Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileMercury Lounge & Restaurant
Silver Spring, MD · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Mercury Lounge & Restaurant positions itself as a cocktail bar with a dedicated menu of signature drinks, priced from $12 to $15. The happy hour is a central feature, offering premium cocktails, wine by the glass, domestic beer, and shots at reduced prices. Non-alcoholic options are also available. This is a place for straightforward, value-oriented drinking.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Mercury Mule, a signature cocktail at $13, or the NY Whiskey Sour at $14. During happy hour, the same Mercury Mule drops to $7, alongside the Hennessy Sidecar. For a non-alcoholic option, lemonade or Perrier at $3 works.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a broad cocktail menu with creative names and a lively happy hour will find options. The venue also suits those seeking value, with $7 premium cocktails and $5 shots during happy hour.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the time to experience the range of discounted drinks, including premium cocktails, wine, beer, and shots.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails range from $12 to $15. Happy hour offers significant savings: premium cocktails at $7, wine by the glass at $6, domestic beer at $5, and non-alcoholic drinks at $3.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue's identity as a cocktail bar is reinforced by a dedicated cocktail menu with creative names and a diverse selection. The happy hour extends beyond cocktails to include wine, beer, and shots, making it a multi-category drinking destination.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated cocktail menu features six signature options with creative names, ranging from a rum punch to a Don Julio reposado margarita. Happy hour reduces premium cocktails to $7, making craft drinks accessible.
Menu strengths
- — A signature cocktail list with creative names and varied spirit bases, from the Mercury Mule to the Dreamy Don Julio Reposado Margarita.
- — Happy hour pricing on premium cocktails at $7 each, including the Mercury Mule and Hennessy Sidecar.
Standout selections
- — Mercury Mule - $13 signature, $7 during happy hour
- — NY Whiskey Sour - $14; Raging Rum Punch - $12
Pricing: Signature cocktails $12-$15; happy hour premium cocktails $7
Wine
Wine is available during happy hour with by-the-glass and bottle options. The pricing is straightforward, but the selection itself is not detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour wine by the glass at $6 provides a low-cost entry.
- — Bottle pricing at $35 during happy hour offers a shared option.
Standout selections
- — Wine by the glass - $6 during happy hour
- — Bottle of wine - $35 during happy hour
Pricing: Happy hour: wine by the glass $6, bottles $35
Beer
Beer offerings at happy hour are limited to domestic beer and a bucket of beer.
Menu strengths
- — Domestic beer at $5 per glass during happy hour.
- — Bucket of beer at $10 provides a group-friendly option.
Standout selections
- — Domestic Beer - $5 during happy hour; Bucket of Beer - $10 during happy hour
Pricing: Happy hour: domestic beer $5, bucket of beer $10
Nonalcoholic
The program includes refreshing mocktails and a range of non-alcoholic beverages like Redbull, coconut, Perrier, and lemonade, all priced at $3 during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Emphasis on craft cocktails and mocktails on the drinks page.
- — Multiple non-alcoholic options at $3 each during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Lemonade - $3 during happy hour; Perrier Water - $3 during happy hour
Pricing: Happy hour: $3 each
Spirits
Spirits are represented through happy hour shots of Hennessy, Patron, and Jameson at $5 each. This is a straightforward shot program without a broader spirit list.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour shots at $5 each provide an affordable way to sample spirits.
- — Includes recognizable brands like Hennessy, Patron, and Jameson.
Standout selections
- — Hennessy shot - $5 during happy hour; Patron shot - $5 during happy hour
Pricing: Happy hour shots: $5 each
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