Restaurant
Unclaimed profilePrime 82 Restaurant & Bar
Norwich, CT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program here is built around a broad wine list, a structured cocktail menu, and a focused Scotch and bourbon section. Cocktails split into signature drinks, four mules, and five martinis, using named brands like Patrón, Jameson, and Crown Royal. Wine covers sparkling, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Moscato, and Rosé by the glass or bottle, plus reds from Pinot Noir to Cabernet Sauvignon.
- What should I order?
- Start with a cocktail from the signature list, such as the Perfect Margarita with Patrón tequila, agave, fresh sour, and a splash of orange juice, or the Maple Old Fashion with Know Creek smoked maple bourbon. For wine, the Maison Noir Handgrenade Pinot Noir is available by the glass or bottle, and the Charles Krug Napa Cabernet Sauvignon sits on the Prime Reserve List.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a recognizable cocktail list with named spirits, a wine range that moves from accessible glass pours to an $80 reserve bottle, or a straightforward Scotch and bourbon selection.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass runs $6.50 to $18.00, with bottles from $21.00 to $80.00. The Prime Reserve List bottles are priced $40 to $80, including the $55 Charles Krug Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, $75 Montes Purple Angel, and $80 Mt Brave Malbec.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink menu separates cocktails into signature drinks, a four-variation Prime Mules subsection, and a five-variation Martinis subsection, while the wine program adds a ten-wine Prime Reserve List and suggested food pairings.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
A structured cocktail list split into signature drinks, four mule variations, and five martini variations, with named spirit brands and explicit ingredient descriptions throughout.
Menu strengths
- — Signature Drinks Cocktails section lists named cocktails with their ingredients
- — Prime Mules subsection offers four variations; Martinis subsection offers five variations
Standout selections
- — Perfect Margarita — Patrón tequila, agave, fresh sour, splash of orange juice
- — Maple Old Fashion — Know Creek smoked maple bourbon, muddled orange, sugar, bitters
- — Irish Mule — Jameson irish whiskey, ginger beer, fresh lime juice
Wine
White and red wines by the glass and bottle span sparkling, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Moscato, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Menu strengths
- — Varietal coverage across sparkling, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Moscato, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
- — Prime Reserve List by the bottle includes ten wines priced from $40 to $80
- — Food menu includes suggested wine pairings for numerous dishes
Standout selections
- — Maison Noir Handgrenade Pinot Noir — $12.00/Glass; $44.00/Bottle
- — Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon — $12.00/Glass; $44.00/Bottle; Charles Krug Napa Cabernet Sauvignon — $55.00/Bottle on the Prime Reserve List
- — Montes Purple Angel — $75.00/Bottle on the Prime Reserve List
Pricing: Glass pours $6.50–$18.00; bottles $21.00–$80.00
Spirits
A Scotch / Bourbon section lists thirteen named spirits, covering a range of Scotch and bourbon brands without extending into other spirit categories.
Menu strengths
- — Scotch / Bourbon section lists thirteen named spirits
- — Range covers both Scotch whisky and bourbon brands
Standout selections
- — Macallan 18 — Scotch whisky listed in the Scotch / Bourbon section
- — Laphroig 10 — Scotch whisky listed in the Scotch / Bourbon section
- — Angel's Envy — Bourbon listed in the Scotch / Bourbon section
How it sits with the food
The food menu includes suggested wine pairings for numerous dishes, tying the wine list directly to the kitchen's steakhouse format.
Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.
Community reviews
Anyone with a free Inebrious account can rate the drinks here. Community ratings are kept entirely separate from the Inebrious editorial score above.
No community reviews yet. Be the first to write one.