Restaurant
Unclaimed profileHarry's at Hofheimer
Richmond, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Harry's at Hofheimer runs a serious cocktail program with a dozen-plus named drinks, house shrubs, and infusions. The menu nods to Harry Craddock and Harry MacElhone. Birds of Paradise and Fire Keeper show the range. A rooftop list adds lighter options. Zero-proof cocktails are a real section, not an afterthought. One reviewer liked the Queens Tolerance pitcher.
- What should I order?
- Start with Birds of Paradise, a vodka drink with pineapple-lavender shrub and genepy, or Fire Keeper for house-fresno-infused mezcal. For a crowd, the Queens Tolerance pitcher draws praise. Zero-proof drinkers have three composed options like Time to Shine Spritz.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate house-made shrubs and historical references will find plenty to explore. The zero-proof menu makes it a viable stop for nondrinkers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $13–$15; rooftop cocktails are $10–$14. Zero-proof cocktails are $7. Shooters are $8. Wine by the glass starts at $12, draft beer from $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program is built around a cocktail concept inspired by Harry Craddock and Harry MacElhone, with a menu that mixes house infusions like fresno mezcal and shrubs into nearly every drink. A separate rooftop menu and dedicated zero-proof section broaden the appeal.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list runs deep: over a dozen named drinks, house shrubs and infusions, plus a rooftop menu and three zero-proof options. The concept ties to Harry Craddock and Harry MacElhone. Guest feedback praises the Queens Tolerance pitcher and Paloma.
Menu strengths
- — Menu lists 13+ specialty cocktails with creative ingredients and house infusions.
- — Dedicated zero-proof section with three composed non-alcoholic drinks.
- — Rooftop menu offers a separate set of cocktails, including Paloma and Fresno Cucumber Margarita.
Standout selections
- — Birds of Paradise ($14): vodka, pineapple-lavender shrub, genepy, lemon, sugar.
- — Fire Keeper ($14): house fresno infused mezcal, tequila, honey, mint, soda.
- — Queens Tolerance pitcher: praised by a guest as enjoyable.
Pricing: $13-$15 specialty; $10-$14 rooftop; $7 zero-proof
Spirits
The menu draws on vodka, gin, tequila, mezcal, bourbon, rum, and whiskey. Shooters like Forghetti and Tequila Drop offer a direct spirits option, though no dedicated spirits list exists.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu incorporates a wide range of spirits, from vodka to mezcal and whiskey.
- — Shooters provide a focused way to sample spirits, including Fernet Branca in Forghetti.
Standout selections
- — Forghetti ($8): Fernet branca and borghetti.; Tequila Drop ($8): tequila, agave, lime.
Pricing: Shooters $8 each
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