Restaurant
Unclaimed profileMiller's Ale House
Lakeland, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Miller's Ale House fields 35+ beers on tap, from Bell's Two Hearted Ale to Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, plus domestic drafts from $4.29. The cocktail menu runs to eight signature drinks, including a Blackberry Bourbon Smash and a Mango Jalapeno Marg, with a $5.99 House Margarita special. A single mocktail and sangria round out the program. Beer is the clear engine; cocktails fill in with familiar, value-minded options.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Cigar City Jai Alai IPA from the 35+ taps to gauge the craft selection, then pivot to a Blackberry Bourbon Smash or the $5.99 House Margarita for a cocktail. For groups, a Miller Lite or Coors Light pitcher at $10.99 delivers volume value.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Sports fans and beer drinkers will find the most to like with 35+ taps and game-day specials. Cocktail drinkers can explore a broad signature list, while those avoiding alcohol have a single mocktail option.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Domestic drafts start at $4.29, and the House Margarita special runs $5.99. A pitcher of Miller Lite or Coors Light is $10.99. Craft pours and signature cocktails will run higher, but the value anchors keep the tab reasonable.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The name promises ale, and the tap list delivers with 35+ options including Michigan's Bell's Two Hearted and Tampa's Cigar City Jai Alai. The cocktail program leans into tequila variations, from a mango-jalapeño marg to a Casamigos espresso martini, all under a sports-bar roof.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu lists eight signature drinks, from a Grey Goose Mule with Fever-Tree ginger beer to a Mango Jalapeno Marg rimmed with Tajín. The House Margarita drops to $5.99 as a special. Blackberry Bourbon Smash and Tito's Strawberry Lemonade add range across spirit bases.
Menu strengths
- — Eight signature cocktails cover vodka, bourbon, tequila, and gin-based styles.
- — The $5.99 House Margarita special offers a clear value entry.
- — Builds use specific branded spirits like Maker's Mark and Grey Goose.
Standout selections
- — Blackberry Bourbon Smash with Maker's Mark, blackberry, and mint
- — House Margarita with Sauza Silver and Finest Call Triple Sec at $5.99
Pricing: $5.99 House Margarita special; other cocktails not priced
Wine
A guest praised the sangria, noting it was nearly finished in two sips.; Wine is explicitly offered on the bar menu.
Menu strengths
- — Wine is explicitly offered on the bar menu.
- — A guest enjoyed the sangria enough to praise it.
Standout selections
- — Sangria; 'Mix things up with signature cocktails, margaritas, wine and refreshing mocktails.'
Beer
Beer is the centerpiece with 35+ taps spanning domestic, craft, and import. Named pours include Bell's Two Hearted Ale, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Blue Moon Belgian White, Guinness, and White Claw Hard Seltzer. Specials run from $4.29 domestic drafts to a $10.99 pitcher deal.
Menu strengths
- — 35+ taps with a mix of domestic, craft, and import options.
- — Craft list features well-regarded IPAs like Cigar City Jai Alai and Bell's Two Hearted.
- — Multiple value formats: domestic drafts from $4.29, pitchers at $10.99, and a 23 oz Big House Beer from $5.49.
Standout selections
- — Cigar City Jai Alai IPA; Bell's Two Hearted Ale
- — Miller Lite or Coors Light pitcher at $10.99
Pricing: Domestic drafts from $4.29; Miller Lite/Coors Light pitcher $10.99; 23 oz Big House Beer from $5.49
Nonalcoholic
The bar menu lists one mocktail, the Apple Pie Refresher, made with apple juice, Minute Maid Lemonade, ginger ale, and caramel, garnished with a cinnamon stick. It provides a single nonalcoholic option beyond standard soft drinks.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated mocktail is offered, not just soda.
- — The Apple Pie Refresher uses a layered ingredient build with a cinnamon garnish.
Standout selections
- — Apple Pie Refresher (Mocktail) — Apple juice, Minute Maid Lemonade, ginger ale, caramel, garnished with cinnamon stick.
Spirits
Cocktails call out premium spirits by name.; Tequila appears in multiple forms, including a mango-jalapeño margarita and an espresso martini.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails call out premium spirits by name.; Tequila appears in multiple forms, including a mango-jalapeño margarita and an espresso martini.
Standout selections
- — The bar menu features cocktails made with specific spirits such as Maker's Mark Bourbon, Grey Goose Vodka, Teremana Tequila, and Casamigos Tequila.
- — Teremana Blanco Tequila in the Mango Jalapeno Marg
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