Restaurant
Unclaimed profileQuips Pub
Lancaster, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Quips Pub runs a beverage program built on depth and choice. The Scotch list alone exceeds 30 single malts and blends, with 10 themed flights and separate Irish whiskey and bourbon sections. Beer drinkers get 16 draught lines plus a four-pour flight and organized UK, international, and US bottles. Cocktails number six, wine spans nine by the glass and bottle. It is a serious drinking destination.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Scotch flight to compare expressions side by side, or choose the Aged to Perfection Flight with Macallan 18, Balvenie 21, Glenfiddich 21, and Johnnie Walker Blue Label. For a single pour, Ardbeg Uigeadail delivers deep smokiness. Beer drinkers can build a Draught Flight from four of the 16 lines.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who values a deep Scotch selection, dedicated whiskey flights, and a broad draught beer list with a sampling option. The cocktail and wine lists are more compact, so this is best for spirits and beer focused drinkers.
- When should I go?
- When you want to work through a flight or compare several Scotch expressions without committing to full pours. The flight format and 25ml/50ml pour options make it easy to explore at your own pace.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draught beer runs £6.00–£8.00 per pour, bottles £4.50–£15.00. Scotch pours range £5.00–£42.00 for 25ml and £10.00–£84.00 for 50ml, with flights £17.00–£82.00. Wine by the glass is £8.00–£11.00, bottles £38.00–£40.00.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The scale of the Scotch program sets it apart: over 30 single malts and blends, 10 themed flights, and dedicated Irish whiskey and bourbon flights. The 16-line draught list with a four-pour flight option adds another layer of choice rarely found alongside such whiskey depth.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Six named cocktails with clear ingredient lists and varied base spirits including vodka, bourbon, gin, and two Scotches. The range covers a mule, a sour, a sparkler, a classic Scotch cocktail, a stirred Scotch drink, and a Lillet-Prosecco mix. It is a focused, competent list rather than a deep one.
Menu strengths
- — Six named cocktails with varied base spirits including Smirnoff Orange vodka, Bulleit Bourbon, Hendricks Gin, Dewars Blended Scotch, and Highland Park Single Malt Scotch.
Standout selections
- — The Tartan — Highland Park Single Malt Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Drambuie, Amaro, Angostura Bitters.
- — Bobby Burns — Dewars Blended Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine.
Wine
Nine wines by the glass and bottle spanning Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Prosecco, White Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel. The list covers white, rosé, sparkling, and red styles at moderate prices. It is a compact, functional selection.
Menu strengths
- — Nine wines offered by both glass and bottle across white, rosé, sparkling, and red styles.
Standout selections
- — Banfi Le Rime Pinot Grigio — Tuscany Italy; pear and white flowers with lively acidity.
- — Los Cardos Malbec — Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina; spicy red fruit and floral notes.
Pricing: Glass £8.00–£11.00; bottles £38.00–£40.00
Beer
A deep beer program with 16 draught lines plus a four-selection Draught Flight. The draught range includes American IPA, Irish stout, red ale, ESB, gose, Scottish stout, and Belgian and German classics. Bottled and canned beer is organized into UK, international, and US sections, adding further range.
Menu strengths
- — 16 draught beers plus a Draught Flight of four selections.
- — Bottled and canned beer organized into United Kingdom, other international, and United States sections.
- — Draught selection spans UK, Belgian, German, Czech, and US styles.
Standout selections
- — Union Jack IPA — Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles, CA; 7.0 ABV; 20oz draft £8.00.
- — Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) — Belgian Strong Dark Ale, 9.0 ABV; 12oz bottle £15.00.
- — Westmalle Trappist Tripel — Belgian Tripel, 9.5 ABV; 12oz bottle £11.00.
- — Quips House ESB — Rural City Beer Co, Reamstown, PA; 5.3 ABV; 20oz draft £8.00.
Pricing: Draught £6.00–£8.00 per pour; bottled/canned £4.50–£15.00
Nonalcoholic
Guinness Draught 0.0 is the sole non-alcoholic beer option, priced at £6.00 for 14.9oz. It provides a recognizable stout alternative for those avoiding alcohol, though the category is limited to this single selection.
Menu strengths
- — At least one non-alcoholic beer option is available.
Standout selections
- — Guinness Draught 0.0 — Non-Alcoholic Porter / Stout, 0.0 ABV; 14.9oz £6.00.
Pricing: £6.00 for 14.9oz
Spirits
A destination-level spirits program anchored by over 30 single malts and blends in the Scotch section, available in 25ml and 50ml pours. Ten themed Scotch flights include Single Malt, 12 Year, 14 Year, 15 Year, Balvenie, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Cask, and Aged to Perfection. Separate Irish whiskey and bourbon sections each offer a dedicated flight.
Menu strengths
- — Over 30 single malts and blends in the Scotch section, available by 25ml and 50ml pours.
- — Ten themed Scotch flights including Single Malt, 12 Year, 14 Year, 15 Year, Balvenie, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Cask, and Aged to Perfection.
- — Separate Irish whiskey and bourbon sections with dedicated flights.
Standout selections
- — The Macallan Sherry Oak Cask 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky — 25ml £12.00 / 50ml £24.00.
- — Ardbeg Uigeadail — 25ml £11.00 / 50ml £22.00.
- — Balvenie 21 Year Portwood — 25ml £42.00 / 50ml £84.00.
- — Red Breast - 12 Year — 25ml £9.00 / 50ml £18.00.
Pricing: Scotch 25ml £5.00–£42.00, 50ml £10.00–£84.00; Irish 25ml £5.00–£12.00, 50ml £10.00–£24.00; flights £17.00–£82.00
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