Restaurant
Unclaimed profileDown The Hatch Bar & Grill
Lincoln, NE · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Down The Hatch Bar & Grill runs a full bar with a cocktail list that spans signature drinks, house cocktails, and mules. The Tipsy Nebraskan and The Good Life anchor the signature side, while the house list includes a Tom Collins, Filthy Seed Spicy Margarita, and Old Fashioned. A Sunday build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar adds a participatory option. Spirits cover nine categories with multiple named brands, and beer specials run most nights.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Tipsy Nebraskan, a $7.00 mix of Ciroc Red Berry, peach schnapps, cranberry, lemonade, and grenadine. The Good Life, at $7.50, layers Tito's, Southern Comfort, sloe gin, triple sec, blackberry brandy, and juices. For a simpler pour, the Classic Mule is $5.50 with Ketel One and ginger beer.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone looking for low-priced cocktails and a broad spirits list without premium pricing. The mule section and build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar suit groups who want options.
- When should I go?
- Sunday for the build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar. Weeknights for beer specials: Tuesday domestic bottles, Wednesday domestic pitchers, Thursday domestic pints, and Friday Busch Lite and Miller Lt pitchers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $5.50 to $7.50 for mules, $6.00 to $7.50 for house cocktails, and $7.00 to $7.50 for signature drinks.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A full bar with a cocktail list that runs from signature drinks like the Tipsy Nebraskan and The Good Life through house classics and a dedicated mule section, plus a Sunday build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail program with three distinct sections: Signature Drinks, House Cocktails, and Mules. The list includes a Tom Collins, Filthy Seed Spicy Margarita, Old Fashioned, and multiple mule variations. A Sunday build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar adds a participatory option.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktail list spans signature drinks, house cocktails, and mules, showing range beyond a basic bar menu.
- — Cocktail prices are low, mostly $5.50–$7.50, making the list accessible.
- — Sunday build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar adds a participatory cocktail option.
Standout selections
- — Tipsy Nebraskan — $7.00 — Ciroc Red Berry, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, Lemonade & Grenadine
- — The Good Life — $7.50 — Tito's Handmade Vodka, Southern Comfort, Slow Gin, Triple Sec, Blackberry Brandy, Orange Juice & Pineapple Juice
- — Old Fashioned — $7.50 — Basil Hayden's Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Bitters & Orange Peel
- — Filthy Seed Spicy Margarita — $6.50 — 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno Tequila, Filthy Margarita & Lime
Pricing: Mules $5.50–$6.00; House Cocktails $6.00–$7.50; Signature Drinks $7.00–$7.50
Beer
Beer is a light but consistent part of the program, with domestic bottles, pints, and pitchers priced explicitly. Multiple nightly specials run across the week, giving beer drinkers a reason to visit on specific days.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple nightly beer specials across the week provide variety and value.
- — Domestic bottles, pints, and pitchers are explicitly priced, making the options clear.
- — Friday Busch Lite and Miller Lt pitchers at $9.00 are a straightforward group option.
Standout selections
- — Food menu lists Thursday $3.00 domestic pints and Friday $9.00 Busch Lite and Miller Lt pitchers.
- — Domestic pints — $3.00 on Thursday; Domestic bottles — $3.00 on Tuesday
Pricing: Tuesday domestic bottles $3.00; Wednesday domestic pitchers $9.00; Thursday domestic pints $3.00; Friday Busch Lite and Miller Lt pitchers $9.00
Spirits
A broad spirits list across nine categories with multiple named brands each. Scotch includes Johnnie Walker Black and Red Label plus Dewar's. Tequila covers Don Julio, Patron, Jose Cuervo, Corralejo, and El Matador. Bourbon features Basil Hayden's, Bulleit, and Knob Creek.
Menu strengths
- — Broad spirits list across nine categories with multiple named brands each.
- — Named Scotch includes Johnnie Walker Black Label, Johnnie Walker Red Label, Dewar's Blue 12 yr, and Dewar's White Label.
- — Named Tequila includes Don Julio Blanco & Reposado, Patron Silver, Jose Cuervo Gold & Silver, Corralejo, and El Matador.
Standout selections
- — Johnnie Walker Black Label — Scotch whisky listed on drink menu
- — Don Julio Blanco & Reposado — Tequila listed on drink menu
- — Basil Hayden's — Bourbon listed on drink menu
Pricing: Wednesday $5.00 Crown special; Saturday $4.00 Captain Morgan special
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