Restaurant
Unclaimed profilePinewood
Nashville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Pinewood centers on a 30-seat copper bar turning out handcrafted cocktails with house-made syrups, bitters, hand-cut ice, and fresh-squeezed juice. Guests single out a Japanese whiskey old fashioned and the cocktails 'Chutes & Ladders' and 'Rainboots at the Rodeo.' Social Hour offers budget-friendly drinks and bartender's choice pours. Beer is on the menu, and a fresh-spiced chai latte rounds out the nonalcoholic side.
- What should I order?
- Start with the old fashioned made with Japanese whiskey, praised by one guest as among the best they've had. Also seek out 'Chutes & Ladders' and 'Rainboots at the Rodeo,' both highlighted as exceptionally good. For a nonalcoholic option, the chai latte is made fresh with spices, though it may lean heavy on nutmeg.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate handmade touches like house bitters and hand-cut ice will find a home at the copper bar. Fans of Japanese whiskey and creative named cocktails will have specific reasons to visit.
- When should I go?
- This is the best window for value and a casual introduction to the program. Evenings at the copper bar are suited for a more deliberate cocktail experience.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specific prices are not documented, but Social Hour is described as budget-friendly. Expect standard cocktail pricing for a craft bar, with the potential for value during the weekday happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 30-seat copper bar is the centerpiece, signaling a serious cocktail operation. The commitment to handmade elements—house syrups, bitters, hand-cut ice, fresh-squeezed juice—sets a craft standard. Named cocktails like 'Chutes & Ladders' and 'Rainboots at the Rodeo' suggest a playful, distinctive menu, and the inclusion of Japanese whiskey in an old fashioned adds a premium twist.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Handcrafted cocktails with house-made ingredients and positive guest reviews for specific drinks. The program shows craft ambition, though the full menu is not documented.
Menu strengths
- — House-made syrups, bitters, hand-cut ice, and fresh-squeezed juice demonstrate a commitment to craft.
- — Guests praise the Japanese whiskey old fashioned and cocktails 'Chutes & Ladders' and 'Rainboots at the Rodeo'.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned (Japanese whiskey) - praised by a guest as one of the best they've had.
- — Chutes & Ladders - highlighted as exceptionally good by a guest.
- — Rainboots at the Rodeo - highlighted as exceptionally good by a guest.
Pricing: Social Hour offers budget-friendly cocktails, but specific prices are not provided.
Beer
Beer is listed as part of the bar menu, but no specific brands, styles, or pricing are documented. The offering exists but lacks detail.
Nonalcoholic
A guest reports the chai latte is made fresh with spices, not pre-fabricated, though slightly strong on nutmeg. Only one nonalcoholic option is documented.
Menu strengths
- — Freshly made with spices, indicating a non-prefabricated approach.
Standout selections
- — Chai Latte - made fresh with spices, noted as slightly strong on nutmeg.
Spirits
The spirits program is implied by the cocktail focus and the use of premium Japanese whiskey in an old fashioned. No detailed spirits list is documented.
Menu strengths
- — Japanese whiskey is available, indicating a selection of premium spirits.
How it sits with the food
No food-beverage pairing context is documented. The bar menu focuses on cocktails and beer, so pairings would likely be casual and driven by guest preference rather than a curated food program.
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