Bar
Unclaimed profileDavenport Lounge
New Orleans, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Davenport Lounge pours a serious cocktail program with named creators and a $17–$20 range, from the Davenportini to Warm Sunset. The wine list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red, backed by a private Wine Room holding hundreds of bottles. Local craft beers anchor the draft list. A dedicated zero-proof cocktail rounds out the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Davenportini, a signature blend of Grey Goose vodka, pineapple, Chambord, and limoncello at $17. For a bourbon-led option, the Warm Sunset mixes Basil Hayden with Domaine Canton and vanilla tea mint syrup. Wine drinkers can explore a private Wine Room with hundreds of bottles.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the named-creator program with creative ingredients and a $17–$20 range. Wine lovers have access to a private Wine Room with hundreds of bottles, while local craft beer fans will find a rotating selection of Louisiana brews.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $17–$20. Local craft beers are $8, with 16-ounce cans at $9. Wine by the glass spans $14–$30, and bottles from $56–$120. Non-alcoholic beer is $8; the zero-proof cocktail is $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program credits individual creators, such as Ryan's Warm Sunset and Kailyn's In Fashion, and is described as modern spins on classics. A private Wine Room with hundreds of bottles adds a distinctive wine dimension.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Signature cocktails run $17–$20, with named creators and modern spins on classics. The list includes the Davenportini, Warm Sunset, Purple Haze, and eight other originals, featured in Condé Nast Traveler.
Menu strengths
- — Coverage in Condé Nast Traveler and a tourism site highlights the cocktail program's modern-classic approach.
Standout selections
- — Davenportini: Grey Goose vodka, pineapple, Chambord, limoncello ($17)
- — Warm Sunset: Basil Hayden bourbon, Domaine Canton, vanilla tea mint syrup, lemon ($19)
- — Purple Haze: Monkey 47 gin, aquafaba, blackberry sage syrup, lemon ($18)
- — In Fashion: Ron Zacapa rum, Regan's orange bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters ($19)
Pricing: $17-$20 per cocktail
Wine
Wine spans sparkling, champagne, white, rosé, and red from regions like Italy, France, New Zealand, California, Oregon, Argentina, and Australia. A private Wine Room houses hundreds of bottles.
Menu strengths
- — International selection with eight named pours from Italy, France, New Zealand, California, Oregon, Argentina, and Australia.
Standout selections
- — Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial ($30 glass, $120 bottle)
- — Ponzi Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley ($18 glass, $72 bottle)
- — Penfolds Max's Cabernet, Australia ($22 glass, $88 bottle)
- — Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough ($14 glass, $56 bottle)
Pricing: $14-$30 glass; $56-$120 bottle
Beer
Beer list focuses on local craft, with drafts at $8 and 16-ounce cans at $9. Selections include Urban South, Abita, Parish, and NOLA, covering lager, kolsch, wheat, IPA, and stout.
Menu strengths
- — Eight local craft options from Louisiana breweries provide a regional focus.
- — Style range spans lager, kolsch, wheat ale, amber, blond, two IPAs, and a stout.
Standout selections
- — Urban South Holy Roller IPA ($8, 6.3% ABV, 60 IBU)
- — NOLA Irish Channel American Stout ($9, 6.8% ABV, 16oz can)
- — Parish Canebrake Wheat Ale ($8, 5.0% ABV); Abita Hop-On New England IPA ($8, 6.0% ABV, 45 IBU)
Pricing: $8 drafts; $9 for 16oz cans
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include Heineken 0.0 and a dedicated zero-proof cocktail, the Courtyard Sipper, made with Fever Tree sparkling pink grapefruit, lemon, and simple syrup.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated zero-proof cocktail, the Courtyard Sipper, shows attention to non-alcoholic drinkers.
- — Pricing is accessible: $8 for Heineken 0.0 and $9 for the Courtyard Sipper.
Standout selections
- — Courtyard Sipper: Fever Tree sparkling pink grapefruit, lemon, simple syrup ($9)
Pricing: $8 for NA beer; $9 for zero-proof cocktail
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