Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileDave & Buster's Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Dave & Buster's pours a wide-ranging drink program with discounted cocktails during Happy Hour, a house wine at $7, and drafts in 22oz pours. The cocktail list spans classic and specialty drinks, from a Watermelon Rita to a Reserve Old Fashioned. Beer drinkers get domestic and craft options, while non-alcoholic mocktails provide alternatives.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Watermelon Rita at $6 during Happy Hour for a margarita-style pour. The Moonshine LIT at $7 offers a Long Island iced tea variant, while the Henny Strawberry Nirvana at $8 brings Hennessy and strawberry together. For beer, a 22oz Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA delivers craft volume.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for familiar cocktails and value-driven Happy Hour pricing will find options. Beer fans can choose from large-format drafts, and those avoiding alcohol have mocktails like the No-Kick Blueberry Mule.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy Hour cocktails run $6-$8, with drinks starting at $5. A glass of house wine is $7 during Happy Hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink menu pairs classic cocktails with specialty creations, and Happy Hour brings several named cocktails down to $6-$8. Beer is served in 22oz draft format, and non-alcoholic mocktails are listed alongside the full bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans classic and specialty drinks, with Happy Hour pricing on several named options. From a Watermelon Rita to a Reserve Old Fashioned, the list covers variety and value.
Menu strengths
- — Classic and specialty cocktails are listed, including a Reserve Old Fashioned and Tropical Mai Tai.
- — Happy Hour discounts cocktails to $6-$8, with drinks starting at $5.
Standout selections
- — Watermelon Rita – margarita variant at $6 during Happy Hour.
- — Moonshine LIT – Long Island iced tea variant at $7.
- — Henny Strawberry Nirvana – Hennessy and strawberry at $8.
Pricing: Happy Hour cocktails $6-$8; drinks from $5.
Wine
Wine options include red, white, and sparkling pours, with recognizable producers like Markstone Cabernet Sauvignon and Kendall Jackson Chardonnay.
Menu strengths
- — A curated wine list includes red, white, and sparkling selections.
- — Happy Hour offers a $7 glass of house wine.
Standout selections
- — Markstone Cabernet Sauvignon – red option on the wine list.
- — Kendall Jackson Chardonnay – white wine selection.; Coppola Prosecco – sparkling wine choice.
Pricing: House wine $7 during Happy Hour.
Beer
Beer selection covers domestic and craft options, with several available in 16oz and 22oz pours. Happy Hour includes 22oz domestic drafts, making it a solid choice for volume.
Menu strengths
- — Domestic and craft beers are listed, including Mexican lager and IPA styles.
- — 22oz domestic drafts are offered during Happy Hour.
Standout selections
- — Modelo Especial – Mexican lager in 16oz or 22oz.
- — Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA – craft IPA in 16oz or 22oz.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include mocktails such as No-Kick Blueberry Mule and Pink Dragon Spritz, along with other beverages like Mango Tea.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktails are listed, including No-Kick Blueberry Mule and Pink Dragon Spritz.
Standout selections
- — No-Kick Blueberry Mule – non-alcoholic mule.; Pink Dragon Spritz – non-alcoholic spritz.
Spirits
Spirits are not listed as standalone pours but appear in cocktails, with specific brands like Hennessy, Crown Royal, and Jack Daniel's.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails incorporate named spirits such as Hennessy and Crown Royal.
- — The venue states an impressive selection of spirits.
Standout selections
- — Nutritional menu lists cocktails with specific spirits like Hennessy, Crown Royal, and Jack Daniel's.
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