Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileHaus Murphy's
Glendale, AZ · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Haus Murphy's pours a serious German-leaning lineup: a deep draft beer list with 32-ounce steins, a wine flight program, and a cocktail menu that reworks classics with Bavarian names and ingredients. The bar also covers non-drinkers with NA beers and spritzes, and stocks a German-shot wall. Beer is the surest bet, with drafts like Warsteiner Dunkel and Ayinger Celebrator. Wine flights let you sample four half-glasses. Cocktails are priced at $12 but execution can vary.
- What should I order?
- Start with a beer flight for $14 to sample four 5.5-ounce drafts, then commit to a 32-ounce Warsteiner Dunkel or Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock. If you prefer wine, the $15 four-half-glass flight covers a range of German and international labels. For a non-alcoholic option, try the Grapefruit NA beer or a Passionfruit Spritz.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the German draft lineup and large-format pours. Wine drinkers can explore flights with food-pairing notes. Those avoiding alcohol have dedicated NA options. Cocktail fans may find the German-themed drinks appealing, but quality can be uneven.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $12 each; wine by the glass ranges from $8 to $12, and flights are $15. Draft beers cost $9 for 16 ounces and $17 for 32 ounces; beer flights run $14. German shots are $8 each, with a two-for-$8 Shot Saturday special. NA beers are $5 and NA spritz-style drinks $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program leans heavily into German tradition: a draft list heavy on Munich and Warsteiner labels, schnapps and Jägermeister shots, and a wine list that pairs each bottle with a specific dish. Non-alcoholic options extend to German soft drinks like Spezi.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is German-themed with eleven options including Black Forest Old Fashioned, Munich Mule, and Elderflower Spritz, all at $12. A guest found the elderflower spritz good after stirring but a mule muted due to ginger ale substitution, and noted several options were out.
Menu strengths
- — Eleven German-themed cocktails at a consistent $12 price.
- — Distinctive recipes like Black Forest Old Fashioned with chocolate bitters and gum syrup.
Standout selections
- — Black Forest Old Fashioned – bourbon, maraschino cherry, chocolate bitters, gum syrup, cherries – $12
- — Munich Mule – choice of flavored vodka, ginger puree, lime, ginger beer – $12
Pricing: $12 each
Wine
Wine list spans German and international selections, with flights of any four half-glasses for $15. Each wine includes food pairing suggestions, from Riesling Spatlese with spicy sausage to Fritz Dornfelder with beef roulade.
Menu strengths
- — Affordable flights let you sample four half-glasses for $15.
- — Eight named wines with detailed food pairings across German, French, Australian, and Italian regions.
Standout selections
- — Riesling Spatlese – Rheinhessen, Ger. – $12 glass / $35 bottle
- — Affentaler Monkey Pinot Noir – Ger. – $12 glass / $28 bottle
- — Ca Di Rajo Extra Dry Prosecco – Italy – $8 glass / $25 bottle
Pricing: $8-$12 glass / $25-$35 bottle
Beer
A large German draft selection covers light, dark, hefeweizen, and IPA styles. Flights of four 5.5-ounce pours are $14, and 32-ounce steins are $17. A customer praised the Dunkel and beer service.
Menu strengths
- — Deep draft list of German classics, including Hofbrau, Warsteiner, Paulaner, and Ayinger.
- — Beer flights at $14 allow broad sampling, and 32-ounce pours are available at $17.
Standout selections
- — Warsteiner Dunkel – dark draft – $9/16oz, $17/32oz
- — Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock – dark draft – $9/16oz, $17/32oz
Pricing: 16oz $9 / 32oz $17; flights $14
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are broad, including NA beers at $5, spritz-style mocktails at $6, and fountain drinks and coffee at $3.95. Named options include Grapefruit NA beer, Passionfruit Spritz, and Blackberry No-jito. A customer enjoyed the German soft drink Spezi.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated NA menu with several non-alcoholic beers and mocktails.
- — Affordable pricing: NA beers $5, spritz-style drinks $6.
Standout selections
- — Grapefruit NA beer – $5; Passionfruit Spritz – $6
Pricing: $3.95-$6
Spirits
Spirits list includes standard categories plus a German shots section with Jagermeister, Apfel Schnapps, Kirschwasser, and Barenjager at $8 each. Shot Saturday offers any two German shots for $8. The list also features Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin.
Menu strengths
- — German shot selection provides a distinctive regional focus.
- — Shot Saturday special – any two German shots for $8 – adds value.
Standout selections
- — Jagermeister – $8; Kirschwasser – $8; Barenjager – $8
Pricing: $8 per shot; 2 for $8 on Shot Saturday
How it sits with the food
Wine list includes pairing suggestions for each selection, such as Wanderlust Adventurous with schnitzel and Emeri Gardens Moscato with strudel. The beer list complements German-style food, though specific pairings are not listed.
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