Restaurant
Unclaimed profilePennydrop Bar + Kitchen
St. Louis, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Pennydrop Bar + Kitchen stakes its claim on crafted cocktails, and the few guests who've weighed in confirm the effort: custom drinks and a balanced 'Breadwinner' get specific praise. The broader beverage program is visible mainly through group menus, which show a competent if conventional selection of wine, beer, and spirits. A historic bank setting adds atmosphere, but the drinks themselves are the draw.
- What should I order?
- Seek out the craft cocktails, especially the 'Breadwinner' for its balance. Guests also appreciated a custom cosmo and a penicillin-like creation. For groups, the hosted bars offer a straightforward selection of beer, wine, and spirits.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who value customization and a refined setting. The historic bank ambiance appeals to those seeking a distinctive backdrop for drinks. Group hosts will find the hosted bar packages straightforward and convenient.
- When should I go?
- Evenings for cocktails in the bar area, which guests describe as a stunning environment. Happy hour is available with discounts like $2 off wings, making it a reasonable time to sample drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Hosted bar packages run $15 per person for the first hour of beer and wine, or $23 for premium brands, with additional hours at $8 and $10 respectively. Individual cocktail prices are not documented.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A historic bank setting provides a memorable backdrop for a beverage program that emphasizes craft cocktails. The venue's willingness to customize drinks, as noted by guests, adds a personal touch. Local beer representation via Urban Chestnut also grounds the program in St. Louis.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktails are a stated focus, with positive guest feedback on quality and customization, including a custom cosmo and a penicillin-like drink. A 'Breadwinner' cocktail is praised for balance.
Menu strengths
- — Venue markets itself as offering finely crafted cocktails.
- — Guests praise cocktail quality and customization, including a custom cosmo and a penicillin-like creation.
Standout selections
- — Breadwinner - Cocktail praised for balanced flavors.
- — Custom Cosmo - Customized cosmopolitan well-received.
- — Penicillin-like Drink - Custom drink created for a birthday.
Pricing: Hosted premium brand bar first hour $23.00 per person, additional hours $10.00 per person.
Wine
Wine offerings are documented only for group events, featuring Silver Gate and Cupcake labels. The selection is conventional, with no regular wine list or community feedback.
Standout selections
- — Silver Gate Cabernet Sauvignon - Wine available in hosted beer & wine bar.
- — Cupcake Chardonnay - Wine available in hosted premium brand bar.
Pricing: Hosted beer & wine bar first hour $15.00 per person, additional hours $8.00 per person.
Beer
Beer list for group events includes mainstream lagers and a local IPA from Urban Chestnut. No regular draft or bottle list is documented.
Standout selections
- — Urban Chestnut Fantasy Land IPA - Local St. Louis IPA available in hosted bars.
Pricing: Hosted beer & wine bar first hour $15.00 per person, additional hours $8.00 per person.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited to iced tea and water included with plated group meals. No dedicated non-alcoholic menu or mocktails are documented.
Standout selections
- — Iced Tea - Included with plated meals.
- — Iced Water - Included with plated meals.
Spirits
Spirits selection for group events includes well-known brands: Titos, Bombay Sapphire, Meyer's Platinum, Evan Williams, Dewars White Label, and Epsolon Blanco. No regular spirits list is documented.
Standout selections
- — Titos - Vodka available in hosted premium brand bar.
- — Bombay Sapphire - Gin available in hosted premium brand bar.
Pricing: Hosted premium brand bar first hour $23.00 per person, additional hours $10.00 per person.
How it sits with the food
Group dinner menus include iced tea and water, but no specific beverage pairings are documented. The craft cocktail focus suggests a bar-centered experience rather than a food-pairing destination.
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