Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCourtside Bar & Grill
Binghamton, NY
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-17 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
The beverage program at Courtside Bar & Grill centers on a broad Specialty Cocktails list priced $9–$14, with separate sections for Margaritas, Courtside Crushes, and large-format Courtside Megas for sharing. Wine service runs from six Barefoot by-the-glass options and La Marca Prosecco to a six-wine half-bottle list at $14–$22. A dedicated Mocktails section rounds out the drinks menu with three $5 options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoked Maple Old Fashioned at $14, built on Smoked Maple Knob Creek Bourbon with Luxardo cherry syrup, bitters, and orange. For a lighter pour, the Elderflower Spritz at $9 combines Aviation Gin, St. Germain, lime, and Prosecco. If sharing, the large-format Courtside Megas are priced $45–$55.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a broad cocktail list with clearly named ingredient builds and a separate mocktail section will find the strongest options here. The large-format Courtside Megas suit groups comparing and sharing, while the by-the-glass and half-bottle wine service offers straightforward choices without a deep list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $9–$14, with Margaritas at $9–$12 and Courtside Crushes at $9 each. Large-format Courtside Megas are $45–$55. Wine by the glass is $7–$9.50, and half bottles are $14–$22. Mocktails are $5 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list spans vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and whiskey builds, with separate sections for Margaritas, Courtside Crushes, and large-format Courtside Megas. A dedicated mocktail section with three named $5 options sits alongside the cocktails, and wine service includes both by-the-glass and half-bottle formats.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad, named cocktail list spans vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and whiskey builds, with separate sections for Specialty Cocktails, Margaritas, Courtside Crushes, and large-format Courtside Megas. Ingredient builds are listed, and a dedicated mocktail section sits alongside the cocktails. Pricing runs $9–$14 for specialty drinks, with sharing formats at $45–$55.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named Specialty Cocktails with ingredient builds, priced $9–$14
- — Separate sections for Margaritas, Courtside Crushes, and large-format Courtside Megas
- — Spirits range across vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and whiskey
Standout selections
- — Smoked Maple Old Fashioned — $14 — Smoked Maple Knob Creek Bourbon, Luxardo Cherry Syrup, Simple Syrup, Bitters and Orange; garnished with orange twist and Luxardo cherry.
- — Espresso Martini — $10 — Smirnoff Vanilla, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Irish Cream, Strange Brew Cold Brew; garnished with espresso beans.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $9–$14; Margaritas $9–$12; Courtside Crushes $9; Courtside Megas $45–$55
Wine
Wine service offers six Barefoot wines and La Marca Prosecco by the glass, plus a separate By the Half Bottle section with six wines at $14–$22. Both formats are available, giving a straightforward choice between a single glass and a half bottle without a deep or varied list.
Menu strengths
- — Both by-the-glass and half-bottle formats are offered; Six Barefoot wines and La Marca Prosecco by the glass
- — Six wines by the half bottle at $14–$22
- — Half-bottle pricing stays within a narrow $14–$22 range
Standout selections
- — La Marca Prosecco — $9.50 — Wine by the glass.
- — Whispering Angel Rosé — $22 — By the half bottle.
Pricing: By the glass $7–$9.50; half bottles $14–$22
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Mocktails section lists three named non-alcoholic drinks at $5 each, with ingredient builds for each. The section sits alongside the cocktail list, giving a clear non-alcoholic choice rather than only a default soda or juice option.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Mocktails section with three named non-alcoholic drinks
- — All mocktails priced at $5 each; Ingredient builds listed for each mocktail
Standout selections
- — Sober Mojito — $5 — Mint, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Club Soda.
- — Sober Fruit Punch — $5 — Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Agave, Ginger Ale; garnished with lemon, orange and a cherry.
Pricing: Mocktails $5 each
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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