Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSALT Bar & Bistro
Memphis, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
SALT's cocktail list spans classics and tropical signatures, from an Espresso Martini to the rum-heavy Get SALT'd. Prices start at $9, with happy hour cuts to $6. Old Fashion built on Woodford Reserve is the serious play; a smoked version is available. The bar promotes variety over precision, but the range is respectable for a lounge that also runs brunch and live entertainment.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Old Fashion, made with Woodford Reserve bourbon and orange bitters; ask for the smoked version if you want a show. For something more tropical, the Get SALT'd layers coconut rum, vodka, gin, tequila, triple sec, pineapple, and strawberry. Both sit mid-range at $15 and $12.50.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate a lengthy list with familiar classics and sweet, fruity signatures. The happy hour and Friday 2-4-1 deals appeal to those wanting a bargain.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday happy hour runs all day with cocktails at $6–$8, a strong value. Friday's 2-4-1 special offers another discount window. Those promos are the most strategic times to sample a range of the cocktail list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Main-menu cocktails range from $9 for an Amaretto Sour to $27 at the top end; most signatures sit around $12.50. Happy hour cocktails run $6–$8, and Friday 2-4-1 drinks are $9–$12.50. Wine by the glass starts at $6, and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut runs $208.31.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is unusually broad for a neighborhood lounge, covering everything from a basic Margarita to an Old Fashion with a smoked option. The Get SALT'd is a house original blending five spirits with pineapple and strawberry. Promotional menus on Wednesdays and Fridays make the program approachable for regulars.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans classics and signatures, including an Espresso Martini, Old Fashion, and the tropical Get SALT'd. Prices are moderate, with happy hour and Friday specials lowering costs.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list with both classics and house signatures, from Amaretto Sour to Get SALT'd.
- — Multiple value windows: Wednesday happy hour at $6–$8 and Friday 2-4-1 at $9–$12.50.
- — Menu includes a smoked option for the Old Fashion, adding a custom touch.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashion (Woodford Reserve, orange bitters, optional smoke) at $15
- — Get SALT'd (coconut rum, vodka, gin, tequila, triple sec, pineapple, strawberry) at $12.50
Pricing: $9–$27 on main menu; happy hour $6–$8; Friday 2-4-1 $9–$12.50
Spirits
Top shelf upgrades are possible for an extra charge. The only standalone bottle listed is Prince De Richmont on the brunch menu.
Menu strengths
- — Top shelf spirits are available upon request, offering an upgrade path beyond standard pours.
Standout selections
- — Prince De Richmont (Bottle) — $33.33 — Premium spirit bottle.
Pricing: Top shelf available at an additional charge; Prince De Richmont bottle $33.33
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