Restaurant
Unclaimed profilePaloma Bar de Tapas
Chattanooga, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Paloma Bar de Tapas pairs a Spanish-influenced tapas menu with a beverage program that includes 15 signature cocktails, each credited to a named bartender, plus sangrias at $10, a Spanish-leaning wine list with Cava and Albariño, and a spirits menu of over 60 bottles spanning bourbon, scotch, tequila, mezcal, and cognac. The Clase Azul Flight and Clase Paloma show the high end of the cocktail list.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Clase Paloma, a $70 cocktail by Archie combining Clase Azul Reposado, Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero, grapefruit, lemon, lime, agave, Luxardo, and spicy salt. For a lower-priced option, the Summer Verde at $14 uses Jose Cuervo, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino, and lime. The Clase Azul Flight at $175 offers three Clase Azul expressions for comparison.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a deep tequila and mezcal selection alongside a broad bourbon and scotch list, and those who appreciate cocktails with named bartender attribution and premium spirits like Clase Azul and Del Maguey Vida.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $10 to $70, with a $175 Clase Azul Flight. Wine by the glass is $12–$14 and bottles $40–$425. Spirits run $10–$90, beer $5–$7, and the non-alcoholic Heineken 0.0% is $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu credits each drink to a named bartender and includes a $175 Clase Azul Flight. The spirits list exceeds 60 bottles across six categories, and the wine list leans Spanish with Cava, Albariño, Txakoli, Tempranillo, and Monastrell alongside high-end Champagne.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 15-cocktail signature list with prices from $10 to $70, each credited to a named bartender. Ingredients include Clase Azul Reposado, Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero, Del Maguey Vida, Wonderbird Dry Gin, and Mizu Shochu. Two sangrias are listed at $10.
Menu strengths
- — 15 signature cocktails with named bartender attribution for each drink
- — Premium spirits including Clase Azul Reposado and Mezcal Guerrero, Del Maguey Vida, and Wonderbird Dry Gin
- — Price range from $10 to $70 plus a $175 Clase Azul Flight
Standout selections
- — Clase Paloma — $70; Clase Azul Reposado, Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero, grapefruit, lemon, lime, agave, Luxardo, spicy salt; crafted by Archie
- — Espresso Tequila Martini — $16; Quintaliza Anejo Tequila, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, espresso, orange bitters; crafted by Josiah
- — Summer Verde — $14; Jose Cuervo, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino, lime; crafted by Tayla
- — Clase Azul Flight — $175; Clase Azul Gold, Clase Azul Guerrero, Clase Azul San Luis Potosi
Pricing: $10–$70; Clase Azul Flight $175
Wine
By-the-glass options cover Cava, white, rosé, and red at $12–$14, with bottles from $40 to $425. The list emphasizes Spanish regions including Cava, Albariño, Txakoli, Tempranillo, and Monastrell, with some French, Portuguese, Chilean, and Australian selections. Sparkling includes Veuve Clicquot, Perrier-Jouët, and Dom Perignon.
Menu strengths
- — Spanish representation across Cava, Albariño, Txakoli, Tempranillo, and Monastrell
- — By-the-glass and bottle formats across multiple regions; High-end Champagne including Veuve Clicquot, Perrier-Jouët, and Dom Perignon
Standout selections
- — Ya Cuvée Brut Reserva — Cava, Spain; $13 per glass or $45 per bottle
- — Columna Albariño — house white, Spain; $12 per glass or $40 per bottle
- — Getariako Txakolina Txakoli Blanco — bright white, Spain; $14 per glass or $45 per bottle
- — Dom Perignon — Champagne, France; $425 bottle only
Pricing: By the glass $12–$14; bottles $40–$425
Beer
Domestic, craft, and import categories are priced $5–$7. Craft options include Brewing Co. Chattahooligan or Sultana, Hutton + Smith Igneous IPA, Dogfish Head Grateful Dead Juicy IPA, and Wiseacre Tiny Bomb Pilsner. Imports include Estrella Damm, Guinness Stout, and Heineken 0.0%.
Menu strengths
- — Domestic, craft, and import categories with prices $5–$7
- — Local craft options including Brewing Co. And Hutton + Smith
Standout selections
- — Hutton + Smith Igneous IPA — craft beer, $7
- — Brewing Co. Chattahooligan or Sultana — craft beer, $7
- — Wiseacre Tiny Bomb Pilsner — craft beer, $7
Pricing: $5–$7
Nonalcoholic
Heineken 0.0% is available as a non-alcoholic beer option at $6; Heineken 0.0% — 6 — Non-alcoholic import beer.
Menu strengths
- — Heineken 0.0% is available as a non-alcoholic beer option at $6
Standout selections
- — Heineken 0.0% — 6 — Non-alcoholic import beer.
Pricing: $6
Spirits
Over 60 bottles span bourbon/whiskey, cognac, mezcal, rye, scotch, and tequila, priced $10–$90. Bourbon/whiskey ranges $11–$25 with Angel's Envy, Blanton's, and 91. Tequila ranges $12–$80 with Clase Azul and Cincoro. Scotch includes Macallan, Lagavulin, and Johnnie Walker Blue.
Menu strengths
- — Over 60 bottles across six categories: bourbon/whiskey, cognac, mezcal, rye, scotch, and tequila
- — Deep tequila and mezcal selection including Clase Azul and Cincoro
- — Broad scotch selection including Macallan, Lagavulin, and Johnnie Walker Blue
Standout selections
- — Clase Azul San Luis — mezcal, $90; Clase Azul Gold — tequila, $80
- — Macallan Rare Cask — scotch, $66; Hennessy X.O — cognac, $55
Pricing: $10–$90
How it sits with the food
A Spanish-influenced tapas menu is served alongside the wine and artisan cocktails, supporting pairing with the Spanish wines and cocktails.
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