Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileNAPA Kitchen + Bar Easton
Columbus, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
NAPA Kitchen + Bar Easton anchors its beverage program on a 1,300-bottle open cellar with 50% off take-home wines. Cocktails lean on local Watershed spirits, including a bourbon-barrel old fashioned. Happy hour brings $10 signatures and discounted drafts. A dedicated alcohol-free list uses Lyre's and Laluca prosecco. Wine flights and winemaker dinners add structure to a program that rewards exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Illumination by Quintessa Sauvignon Blanc blend by the glass, then a Caymus Cabernet. For cocktails, the Old Fashioned with Napa Barrel Select Watershed Bourbon is a local showcase. Happy hour's $10 Espresso Martini is a value. Non-drinkers should try the Pineapple Punch with Lyre's Agave Blanco.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the deep cellar and take-home pricing. Cocktail drinkers will find a solid craft list with Ohio spirits. Those avoiding alcohol have a thoughtful mocktail menu. Beer fans get a small but local draught selection.
- When should I go?
- Tuesday's 50% off wine up to $100 is a strong reason for a midweek visit. Wine pairing events, like the Two Mountain Winery dinner, are scheduled periodically.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12, with happy hour signatures at $10. Wines by the glass range $8–$25; bottles from $36–$600. Draft beers are $6–$8. Alcohol-free cocktails are $12 on the standard menu, $10 at happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The open cellar with over 1,300 bottles and daily 50% off take-home wines sets it apart. A strong partnership with Watershed Distillery brings local bourbons and apple brandy into the cocktail and pairing programs. Wine flights and meet-the-winemaker events add an educational layer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktail list features house-infused spirits and local Watershed products. Signatures like A Pear To Remember and the Old Fashioned show a Napa-inspired twist. Brunch adds creative options.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive craft cocktail list with house-infused spirits and local Watershed products.
- — Happy hour features discounted signature cocktails at $10.
- — Brunch cocktail menu includes creative options like After Tennis.
Standout selections
- — A Pear To Remember: Watershed vodka, pear nectar, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon, sparkling wine.
- — Old Fashioned: Napa Barrel Select Watershed Bourbon, Demerara Syrup, peach and cherry bitters.
- — Raspberry Bourbon Tawny: Bulleit Bourbon, Fine Tawny Port, raspberry purée, brown sugar simple.
Pricing: Standard cocktails $12; happy hour signatures $10.
Wine
An open cellar with over 1,300 bottles, 50% off take-home wines, and Tuesday's 50% off up to $100. Premium California labels by the glass, bottle, and flight.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive wine list with over 1,300 bottles.; 50% off take-home wines every day.
Standout selections
- — Illumination by Quintessa Sauvignon Blanc Blend: grapefruit peel, lemon curd, white peach, elderflower.
- — Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon: ripe blackberries, cassis, black cherry, espresso.
- — Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir: cherry, pomegranate, blackberry, black tea.
- — Wine flights like Sunset Sips and Iberian Express.
Pricing: Wines by the glass $8–$25; bottles $36–$600; happy hour $8/$12 for 6oz/9oz.
Beer
A small draught list focuses on local and craft options, with an alcohol-free Mexican lager. Happy hour discounts drafts by $1. No flights or special events noted.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating local craft beer selection.; Includes alcohol-free beer option.
Standout selections
- — Zaftig Juicy Lucy IPA, 7% ABV.
- — Saucy Love You Bye Hazy Imperial IPA, 8% ABV.
- — Best Day Brewing Mexican lager AF.
Pricing: Draft beers $6–$8; happy hour $1 off.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated alcohol-free cocktail list uses premium alternatives like Lyre's and Laluca prosecco. Options include Pineapple Punch, Raspberry Smash, and Watermelon Cooler. Happy hour includes these at a discount.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated alcohol-free cocktail menu with premium alternatives.; Alcohol-free options included in happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Pineapple Punch: Lyre's Agave Blanco AF Spirit, fresh lime, pineapple juice, ginger beer.
- — Raspberry Smash: Lyre's Bourbon Alternative, angostura bitters, raspberry purée.
- — Watermelon Cooler: Lyre's Pink Gin alternative, watermelon juice, fresh lime, club soda.
Pricing: Alcohol-free cocktails $12 on standard menu; happy hour $10.
Spirits
Strong partnership with Watershed Distillery brings local bourbon, vodka, gin, and apple brandy into cocktails and pairing dinners. No dedicated spirits list or rare pours, but the local focus is a draw.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits used in craft cocktails and pairing events.
Standout selections
- — Watershed Napa Kitchen Select Single Barrel Bottled in Bond Bourbon.
- — Watershed Fall Finishing Series Port Cask Finished Bourbon.
Pricing: Pairing events $100 per guest.
How it sits with the food
The wine list's California focus, from crisp Sauvignon Blanc to big Cabernet, pairs with wood-fired fare. A 6oz pour of Illumination complements lighter starters, while Caymus Cabernet stands up to grilled meats. The Raspberry Bourbon Tawny cocktail could bridge to dessert.
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