Restaurant
Unclaimed profileMarket Tavern
Stockton, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Market Tavern's beverage program is anchored by a deep lineup of Old Fashioned variations, from the smoked-glass Smoked Old Fashioned to the mezcal-spiked 'Oaxacan'. The wine list spans bottles from $30 to $160 with notable by-the-glass Napa options, while California draft beers and creative mocktails round out a versatile menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoked Old Fashioned, built with Old Forester, cane sugar, Noilly Prat, bitters, orange, Luxardo cherry, and a wood-fired orange rind in a smoked glass. For wine, the Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc by the glass offers a crisp Napa pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will find a broad Old Fashioned and Manhattan selection. Wine drinkers have by-the-glass and half-bottle flexibility, and non-drinkers can order from a dedicated mocktail list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Tavern cocktails range from $13 to $19; wines by the glass run $8 to $19.50, bottles $30 to $160. Draft beers are $8.50 to $10, mocktails $8, and house sodas $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program's creative Old Fashioned variations—including a smoked version and a mezcal-reposado blend with mole bitters—set it apart, complemented by a wine list with half-bottle options and California draft beers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Tavern cocktails span eight Old Fashioned variations and two Manhattans, with seasonal and brunch cocktails. Prices run $13 to $19, and the menu emphasizes creative riffs on classics.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive Old Fashioned variations with distinct base spirits and bitters, from rum with tiki bitters to mezcal with mole bitters.
- — Smoked glass preparation on the Smoked Old Fashioned adds a theatrical, wood-fired element.
Standout selections
- — Smoked Old Fashioned: Old Forester, cane sugar, Noilly Prat, bitters, orange, Luxardo cherry, wood-fired orange rind, smoked glass.
- — Anejo Old Fashioned 'El Chapo': Don Julio Anejo, cane sugar, Noilly Prat, bitters, orange, Luxardo cherry.
Pricing: $13-$19
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, red, and half bottles, with by-the-glass pours and dessert ports. Bottles range from $30 to $160, offering flexibility in format.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass and half-bottle formats allow for flexible exploration across regions and varietals.
- — Includes dessert wines and ports, extending wine service through the meal.
Standout selections
- — Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Napa Valley, by the glass.
- — Far Niente 'Post & Beam' Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley.
Pricing: $8-$19.50 by glass; $30-$160 bottles; $22-$50 half bottles
Beer
Draft selection features California breweries, including IPAs, a pilsner, and a lager. Canned and bottled options add breadth, with beer cocktails like Michelada at brunch.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse draft list from local and regional California breweries.
- — Beer cocktails like Michelada and 'Man Mosa' extend the beer program into brunch.
Standout selections
- — Humble Sea Socks & Sandals Hazy IPA, 6.6% ABV, Santa Cruz.
- — North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, 4.5% ABV, Fort Bragg.
Pricing: $8.50-$10 draft; $6-$15 cans/bottles
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated mocktail menu with creative options like Nojito, Spanish Tonic, and Panoma at $8, plus house-made sodas at $6.
Menu strengths
- — Creative mocktails with fresh citrus, herbs, and spices, priced at $8.
- — House-made sodas with flavor combinations like grapefruit-thyme and cucumber-mint at $6.
Standout selections
- — Nojito: mint, fresh lime, lemon, club soda.; Spanish Tonic: fresh lemon, lime, star anise, thyme, pink peppercorn, juniper berries, Fever Tree lemon, Pellegrino.
Pricing: $6-$8
Spirits
Uses premium spirits like Don Julio Anejo and Casamigos in specialty cocktails.; Bulleit Bourbon — Used in Classic Manhattan; Jameson Irish Whiskey — Used in Irish Coffee
Menu strengths
- — Uses premium spirits like Don Julio Anejo and Casamigos in specialty cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Bulleit Bourbon — Used in Classic Manhattan; Jameson Irish Whiskey — Used in Irish Coffee
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