Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileModern Bar and Restaurant
Boise, ID · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Modern Bar and Restaurant pairs a 14-cocktail house list with a wine program that runs from Txakolina to Crémant de Bourgogne. Zero-proof drinkers get their own menu, and the beer list covers local and German styles. The bar's 20% off unopened bottles to take home is a practical perk.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Crosscurrent, a bourbon and aged rum blend with pineapple and brine, or the Cachaça Colada for a tiki-leaning pour. Wine drinkers should consider the Walter Scott Chardonnay by the glass. Zero-proof fans can order the NO MORE BAD MORNINGS, a grapefruit and rose water highball.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will find a wide range of styles and flavors. Wine drinkers will appreciate the selection of lesser-known regions. The dedicated zero-proof menu makes it a good stop for non-drinkers as well.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12 to $15. Wines are $12 to $19 by the glass and $36 to $57 by the bottle. Beers are $6 to $8, and zero-proof cocktails are $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list includes specific producers and vintages, with bottles available at 20% off to take home. The cocktail menu features original names and ingredients, and the zero-proof menu is equally developed.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 14-cocktail house menu spans gin, mezcal, bourbon, cachaça, and tequila, with creative ingredients like butterfly tea and walnut bitters. Prices are consistent at $12 to $15. Customers specifically praised the balance of the Old Fashioned and recommended the slightly dirty martini.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu with 14 cocktails across multiple spirit categories.
- — Creative use of ingredients such as butterfly tea, piña gum, and fire bitters.
- — Positive customer reports on specific cocktails including the Old Fashioned and a slightly dirty martini.
Standout selections
- — Crosscurrent – bourbon, Planteray OFTD, piña gum, pineapple, lemon, brine.
- — Cachaça Colada – Leblon cachaça with banana liqueur, coco cream, and cinnamon syrup.
Pricing: $12-$15
Wine
The wine list spans white, sparkling, rosé, red, and after-dinner wines from regions like Rheinhessen, Yakima Valley, and Savoie. Wines are offered by glass and bottle, with a 20% discount on unopened bottles to take home.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection across styles and regions.; Glass and bottle service with a takeaway discount on unopened bottles.
- — Specific vintages and producers listed, such as Walter Scott and Lieu Dit.
Standout selections
- — Walter Scott Chardonnay 2022, Cuvée Anne, Eola-Amity Hills – $19/$57.
- — Lambert de Seyssel Petit Royal – méthode traditionnelle from Savoie, aged two years sur latte – $19/$57.
- — Mokoroa Getariako Txakolina 2024 – Basque sparkling white.
Pricing: $12-$19 glass / $36-$57 bottle
Beer
Beer list features local and Idaho breweries alongside German classics, plus ciders. Prices are low, from $6 to $8, and styles range from light lager to hazy IPA and Oktoberfest.
Menu strengths
- — Mix of local and international options.; Affordable pricing across all pours.
- — Includes a German pilsner and hefeweizen for traditional styles.
Standout selections
- — Paulaner German Pilsner – $8.; Brewing Hazy IPA – $6.
Pricing: $6-$8
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu offers three $12 creations using Ritual Zero-Proof Gin, plus non-alcoholic beers, hop water, sparkling cider, agua fresca, kombucha, and more. A customer specifically praised the No More Bad Mornings as delicious and well-balanced.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu with three options.; Wide range of non-alcoholic drinks from $3 to $6.
Standout selections
- — NO MORE BAD MORNINGS – Ritual Zero-Proof Gin, grapefruit, triple sec, lime, rose water – $12.
- — Garden Highball – Ritual Zero-Proof Gin, lemon, piña gum – $12.
- — Housemade Watermelon Agua Fresca – limited availability, served with mint – $4.
Pricing: $3-$12
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