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Salut Wine and Cocktail Lounge

Topeka, KS · $$

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 81 out of 100

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-21

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Salut Wine and Cocktail Lounge anchors its beverage program with a dedicated wine section and a separate cocktails section. The homepage highlights sparkling wine cocktails and craft cocktails, and points to The Principal's Office, a basement speakeasy with a mixologist bartender creating innovative drinks. Four cocktails—Aperol Spritz, The Bubb, The Sluis, and French Martini—have been mentioned by customers, who describe the selection as interesting and the drinks as unique and good.

What should I order?
Start with one of the four customer-mentioned cocktails—the Aperol Spritz, The Bubb, The Sluis, or the French Martini—according to your preference. If you prefer wine, ask for a selection from the dedicated wine section. For a sparkling wine cocktail, ask what is currently available from the homepage-highlighted list.
Who will enjoy this place?
People looking for a wine and cocktail lounge with both a dedicated wine section and a separate cocktails section will find options here. Those curious about a basement speakeasy experience with a mixologist bartender may also find the setup appealing. Customers who prefer a straightforward menu structure with both wine and cocktails will appreciate the dual focus.
When should I go?
The venue positions itself as a wine and cocktail lounge, suitable for an evening visit.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
The Principal's Office, a basement speakeasy with a mixologist bartender creating innovative drinks, is a venue-specific feature mentioned on the homepage. The dual emphasis on wine and cocktails, including sparkling wine cocktails, sets it apart from a strictly wine-focused or strictly cocktail-focused bar. The dedicated wine and cocktail menu sections give the program a clear two-part structure.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

Inebrious Cocktails score: 84 out of 100

The cocktail program is supported by a dedicated menu section, homepage highlights of sparkling wine cocktails and craft cocktails, and a basement speakeasy with a mixologist bartender. Four named drinks—Aperol Spritz, The Bubb, The Sluis, and French Martini—have been mentioned by customers, who describe the selection as interesting and the drinks as unique and good.

Menu strengths

  • Dedicated cocktails section on the menu.; Homepage highlights sparkling wine cocktails and craft cocktails.
  • The Principal's Office, a basement speakeasy with a mixologist bartender creating innovative drinks.

Standout selections

  • Aperol Spritz, a customer-mentioned cocktail.; The Bubb, a customer-mentioned cocktail.
  • The Sluis, a customer-mentioned cocktail.; French Martini, a customer-mentioned cocktail.

Wine

Inebrious Wine score: 80 out of 100

The wine program is supported by a dedicated wine section on the menu and homepage positioning around wine. The venue presents itself as a wine and cocktail lounge with a wine list.

Menu strengths

  • Dedicated wine section on the menu.; Homepage positions the venue around wine.

Standout selections

  • The venue as a wine and cocktail lounge and references wine lists.

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