Restaurant
Unclaimed profileParlay Bar & Lounge
Richmond, VA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Parlay Bar & Lounge runs a pregame-focused beverage program with a compact beer list and a full set of spirits, all at $3.00 pours. The beer selection includes Miller Lite, Pacifico, a Coors bucket, and a Rain Delay Banquet special. Customer impressions of the cocktails split between rushed service and bartender care, but the menu promises carefully curated options. It is a straightforward, budget-friendly stop for a drink before the main event.
- What should I order?
- Start with a PG Miller Lite or PG Pacifico at $3.00 each for a no-fuss beer. For a group, the Coors Bucket at $18.00 delivers volume. If spirits are preferred, any of the $3.00 pregame pours—vodka, gin, rum, tequila, or bourbon/whiskey—offer a simple, cheap base for a mixed drink.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers looking for an inexpensive pregame before heading elsewhere will find the value appealing. The $3.00 beers and spirits keep the barrier low, and the bucket option suits groups. Those expecting a deep craft selection or refined cocktails may be underwhelmed.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Individual pours, whether beer or spirits, run $3.00 each. A Coors Bucket costs $18.00, and the Rain Delay Banquet special is $2.50. Budget accordingly for a low-cost round.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The entire beverage program leans into the 'pregame' concept, with every spirit and two of the beers priced uniformly at $3.00. This consistent low price point and the presence of a Rain Delay Banquet special give the bar a clear identity as a cost-conscious starting point for a night out.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program is described as 'carefully curated' on the venue's website, but customer feedback is mixed. One account finds the drinks okay but rushed and not great, while another praises the bartender's care.
Menu strengths
- — The venue's own website image states 'CAREFULLY CURATED BEER, WINE, & COCKTAIL MENUS', indicating an intentional cocktail program.
Standout selections
- — The venue's own website image states 'CAREFULLY CURATED BEER, WINE, & COCKTAIL MENUS'.
Pricing: Not specified
Beer
The beer list is concise and value-driven, with familiar lagers at a low price point. Miller Lite and Pacifico are offered as $3.00 pregame pours, while a Coors Bucket serves groups and Rain Delay Banquet provides an even cheaper special.
Menu strengths
- — Clear, budget-friendly pricing on all listed beers, with Miller Lite and Pacifico at $3.00.
- — A bucket option at $18.00 suits groups looking for volume.
Standout selections
- — PG Miller Lite at $3.00 is a straightforward, low-cost lager.
- — Rain Delay Banquet at $2.50 is the cheapest beer special on the menu.
Pricing: PG Miller Lite and PG Pacifico $3.00; Coors Bucket $18.00; Rain Delay Banquet $2.50
Spirits
The spirits list is uniform and affordable: vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and bourbon/whiskey each priced at $3.00. This consistent low price point makes it easy to order a simple mixed drink without much thought.
Menu strengths
- — A full range of base spirits is available, covering vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and bourbon/whiskey.
- — The uniform $3.00 price across all spirits simplifies ordering and keeps costs low.
Standout selections
- — PG Bourbon/Whiskey at $3.00 offers an inexpensive whiskey option.
- — PG Tequila at $3.00 provides a budget-friendly base for cocktails.
Pricing: All pregame spirits $3.00
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