Restaurant
Unclaimed profileNoir Bar
Orlando, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Noir Bar's cocktail program is the main draw: Thai-inspired recipes with fat-washed tequila, pandan, and fish sauce reduction show real ambition. The wine list spans Italy, Slovenia, and California, while a small but smart beer selection includes Singha and a local IPA. Speakeasy atmosphere and happy hour pricing add to the appeal, though the menu's most inventive drinks command premium prices.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Celestial Bloom ($18), a rum-forward mix with coco-pandan cream and ube milk. For something savory, the Serpent's Kiss features chili oil fat-washed tequila and fish sauce reduction. Happy hour offers Eve's Elixir ($11) and Paradise Lost ($12) for value.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, Thai-inspired drinks and a dark speakeasy ambiance. Also suits wine drinkers interested in a global by-the-glass list, and anyone wanting a date spot with an intimate atmosphere.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails range from $16 to $19, with happy hour options at $11-$12. Wine by the glass runs $13-$16, and beers are $5-$9. Mocktails are around $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A speakeasy with a Thai-leaning cocktail menu that uses fat-washed spirits, sous vide infusions, and ingredients like pandan and fish sauce reduction. The dark, candlelit setting enhances the experience, and guests specifically praise the Celestial Bloom and Adam and Eve.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Thai-inspired craft cocktails with unique techniques like fat-washing and sous vide. Standouts include Celestial Bloom and Serpent's Kiss. Guests praise creativity and specific drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive use of Thai ingredients and techniques; Positive guest recognition for creativity
Standout selections
- — Celestial Bloom – Appleton Estate Reserve Rum, coco-pandan cream, ube milk, $18
- — New Testament – Lemongrass sous vide mezcal, tom yum concentrate, $17
- — Serpent's Kiss – Chili oil fat-washed tequila, fish sauce reduction
Pricing: Cocktails $16-$19; happy hour $11-$12
Wine
Diverse wine list covering multiple regions and styles, including orange and sparkling. By-the-glass and bottle options available.
Menu strengths
- — Global selection from Italy, Slovenia, South Africa, and more
Standout selections
- — Riesling Dry – Finger Lakes, Dr. Konstantin Frank, $14/56
- — Chenin Blanc – Western Cape, Lievland Vineyards, $15/60
Pricing: Wine by glass $13-$16; bottles $52-$64
Beer
Small but focused beer list with a Thai lager, local Florida IPA, and a non-alcoholic option. Priced reasonably.
Menu strengths
- — Includes Singha and Gulf Stream Graphic IPA; Non-alcoholic beer available
Standout selections
- — Gulf Stream Graphic – IPA, $9
Pricing: Beers $5-$9
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated mocktail menu with creative options like matcha-pandan and lychee-rose. Non-alcoholic beer also available.
Standout selections
- — First Dawn – honey citron tea, brown sugar, lemon, $10
- — Emerald Orchad – matcha, pandan, vanilla syrup
Pricing: Mocktails around $10; non-alcoholic beer $5
Spirits
Premium spirits are used throughout the cocktail program, including aged rums, mezcal, and specialty eau de vie, showcasing quality and range.
Menu strengths
- — Techniques like fat-washing and sous vide highlight spirit character
Standout selections
- — Appleton Estate Reserve Rum in Celestial Bloom
- — St. George Basil Eau de Vie in Serpent's Kiss
Pricing: No standalone spirit pricing; used in cocktails
How it sits with the food
Thai tapas are available, and the cocktails are designed to complement them—the tom yum notes in the New Testament pair well with spicy small plates, while the Celestial Bloom's tropical profile suits fried rice and calamari.
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