Restaurant
Unclaimed profileDraft Republic Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Draft Republic pairs a golf-lounge atmosphere with a serious beverage program: over 100 taps, 11 signature cocktails, and a zero-proof menu. Happy hour brings cocktails and beer to $7-$9. The spirits list includes rare tequila and exclusive CRG barrel picks, making it more than a typical sports bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with a beer flight to sample local and national taps. For cocktails, the Club House Old Fashioned uses a CRG private barrel bourbon. Zero-proof drinkers should try the Ginger Citrus Refresher.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the vast tap list. Cocktail drinkers can explore creative golf-themed options. Non-alcoholic drinkers have dedicated NA cocktails and beers. Groups and sports fans will find plenty to watch.
- When should I go?
- Tequila Tuesday features margaritas with premium tequila and mezcal.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour prices: well cocktails $7, select cocktails and NA drinks $9, signature beers and wine by the glass $7. Regular pricing not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of over 100 taps, a craft cocktail list with golf-themed names, and exclusive CRG private barrel spirits sets it apart. The zero-proof program is unusually developed for a sports bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative 11-cocktail list with golf-themed names, using premium spirits. Happy hour discounts. Two zero-proof options included.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits like Michter's bourbon and Maestro Dobel tequila.
- — Zero-proof options with Aplos Ease and Lucano NA.
Standout selections
- — Club House Old Fashioned: Maker's Mark 'Staving Alive' CRG private label bourbon, served in a flask.
- — The Par 43 Espresso Martini: absolute vodka, Licor 43, Mr Black, Fever-Tree espresso, Skrewball foam.
- — Pineapple Mulligan: Los Javis CRG mezcal and Jim Beam pineapple bourbon.
Pricing: Happy hour select cocktails $7-$9; regular prices not listed.
Wine
Compact but varied list covering sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with notable producers like Spy Valley and Daou.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of wine types and regions.; Happy hour wine special.
Standout selections
- — Spy Valley 'Satellite' Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ.
Pricing: Happy hour glass of select white or red wine $7.
Beer
Over 100 taps with local San Diego breweries, house beers, and NA options. Flights allow broad sampling.
Menu strengths
- — Over 100 beers on tap.; Includes local breweries like Belching Beaver.
Standout selections
- — Draft Republic West Coast IPA (7.2% ABV).
- — Peanut Butter Stout (Nitro) from Belching Beaver.
Pricing: Happy hour signature beers $7; flight of any 4 (5oz) available.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated zero-proof cocktail section and multiple NA beers, including on-tap options. Thoughtful for a sports bar.
Menu strengths
- — NA beer and other non-alcoholic beverages on tap.
Standout selections
- — Ginger Citrus Refresher with Aplos Ease and Lucano NA amaro.
Pricing: Happy hour Zero Proof Ginger Citrus Refresher $9.
Spirits
Extensive spirits list covering all major categories, with premium tequilas and exclusive CRG private barrel bourbons.
Menu strengths
- — Premium tequila selection including Clase Azul and Don Julio 1942.
Standout selections
- — Maker's Mark 'Staving Alive' CRG private label bourbon.
Pricing: No pricing listed.
How it sits with the food
Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays suggest pairing margaritas with tacos. The Peanut Butter Stout could complement hearty bar food, and the wine list offers versatile options.
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