Restaurant
Unclaimed profileRumfish y Vino
Ventura, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Rumfish y Vino runs a serious, well-rounded beverage program. The cocktail list leans on local spirits and fresh citrus, with a Rum Punch that earns its name. Wines by the glass span bubbles to California Chardonnay, while the taps stay local. A full nonalcoholic roster keeps abstainers covered.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Rum Punch, a $13 blend of aged rum, coconut rum, and tropical juices. For something more structured, the $16 Hibiscus Rum Sour adds orgeat and egg white. Happy hour drops infusion cocktails to $10 and well drinks to $9.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want local character will find it: cocktails built on local spirits, taps breweries, and a wine list that includes California labels. The nonalcoholic options also give designated drivers a real menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13 to $16, with infusion cocktails at $13. Draft beers are $8 to $10, and wines by the glass range from $12 to $22. Happy hour brings infusion cocktails to $10, well drinks to $9, and draft beers $2 off.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program is built around local producers: Gray Whale Gin, Spirits, Calwise rum, and a draft list dominated by breweries. That regional focus extends to the wine list, which includes Paso Robles and Santa Barbara County bottles.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list spans rum, gin, whiskey, mezcal, tequila, and vodka, with house classics and infusion options. Local spirits and fresh ingredients anchor the program, and prices stay accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu lists house classics and infusion cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Rum Punch – Bacoo 8yr Aged Rum, coconut rum, pineapple, orange, lime & mango juices, Trader Vic's Grenadine ($13)
- — Hibiscus Rum Sour – Bacoo 8yr Aged Rum, orgeat, lemon, hibiscus syrup, egg white ($16)
Pricing: $13-$16; happy hour infusion $10, well $9
Wine
Wines by the glass cover bubbles, rosé, whites, and reds, with a regional range from France to Lodi and Santa Barbara County. Local California wines get prominent placement.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list includes local California wines.; Diverse wine list by the glass with regional variety.
Standout selections
- — Tyler Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County ($16); Tablas Creek 'Paletin de Tablas' Rosé, Paso Robles ($16)
Pricing: $12-$22 by the glass; happy hour rotating wine $9
Beer
The draft list is a tour of breweries, from a Mexican lager to hazy IPAs. Rotating taps and seasonal offerings keep the selection current.
Menu strengths
- — Beer menu lists local craft beers on tap.
Standout selections
- — Topa Topa 'Dos Topas' Mexican Lager ($8); Transmission Brewing 'Fog Lights' Hazy IPA ($9)
Pricing: $8-$10 draft; happy hour $2 off
Nonalcoholic
A full refreshment menu includes a virgin mojito, ginger & lime fizz, house-made sodas, fresh-pressed lemonade and limeade, and Fentimen's ginger beer.
Menu strengths
- — Wine and beer menu lists refreshments including virgin mojito, ginger & lime fizz, house made soda, lemonade, limeade, root beer, and ginger beer.
Standout selections
- — Virgin Mojito — Non-alcoholic mojito; Ginger & Lime Fizz — Non-alcoholic ginger lime fizz
Pricing: Not specified
Spirits
The spirits list spans ten categories, from rye and scotch to tequila and mezcal, with recognizable premium labels. Ultra-premium small batch allocations are available on request.
Menu strengths
- — Spirit list includes rye, scotch, cognac, rum, vodka, gin, tequila, mezcal, bourbon, and whiskey.
- — Ultra premium small batch allocations available upon request.
Standout selections
- — Michter's Rye; Clase Azul Tequila; St. George 'Terroir' Gin
Pricing: Not specified
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