Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileJackdaw
Fort Worth, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Jackdaw's bar program spans creative cocktails like the O'Reilly Reserve and Marriott Margarita, a wine list from $11 to $195, local craft beers, whiskey flights, and a token non-alcoholic option. Happy hour deals and daily specials add value. The cocktail menu is the clear standout, earning praise for balance and creativity.
- What should I order?
- Start with the O'Reilly Reserve, a Woodford Reserve bourbon old fashioned-style cocktail with Luxardo cherry and orange twist. The Marriott Margarita offers a tequila classic with fresh lime, available in original, strawberry, or mango. For a flight, try the Irish Flight featuring Bushmills, Jameson, Jameson Black Barrel, and Tullamore D.E.W.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the range of creative options. Whiskey drinkers can explore flights and a solid selection. Wine lovers have multiple varietals by the glass or bottle. Beer fans will find local Texas craft options. The non-alcoholic choice is limited to Heineken 0.0.
- When should I go?
- Thursday offers half-off select wine bottles, and Wednesday features select whiskey pours. Friday pairs a burger with a craft draft beer.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $7 during happy hour to $25 for the O'Reilly Reserve. House wine by the glass is $4, with bottles up to $195. Beer is $6 during happy hour, and a White Claw seltzer is $8. Irish Flight is $35.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Located inside the Dallas/Marriott Hotel and Golf Club, Jackdaw offers a hotel bar with a surprisingly extensive beverage program. Signature cocktails with local flavor, daily specials, and a wide price range set it apart from typical hotel bars.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Signature cocktails use bourbon, vodka, tequila, Irish whiskey, rum, and gin. Happy hour offers $7 and $14 cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu with creative and varied options.
Standout selections
- — O'Reilly Reserve: Woodford Reserve bourbon, simple syrup, bitters, large rock, Luxardo cherry, orange twist.
- — Marriott Margarita: Milagro tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, on the rocks.
- — Jackdaw Mule: Bushmills Irish Whiskey, lime, ginger beer.
- — Espresso 'Eire: Jameson Cold Brew, Kahlua, fresh espresso, simple syrup.
Pricing: $7-$25
Wine
Diverse wine list including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, red blends, and Prosecco. Available by glass and bottle, with Thursday half-off bottle special.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse wine selection with multiple varietals and regions.
- — Offers wine by the glass and bottle, with a Thursday half-off bottle special.
Standout selections
- — La Crema Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California.
- — Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California.
- — Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
- — Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand.
Pricing: $4 glass to $195 bottle
Beer
Beer menu includes domestic, craft, and import options, plus drafts and seltzers. Features local Texas craft beers like Community 'Mosaic' IPA and Deep Ellum 'Dallas' Blonde Ale. Happy hour offers $6 beers.
Menu strengths
- — Wide beer selection including local Texas craft beers.
Standout selections
- — Community 'Mosaic' IPA; Deep Ellum 'Dallas' Blonde Ale
Pricing: $6 happy hour, $8 seltzer
Nonalcoholic
Only one non-alcoholic option listed: Heineken 0.0. No dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail menu found.
Spirits
Spirits program includes Irish whiskey flights with Bushmills, Jameson, Jameson Black Barrel, and Tullamore D.E.W. Also features a Lonestar State flight with Balcones Single Malt and Texas whiskies. Wednesday specials on select whiskeys.
Menu strengths
- — Offers whiskey flights and a range of spirits.
- — Includes Texas whiskey options in the Lonestar State flight.
Standout selections
- — Irish Flights: Bushmills, Jameson, Jameson Black Barrel, Tullamore D.E.W.
- — Lonestar State: Balcones Single Malt, Silver Star, TX Blended, TX Bourbon.
Pricing: Irish Flight $35
How it sits with the food
The Friday special pairs a Jackdaw Burger with a craft draft beer. The menu's variety of cocktails and wines can complement a range of bar food, though no specific food-beverage pairings are documented.
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