Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileGardina's Kitchen & Bar
Oshkosh, WI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Gardina's Kitchen & Bar runs a beverage program with clear range: eight craft cocktails at $8–$12, eleven wines by the glass from California, Oregon, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, France, and Spain, and eight draft beers that lean heavily on Wisconsin breweries. A rotating non-alcoholic cocktail list, N/A beer, and draft kombucha mean the non-drinkers aren't stuck with soda. The attached retail Market stocks wine, spirits, beer, and cheese, and a Bourbon Insiders club offers single-barrel picks and raffle access.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Rhubarb in the Rye Old Fashioned ($9) — Rittenhouse Rye, Angostura and rhubarb bitters, sugar, fresh orange, Amarena cherry, and sour. For wine, the Wild Hills Pinot Noir ($11 glass / $35 bottle) from Willamette Valley brings Rainier cherry, cranberry, and blood orange. Beer drinkers should look at the Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue on draft ($3 for 5 oz / $6 for 16 oz).
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups who want a single stop for cocktails, wine, and Wisconsin draft beer. Wine drinkers who value by-the-glass range across seven countries. Beer drinkers who want local drafts and a retail selection of sought-after craft. Non-drinkers who want a rotating N/A cocktail or kombucha rather than a default soda.
- When should I go?
- Anytime you want a drink with range — the menu covers cocktails, wine, and beer without pushing you toward one lane. The rotating N/A list and N/A beer make it a workable stop for a mixed group where some are drinking and some aren't.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $8–$12. Wine by the glass $8–$13, bottles $28–$39. Draft beer $2.50–$3.50 for 5 oz and $5–$7 for 13–16 oz; bottles and cans $4–$5. Non-alcoholic cocktails at market price, N/A beer $5, soft drinks $2.50–$5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a full bar program and an attached retail Market that stocks wine, spirits, beer, and cheese. The Bourbon Insiders club adds a layer beyond the bar — single-barrel picks, allocated bourbon raffle access, and pre-offerings to members. Draft beers lean Wisconsin, and the wine list crosses seven countries by the glass.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight craft cocktails with named spirits and modifiers, priced $8–$12. The list covers an Old Fashioned, a Boulevardier, a spritz, a mule, and an Alexander, with several drinks built on apple, cider, and spice. A rotating non-alcoholic cocktail list is also offered at market price.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails with specific spirit brands and modifiers, not generic category descriptions.
- — Prices hold at $8–$12 across the list, including drinks with Four Roses and Copper & Kings.
- — A rotating non-alcoholic cocktail list gives non-drinkers a parallel option.
Standout selections
- — Rhubarb in the Rye Old Fashioned — Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey, Angostura Bitters, Rhubarb Bitters, Sugar, Fresh Orange, Amarena Cherry & Sour, $9.
- — Pomegranate Rosemary Boulevardier — Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Pomegranate Juice & Rosemary Simple Syrup, $12.
- — Apple Cider Bourbon Sour — Bulleit Bourbon, Apple Cider, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon Simple Syrup & Black Walnut Bitters & Lemon Twist, $12.
Pricing: $8–$12
Wine
Eleven wines by the glass plus a rotating featured red, spanning California, Oregon, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, France, and Spain. Glass prices run $8–$13 and bottles $28–$39. The bar offers handpicked selections, and the attached retail Market stocks a wide variety of wine.
Menu strengths
- — Eleven by-the-glass options across seven countries, plus a rotating featured red.
- — Glass prices $8–$13 and bottle prices $28–$39 give a broad entry range.
- — The attached retail Market stocks a wide variety of wine for takeaway.
Standout selections
- — Wild Hills Pinot Noir — Rainier Cherry, Cranberry, Blood Orange. Willamette Valley, Oregon. $11 / $35.
- — Seghesio Zinfandel — Red Raspberry, Plums, Blackberries. Sonoma, California. $13 / $39.
- — Spanish Brut Cava — Pear, White Flowers, Dry & Bubbly. Penedes, Spain. $8 / $28.
Pricing: $8–$13 glass / $28–$39 bottle
Beer
Eight draft beers, mostly from Wisconsin breweries, priced $2.50–$3.50 for 5 oz and $5–$7 for 13–16 oz. Bottles and cans include Miller Lite, Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, and Corona at $4–$5. A rotating non-alcoholic beer is $5, and the retail Market stocks sought-after craft beer.
Menu strengths
- — Eight drafts leaning on Wisconsin breweries, with 5-oz and full pours across the list.
- — Draft pricing stays low: $2.50–$3.50 for 5 oz and $5–$7 for 13–16 oz.
- — The retail Market stocks sought-after craft beer alongside the bar list.
Standout selections
- — New Glarus Spotted Cow — draft, 5 oz $3 / 16 oz $6.
- — Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue — draft, 5 oz $3 / 16 oz $6.
- — Fifth Ward Haze It or Love It — draft, 5 oz $3.50 / 16 oz $7.
Pricing: $2.50–$3.50 (5 oz) / $5–$7 (13–16 oz); bottles and cans $4–$5
Nonalcoholic
Rotating non-alcoholic cocktails at market price and a rotating non-alcoholic beer at $5. Soft beverages include J.O.I. Kombucha on draft ($5), Italian sparkling mineral water ($4.50), hot tea ($3.50), Coke products ($2.50), and iced tea ($2.50), ranging $2.50–$5.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating N/A cocktails and N/A beer give two non-alcoholic options beyond soda.
- — J.O.I. Kombucha on draft at $5 adds a draft non-alcoholic choice.
- — Soft beverage range runs $2.50–$5, including Italian sparkling mineral water and hot tea.
Standout selections
- — Rotating N/A Cocktails — ask server or bartender for the current list; market price.
- — J.O.I. Kombucha on Draft — ask for current flavor; $5.
Pricing: Rotating N/A cocktails MP; N/A beer $5; soft drinks $2.50–$5
Spirits
The bar offers handpicked spirits, and the retail Market stocks a wide variety of spirits and whiskey. A Bourbon Insiders rewards club provides updates on new stock, exclusive pre-offerings to single barrel picks, discounts, and free entry to allocated bourbon raffles. Retail also stocks budget-friendly options.
Menu strengths
- — Handpicked spirits at the bar and a wide variety of spirits and whiskey in the retail Market.
- — Bourbon Insiders club includes single barrel picks, allocated bourbon raffle access, and discounts.
Standout selections
- — The bar offers handpicked spirits and the retail Market stocks a wide variety of spirits and whiskey.
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