Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profilePublic House Restaurant
Chattanooga, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Public House Restaurant runs a broad beverage program that covers cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options with equal attention. The Social Cocktails section lists nine drinks, from a Barkeep Old Fashioned to a Barrel Rested Manhattan, while the wine list offers 16 by-the-glass selections from Spain, Italy, France, and the West Coast. Beer stays packaged, and the zero-proof side includes a Seasonal Mule and three NA beers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Barrel Rested Manhattan, made with Uncle Nearest 1884 & Rye Blend, vermouth, amaro, and bitters. For a lighter option, the Passiflora Mule combines gin, passionfruit, house ginger beer, and lime. The wine list offers a cava Los Monteros by the glass or bottle.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This program suits drinkers who want a clear, varied list without hunting for obscure bottles. Groups with mixed preferences will find cocktails, wine, beer, and zero-proof options that all get real attention, and the happy hour pricing on select drinks adds value.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour special pricing applies to select cocktails and wines, making that a practical window for value. The dinner menu carries the full beverage list, so an evening visit aligns with the complete program.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11–$18, with the Barkeep Old Fashioned marked MP. Wine by the glass is $10–$16 for 6oz, $14–$23 for 9oz, and $37–$61 per bottle. Beer ranges $3–$12, and zero-proof drinks are $7–$10. A 15% TN liquor/wine tax applies.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list uses house-made ingredients like cantaloupe meloncello and house ginger beer, alongside barrel-rested and infused preparations. The wine list spans eight regions by the glass, and the zero-proof section includes both specialty drinks and three NA beers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Nine named cocktails span whiskey, tequila, gin, rum, vodka, and bourbon, with house-made ingredients like cantaloupe meloncello and house ginger beer. Barrel-rested and infused preparations add range, and happy hour pricing applies to select drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Nine named cocktails with diverse spirit bases and house-made ingredients.
- — Includes barrel-rested and infused preparations, such as the Barrel Rested Manhattan and Espresso Martini.
Standout selections
- — Barrel Rested Manhattan — Uncle Nearest 1884 & Rye Blend, vermouth, amaro, bitters; $18.
- — Passiflora Mule — gin, passionfruit, house ginger beer, lime; $13.
- — Italian Summer — housemade cantaloupe meloncello, basil, balsamic; $13.
Pricing: Cocktails $11–$18; Barkeep Old Fashioned MP; 15% TN liquor/wine tax applies.
Wine
The wine list offers 16 selections by the glass across sparkling, white/rosé, and red, from Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Germany, California, Washington, and Oregon. Three pour formats and happy hour pricing on select wines add flexibility.
Menu strengths
- — 16 wines by the glass across sparkling, white/rosé, and red from multiple regions.
- — Offers 6oz, 9oz, and bottle formats.; Happy hour special pricing on select wines.
Standout selections
- — Cava Los Monteros — Penedes, Spain; sparkling; $10/14/37.
- — Valpolicella superiore ripasso Stefano Accordini — Veneto, Italy; red; $16/23/61.
- — Pinot noir Matthew Fritz — Santa Lucia Highlands, California; red; $11/16/45.
Pricing: 6oz $10–$16; 9oz $14–$23; bottle $37–$61; 15% TN liquor/wine tax applies.
Beer
The packaged beer selection covers domestic, import, craft IPA, stout, cider, and local sour options. Prices range from $3 to $12, with a mix of everyday lagers and more specialized styles.
Menu strengths
- — Packaged beer selection includes domestic, import, craft IPA, stout, cider, and local sour options.
- — Packaged beer prices range from $3 to $12.
Standout selections
- — Bells Two Hearted IPA — packaged beer; $9.
- — NH Imp. Stout — packaged beer; $12.; Arlo Dry Cider — packaged cider; $8.
Pricing: Packaged beer $3–$12; 15% TN liquor/wine tax applies.
Nonalcoholic
The zero-proof section lists a Seasonal Mule, Crème Brulée Latte, and Flavored Carafes, plus three non-alcoholic beers. Prices run $7–$10 for specialty drinks and $4–$7 for packaged options.
Menu strengths
- — Three non-alcoholic beers and multiple zero-proof specialty drinks.
- — 0 Proof Specialty Drinks are priced $7–$10; packaged non-alcoholic beverages $4–$7.
Standout selections
- — Seasonal Mule — sparkling; house made seasonal syrup, lime, house ginger beer; 0 proof; $9.
- — Crème Brulée Latte — hot or iced; 0 proof; $7.
- — Weihenstephaner NA Bavarian Ale — packaged non-alcoholic beer; $7.
Pricing: 0 Proof Specialty Drinks $7–$10; packaged non-alcoholic beverages $4–$7; 15% TN liquor/wine tax applies.
How it sits with the food
A reviewer recommended a specific Cabernet as a good pairing with the pot roast. The Italian Summer cocktail includes an optional garnish of mozzarella ball and Benton's ham for $2.
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