Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileFlour and Barrel
Raleigh, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Flour and Barrel runs a chef-driven beverage program across three fronts: seven $16 craft cocktails made from scratch, an Italian-leaning wine list with reserve bottles, and a house brewery pouring eight draft beers. The cocktail menu leans seasonal, with options like The Scorched Orchard pairing pear shrub with prosecco. Wine spans regions from Alto Adige to Sicily, while house brews include Birra di an Italian pilsner. A venue that pairs serious drinks with an Italian kitchen.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Scorched Orchard, a gin cocktail with homemade pear shrub, elderflower, and scorched pear bitters, topped with prosecco. For wine, the J Hofstatter Pinot Noir from Alto Adige offers a refined red by the glass. Beer drinkers should try Birra di the house Italian pilsner.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking seasonal, scratch-made drinks will find a menu with seven distinct options. Wine lovers will appreciate the Italian-focused list with choices from Tuscany to Alto Adige. Those who prefer house-crafted beer can explore eight styles brewed on-site.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are uniformly $16. Wine by the glass ranges $13 to $17, bottles $45 to $199. Draft beers cost between $7 and $8.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue combines an Italian restaurant, cocktail bar, and brewery under one roof. Cocktails are made from scratch with seasonal ingredients, and the beer list includes house-brewed options like Birra di an Italian pilsner.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seven signature cocktails, each $16, are made from scratch with seasonal ingredients. The menu includes creative combinations like The Scorched Orchard with gin, homemade pear shrub, and prosecco, and Velvet and Spice with bourbon and strawberry reduction.
Menu strengths
- — All seven signature cocktails are priced uniformly and made from scratch with seasonal ingredients.
- — The menu shows creativity, such as The Scorched Orchard's use of homemade pear shrub and prosecco.
Standout selections
- — The Scorched Orchard: gin, homemade pear shrub, elderflower, scorched pear bitters, prosecco.
- — Velvet and Spice: bourbon, strawberry reduction, black pepper tincture, rizzo bitters.
- — Peach's Castle: aged rum, peach, ginger, honey, lime, angostura bitters.
Pricing: $16 each
Wine
The wine list is Italian-focused, offering by-the-glass and bottle selections across red, white, rosé, sparkling, and reserve categories. Regions include Alto Adige, Sicily, Tuscany, and Veneto, with prices ranging from $13 to $17 per glass and $45 to $199 per bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Italian-focused list with a range of regions and styles.
- — By-the-glass and bottle options provide flexibility.; Reserve selections are available for special occasions.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Noir - J Hofstatter: Alto Adige, Italy, $17 glass/$59 bottle.
- — Barbaresco - Fontanabianca: Langhe, Italy, $99 bottle.; Scansano - Le Pupille Moreline: Tuscany, Italy, $15 glass/$53 bottle.
Pricing: $13-$17 per glass, $45-$199 per bottle
Beer
House-brewed beers are available on draft, with eight styles ranging from an Italian pilsner to a West Coast IPA. Draft prices are $7 to $8.50. The brewery is part of the venue's Italian restaurant and cocktail bar concept.
Menu strengths
- — Eight house-brewed beers on draft cover diverse styles.
- — House-brewed on-site adds a distinct craft element.; Draft prices are accessible at $7-$8.50.
Standout selections
- — Campfire: Amber Ale, 5.5% ABV, $8.50.; Birra di: Italian Pilsner, 5.3% ABV, $7.50.
- — Acoustic Waves: German Dark Lager, 5.4% ABV, $7.50.
Pricing: $7-$8.50 per draft
How it sits with the food
The wine list is curated to complement Italian cuisine, and the cocktail and beer programs include beer-infused drinks, suggesting a cohesive pairing approach.
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