Restaurant bar
Unclaimed profilePaul Bar/Food
Palm Springs, CA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Paul Bar/Food's cocktail program is the draw, with a creative six-cocktail list that leans on rye, ginger, honey, and mezcal. Happy hour delivers real value: $11 classics, $8 wells, and a $9 frozen bourbon sidecar. Wine and beer lists are capable but less memorable, offering a few interesting bottles and a $5 beer special.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Brushfire, a rye, ginger, lemon, honey, and cayenne cocktail at $16. During happy hour, the frozen bourbon sidecar is a bargain at $9. For wine, consider the Koyle Sauvignon Blanc or a glass of Foxglove.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive drinks and a speakeasy vibe will appreciate the craft. Happy hour seekers will find value in the discounted classics and beer specials. Wine drinkers may find a few interesting picks, though the list is modest.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are likely busier given the bar's reputation.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are $16; happy hour drinks range from $5 to $11. Wine by the glass is $13-$15, bottles $52-$65. Beer is $9 for Stella, with select beers $5 during happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list stands out for its thoughtful ingredient combinations, such as the Knitting Kneedle with gin, elderflower, aperol, and Stiegl grapefruit radler.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative six-cocktail list with inventive ingredients like rye, ginger, honey, cayenne, and mezcal. Happy hour offers strong value on classics and wells.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive cocktail list with unique flavor combinations.; Happy hour pricing makes cocktails accessible.
Standout selections
- — Brushfire: rye, ginger, lemon, honey, cayenne, $16.
- — Knitting Kneedle: gin, elderflower, aperol, lemon, Stiegl grapefruit radler.
- — Frozen Bourbon Sidecar: happy hour special, $9.
Pricing: Signature cocktails $16; happy hour classics $11, wells $8, frozen bourbon sidecar $9.
Wine
A compact wine list covering domestic and international options, with both by-the-glass and bottle service. Includes organic/biodynamic Koyle Sauvignon Blanc and Austrian Grüner Veltliner. Happy hour wine special adds value.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection with domestic and international bottles.; Offers wine by the glass and bottle.
Standout selections
- — Hugl Grunder Vetliner: Jurtschitsch Vineyard, Austria, $64.
Pricing: Wine by glass $13-$15; bottles $52-$65; happy hour select wine $10.
Beer
A straightforward beer list with a few familiar names and a radler option. Happy hour special offers select beers at $5. Lacks depth and pricing transparency for most items.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a variety of beer styles, including a radler.
Standout selections
- — Stiegl Radler: grapefruit radler, also used in a cocktail.
Pricing: Stella $9; happy hour select beers (Stella, 805, Radler) $5.
How it sits with the food
The dinner menu is present, and the cocktail list's bold flavors suggest pairings with hearty dishes. The Frozen Bourbon Sidecar could complement rich desserts, while the Finito's tequila and mezcal might pair well with spicy or savory plates.
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