Restaurant
Unclaimed profileRoyce Burger Bar
Reno, NV · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Royce Burger Bar runs a broader beverage program than its name suggests, with eight named cocktails at $13, a wine list that moves from $12 house pours to $69 bottles, and a beer selection that covers drafts, bottles, cans, and tall cans. The Silver Ghost, a house-infused pineapple-vanilla Sauza Tequila, stands out as a signature pour. Daily happy hour and a Monday drink special add lower-priced options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Naked & Famous, a mezcal drink with Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, and lime. The Ice Cold Blood, built on Dickel Rye with Cynar and Carpano Antica, is the most serious cocktail on the list. For something lighter, the Royce Refresher combines cucumber, ginger, lemon, and soda with a choice of vodka or gin.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a real cocktail list alongside a burger, a beer drinker who cares about local drafts, or a wine drinker who wants a glass rather than a full bottle. The Silver Ghost gives tequila fans a house-infused option.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour and the Monday burger-with-drink special are the value plays. Otherwise, the full menu is available whenever the kitchen is running.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $13, with the Mobz' Michelada at $9. Wine by the glass runs $12-$14, bottles $48-$69. Draft beers are $8-$9, cans $5-$6.50, and non-alcoholic beers $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A burger bar with a full bar, eight named cocktails, a French-leaning wine bottle list, and local draft beers. The Silver Ghost house infusion and the Mobz' Michelada with optional Gran Agave tequila are the signatures.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight named cocktails with specific spirit and ingredient lists, priced at $13 except the $9 Mobz' Michelada. Base spirits span mezcal, gin, tequila, rye, and vodka. The Silver Ghost house-infused tequila is available as a shot or margarita.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails with specific spirit and ingredient lists, not generic descriptions
- — Range of base spirits including mezcal, gin, tequila, rye, and vodka
- — Silver Ghost house-infused pineapple/vanilla Sauza Tequila available as shot or margarita
Standout selections
- — Naked & Famous: mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, lime, $13
- — Ice Cold Blood: Dickel Rye, Cynar, Carpano Antica, lemon, salt, $13
- — Silver Ghost: house-infused pineapple/vanilla Sauza Tequila, $8 shot or $13 margarita
Pricing: $13 each, except Mobz' Michelada at $9; Silver Ghost shot $8
Wine
A compact wine list with house pours at $12 and a selection of white, red, rosé, and sparkling wines by the glass and bottle. Bottles lean French, with Beaujolais, Bordeaux, and Rhône selections alongside a few domestic options.
Menu strengths
- — House wines by the glass at $12, including Foxglove Chardonnay and Mary Taylor Agenais Rosé
- — Bottle list spans Beaujolais, Bordeaux, and Rhône regions
- — By-the-glass and bottle formats across white, red, rosé, and sparkling
Standout selections
- — 2021 Foxglove Chardonnay: house wine by the glass, $12
- — 2024 Mary Taylor Agenais Rosé: house wine by the glass, $12
- — 2022 Foillard Beaujolais M 'Cuvée Corcelette': bottle, $69
Pricing: House wine $12 by the glass; other glasses $13-$14; bottles $48-$69
Beer
A broad beer selection across draft, bottle, can, and tall can formats. Styles include pilsner, IPA, hazy IPA, porter, and sour, with local options like Pigeon Head Pilsner and Parlay 6 P6 IPA. Prices range from $4 to $10.
Menu strengths
- — Four draft lines with local options including Pigeon Head Pilsner and Parlay 6 P6 IPA
- — Range of styles across pilsner, IPA, hazy IPA, porter, and sour
- — Formats include draft, bottle, can, and tall can
Standout selections
- — Pigeon Head Pilsner: local draft, $8; Numb Numb Juice Hazy IPA: draft, $9
Pricing: Drafts $8-$9; bottles $4-$10; cans $5-$6.50; tall cans $5-$9
Nonalcoholic
Two non-alcoholic beers, Sierra Nevada Hop Splash and Clausthaler Dry Hop, both at $5. The beer alternatives section also includes cider and canned cocktails at $7-$8, giving non-drinkers more than a single token option.
Menu strengths
- — Two non-alcoholic beer options at $5 each; Beer alternatives section includes cider and canned cocktails
Standout selections
- — Sierra Nevada Hop Splash N/A: non-alcoholic beer alternative, $5
- — Clausthaler Dry Hop N/A: non-alcoholic beer alternative, $5
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers $5; other beer alternatives $7-$8
Spirits
A full bar with well drinks and a small but specific spirits roster. The Silver Ghost, a house-infused pineapple/vanilla Sauza Tequila, is available as a shot or margarita. Gran Agave tequila can be added to the Mobz' Michelada.
Menu strengths
- — Silver Ghost house-infused pineapple/vanilla Sauza Tequila as a signature pour
- — Gran Agave tequila available as a $5 add-on to the Mobz' Michelada
Standout selections
- — Silver Ghost: house-infused pineapple/vanilla Sauza Tequila, $8 shot or $13 margarita
- — Gran Agave tequila: $5 add-on shot to Mobz' Michelada
Pricing: Silver Ghost shot $8 or margarita $13; Gran Agave tequila add-on $5
How it sits with the food
The Monday special pairs a burger with a $4 draft beer, house wine, or well drink. The Mobz' Michelada, made with Modelo and a Tajin rim, is built for the food.
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