Restaurant
Unclaimed profileGWARbar
Richmond, VA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
GWARbar's beverage program leans on a wide-ranging beer list—from GWARbeer pilsner to Narragansett by the pitcher—and a short set of aggressive, rum-forward cocktails named for the band's lore. The draft and can selection spans local craft and working-class classics, while the cocktails deliver theatrical heat and fruit. It's a bar that knows its audience: metalheads who also care what's in the glass.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bonesnapper, a rum-heavy mix with peach, apple, citrus, and a Blood Drizzle finish, or go classic with a pint of GWARbeer, the house pilsner from Champion Brewing. For a budget move, Narragansett pints run $3.50 and pitchers $12.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Fans of themed, theatrical drinks and craft beer drinkers who appreciate local Virginia breweries will find plenty to like. The mix of budget cans and higher-end drafts suits both casual and deliberate drinkers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $11 each, with the GWAR Smash canned cocktail at $10. Draft beers range from $3.50 to $7.75, and canned beers from $3.75 to $6, so a round can be inexpensive or moderate depending on choice.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program is inseparable from GWARbar's metal identity: drinks like Bonesnapper and Zombie's March are named after band lore, and the beer list includes GWARbeer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A compact cocktail list of three themed originals plus a canned option. Each drink is built with multiple rums, tropical juices, and a signature Blood Drizzle, showing more ambition than the typical bar's cocktail roster.
Menu strengths
- — Themed cocktails with detailed, multi-ingredient builds that go beyond simple mixes.
- — Consistent $11 pricing across all three house cocktails, making them accessible.
Standout selections
- — Bonesnapper: Don Q rum, Trial and Error 151, peach, apple, OJ, pineapple, sour, and Blood Drizzle.
- — Techno Seductress: Espelon tequila, coconut rum, habanero syrup, pineapple, and lime.
- — Zombie's March: three rums, pineapple, OJ, and cranberry.
Pricing: $11 each; $10 for the canned GWAR Smash
Beer
A broad draft and can list spans local Virginia craft (GWARbeer, Stone IPA, Väsen Light) and national standards (Miller Lite, Coors, Guinness). Prices are reasonable, with Narragansett offered by the pint or pitcher.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse draft selection covering pilsner, IPA, cider, brown ale, and wheat.
- — Canned lineup includes budget classics and an N/A option from Athletic Brewing.
- — Value pricing, especially Narragansett at $3.50 a pint or $12 a pitcher.
Standout selections
- — GWARbeer: house pilsner from Champion Brewing, $6.75.; Bed of Nails: Hi-Wire Brewing brown ale, $7.75.
- — Narragansett: American lager, $3.50 pint / $12 pitcher.
Pricing: Draft $3.50–$7.75; cans $3.75–$6
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