accessible option for beer drinkers.; 22 rotating draft lines offer variety.; Happy hour offers $2 off draft beers.
Menu strengths
- — 22 rotating draft lines offer variety.; Happy hour offers $2 off draft beers.
Standout selections
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Pricing: $2 off draft beers during happy hour
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated Zero Proof section with creative mocktails like Sober Spritz and Fake-Out Gin Fizz. Priced reasonably, with happy hour discounts encouraging exploration.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero proof mocktail section.; Creative ingredients like lavender, blackberries, and Tajin rim.
- — Happy hour offers $2 off zero proof mocktails.
Standout selections
- — Sober Spritz – Lavender, Blackberries, Sage, Lemon, Club, $8.
- — Fake-Out Gin Fizz – Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo N/A Gin, Lemon, Club, $10.
- — Spice Exploration – Mango, Jalapeno, Lemon, Pineapple, Tajin Rim, $8.
Pricing: $7-$10; happy hour $2 off zero proof mocktails
Spirits
Happy hour well drinks provide an entry-level option.; Wide range of spirits used in cocktails.; Happy hour offers $7 well drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits used in cocktails.; Happy hour offers $7 well drinks.
Standout selections
- — Happy hour offers $7 well drinks (well liquor + one mixer).
Pricing: $7 well drinks during happy hour
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