Restaurant
Unclaimed profileGRUB Durham
Durham, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
GRUB the beverage program centers on a dedicated LIBATIONS menu with named house cocktails like Wendylynn's Red Flannel Shirt and The GRUB Lassi, plus classics such as Maxine's Margarita and Dark - N - Stormy. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options round out the list, with a full bar available.
- What should I order?
- Start with Wendylynn's Red Flannel Shirt, a rye cocktail with Liquor 43 and muddled fruit, or The GRUB Lassi for a blended, fruit-forward option. Piper's Miami Mojito uses NC Muddy River Rum and fresh spearmint.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a straightforward cocktail list with recognizable classics and local beer options will find a reliable selection here.
- When should I go?
- The LIBATIONS menu appears on both the 2018 and 2024 menus, including breakfast and brunch service, making it a consistent option across meal periods.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced from 6.50 to 7.50, wine by the glass from 7 to 13, draft beer at 5.50, and canned beer from 3.50 to 5.00. Non-alcoholic options like lemonade and San Pellegrino are 2.50.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated LIBATIONS menu lists GRUB Favorites and Wine Cocktails & Classics, including Wendylynn's Red Flannel Shirt, The GRUB Lassi, and Piper's Miami Mojito. The 2024 breakfast menu carries several of these cocktails forward and notes a full bar.
Menu strengths
- — Named house cocktails and classics appear on a dedicated LIBATIONS menu.
- — Cocktails are priced accessibly from 6.50 to 7.50.
- — Several cocktails, including The GRUB Lassi and Peruvian Sangria, appear on both 2018 and 2024 menus.
Standout selections
- — Wendylynn's Red Flannel Shirt: Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Liquor 43, Angostura bitters, fresh lemon juice, muddled orange and cherry.
- — The GRUB Lassi: blended frozen raspberries, banana, yogurt, Frangelico, and Chambord, garnished with fresh mint.
- — Piper's Miami Mojito: NC Muddy River Rum muddled with fresh spearmint, Demurara syrup, and fresh lime juice.
Pricing: 6.50-7.50
Wine
The 2018 wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red by the glass and bottle, with selections from Napa, Washington, New Zealand, Germany, France, and California. Lunetta Prosecco is available by split or bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Multi-region wine list with sparkling, white, rosé, and red options.
- — Wines available by the glass and bottle.; By-the-glass prices range from 7 to 13.
Standout selections
- — Lunetta Prosecco, available at 8 for a split or 24 for a bottle.
- — Chardonnay, Sean Minor, Napa, CA, by the glass at 8.
- — Riesling, The Seeker, Mosel, Germany, by the glass at 7.
Pricing: 7-13 by the glass; 8 split / 24 bottle for Lunetta Prosecco
Beer
The 2018 beer list includes rotating local drafts from breweries such as Deep River, Ponysaurus, and Full Steam, alongside a can selection spanning local and national brands. Draft beer is priced at 5.50, with cans from 3.50 to 5.00.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating local drafts from multiple North Carolina breweries.
- — Canned beer selection includes local and national options.
- — Draft beer priced at 5.50, with cans from 3.50 to 5.00.
Standout selections
- — Full Steam Paycheck Pilsner, a canned local option at 4.50.
- — Bull Kolsch, a 16 oz. Can at 5.00.
- — Lonerider Hoppy-Ki-Yay IPA, a canned local IPA at 4.50.
Pricing: Draft 5.50; cans 3.50-5.00
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include Un/Sweet Tea, lemonade, San Pellegrino, and St. Pauli Girl Non-Alcoholic beer. The 2024 breakfast menu also documents a smoothie section with fruit and yogurt blends. A recent customer mentions sweet tea alongside a breakfast sandwich.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic beer, tea, lemonade, and San Pellegrino are listed across menus.
- — A smoothie section with named fruit and yogurt blends appears on the 2024 breakfast menu.
- — Prices for non-alcoholic options range from 2.00 to 3.50.
Standout selections
- — Un/Sweet Tea, listed on the 2024 lunch, dinner, and breakfast menus at 2.00.
- — San Pellegrino, listed at 2.50.; St. Pauli Girl Non-Alcoholic beer, listed at 3.50.
Pricing: 2.00-3.50
Spirits
The 2024 breakfast menu states a full bar is available. The 2018 LIBATIONS menu names spirits including Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Grey Goose Vodka, and Gosling's Black Seal Rum in its cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — A full bar is stated as available on the 2024 breakfast menu.
- — Named spirits in cocktails include Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Don Julio Reposado Tequila, and Grey Goose Vodka.
Standout selections
- — Bulleit Rye Whiskey, used in Wendylynn's Red Flannel Shirt.
- — Grey Goose Vodka, used in The Edie Windsor.
- — Gosling's Black Seal Rum, used in Dark - N - Stormy.
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