Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileLost Dog Café & Lounge
Binghamton, NY
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-17 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
The beverage program at Lost Dog Café & Lounge covers both sides of the bar with unusual thoroughness. Beer runs from a house-branded pale ale and regional craft IPAs to a deep bench of domestic and imported lagers, plus 1911 ciders and hard seltzers. The non-alcoholic list is just as deliberate, with a dedicated N/A section, Athletic non-alcoholic beers, Heineken 0.0, teas, juices, and lemonades.
- What should I order?
- Start with the LD Pale Ale, the house-branded pale ale, or the KCBC Great Catsby IPA for a local craft pour. For a non-alcoholic option, the Athletic Hazy IPA N/A delivers a comparable hop-forward profile without alcohol.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This program suits drinkers who want a straightforward, well-stocked beer list alongside serious non-alcoholic alternatives. Groups with mixed preferences will find equal attention on both sides.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beers range from $3.00 for a Genny Cream Ale to $12.00 for Lucky Hare Juicy McNeedlehands. Craft options sit mostly between $8.50 and $12.00, while non-alcoholic beers are $5.00–$7.00. Teas, lemonades, and juices are $3.00–$3.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A dedicated N/A Beverages section with multiple non-alcoholic beers and a house-branded pale ale on the regular beer list give this program a range that serves both drinking and non-drinking guests with equal specificity.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Beer
The beer list moves from a house-branded pale ale and regional craft IPAs to a broad domestic and imported lager selection, plus 1911 ciders and hard seltzers. A guest quote on the menu page calls the beer selection 'really good' and notes local beers are 'always' on draft.
Menu strengths
- — House-branded LD Pale Ale and regional craft beers including KCBC Great Catsby IPA and Lucky Hare Juicy McNeedlehands.
- — A deep domestic and imported lager bench: Genny Cream Ale, Modelo Especial, Stella Artois, and more.
- — Two 1911 ciders and multiple hard seltzer options extend the list beyond beer.
Standout selections
- — LD Pale Ale — $8.50 — House-branded pale ale listed under Wine & Beer.
- — KCBC Great Catsby IPA — $11.00 — Craft IPA listed under Wine & Beer.
- — Lucky Hare Juicy McNeedlehands — $12.00 — Craft beer listed under Wine & Beer.
- — 1911 OG Cider — $8.00 — Cider listed under Wine & Beer.
Pricing: Ciders $8.00; hard seltzers $5.00–$7.00; beers from $3.00 to $12.00.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated N/A Beverages section covers hot loose tea, iced tea, herbal iced tea, lemonade, fruit lemonade, iced tea lemonade, Saratoga sparkling and still water, Aquafina, and juices. Non-alcoholic beers include multiple Athletic options, White Claw N/A, and Heineken 0.0.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple non-alcoholic beers: Athletic Hazy IPA, Athletic Golden, Athletic Radler, White Claw N/A, and Heineken 0.0.
- — A dedicated N/A Beverages section with teas, juices, lemonades, and waters.
- — Ithaca Soda Co. Ginger Beer as a non-alcoholic mixer-style option.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Hazy IPA N/A — $7.00 — Non-alcoholic hazy IPA listed under Wine & Beer.
- — Athletic Golden N/A — $7.00 — Non-alcoholic golden ale listed under Wine & Beer.
- — Heineken 0.0 — $6.00 — Non-alcoholic beer listed under Wine & Beer.
- — Fruit Lemonade — $3.50 — Non-alcoholic fruit lemonade listed under N/A Beverages.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers $5.00–$7.00; teas, lemonades, and juices $3.00–$3.50; Saratoga waters $3.00–$6.00; soda cans $2.00–$4.00.
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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