Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileHumble Wine Bar
Lakewood, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Humble Wine Bar balances a serious wine list with a playful cocktail menu. The wine program spans regions and price points, from $10 glasses to a Captain's List with Opus One. Cocktails like Sunshine Sangria and Banana Fana Fo Fini show range. Beer and zero-proof options round out a versatile drinks program.
- What should I order?
- Start with a glass of Martha Stoumen Post Flirtation or Vietti Barbera d'Asti. For cocktails, the Sunshine Sangria is a crowd-pleaser; the Banana Fana Fo Fini offers a dessert-like twist. Non-alcoholic drinkers can try the Kiwi's R US.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts seeking a curated list with premium options, cocktail lovers who appreciate creative ingredients, and groups with mixed drinking preferences thanks to the non-alcoholic and beer selections.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit a full wine or cocktail experience.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $14-$17; wines by the glass $10-$14; bottles $45-$499; beers $5-$8; non-alcoholic cocktails $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 'cellar-minded approach' with a Captain's List featuring Opus One and Cristal, paired with a cocktail menu that uses ingredients like shochu, yuzu sake, and black lime salt.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Original cocktails with a playful, ingredient-driven approach. From the crisp Summertime Gladness to the boozy Banana Fana Fo Fini, the menu balances whimsy and craft.
Menu strengths
- — Approachable yet distinctive, appealing to a wide range of drinkers.
- — Positive community feedback on sangria and bartender recommendations.
Standout selections
- — Sunshine Sangria – white wine, vodka, elderflower, white peach, citrus ($14).
- — Banana Fana Fo Fini – vodka, rum, banana and coffee liqueurs, black walnut, cold espresso, bruleed banana ($17).
- — Summertime Gladness – Italian gin, Italicus, citrus, bubbles, strawberry, cucumber ($15).
Pricing: $14-$17
Wine
A broad, cellar-minded selection across Old and New World regions, including natural and dessert wines. The Captain's List offers rare bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive and diverse wine list with by-the-glass and bottle options.
Standout selections
- — Opus One 2016 – California ($400/bottle).
- — Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 – Champagne ($499/bottle).
- — Martha Stoumen Post Flirtation – Willamette Valley, Oregon ($14 glass/$65 bottle).
Pricing: Glasses $10-$14, bottles $45-$499
Beer
A compact but thoughtful beer list featuring local Cleveland breweries and non-alcoholic options. Reasonable prices and a daily $3 special make it an accessible choice.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local Cleveland breweries like Butcher and The Brewer.
- — Offers non-alcoholic beer options.; Daily featured beer at a low price.
Standout selections
- — Other Half Green City NEIPA – New York, 7.0% ($8).
- — Butcher and The Brewer Repeater Lager – Cleveland, 5.3% ($7).
- — Aval Rose Cider – 6.0% ($6).
Pricing: Beers $5-$8, featured beer $3
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof section with Seedlip-based cocktails that mirror the creativity of the main menu. Also offers premium waters. A thoughtful option for abstainers.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of non-alcoholic beverages including waters.
Standout selections
- — Kiwi's R US – Seedlip Agave, kiwi puree, citrus, black lime salt ($10).
- — French 57 – Seedlip Spice, N/A bubbles, lemon.
- — Phony Negroni – Seedlip Spice, DHOS Bittersweet, Aperitivo Rosso.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails $10, waters $5-$6
Spirits
No dedicated spirits list, but the cocktail program showcases a wide range of spirits, from Italian gin to Jamaican rum, including less common ones like shochu and yuzu sake. This breadth supports creative cocktail construction.
Menu strengths
- — Includes unique and less common spirits like Shochu and Yuzu Sake.
Standout selections
- — Meet Me In Madeira – tequila, Aperol, Madeira, watermelon, black peppercorn syrup.
- — Cherry Thrill – bourbon, Armagnac, fresh cherry syrup, bitters.
- — The Tres Amaros – Jamaican rum, Pasubio, Cardamaro, Amaro Nardini.
How it sits with the food
The food menu lists cocktails like Crime of Passion and Date Night Old Fashioned, suggesting pairings with the kitchen's offerings.
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