Restaurant
Unclaimed profileDrake's Bristol
Bristol, TN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Drake's runs a beverage program built around named spirits and clear seasonal rotation. The cocktail list spans year-round standards like Drake's Old Fashioned and Espresso Martini alongside a Fall Cocktails League section with Blackberry Blitz, Spicy Margarita, and Harvest Huddle. Beer gets equal attention with over 20 craft taps and a monthly Beer of the Month. Seven zero-proof cocktails ensure non-drinkers have real choices, and happy hour pricing covers martinis, wine, beer, and spirits.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Fall Cocktails League pour such as the Blackberry Blitz, made with Maker's Mark Bourbon, blackberry syrup, lemon juice, and soda. For a spirit-forward option, the Drake's Old Fashioned uses Old Forester with agave nectar syrup and cherry-orange bitters. Beer drinkers should ask about the current Beer of the Month.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for a broad drink list with named spirits and a dedicated zero-proof section will find plenty of options. Beer fans get over 20 craft taps, and happy hour pricing across cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits suits budget-conscious drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the clear value window, with specials on the Pixy Stix Martini, house wine, Busch Light, Drake's All American Lager, and Tito's or Jack Daniel's. The Fall Cocktails League section is seasonal, so fall visits offer the rotating lineup.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour pricing runs from $2 Busch Light and $3 Drake's All American Lager to $4 house wine, $5 Tito's or Jack Daniel's, and a $6 Pixy Stix Martini. The September Beer of the Month, Founders All Day IPA, is $5.00 for a 16oz pour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A dedicated Fall Cocktails League seasonal section and a seven-drink zero-proof cocktail list sit alongside over 20 craft beers on tap and a monthly Beer of the Month program, giving the beverage program unusual breadth for a restaurant.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A craft cocktail menu with year-round standards and a Fall Cocktails League seasonal section, all built on named branded spirits. Drinks include Drake's Margarita, Drake's Mule, Cucumber Cocktail, Pixy Stix Martini, Drake's Old Fashioned, and Espresso Martini, plus fall pours like Blackberry Blitz, Spicy Margarita, and Harvest Huddle.
Menu strengths
- — Named spirits throughout, including Maker's Mark, Grey Goose, El Jimador, Ghost Spicy Blanco, Old Forester, and Grand Marnier.
- — A rotating seasonal section, Fall Cocktails League, with six distinct fall drinks.
- — Happy hour pricing on the Pixy Stix Martini at $6.
Standout selections
- — Blackberry Blitz: Maker's Mark Bourbon with blackberry syrup, lemon juice, and soda.
- — Spicy Margarita: Ghost Spicy Blanco Tequila with lime juice, triple sec, and agave.
- — Drake's Old Fashioned: Old Forester with agave nectar syrup and cherry-orange bitters.
Pricing: Happy hour Pixy Stix Martini $6; other cocktail prices not specified
Wine
The program is deliberately narrow, focused on value and sangria rather than a broad list.
Menu strengths
- — House wine at $4 during happy hour.; Drake's House Sangria available in red or white with fresh fruit and citrus soda.
Standout selections
- — Drake's House Sangria: red or white wine with a house sangria blend of juices, fresh fruit, and citrus soda.
Pricing: House wine $4 during happy hour
Beer
Over 20 craft beers on tap support a program that includes a monthly Beer of the Month feature with ABV and pricing. September's pick is Founders All Day IPA at $5.00/16oz and 4.7% ABV. Happy hour brings Drake's All American Lager by Sweetwater to $3 and Busch Light to $2.
Menu strengths
- — Over 20 craft beers on tap.; Monthly Beer of the Month program with rotating selection, ABV, and pricing.
Standout selections
- — Founders All Day IPA: September Beer of the Month, 4.7% ABV, $5.00/16oz, with a balanced citrusy profile and crisp finish.
- — Drake's All American Lager by Sweetwater: 16oz pour at $3 during happy hour.
Pricing: Founders All Day IPA $5.00/16oz; Drake's All American Lager $3 happy hour; Busch Light $2 happy hour
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof section lists seven alcohol-free cocktails with distinct flavor profiles, from spicy to fruity. Options include Spicy Tropic Twist, Black Cherry Collins, Strawberry Coconut Fizz, Blackberry Sangria, Citrus Island Splash, Pineapple Collins, and Kiwi Mule. The range gives non-drinkers real choice beyond soda.
Menu strengths
- — Seven distinct zero-proof cocktails on a dedicated menu section.
- — Flavor range spans spicy, fruity, and herbal profiles.
- — Uses named ingredients like Regatta ginger beer and fresh purées.
Standout selections
- — Spicy Tropic Twist: pineapple purée, simple syrup, lime juice, orange juice, jalapeños, and soda.
- — Strawberry Coconut Fizz: strawberry purée, coconut purée, simple syrup, lime juice, and soda.
- — Kiwi Mule: sour mix, lime juice, kiwi syrup, and Regatta ginger beer.
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktail prices not specified
Spirits
Spirits are represented through happy hour pricing on two well-known brands: Tito's and Jack Daniel's, each $5 at participating locations including. The offering is straightforward rather than a deep bottle list, and the named spirits also appear in the cocktail menu.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour pricing at $5 for Tito's or Jack Daniel's.
- — Named spirits used across the cocktail program, including Maker's Mark and Old Forester.
Standout selections
- — Tito's: $5 during happy hour.; Jack Daniel's: $5 during happy hour.
- — Tito's — $5 (happy hour) — $5 during happy hour at participating locations including Bristol, TN
Pricing: Tito's or Jack Daniel's $5 during happy hour
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