Restaurant
Unclaimed profileMariPili Tapas Bar
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
MariPili Tapas Bar delivers a Spanish-forward beverage program with a creative cocktail list that leans on sherry, gin, and brandy, plus a wine list bridging Spain and Washington. The Xenebra de Emilia is a community favorite, and the house Syrah earns pairing praise. Non-alcoholic options exist, but the beer list is short. A focused, well-priced program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Xenebra de Emilia, a gin-based cocktail with blood orange and tonic. For wine, the house Syrah from Boushey Vineyard pairs well with the menu. Consider a Spanish brandy cocktail like Coiro or Licor de Merda for depth.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking Spanish-inspired drinks with unique ingredients, and wine lovers interested in Spanish and Washington selections. The non-alcoholic versions make it accessible to those avoiding alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time for well cocktails at $10 and Estrella Galicia caña at $5. Evenings are ideal for the full cocktail and wine experience.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $18-$22, by-the-glass wines $14-$17, bottles $52-$164, beer $8-$10, digestifs $15-$18. Happy hour offers well cocktails at $10 and Estrella Galicia caña at $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is unabashedly Spanish, using ingredients like sherry, piparra pepper, paprika milk wash, and Spanish brandies. The wine program bridges Spain and Washington with a house Syrah from Boushey Vineyard. Several cocktails can be made non-alcoholic, a nod to inclusivity.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative Spanish-inspired cocktails with unique ingredients like sherry, piparra pepper, and paprika milk wash. Several can be made non-alcoholic.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated cocktail list with eight Spanish-inspired creations.; Several cocktails can be made non-alcoholic.
Standout selections
- — Xenebra de Emilia: Nordes gin, Lustau dry vermut, blood orange cordial, craft tonic.
- — Señora Sherry: jasmine-infused Mahón gin, Pineau des Charentes, Suze, sherry blend.
- — Margarita Atlántica: piparra pepper-infused tequila, Vida mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, citrus, chili tincture, salt air.
Pricing: Cocktails $18-$22; happy hour well cocktails $10.
Wine
Extensive wine list featuring Spanish and Washington wines, with by-the-glass and bottle options. House Syrah from Boushey Vineyard highlights local sourcing.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive wine list with Spanish and Washington selections.
Standout selections
- — 2022 MariPili, Boushey Vineyard, syrah, Yakima Valley, WA (glass).
- — 2012 R. Lopez de Heredia, Viña Tondonia, tempranillo blend, Rioja (bottle).
- — 2021 Raúl Pérez, Ultreia St. Jacques, mencia, Bierzo (glass).
Pricing: By-the-glass $14-$17; bottles $52-$164; corkage $40.
Beer
Small but purposeful beer list with Spanish lager, local hazy IPA, and a non-alcoholic option. Happy hour offers a $5 caña.
Menu strengths
- — Includes non-alcoholic beer option.; Offers local craft beer alongside Spanish imports.
Standout selections
- — Estrella Galicia, Lager Especial.; Bale Breaker, Hazy IPA.
- — Clara con Limón: Estrella Galicia with house lemon lime soda.
Pricing: Beer $8-$10; happy hour Estrella Galicia caña $5.
Nonalcoholic
Several cocktails can be made non-alcoholic, and a non-alcoholic beer is available. Community mention of La Estrella mocktail, though size was noted as small for price.
Menu strengths
- — Several cocktails can be made non-alcoholic.; Includes non-alcoholic beer option.
Spirits
Spirits program is expressed through cocktails, featuring gin, vodka, brandy, tequila, and mezcal, with Spanish brandies and liqueurs. Digestifs include Licor de Café and Licor 43.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits used in creative cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Coiro: Cardenal Mendoza Gran Reserva brandy, Rittenhouse, Lustau East India, Spanish vermut.
- — Licor de Merda: milk-washed Spanish brandy blend, citrus, cocoa nibs, cinnamon, vanilla.
Pricing: Digestifs and liqueurs $15-$18.
How it sits with the food
The menu emphasizes pairing with Estrella Galicia, Spanish or Washington wines, or a Gin and Tonic.
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