Restaurant
Unclaimed profilePappy McGregor's
Paso Robles, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Pappy McGregor's runs a beverage program with real range. The seasonal craft cocktail list includes nine drinks plus spritzes, margaritas, and old fashioneds, many attributed to named creators. Twenty brews on tap cover local, domestic, and import options, with Irish stout blends supporting a pub identity. The Spirit Guide lists whiskey from bourbon and rye to Scotch, Japanese, and Irish, alongside tequila, mezcal, rum, vodka, and gin. Local wines are referenced, and two alcohol-free cocktails come with optional spirit add-ons.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Pappy's Espresso Martini, built on Tullamore Dew, Borghetti Italian Espresso, cold brew, Guinness, and house made whipped cream. For a spirit-forward pour, the Smoked Maple Old Fashioned uses Whistle Pig Piggy Back rye, smoke, and Whistle Pig estate maple syrup. On tap, the Firestone PIVO PILSNER or Topa Topa CHIEF PEAK IPA are local draught options.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a full bar with a serious whiskey list, a rotating seasonal cocktail menu, and a deep draught selection will find plenty here. The alcohol-free cocktails and non-alcoholic beers also make it workable for those skipping spirits.
- When should I go?
- Two daily happy hour windows offer cocktail discounts, making those periods a good time to explore the seasonal list. The rotating cocktail menu means the selection changes with the season, so a return visit may bring different drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14 to $18, with alcohol-free versions at $10 plus $5 for an optional spirit add-on. Local draughts are $8.5 for 16 oz. And $10.5 for 20 oz.; bottles and cans are $6 to $7.5. Spirit pours range from $7 to $126, and pub combos are $16.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a seasonal craft cocktail list with named creators, a 20-tap draught lineup heavy on local breweries, and a Spirit Guide that stretches from everyday bourbon to Redbreast 27 Year gives this bar a broader beverage range than its pub identity might suggest.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A seasonal craft cocktail menu lists nine drinks plus spritzes, margaritas, and old fashioneds, with prices from $14 to $18. Cocktails are attributed to named creators including Brynn McKenzie, Garrett Smiley, Da Nita Hinton, Griffin Horton, and Jacqui Motta. Two daily happy hour windows offer cocktail discounts.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal craft cocktail menu with nine cocktails plus spritzes, margaritas, and old fashioneds.
- — Cocktails attributed to named creators including Brynn McKenzie and Garrett Smiley.
- — Two daily happy hour windows with cocktail discounts.
Standout selections
- — Pappy's Espresso Martini — Tullamore Dew, Borghetti Italian Espresso, cold brew, Guinness, house made whipped cream, nutmeg, $15.
- — Smoked Maple Old Fashioned — Whistle Pig Piggy Back rye, smoke, Whistle Pig estate maple syrup, large rock, $18.
- — Peach Please! — Bourbon, peach, thyme, lemon, smoke, served up, attributed to Brynn McKenzie, $15.5.
Pricing: $14-$18; alcohol-free $10
Wine
The bar is described as having an extensive selection of local wines, with the local wine selection referenced on the drinks page. No specific producers, regions, or prices are listed.
Menu strengths
- — Local wine selection referenced on the drinks page.
- — The bar is described as having an extensive selection of local wines.
Standout selections
- — The bar is described as having an extensive selection of local wines.
Beer
Twenty brews on tap cover local, domestic, and import options. Local draughts include Firestone, Barrelhouse, Central Coast Brewery, Topa Topa, Wild Fields, and SLO Cider. Guinness blends and pub combos such as Half & Half and Snake Bite are listed, along with non-alcoholic bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Twenty brews on tap with strong local brewery representation.
- — Guinness blends and pub combos including Half & Half, Paso Black & Tan, and Snake Bite.
- — Non-alcoholic beer options include Guinness Zero, Heineken 0.0, and 805 Zero.
Standout selections
- — Firestone PIVO PILSNER — local draught pilsner, $8.5 / $10.5.
- — Topa Topa CHIEF PEAK IPA — local draught IPA, $8.5 / $10.5.
- — GUINNESS — Irish stout on draught, $8.5 / $10.5.
Pricing: Local 16 oz. $8.5, 20 oz. $10.5; bottles and cans $6-$7.5; non-alcoholic $5.5; pub combos $16
Nonalcoholic
Two alcohol-free cocktails are listed at $10 each with optional spirit add-ons for $5. Non-alcoholic beer options include Guinness Zero, Heineken 0.0, and 805 Zero at $5.5 each. The cocktails are attributed to named creators.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated alcohol-free cocktail section with two options.; Optional gin or rum add-on for $5.
Standout selections
- — Clock the Summer — alcohol-free: cucumber, cilantro, coconut, lime, jalapeño, toasted coconut rim; add gin +5; attributed to NeJai Bryant, $10.
- — South for the Winter — alcohol-free: charred pineapple, lime, coconut cream, torched nutmeg; add rum +5; attributed to Griffin Horton, $10.
Pricing: $10 cocktails; $5.5 beers
Spirits
The Spirit Guide lists an extensive whiskey selection spanning bourbon, rye, Scotch, Japanese, and Irish categories with individual prices. Tequila, mezcal, rum, vodka, and gin are also listed with individual pricing. Whiskey pours range from $7 to $126.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive whiskey selection including bourbon, rye, Scotch, Japanese, and Irish categories.
- — Full spirits categories including tequila, mezcal, rum, vodka, and gin with individual pricing.
Standout selections
- — REDBREAST 27 Year — Irish whiskey, $126.; WHISTLE PIG 18 Year Malted — rye whiskey, $81.
- — BLANTONS — 25 — Bourbon, listed in Spirit Guide.
Pricing: Whiskey $7-$126; tequila $11-$96; mezcal $15-$41; rum $10-$12; vodka $11-$15; gin $11-$18
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