Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Indianapolis, IN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant in presents a wine-centric beverage program with an extensive list spanning sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines. The Wine Club offers monthly tastings and exclusive pours, while the cocktail menu includes creative options like the PBJ Old Fashioned and a lower-alcohol Life Balance line. Beer and non-alcoholic selections are adequate, but wine remains the clear focus.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cooper's Hawk Lux Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon. For cocktails, the Bin 61 Sour or PBJ Old Fashioned showcase premium spirits. Wine flights are available for exploration.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive portfolio and Wine Club benefits. Cocktail drinkers seeking creative options and those wanting lower-alcohol choices will find something. Beer fans have limited but decent picks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $8 to $16. Wine by the glass runs $10.25 to $16.25, bottles from $17.99 to $124.99. Draft beers are $7.50-$8.50, with domestic bottles at $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Wine Club provides monthly tastings and exclusive wines, a rarity for a restaurant. The Cooper's Hawk Lux line has won awards, including Double Gold at Indy International. The Camille series, crafted by Master Sommelier Emily Wines, adds prestige.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative cocktail list with classic and innovative options, including a lower-alcohol Life Balance line. Happy hour and brunch specials expand the range.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse menu from strawberry mule to PBJ old fashioned.
- — Life Balance cocktails under 150 calories.; Happy hour specials at $8.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned: WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon, Skrewball, chocolate bitters, sidecar of sweet red wine.
- — Bin 61 Sour: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, lemon sour, Nightjar.
- — Bee's Knees Highball: Beefeaters gin, honey syrup, lemon, soda.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $13-$14; happy hour cocktails from $8; brunch cocktails $15-$16.
Wine
Extensive wine portfolio with over 40 wines in the tasting room, award-winning Lux line, and exclusive collaborations. Wine Club offers monthly tastings.
Menu strengths
- — Wine Club with monthly tastings and exclusive wines.
- — Diverse selection including sparkling, red, white, and dessert.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Pinot Noir - ripe red fruit, earthy aromas, long spicy finish.
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon - full-bodied with wild blackberry, vanilla, coffee.
- — Curated Icons Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, crafted with Cakebread Cellars.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $10.25-$16.25; bottles $17.99-$124.99; create-your-own flight $21.99.
Beer
Adequate beer list with a local craft selection and NA options. Focus is clearly elsewhere.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft beer.; Non-alcoholic beer options available.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island - draft exclusive.
- — Cigar City Jai Alai IPA - craft bottle.
Pricing: Draft beers $7.50-$8.50; domestic bottles $6.00; premium $6.75.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated spirit-free cocktail menu and alcohol-free sparkling wine alternatives. Creative options like the Spa and Passion & Spice.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail menu.; Vivanté! Alcohol-free sparkling line.
Standout selections
- — Passion & Spice - pineapple, passion fruit, jalapeño, Tajín rim.
- — Night Lite - Seedlip Spice 94, cold brew, black sugar syrup.
Pricing: Night Lite $12.99; Vivanté! Glass $10.75; iced specialty coffees $8.99.
Spirits
Premium spirits featured in cocktails, including Woodford Reserve, WhistlePig, Knob Creek, and Patrón. No dedicated spirits menu.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits used in cocktails.; Full-service bar offers a range.
Standout selections
- — Woodford Reserve Bourbon in Bin 61 Sour.
- — WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon in PBJ Old Fashioned.
Pricing: No standalone spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
The wine list includes pairing-friendly categories, and a local craft beer sidecar with the bloody mary suggests intentional pairing. The extensive wine selection supports food pairing across the menu.
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