Restaurant
Unclaimed profileKitty Hoynes Irish Pub
Syracuse, NY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub is anchored by a 60-plus expression Irish whiskey list and 21 draft beers, with Irish imports like Guinness Stout, Harp, and Smithwick's pouring alongside New York breweries such as Prison City and Sloop. A 14-item cocktail list leans on Irish whiskey and gin, and the wine list spans seven countries with half-bottle options. Nonalcoholic drinkers get two canned beer choices.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Irish Whiskey of the Week, Green Spot Chateau Montelena, finished in French oak Zinfandel casks. For a cocktail, the Taoiseach uses Redbreast 12yr with sweet vermouth and bitters. On draft, Guinness Stout or Prison City Mass Riot NEIPA are solid picks.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants to compare Irish whiskeys across single grain, blended, single malt, and single pot still styles. Beer drinkers who value a deep draft list with both Irish imports and New York State options. Cocktail drinkers looking for Irish whiskey and gin in familiar formats.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $8 to $15. Draft beers are $6 to $9, and cans are the same. Wine by the glass is $9 to $12, bottles $35 to $45, and half-bottles $20. The Whiskey of the Week is $15.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 60-plus expression Irish whiskey list organized by style, with rare bottles like Redbreast 27 Yr. And Midleton Very Rare 2021. The draft program pairs Irish imports with New York breweries, and the bar menu covers cocktails, wine, and nonalcoholic cans in one place.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Fourteen named cocktails span Irish coffee, whiskey drinks, gin and tonics, martinis, spritzes, and mojitos. Branded spirits like Tullamore Dew, Redbreast 12yr, and Drumshanbo Irish Gin anchor the list, which runs from $8 to $15.
Menu strengths
- — Fourteen named cocktails covering Irish coffee, whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, and tequila bases.
Standout selections
- — Taoiseach: Redbreast 12yr Irish Whiskey, triple sec, sweet vermouth, angostura and orange bitters, pomegranate syrup, $15.
- — Kitty's Classic Irish Coffee: Tullamore Dew, brown sugar, Cafe Kubal Dark Roast Coffee, fresh unsweetened whipped cream, $10.
- — Irish Gin and Tonic: Fever Tree tonic, grapefruit wedge, and a choice of six Irish gins including Drumshanbo Gunpowder, $10.
Pricing: $8-$15
Wine
Ten white wines and seven reds, including rosé, cover Italy, New York, New Zealand, California, France, South Australia, and Argentina. Half-bottles are available for select wines like Whispering Angel Rosé and DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon.
Menu strengths
- — Wines from seven countries across sparkling, white, red, and rosé.
- — Half-bottle options for select wines, priced at $20.
Standout selections
- — Whispering Angel Rosé (Half-Bottle): France, $20.; Salmon Run Riesling: New York, $10 by glass, $38 bottle.
Pricing: $9-$12 by glass; $35-$45 bottles; $20 half-bottles
Beer
Twenty-one draft beers with ABV and pour size include Irish imports Guinness Stout, Harp, Smithwick's, Kilkenny, and Magners Cider, plus New York breweries Middle Ages, Sloop, Prison City, Ommegang, Meier's Creek, and 1911. Draught quality practices include keg settling, bi-weekly line cleaning, temperature control, and clean glassware.
Menu strengths
- — Twenty-one draft beers with ABV and pour size listed.
- — Draft list covers Irish imports and New York State breweries like Prison City and Sloop.
- — Draught quality practices include keg settling, bi-weekly line cleaning, temperature control, and clean glassware.
Standout selections
- — Guinness Stout: Dublin, Ireland, 4.2% ABV, 20 oz pour, $8.
- — Prison City Mass Riot NEIPA: Auburn, NY, 6.8% ABV, 16 oz pour, $8.
- — Maine Lunch IPA: Freeport, ME, 7.0% ABV, 16 oz pour, $9.
Pricing: $6-$9
Nonalcoholic
Two non-alcoholic beers appear in the Cans section: Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA and Guinness Zero. Both are priced between $6 and $8.
Menu strengths
- — Two non-alcoholic canned beers listed: Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA and Guinness Zero.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA (N/A): Stratford, CT, 0.4% ABV, 12 oz can, $6.
- — Guinness Zero N/A: Baltimore, MD, 16 oz can, $8.
Pricing: $6-$8
Spirits
An Irish Whiskey List of more than 60 expressions is organized into Single Grain, Blended, Single Malt, and Single Pot Still. Rare and aged bottles include Midleton Very Rare 2021, Redbreast 27 Yr., Bushmills 21 Yr. Single Malt, and Jameson Bow Street 18 Yr. Cask Strength.
Menu strengths
- — More than 60 named Irish whiskey expressions across four style categories.
- — Rare and aged bottles such as Midleton Very Rare 2021 and Redbreast 27 Yr.
Standout selections
- — Green Spot Chateau Montelena: Irish Whiskey of the Week, Single Pot Still finished in French oak Zinfandel casks, $15.
- — Redbreast 27 Yr.: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, subject to availability.
- — Midleton Very Rare 2021: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.
Pricing: Whiskey of the Week $15; other prices not listed
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