Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileFilibuster Cocktail Bar & Lounge
Olympia, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Filibuster Cocktail Bar & Lounge pairs an always-evolving craft cocktail menu with a multi-brand spirits list. The cocktail side includes an Old Fashioned Riffs section and seasonal experimentation; the spirits side spans Scotch, Tennessee whiskey, and bourbon, with Glenfiddich, Macallan 12, The Glenlivet 12, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, Maker's Mark, Basil Hayden, and Four Roses on the menu. The bar sits in an old bank building, and guests can sip cocktails within the old bank vault.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Old Fashioned from the Old Fashioned Riffs section, or the Geisha Martini if you want something lighter. For a spirit-forward pour, ask for Glenfiddich, Macallan 12, or Basil Hayden.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who want a menu that changes with the seasons, and whiskey drinkers who appreciate a list that moves across Scotch, Tennessee whiskey, and bourbon in one sitting.
- When should I go?
- An evening visit fits the cocktail-and-lounge format; the old bank vault setting gives the room a distinctive backdrop for a drink.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue occupies an old bank building, and guests can sip cocktails inside the old bank vault. The cocktail menu includes an Old Fashioned Riffs section, and the spirits list covers multiple brands across Scotch, Tennessee whiskey, and bourbon.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktails anchor the program, with an Old Fashioned Riffs section and an always-evolving, seasonally inspired menu. Bartenders experiment with new ingredients and flavor profiles, and guests can drink inside an old bank vault.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu includes an Old Fashioned Riffs section and a Cocktail & Bar Drinks Menu.
- — Bartenders constantly experiment with new ingredients and flavor profiles.
- — The lounge is described as a haven for cocktail enthusiasts with an always-evolving menu.
Standout selections
- — Geisha Martini; Old Fashioned; A L'Ancienne Du Bois
- — Spiced Dark Cherry; Craft cocktails and a cocktail menu with 'Old Fashioned Riffs' and a 'Cocktail & Bar Drinks Menu'.
Spirits
7, Maker's Mark, Basil Hayden, and Four Roses on the menu. A recent customer account describes a cognac-based Old Fashioned variation as a standout drink.
Menu strengths
- — Multi-brand spirits list spans Scotch, Tennessee whiskey, and bourbon.
- — Menu image lists Glenfiddich, Macallan 12, The Glenlivet 12, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, Maker's Mark, Basil Hayden, and Four Roses.
- — A recent customer account describes a cognac-based Old Fashioned variation as a standout drink.
Standout selections
- — Glenfiddich — single malt Scotch whisky listed on the menu.
- — Macallan 12 — Scotch whisky listed on the menu.
- — The Glenlivet 12 — Scotch whisky listed on the menu.
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