Bar
Unclaimed profileRed Barn Bar
Sarasota, FL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Red Barn Bar, part of Gecko's Grill & Pub, pours a creative cocktail list with the gummy-shark-topped Shark Lady and a Tangerine French 75, plus Gecko's Private Barrel Selections for bourbon, rye, and tequila. Fine wines by the bottle include Whispering Angel Rosé and Austin Hope Cabernet. A Barrel Flight samples four private pours.
- What should I order?
- Order the Barrel Flight to sample all four Gecko's Private Barrel Selections, including Four Roses Single Barrel OBSF and Castle & Key Restoration Rye, at $30. For a cocktail, the Maple Old Fashioned with private label rye is a distinctive pick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for creative, themed drinks and whiskey fans wanting exclusive private barrel pours will find plenty to explore. Wine drinkers can choose from a broad by-the-glass list and premium bottles.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings discounts on drafts and wine bottles, making it a good time for a casual drink.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $6 to $17. Wines by the glass are $8-$19, and fine wine bottles run $41-$72. Private barrel pours cost $8-$25, with the flight at $30.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Gecko's Private Barrel Selections are exclusive to the restaurant group, offering unique spirits like a Castle & Key single barrel rye and a Four Roses single barrel bourbon. The award-winning Shark Lady cocktail supports Mote Marine Laboratory.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A deep list spans house classics, specialty cocktails, and signature private-barrel drinks. Specialty cocktails like the Tangerine French 75 and Watermelon Basil Margarita use fresh juice and named spirits. The Shark Lady, a philanthropic cocktail, supports Mote Marine Laboratory.
Menu strengths
- — Specialty cocktails range from a $9 Shark Lady to a $15 Watermelon Basil Margarita, with fresh ingredients like kiwi puree and housemade simple syrup.
- — Signature cocktails feature Gecko's Private Barrel Selections, including a Maple Old Fashioned with Castle & Key rye.
- — House classics cover mojitos, mimosas, Moscow mules, margaritas, and martinis at $6-$13.
Standout selections
- — Shark Lady: Don Q Coconut Rum, blue curacao, sour mix, pineapple juice, gummy shark garnish – $9.
- — Maple Old Fashioned: Gecko's private label Castle & Key Single Barrel Restoration Rye with maple and spice – $17.
Pricing: $6-$17
Wine
The wine list spans white, red, and sparkling, with featured Noble Vines pours by the glass and a fine-wine bottle list. By-the-glass options include Rainstorm Pinot Gris and Freakshow Cabernet. Happy hour takes $5 off 750ml bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Fine wine bottles include Whispering Angel Rosé, Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, and Austin Hope Cabernet.
- — By-the-glass pours come in 6oz and 9oz sizes, with Prosecco also available by the bottle.
- — Happy hour offers $5 off 750ml bottles of wine.
Standout selections
- — Whispering Angel Rosé – $43 bottle.; Austin Hope Cabernet (1 Liter) – $72 bottle.
- — Prosecco, Toresella – 6oz $11, 9oz $15, bottle $28.
Pricing: $8-$19 by the glass; $41-$72 bottle
Beer
Draft beer is available with discounts during Super Hours and Ultimate Happy Hour, including $1 off domestic drafts. Specific draft brands and styles are not listed, but the discounted pours make it an affordable option.
Menu strengths
- — Draft beer is discounted during Super Hours and Ultimate Happy Hour.
- — $1 off domestic drafts during Ultimate Happy Hour.
Standout selections
- — Draft beer selections are available and discounted during Super Hours.
Pricing: Discounted during happy hour
Spirits
Gecko's Private Barrel Selections are the centerpiece, offering exclusive bourbon, rye, and tequila as straight pours or bottles. Pours range from $8 to $25, and a Barrel Flight samples all four. Super Hours include $6 select call brands across major spirits categories.
Menu strengths
- — Private barrel pours include Four Roses Single Barrel OBSF, Castle & Key Restoration Rye, Breckenridge Rum Cask Finished Bourbon, and Maestro Dobel Tequila Diamante.
- — Spirits are available as 1oz or 2oz pours, with bottles for some selections.
- — Super Hours offer $6 select call brands including vodkas, rums, gin, bourbon, scotch, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — Barrel Flight – 1oz pours of all four private selections – $30.
- — Four Roses Single Barrel OBSF – 2oz pour $25, bottle $100.
- — Castle & Key Single Barrel Restoration Rye – 2oz pour $18, bottle $60.
Pricing: $8-$25 per pour; $30 flight
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