Restaurant
Unclaimed profilePepi's Pub & Grill
Racine, WI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Pepi's Pub & Grill built its beverage reputation on a Bloody Mary that has won the Wisconsin state championship five times. The specialty cocktail menu shares space with 24 rotating American craft beer and cider taps and a bourbon menu. The bar describes itself as a high-class dive, a label that fits a place with pinball, arcade games, and a late-night menu. The Bloody Mary earns specific praise for its pepper-driven heat, and the beer selection draws consistent approval. This is a working neighborhood program with a genuine flagship drink.
- What should I order?
- Order the Bloody Mary, the five-time state champion with a pepper-forward kick. Follow with a pour from the 24 rotating American craft beer and cider taps.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who appreciate a competitive Bloody Mary and a rotating craft beer list will find both here. The bourbon menu and arcade games suit groups looking for a late-night stop.
- When should I go?
- The full late-night menu and arcade games make this a reasonable stop for an evening out. The Bloody Mary is the headline order whenever the bar is open.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A five-time State Bloody Mary Championship is the rare credential that separates this bar's cocktail program from standard pub offerings. Pair that with 24 rotating American craft taps and a dedicated bourbon menu, and the beverage identity is more deliberate than the dive-bar label suggests.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A specialty cocktail menu anchored by a Bloody Mary that has won the state championship five times. The drink draws specific praise for its pepper-driven heat, and customers treat it as a destination order. The broader cocktail list is not detailed, but the flagship is a proven, repeatable strength.
Menu strengths
- — The Bloody Mary earns praise for a spicy kick from peppers.
- — A specialty cocktail menu supports options beyond the flagship drink.
Standout selections
- — Bloody Mary: the five-time state champion, noted for pepper-forward heat.
Beer
Twenty-four rotating taps of American craft beers and ciders give the beer program real range. Customers consistently describe the selection as great, with particular mention of the micro-brew options. The rotating format means the lineup changes, but the breadth is a stable feature of the bar.
Menu strengths
- — 24 rotating taps of American craft beers and ciders.
Standout selections
- — It features 24 rotating taps of American Craft Beers and Ciders.
Spirits
A bourbon menu gives the spirits program a defined focus. The selection is described as delectable, suggesting a curated rather than incidental list. Specific labels and pricing are not detailed, so the bourbon menu stands as the category's primary supported feature.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated bourbon menu provides a focused spirits option.
Standout selections
- — Self-described bourbon menu on the venue's About page.
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