Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileLucky Restaurant
Roanoke, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Lucky Restaurant calls itself a wine bar, but the cocktail list is the main event. Eight drinks at $13 each, spanning bourbon, mezcal, tequila, gin, and vodka, with house-made elements like apple-ginger ice and smoked glass. The non-alcoholic side is equally considered, with four named options including two spirit-free cocktails. Wine, beer, and spirits round out the bar, though with less specificity. A dozen oysters with cava for $28 is a straightforward pairing play.
- What should I order?
- Start with the LUCKY CUBE (TM), Evan Williams 1783 bourbon over a two-inch ice cube made of apple and ginger juice, served in an applewood smoked glass. For a spirit-free round, the N/A PEAR SKIN RUG delivers spiced pear and lemon in the same smoked glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone prioritizing creative cocktails over a deep wine list, and those who want a serious non-alcoholic drink rather than a token option.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $13 each, non-alcoholic cocktails $11, and the LUCKY TONIC $5. A dozen oysters with a bottle of cava is $28.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The non-alcoholic program mirrors the cocktail list with a spirit-free version of the PEAR SKIN RUG, plus SMALL TALK, LUCKY TONIC, and LUCKY GINGER BEER—a level of NA detail uncommon at a wine bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight named cocktails, all $13, spanning bourbon, reposado tequila, mezcal, vodka, gin, and blanco tequila. House-made elements include apple-ginger juice ice, smoked glass, and infused spirits. The range is broad without feeling scattered, and the pricing is consistent across the list.
Menu strengths
- — Eight distinct named cocktails with varied base spirits and house-made elements.
- — OpenTable categorizes the venue as a Cocktail Bar and highlights creative cocktails.
- — All eight listed cocktails are priced at $13 each.
Standout selections
- — LUCKY CUBE (TM): Evan Williams 1783 small batch bourbon over a 2-inch ice cube made of apple and ginger juice, spices, served in an applewood smoked glass.
- — PEAR SKIN RUG: Bourbon, spiced pear, Byrrh, lemon, applewood smoked glass; N/A version available.
Pricing: $13 each
Wine
Menus include fine wine, and the selection is described as eclectic. A dozen oysters plus a bottle of cava for $28 is a clear pairing offer. Corkage fee and full bar are listed, though specific producers and regions are not detailed.
Menu strengths
- — OpenTable describes 'eclectic wine selections' and lists Wine among additional offerings.
- — OpenTable menu lists a dozen oysters plus a bottle of cava for $28.
Standout selections
- — OpenTable describes 'eclectic wine selections' and lists Wine among additional offerings.
Beer
Craft beer is referenced on the homepage and listed among additional offerings. No specific breweries or styles are named, so the program reads as a supporting option rather than a focus.
Menu strengths
- — Menus include craft beer.; OpenTable lists Beer among additional offerings.
Standout selections
- — Menus include craft beer.; OpenTable lists Beer among additional offerings.
Nonalcoholic
Four named non-alcoholic options: N/A PEAR SKIN RUG and SMALL TALK at $11, LUCKY TONIC at $5, and LUCKY GINGER BEER. The two spirit-free cocktails use N/A spirits and mirror the main cocktail list, while the tonic and ginger beer are house sodas.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple named non-alcoholic cocktails and house sodas on menu.
- — N/A PEAR SKIN RUG and SMALL TALK priced at $11; LUCKY TONIC at $5.
Standout selections
- — N/A PEAR SKIN RUG: N/A spirit, spiced pear, lemon, applewood smoked glass.
- — SMALL TALK: N/A spirit, raspberry, lemon, sparkling hop water.
Pricing: $5-$11
Spirits
Menus include a wide selection of whiskey and spirits, and the venue is described as having a massive spirits list with a full bar.
Menu strengths
- — Menus include a wide selection of whiskey and spirits.
- — OpenTable describes a 'massive spirits list' and lists Full Bar among additional offerings.
Standout selections
- — Menus include a wide selection of whiskey and spirits.
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