Restaurant
Unclaimed profileRoselle Bar & Lounge
Chico, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Roselle Bar & Lounge runs a beverage program built around a 37-drink cocktail list, six named spirit flights, and a compact but geographically varied wine-by-the-glass selection. House cocktails are uniformly $15, classics top out at $16, and the spirits side goes deep on mezcal with five flights plus a Nikka whisky flight. Non-alcoholic cocktails are treated as a real category, not an afterthought.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cali Baller, a house cocktail built on St. George Baller Whisky with Cynar, Fino Sherry, Carpano, Cassis, and salt. For a classic, the Boulevardier uses Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon with Carpano Antica, Campari, and Gran Classico. If you want to compare spirits, the Bozal Mezcal Artisanal Flight pours three half-ounces.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a serious cocktail list without abandoning classic references, and drinkers who care about mezcal producers rather than just a single pour. The non-alcoholic cocktail section gives a genuine alternative for guests skipping alcohol.
- When should I go?
- A good stop for a cocktail before or after dinner, or for a spirits flight when you want to compare mezcal expressions side by side.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House cocktails are $15 each, classics $12 to $16. Wine by the glass runs $13 to $16. Spirit flights are $16 to $20, and Shot & Beer pairings are $9. Draft beer is $8, with bottles and cans from $3 to $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The spirits list is the anchor: five mezcal flights, each three half-ounce pours, plus a Nikka whisky flight, all named by producer. The cocktail list is equally specific, with 20 house drinks and 17 classics, and the non-alcoholic section mirrors that structure with six named drinks.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is the core of the program: 20 house cocktails and 17 classics, with house drinks at a flat $15. The spirit base spans tequila, mezcal, gin, whiskey, rum, brandy, and cachaca, and the named drinks show real intent rather than a token list.
Menu strengths
- — 37 total cocktails across house and classic sections, all named on the venue-authorized menu.
- — House cocktails are priced at a flat $15, with classics from $12 to $16.
- — The spirit base covers tequila, mezcal, gin, whiskey, rum, brandy, and cachaca.
Standout selections
- — Hare Thai — Beefeater Gin, Strawberry, St. Germain, Lemon, Bitters, Thai Basil, Chile Tincture, $15.
- — Cali Baller — St. George Baller Whisky, Cynar, Fino Sherry, Carpano, Cassis, Salt, $15.
- — El Bigote — Mezcal, Pomegranate, Ginger, Vermouth, Lime, Orange Bitters, $15.
Pricing: $15 house cocktails; classics $12 to $16
Wine
Six wines by the glass plus one sake and one sparkling wine, spanning France, New Zealand, Italy, and California. The list includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Barbera D'Alba, and a Cremant de Bourgogne Brut. It is a focused selection rather than a deep cellar.
Menu strengths
- — Six wines by the glass across France, New Zealand, Italy, and California.
- — Includes sparkling wine and a sake alongside the still wines.
Standout selections
- — Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2022, New Zealand — green apple, dried pineapple, candied ginger, lemon curd, $14.
- — Pio Cesare Barbera D'Alba 2021, Italy — full structure, plummy, spicy ripe fruit, blackberry, toasted tobacco, $15.
Pricing: $13 to $16 by the glass
Beer
Three drafts and seven bottles or cans cover pale ale, IPA, pilsner, rice lager, Guinness, Hamm's, gluten-free IPA, cider, and a non-alcoholic Italian pilsner. The range is broad in style but leans on familiar packaged names alongside a couple of local drafts.
Menu strengths
- — Ten total beers across draft and packaged formats.
- — Includes gluten-free and non-alcoholic options.; Draft beers are $8, with packaged options from $3 to $8.
Standout selections
- — Ramble West Fresh C's Fresh Hop IPA 16oz — 6.5% ABV, Mosaic and Nectaron hops, $8.
- — Dutchess Arcadia Pale Ale 16oz — 5.2% ABV, lemon curd, pineapple, kumquat aromas, $8.
Pricing: Draft $8; bottles and cans $3 to $8
Nonalcoholic
Six named non-alcoholic cocktails priced from $10 to $14, built with Lyre's Red Aperitif, Lyre's Gin, Lyre's Champagne, Pathfinder Amari, and Monday Gin. The section is structured like the main cocktail list, with named drinks rather than a single token option.
Menu strengths
- — Six named non-alcoholic cocktails on the menu.; Uses Lyre's, Pathfinder Amari, and Monday Gin as bases.
- — Priced from $10 to $14, with a non-alcoholic sparkling wine at $6.
Standout selections
- — (No ABV) Fresh Start — Lyre's Red Aperitif, All The Bitters, Orange Bitters, Grapefruit, Lemon, Q Grapefruit Soda, $10.
- — (No ABV) Hawaiian Cava Mule — Cava, Pineapple, Lemon, Ginger, aromatic bitters, Soda, $14.
Pricing: $10 to $14
Spirits
Six named spirit flights, each three half-ounce pours, plus four Shot & Beer pairings at $9. Five flights are mezcal-focused, with producers including Bozal, Tosba, Vago, Koch, and La Medida, and one Nikka whisky flight covers Coffey Malt, Coffey Grain, and From The Barrel.
Menu strengths
- — Six named flights, each with three half-ounce pours.
- — Five mezcal flights plus a Nikka whisky flight.
Standout selections
- — Bozal Mezcal Artisanal Flight — Bozal Cuishe, Bozal Cenizo, Bozal Madrecuishe, $18.
- — Nikka Whisk(e)y Flight — Nikka Coffey Malt, Nikka Coffey Grain, Nikka From The Barrel, $17.
- — Vago Mezcal Flight — Vago Elote, Vago Mexicano, Vago Espadin, $18.
Pricing: Flights $16 to $20; Shot & Beer $9
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