Restaurant
Unclaimed profileIron Horse Tavern Folsom
Folsom, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Iron Horse Tavern runs a broad beverage program anchored by a 11-cocktail specialty list with house-infused spirits, a rotating draft lineup of local California beers, and a dedicated mocktail menu. Brunch adds sparkle with bottomless mimosas and espresso martinis. Happy hour discounts across cocktails, wine, and beer. Guests specifically praise the Guava Have It mocktail and Blackberry Limeade.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Black Walnut Old Fashioned, built on Bulleit bourbon and black walnut bitters. For something brighter, the Mint To Bee pairs Hendrick's gin with St. Germain and cucumber. The Smoky Stallion layers Patron Silver and Ilegal Mezcal. On the non-alcoholic side, the Guava Have It is a guest favorite.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the creative specialty list, while beer drinkers can explore rotating local taps. Brunch crowds will find the bottomless mimosa option and espresso martini. Non-drinkers are well served by a thoughtful mocktail menu that goes beyond soda.
- When should I go?
- Brunch is the time for bottomless mimosas and brunch cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails are $15 each. Wines by the glass run $9-$16; bottles from $34 to $120. Draft beers are $6.50-$12.50. Mocktails are a budget-friendly $5.75.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program stands out for its house-infused spirits, like the peppercorn and lemon rind vodka in the Golden Spike Bloody Mary, and its rotating draft list featuring local California breweries. The dedicated mocktail menu with creative options like Watermelon Fizz and On Island Time is a rare find.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative 11-cocktail menu with house-infused spirits and a separate brunch list of 10 drinks. Happy hour discounts add value.
Menu strengths
- — House-infused spirits, like the peppercorn and lemon rind vodka used in the Golden Spike Bloody Mary.
- — Brunch-specific cocktails including a Hugo Spritz and espresso martini.
Standout selections
- — Black Walnut Old Fashioned – Bulleit bourbon, black walnut bitters, simple syrup.
- — Smoky Stallion – Patron Silver, Ilegal Mezcal Reposado, passion fruit, lime, lemon.
- — Mint To Bee – Hendrick's gin, St. Germain, honey, strawberry, mint, cucumber.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails are $15 each; brunch cocktails $12-$15; happy hour $3 off specialty.
Wine
A broad list covering major varietals and regions, with California representation from Napa, Paso Robles, and Windsor. Brunch adds mimosa options.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection across sparkling, white, red, and rosé.
- — Bottomless mimosas for brunch at $19 with entrée purchase.
Standout selections
- — Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley – $120 bottle.
- — La Crema Chardonnay, Windsor – $13 glass/$52 bottle.
Pricing: Wines by the glass $9-$16; bottles $34-$120; happy hour $2 off by the glass.
Beer
Rotating taps with a wide range of styles, including local California brews.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating local taps, such as Fort Rock from Rancho Cordova and Knee Deep from Auburn.
Standout selections
- — Fort Rock Dam Good Pilsner – local pilsner, 5.2%.
- — Belching Beaver Phantom Bride IPA – 7.1%.
- — Mother Earth Cali Creamin' – cream ale on nitro.
Pricing: Draft beers $6.50-$12.50; happy hour $1 off big beers.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail menu with five creative options, plus housemade lemonade and ginger beer. Guests specifically praise the Guava Have It and Blackberry Limeade.
Menu strengths
- — Creative mocktails like Watermelon Fizz and On Island Time.
Standout selections
- — Guava Have It – guava, lemon, orange, sparkling soda.
- — Blackberry Limeade – lime, blackberry, sparkling soda.
- — On Island Time – passion fruit, lime, jalapeños, mint, tajin rim.
Pricing: Mocktails $5.75 each; housemade lemonade $4.75; ginger beer $4.25.
Spirits
Spirits are showcased through the cocktail menu, featuring vodka, gin, bourbon, rum, tequila, and mezcal. No dedicated spirits list or pricing exists.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu showcases a variety of premium spirits.
Pricing: No standalone spirits pricing available; spirits are used in cocktails priced at $15.
How it sits with the food
The Golden Spike Bloody Mary, garnished with pickled green bean, candied pepper bacon, and pork rind, is essentially a meal in a glass, suited to brunch. The Smoky Stallion's mezcal and passion fruit would stand up to grilled meats. For beer, the Fort Rock Dam Good Pilsner is a local choice that pairs with pub fare.
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