Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileNAPA Kitchen + Bar Dublin
Dublin, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A beverage program anchored by a 1,300-bottle open cellar with daily 50% off retail take-home wines and Tuesday half-off on-premise bottles. Cocktails lean on local Watershed spirits, with a 14-item list at $12 and a $10 happy hour. Non-alcoholic options are equally considered, using Lyre's and Laluca. A serious wine destination with a spirited local twist.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Lavender Haze, a Watershed gin cocktail with lavender syrup. For wine, explore the by-the-glass list or take advantage of the Tuesday half-off bottle deal. The Port Flight with Graham's Tawny Port is a fitting finish.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts who appreciate deep cellars and retail-level take-home pricing. Cocktail fans curious about Ohio's Watershed Distillery will find a dedicated local showcase. Non-drinkers are not an afterthought, with multiple alcohol-free cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Craft cocktails are $12, happy hour cocktails $10. Draft beers range $6-$8. Wines by the glass run $9-$27; take-home bottles are 50% off retail. The Watershed pairing dinner is $100 per guest.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The open cellar with 1,300+ bottles and a daily 50% off retail take-home wine program is the centerpiece. The Tuesday on-premise half-off deal adds a compelling reason to drink in. The Watershed Distillery partnership, including a five-course pairing event, grounds the program in local spirits.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 14-item craft cocktail list leans on local Watershed spirits, with a range from the Lavender Haze to a pear-and-sparkling wine number. Happy hour discount adds value. Guest reviews praise quality, citing a lavender drink and spicy margarita.
Menu strengths
- — Local Watershed spirits featured prominently, including bourbon, gin, and vodka.
- — Uniform $12 pricing and $10 happy hour make craft cocktails accessible.
- — Brunch menu includes a variety of cocktails, from Bellinis to Bloody Marys.
Standout selections
- — Lavender Haze - Watershed Four Peel Gin, lavender syrup, lemon, honey; $12.
- — A Pear To Remember - Watershed vodka, pear nectar, elderflower, sparkling wine; $12.
- — Old Fashioned - Napa Barrel Select Watershed Bourbon, peach and cherry bitters; $12.
Pricing: Craft cocktails uniformly $12; happy hour $10; Peach Bellini $10.
Wine
An open cellar with over 1,300 bottles and compelling pricing: 50% off retail daily for take-home, plus a Tuesday on-premise half-off special. The list spans premium California, sparkling, whites, reds, and dessert wines, including Tawny Ports and flights.
Menu strengths
- — Daily 50% off retail take-home wine is a unique and generous program.
- — Tuesday on-premise half-off up to $100 encourages bottle consumption.
- — Extensive selection with flights and premium California labels like Caymus and Quintessa.
Standout selections
- — Sauvignon Blanc Blend, Illumination by Quintessa - notes of grapefruit and lemon curd.
- — Chardonnay, Frank Family - Carneros, Napa Valley; zesty lemon with toasted oak.
- — Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus - ripe blackberries and cassis.
- — Port Flight - three 1-oz. Pours including Graham's Tawny.
Pricing: Wines by the glass $9-$27 for 6oz; happy hour $8 (6oz) and $12 (9oz); take-home 50% off retail; Tuesday half-off up to $100 (max $50).
Beer
A compact but credible draft list of eight, mixing local craft IPAs, a lager, a fruited wheat, a Kolsch, and a rotating cider. Prices are fair, and happy hour shaves a dollar off. Not a focus, but a serviceable complement.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating selection includes local and regional craft breweries.
- — Reasonable pricing at $6-$8 with happy hour discount.
Standout selections
- — Zaftig Juicy Lucy - IPA, 7% ABV, $7.
- — Saucy Love You Bye - Hazy Imperial IPA, 8% ABV, $8.
- — Third Eye Brewing Untapped Potential - Kolsch, 5% ABV, $7.
Pricing: Draft beers $6-$8; happy hour $1 off.
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful non-alcoholic program using Lyre's and Laluca products. Options include a range of alcohol-free cocktails, brunch mocktails, and even an AF beer. Priced comparably to regular cocktails, showing serious intent.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple alcohol-free cocktails using Lyre's alternatives and Laluca alcohol-free prosecco.
- — Alcohol-free options integrated into brunch and happy hour menus.
- — Includes an alcohol-free beer from Best Day Brewing.
Standout selections
- — Citrus Spritz - Lyre's Italian Spritz, Laluca alcohol-free prosecco, $13.
- — Pineapple Punch - Lyre's Agave Blanco, pineapple, lime, ginger beer.
- — Raspberry Smash - Lyre's Bourbon Alternative, raspberry purée.
Pricing: Citrus Spritz $13; happy hour alcohol-free cocktails $10.
Spirits
A strong local partnership with Watershed Distillery, showcased in cocktails and a five-course pairing event featuring bourbon, gin, apple brandy, and nocino. No dedicated spirits list, but the integration is cohesive and event-driven.
Menu strengths
- — Deep partnership with Watershed Distillery, a well-regarded local producer.
- — Themed pairing events that highlight spirits in a food context.
- — Cocktail list incorporates a range of Watershed spirits from bourbon to gin.
Standout selections
- — Barrel Gimlet - Watershed Bourbon Barrel Four Peel Gin, Amaro Montenegro.
- — Orchard Old Fashioned - Watershed Apple Brandy, maple syrup, black walnut bitters.
- — Watershed Napa Kitchen Select Single Barrel Bottled in Bond Bourbon - paired with filet mignon.
Pricing: Watershed pairing event $100 per guest including tax and gratuity.
How it sits with the food
The Watershed pairing event pairs bourbon with butternut squash ravioli, a port-finished bourbon with grilled pork chop, and a Bottled in Bond bourbon with filet mignon. Guests have noted the pot de creme dessert pairs well with Graham's Port.
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