Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileModern Bar and Restaurant
Boise, ID
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-09 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe 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
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
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
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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