Restaurant
Unclaimed profileNosh Kitchen & Bar
Portland, ME · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Nosh Kitchen & Bar runs a beverage program with dedicated sections for cocktails, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and spirits. Classic Cocktails and House Cocktails both sit at $14, with named drinks like Bees Knees and Paper Plane alongside house originals. The Ice-Cold Ponies beer list spans local Maine craft and domestic lagers, while the Mockies section offers three non-alcoholic cocktails. Wine is served in a 10oz pony glass by the glass or bottle.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Classic Cocktail such as the Bees Knees or Paper Plane ($14 each). For beer, the Ice-Cold Ponies section includes Austin St Patina ($8) and Paulaner Pilsner ($4.5). The Mockies section offers the Faux 75 ($9) for a non-alcoholic option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a clear choice across categories—classic cocktails, a broad beer list with local and domestic options, wine by the glass or bottle, and non-alcoholic drinks. The Party Favors shots suit those who prefer a simple 1oz pour.
- When should I go?
- The venue serves cocktails until late. The Ice-Cold Ponies beer section and Party Favors shots are available for those seeking a straightforward drink.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Classic and House Cocktails are $14. Wine by the glass ranges from $9 to $13, with bottles from $33 to $39. Beer ranges from $1.85 to $8. Mockies are $9, non-alcoholic beers $4.5 to $5, and Party Favors shots $4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage menu is organized into clearly named sections: Classic Cocktails, House Cocktails, Ice-Cold Ponies, Mockies, and Party Favors. Wine is served in a 10oz pony glass. The beer list includes a dedicated non-alcoholic beer option and seasonal rotating taps.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Two dedicated cocktail sections—Classic and House—both priced at $14. The Classic list names eight drinks including Bees Knees, Aviation, Paper Plane, Oaxaca Old Fashioned, Hemingway Daiquiri, Mai Tai, Naked and Famous, and Salty Sea Dog. House cocktails include New Englandah', Summer of '69, Lush Puppy, Dirigorita, Why Is the Rum Gone?, and Trendy Cocktail. Ingredients span gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, and rum.
Menu strengths
- — Two cocktail sections with multiple named drinks at a consistent $14 price.
- — Classic list covers a range of styles from Bees Knees to Oaxaca Old Fashioned.
- — House cocktails use diverse bases including gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, and rum.
Standout selections
- — Bees Knees — listed under Classic Cocktails at $14.
- — Paper Plane — listed under Classic Cocktails at $14.
- — Oaxaca Old Fashioned — listed under Classic Cocktails at $14.
Pricing: $14
Wine
Wine is served in a 10oz pony glass with by-the-glass and bottle pricing. The list includes Cava, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Rioja, and Cotes-du-Rhone, with producers from Spain, New Zealand, South Africa, California, Italy, and France. Sparkling, white, and red categories are represented.
Menu strengths
- — 10oz pony glass format with clear by-the-glass and bottle pricing.
Standout selections
- — Cava — Casteller (ESP) at 9/33.; Sauvignon Blanc — Dashwood (NZ) at 12/37.
- — Cotes-du-Rhone — Chateau De Saint Cosme (FR) at 13/39.
Pricing: Glass $9–$13; bottle $33–$39
Beer
The Ice-Cold Ponies section lists canned and bottled options including Austin St Patina, Stiegl Grapefruit Radler, Paulaner Pilsner, Dos Equis Lager, Shiner Bock, Moosehead Lager, and Miller Lite. The draft list includes Orono Brewing Co: Tubular, Maine Beer Co: Lunch, Allagash Brewing: White, and Pennant Brewing: Nosh Lager. Seasonal rotating taps are noted. Prices range from $1.85 to $8.
Menu strengths
- — Broad range of local Maine and regional craft options plus domestic and imported lagers.
- — Value-priced domestic options at $3.5 and a $1.85 Nosh Lager.
- — Dedicated Ice-Cold Ponies section with multiple canned and bottled choices.
Standout selections
- — Austin St Patina — listed under Ice-Cold Ponies at $8.
- — Paulaner Pilsner — listed under Ice-Cold Ponies at $4.5.
- — Stiegl Grapefruit Radler — listed under Ice-Cold Ponies at $5.
Pricing: $1.85–$8
Nonalcoholic
The Mockies section lists three named non-alcoholic cocktails at $9: Faux 75, Strawberry Nojito, and Stayin' Alive. Ingredients include rosemary, lemon, bubbles, strawberry, mint, honey, and ginger. Two non-alcoholic beers are available: Athletic N/A ($5) and Corona N/A ($4.5).
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Mockies section with three named drinks.; Two non-alcoholic beer options.
Standout selections
- — Faux 75 — Mockie with rosemary, lemon, bubbles at $9.
- — Strawberry Nojito — Mockie with strawberry, mint, bubbles at $9.
- — Stayin' Alive — Mockie with lemon, honey, ginger, bubbles at $9.
Pricing: $4.5–$9
Spirits
The Party Favors section lists 1oz shots priced at $4: Amaro, JW Dant, and El Jimador. This is a dedicated spirits section with three named options.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Party Favors section for 1oz shots.; Three named spirits at a consistent $4 price.
Standout selections
- — Amaro — 1oz shot listed under Party Favors at $4.
- — JW Dant — 1oz shot listed under Party Favors at $4.
- — El Jimador — 1oz shot listed under Party Favors at $4.
Pricing: $4
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