Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileLBM
Lakewood, OH · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
LBM is a self-described 'friendly neighborhood cocktail bar' with 'weird cocktails, dope food, loud music.' The cocktail list runs from $13 to $17, featuring imaginative mixes like the Hellhound with guava and aquafaba, and the beet-infused Beeting Heart with blood orange chai yogurt foam. A large-format Dumpster Fire!!! Serves 2-4 for $35. The drinks are unconventional and reasonably priced.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Upside Down, a bonded bourbon and amaro blend with dry vermouth and bitters. For something more adventurous, the Hellhound mixes dry gin with guava, pineapple, and aquafaba. The large-format Dumpster Fire!!! At $35 is built for sharing.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate creative, ingredient-driven cocktails and don't mind a loud, quirky atmosphere. The venue's tagline promises weird cocktails and dope food, appealing to those seeking a neighborhood spot with personality.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13-$17, with a large-format option at $35. Wines by the glass are $10-$13, beers $4-$10, and shots $3-$6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans into odd combinations and house infusions, like pistachio-infused mezcal in the Demiurge and a beet-infused gin in the Beeting Heart. The menu also includes classics like a Spicy Margarita and Dirty Martini, balancing weird and familiar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is extensive, creative, and priced between $13 and $17. It features unique ingredients and house infusions, alongside classics like Spicy Margarita and Dirty Martini. A large-format option serves 2-4 people for $35.
Menu strengths
- — Creative and extensive cocktail menu with unique ingredients and house infusions.
- — Includes a large-format option for groups, priced at $35.
Standout selections
- — Hellhound: dry gin, luxardo, guava, pineapple, lime, aquafaba, Peychaud's – $15
- — Beeting Heart: beet-infused gin, applejack, cider, cinnamon, clove, blood orange chai yogurt foam – $15
- — Demiurge: pistachio-infused mezcal, aperitif, strawberry rose soda, honey lemon, orange citrate – $14
Pricing: $13-$17 per drink; large-format Dumpster Fire!!! At $35
Wine
A small wine selection includes four options by the glass, ranging from a Chenin Blanc to a Prosecco, all priced between $10 and $13. A single bottle option is available for $40.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a compact but serviceable wine list with choices from white to sparkling.
- — Glass pours are competitively priced between $10 and $13.
Standout selections
- — Lubanzi Chenin Blanc – $13; Valdo Prosecco – $10
Pricing: By the glass $10-$13; bottle $40
Beer
Beer selection spans domestic classics like PBR and Stroh's to regional craft from Market Garden, Fathead's, Great Lakes, and Jackie O's. Prices range from $4 to $10, offering value across styles.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection including local craft breweries like Jackie O's and Great Lakes.
Standout selections
- — Jackie O's Dark Apparition – $10; Fathead's Sunshine Daydream – $5
Pricing: Beers $4-$10
Spirits
A short but playful shot list includes the Espresso Shot with tequila and espresso liqueur, the LBM 50/50 with bourbon and amaro, and a Pina Colada Jello Shot. All shots are priced between $3 and $6.
Menu strengths
- — Provides a playful and affordable shot program with creative options.
- — Includes a jello shot, adding a fun element.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Shot: blanco tequila, espresso liqueur, coconut syrup – $6
Pricing: Shots $3-$6
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