Restaurant
Unclaimed profilePorters' Pub & Restaurant
Easton, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Porters' Pub & Restaurant runs a serious cocktail program with eight spring drinks built on house-made ingredients like grilled pineapple infused tequila and cold brew. The wine list is small but purposeful, with two $12 glasses. Brunch brings elaborate Bloody Marys and locally roasted coffee. Beer gets attention through Untappd and a Mug Club. A good stop for drinkers who want more than standard pub pours.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Grilled Pineapple Margarita ($17), which layers grilled pineapple infused tequila with a mezcal mist. For a dessert-like finish, the Porters' Espresso Martini ($15) uses house-made cold brew and a Guinness addition.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate house-made infusions and creative combinations will find plenty to explore. Brunch goers will like the elaborate Bloody Marys and locally roasted coffee.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers $5 house wines, select drafts, and single well drinks, making it a good time for a budget-conscious visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $15 to $17. Wines are $12 per glass, and brunch Bloody Marys are $12 and $15. Coffee is $3, tea $2, and juice $3.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program stands out for its house-made ingredients, such as grilled pineapple infused tequila and house-made cold brew. Brunch Bloody Marys come garnished with grilled garlic shrimp, celery, smoked mozzarella, and an olive skewer. Beer engagement is encouraged through Untappd and a Mug Club.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight cocktails on the spring menu show clear craft: house-made infusions, fresh juices, and inventive combinations. Prices are fair for the ingredients. Brunch Bloody Marys are elaborate, with grilled shrimp and mozzarella garnishes.
Menu strengths
- — The cocktail list balances classics and originals, from an Irish Honey Old Fashioned to a bacon-washed Sin City.
- — Brunch Bloody Marys are dressed with grilled garlic shrimp, celery, smoked mozzarella, and an olive skewer.
Standout selections
- — Grilled Pineapple Margarita ($17) with grilled pineapple infused tequila and a mezcal mist.
- — Porters' Espresso Martini ($15) combines vanilla vodka, Kahlua, house-made cold brew, and Guinness.
- — Sin City ($16) uses bacon-washed bourbon and peanut butter whiskey.
Pricing: $15-$17
Wine
The wine list is minimal but well chosen: a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and a Paso Robles Cabernet, both $12. Tasting notes are provided. Happy hour lowers the barrier with $5 house wines.
Menu strengths
- — Both wines are priced at a reasonable $12 per glass.
- — The list provides distinct varietal options with useful tasting notes.
Standout selections
- — Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc – crisp citrus with passionfruit and herbaceous aromas.
- — DAOU Cabernet – rich and full-bodied with berries and baking spices.
Pricing: $12 per glass; $5 house wines at happy hour
Beer
Beer is a lighter part of the program but still gets attention through happy hour specials and a Mug Club. A recent customer visit highlighted a good selection of IPAs and specific Belgian and Icelandic brews.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour includes $5 select draft beers.; The menu references Untappd and a Mug Club, indicating active beer engagement.
- — Customers have noted a good selection with many IPAs and drink specials.
Standout selections
- — Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy – a Belgian ale that a customer found surprisingly good.
- — Einstök Ölgerð – an Icelandic beer that a customer found surprisingly good.
Pricing: $5 select draft beers at happy hour
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic menu is straightforward but quality-driven: locally roasted coffee with a complimentary refill, a choice of juices, and hot tea. It complements brunch well.
Menu strengths
- — Coffee is locally roasted and includes one complimentary refill.
- — Juice options include orange, cranberry, grapefruit, and pineapple.
Standout selections
- — Porters' Public House Roasted Coffee – locally roasted, with a complimentary refill.
- — Fresh juices in orange, cranberry, grapefruit, or pineapple.
Pricing: Coffee $3, Tea $2, Juice $3
Spirits
Happy hour includes $5 single well drinks.; A variety of spirits are used across the cocktail menu, from bourbon to gin.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour includes $5 single well drinks.; A variety of spirits are used across the cocktail menu, from bourbon to gin.
Standout selections
- — Spirits are used in a variety of cocktails.
Pricing: $5 single well drinks at happy hour
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