Restaurant
Unclaimed profileIrish Bred Pub
Opelika, AL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Irish Bred Pub runs on two clear tracks: a 12-drink cocktail menu split into Staples and Seasonals, and a compact wine list with by-the-glass and bottle options. Cocktails name their spirits directly — Jameson, Hendrick's, Ketel One, Woodford — and include both Irish Coffee and Espresso Martini. Wine covers six bottles priced $35–$40, plus by-the-glass pours from $9–$11, with regional descriptions for La Crema Pinot Noir, Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, Kung Fu Girl Riesling, and Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc. The result is a straightforward, well-labeled selection that favors recognizable builds over deep exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Irish Mule, made with Jameson Irish Whiskey, ginger beer, and lime, or the Fall Fashioned with Woodford Bourbon, brown sugar, and cinnamon. For wine, the Kung Fu Girl Riesling is listed by the glass at $10 and by the bottle at $30, while the La Crema Pinot Noir is a $35 bottle from Sonoma.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a clearly labeled cocktail menu with familiar spirits and a short, priced wine list will find both here. The mix of Staples and Seasonals cocktails suits drinkers who alternate between classic builds and something like Strawberry Fields with Hendrick's Gin, muddled strawberries, lemon, and rosemary.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass runs $9–$11, and bottled wines are priced $35–$40. Cocktail prices are not listed in the available menu details, so expect to confirm those at the venue.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu names its spirits throughout, from Jameson and Hendrick's to Ketel One Espresso Vodka and Woodford Bourbon, and splits 12 drinks into Staples and Seasonals. The wine list pairs six bottles with regional descriptions and keeps by-the-glass options under $12.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 12-cocktail menu divided into Staples and Seasonals, with spirits named throughout: Jameson, Hendrick's, Ketel One, Crown, Woodford, Tullamore Honey, Cathead, and Absolut. The list includes Irish Coffee and Espresso Martini alongside builds like the Irish Mule, Lavender 75, Shamrock, and Fall Fashioned. Familiar, clearly specified, and broad enough to cover both classic and seasonal preferences.
Menu strengths
- — Twelve cocktails split across Staples and Seasonals sections, with specific spirits named for each build.
- — Named spirits include Jameson, Hendrick's, Ketel One, Crown, Woodford, Tullamore Honey, Cathead, and Absolut.
- — The menu includes both Irish Coffee and Espresso Martini, covering coffee-forward and classic cocktail territory.
Standout selections
- — Irish Mule — Jameson Irish Whiskey, ginger beer, lime.
- — Lavender 75 — Hendrick's Gin, St. Germain, lavender, lemon.
- — Fall Fashioned — Woodford Bourbon, brown sugar, cinnamon.
Wine
Six bottled wines priced $35–$40, plus house pours of Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, and Champagne. By-the-glass pricing covers Kung Fu Girl Riesling, La Crema Chardonnay, Luccio Moscato, and Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc. Regional descriptions accompany the list, giving each pour a stated origin and character.
Menu strengths
- — Six bottled wines priced $35–$40, with by-the-glass options at $9–$11.
- — House pours span Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, and Champagne.
- — Regional descriptions accompany the list, identifying Sonoma, Napa, Washington, Monterey, Italy, and Modesto.
Standout selections
- — La Crema Pinot Noir — Sonoma, CA. Aromas of black cherries and licorice, vibrant red plum, black tea, cocoa and espresso bean. $35.
- — Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon — Napa, CA. Aromas of black cherries and blackberries with notes of clove and brown sugar. $40.
- — Kung Fu Girl Riesling — Washington. Vibrant and dry with aromas of peach and mandarin orange. $10 by the glass, $30 by the bottle.
Pricing: By-the-glass $9–$11; bottled wines $35–$40.
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