Restaurant
Unclaimed profileEdison's Gastropub
Bettendorf, IA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Edison's Gastropub runs a beverage program that takes cocktails seriously without abandoning the beer-and-a-shot crowd. The Crafted Cocktails section lists 13 drinks, from Aperol Spritz and Side Car to a mezcal-based Lavender Blossom and a Spicy Martinez with tajin and club soda. Wine covers red, white, and sparkling by glass, 9oz pour, or bottle, and beer spans craft cans, domestics, imports, and non-alcoholic options. The spirit-free menu goes further than most, with five alcohol-free cocktails and an optional THC/CBD add-on.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Lavender Blossom, a mezcal cocktail built on 400 Conejos with Ancho Reyes, lavender syrup, lime, and agave. For a lighter pour, the French 75 uses McQueen Gin, champagne, and simple syrup. On the wine side, the Red Blend from Locations is the only bottle priced above the standard tier, at $33.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a genuine cocktail list alongside a familiar beer and wine selection. The spirit-free menu with THC/CBD options makes it a rare fit for non-drinkers who still want a composed drink rather than soda. Beer drinkers who want a craft can, a domestic, or a non-alcoholic import will all find something.
- When should I go?
- The rotating monthly seasonal cocktails give a reason to check back as the list changes.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Most wines are $9 for a 6oz pour, $11 for 9oz, or $27 a bottle. The Red Blend from Locations is $11, $14, or $33. Champagne is $7 for 6oz, $9 for 9oz, or $22 a bottle, and Prosecco Zonin is $10 a split. Cocktail prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a 13-item cocktail list with named spirits, a monthly rotating seasonal cocktail section, and a five-drink spirit-free menu with an optional THC/CBD add-on is unusual for a gastropub. The wine list also offers 6oz, 9oz, and bottle formats across red, white, and sparkling.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The Crafted Cocktails section lists 13 drinks, moving from Aperol Spritz and Side Car to an Espresso Martini, Paloma, and a Bloody Mary Oyster Shooter. Named spirits include Hennessy, McQueen Gin, Uncle Val's Gin, Exotico Tequila, Tito's, and 400 Conejos Mezcal. Monthly seasonal features include mezcal-forward options like the Lavender Blossom and Spicy Martinez.
Menu strengths
- — 13 named cocktails spanning classics and modern drinks, with specific spirit brands called out for several.
- — Rotating monthly seasonal cocktails, including mezcal-forward features, keep the list from going static.
- — Cocktail-focused happy hour and bottomless brunch specials extend the program beyond dinner service.
Standout selections
- — Lavender Blossom — 400 Conejos Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, lavender syrup, lime juice, and agave nectar.
- — Spicy Martinez — 400 Conejos Mezcal, elderflower, lime and lemon juice, tajin, and club soda.
- — French 75 — McQueen Gin, champagne, and simple syrup.
- — Side Car — Hennessy, lemon juice, and Gran Gala.
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, and sparkling with by-the-glass, 9oz, and bottle formats. Reds include Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and a Red Blend; whites and bubbles run from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc to Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Moscato d'Asti, Champagne, and Prosecco. Origins span California, North Coast California, France, Germany, and Italy.
Menu strengths
- — Three-format pricing across most of the list gives flexibility between a 6oz pour, a 9oz pour, and a full bottle.
- — Multiple countries represented, including Germany, France, and Italy, rather than a single-region list.
- — Sparkling options range from a $10 Prosecco split to Champagne by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Red Blend — Locations, France, at $11 for 6oz, $14 for 9oz, or $33 a bottle.
- — Cabernet — Alexander Brown, North Coast California, at $9 for 6oz, $11 for 9oz, or $27 a bottle.
- — Moscato d'Asti — Risata, Italy, at $9 for 6oz, $11 for 9oz, or $27 a bottle.
- — Prosecco — Zonin, Italy, at $10 a split.
Pricing: Most wines 6oz $9 · 9oz $11 · B $27; Red Blend — Locations 6oz $11 · 9oz $14 · B $33; Champagne — Wycliff 6oz $7 · 9oz $9 · B $22; Prosecco — Zonin split $10
Beer
Beer spans specialty craft bottles and cans, domestics, imports, and non-alcoholic options, with an additional On Draft section. Specialty cans include Back Pocket Bubba Hazy IPA, Exile Swarm Blackberry Lemon, Goose Island IPA, and Jefferson County Easy Apple Cider. Domestics run from Budweiser and Coors Banquet to Miller Lite and Pabst Blue Ribbon, and imports include Guinness and Modelo Especial.
Menu strengths
- — Four distinct tiers — specialty craft, domestic, import, and non-alcoholic — give the list real range.
- — Craft cans include regional names like Exile and Back Pocket alongside national brands.
- — Non-alcoholic beer is represented across multiple brands rather than a single token option.
Standout selections
- — Back Pocket Bubba Hazy IPA — specialty bottle or can.
- — Exile Swarm — Blackberry Lemon, a specialty bottle or can.
- — Jefferson County Easy Apple Cider — specialty bottle or can.
- — Guinness — import, with a non-alcoholic 0.0 version also listed.
Nonalcoholic
THC and CBD options, including an add-on to any alcohol-free cocktail and a standalone infused drink.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated Spirit-Free menu with five named alcohol-free cocktails, not just soda or juice.
- — THC and CBD options, including an add-on to any alcohol-free cocktail and a standalone infused drink.
- — Five non-alcoholic beer brands listed alongside the standard beer selection.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Lesso — espresso, vanilla, simple syrup, and coffee beans.
- — The Sober Cat Lady — rosemary, blackberries, and lemon juice.
- — Dragon Fruit Daddy — dragon fruit, pineapple, mint, soda, and orange.
- — Currant Strawberry Acai THC — 4mg THC and 8mg CBD.
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