Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileGrünauer
Kansas City, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Grünauer's beverage program is anchored by a cocktail list that riffs on Austrian flavors—lingonberry-infused gin, grüner veltliner spritzes, and a pickle-brine martini—plus a wine list with regional depth from Austria and beyond. Drafts lean Germanic and Czech, and non-alcoholic options include both NA beers and NA cocktails. Prices stay moderate, with cocktails $11–$19 and wines by the glass $11–$14.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Saarburger Gin & Tonic, a lingonberry-infused Ferdinand’s Saar dry gin with Fever Tree tonic. For a wine, the Ott “Amberg” Grüner Veltliner from Wachau offers green apple and pepper with crisp acidity.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who appreciates a thoughtful Central European beverage program—especially those curious about Austrian wines and creative gin cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11–$19; wines by the glass $11–$14 and bottles $40–$50; drafts $5–$13; NA options $6–$11.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans into Austrian ingredients and flavors, such as the Saarburger Gin & Tonic with lingonberry and the Tropischer G’spritz with grüner veltliner. The wine list similarly emphasizes Austria, featuring producers like Gobelsburg and Ott.
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Cocktails
A compact but inventive list brings Austrian touches to classics and originals, from a lingonberry gin and tonic to a pickle-brine martini. Non-alcoholic cocktails are integrated, with the Phony Negroni as a bitter, citrusy option.
Menu strengths
- — Creative Austrian-inspired cocktails using ingredients like lingonberry and grüner veltliner.
- — Non-alcoholic cocktails on the same menu, including a Phony Negroni.
- — Reasonable pricing across the list, with most cocktails $11–$13.
Standout selections
- — Saarburger Gin & Tonic: lingonberry-infused Ferdinand’s Saar gin with Fever Tree tonic.
- — Der Schmutzige: black pepper-mustard vodka with pickle brine, kraut juice, and beet juice.
- — Rostiger Nagel: Asbach Uralt 8-year brandy with Bärenjäger and saffron liqueur.
Pricing: $11–$19
Wine
The wine list is extensive with an Austrian focus and global selections. Reds, whites, sparkling, and natural wines are offered by the glass and bottle, with several Austrian producers represented.
Menu strengths
- — Austrian focus with notable producers like Gobelsburg and Ott.
- — Range includes sparkling, natural, and classic varietals from Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
Standout selections
- — Ott “Amberg” Grüner Veltliner: green apple and pepper with crisp acidity.
- — Gobelsburg Riesling: dry, citrusy, with pear and honey.
Pricing: $11–$14 glass, $40–$50 bottle
Beer
A broad draft and bottled selection leans heavily Austrian and German, with Czech and local options also present. Styles range from dark lager to hefeweizen to weizenbock, many priced at $6–$8 per glass.
Menu strengths
- — Large selection of European lagers and wheat beers, including Austrian classics.
- — Draft and bottle formats offer flexibility.; Several pours under $8 keep it approachable.
Standout selections
- — Hirter Morchl: dark lager with roasted malt from Austria.
- — Pilsner Urquell: the definitive Czech pils.; Ayinger Celebrator: doppelbock with molasses and toasted grains.
Pricing: $5–$13 draft, $4–$13 bottle
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options span both beer and cocktails, including NA versions of German classics and a bitter, citrusy Phony Negroni. Priced from $6 to $11, they integrate with the main menu.
Menu strengths
- — NA beer choices include Athletic Golden Ale and Bitburger Drive.
- — NA cocktails like the Phony Negroni provide a non-alcoholic alternative.
- — Lower price point for NA beers at $6.
Standout selections
- — Phony Negroni: carbonated, NA take on the bitter classic.
Pricing: $6–$11
Spirits
A well-rounded spirits list covers rum, vodka, gin, whiskey, brandy, tequila, and liqueurs. Whiskey alone spans bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese, though no rare or house-selected bottlings are specified.
Menu strengths
- — Broad spirit categories represented, from rum to liqueurs.
- — Whiskey selection includes bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese.
- — Pours are reasonably priced, with most under $13.
Standout selections
- — Asbach Uralt 8yr Brandy: German brandy with age.
- — Ferdinand’s Saar: German gin.; Glenlivet 12yr: Speyside Scotch.
Pricing: $6–$22 per pour
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