Bar
Unclaimed profileSandrini's Public House
Bakersfield, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sandrini's Public House runs a serious cocktail program with a CLASSICS section where familiar drinks get house twists. Barrel-aged Negroni and Old Fashioned sit alongside a pineapple-tequila Paloma and a Mai Tai built on two rums. Fresh juice and house syrups are standard, and the Ruby Rickey sends $2 per drink to Open Doors Network. A modest craft beer selection rounds out the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Barrel Aged Negroni, a Ford's gin and Campari mix aged six weeks in American oak, or the Barrel Aged Old Fashioned with Templeton rye and Don Le's secret ingredients for a deeper, oak-forward take. The Paloma, made with house-infused pineapple tequila and fresh grapefruit, shows the brighter side of the menu.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate classic recipes with a thoughtful twist will find plenty to explore.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run from $11 to $13, with the barrel-aged picks at the top of that range. Prices are moderate for crafted drinks in a public house setting.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A dedicated barrel-aging program yields a Negroni and Old Fashioned that have rested in American oak, while the Paloma gets its character from house-infused pineapple tequila. The Ruby Rickey's $2 donation to Open Doors Network adds a civic layer to the cocktail list.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is built around classic recipes with house twists, fresh-squeezed juices, and house-made syrups. Barrel-aging adds depth to the Negroni and Old Fashioned. Eight named cocktails span tequila, gin, rum, whiskey, and vodka, with a charitable component on the Ruby Rickey.
Menu strengths
- — House twists on classics are a stated focus, with drinks described as crafted by the bar.
- — Barrel-aged cocktails provide a distinctive, oak-influenced option not often seen at this price point.
Standout selections
- — Barrel Aged Negroni — Ford's gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, aged six weeks in American oak.
- — Barrel Aged Old Fashioned — Templeton rye, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, Don Le's secret ingredients.
- — Paloma — house-infused pineapple tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, ginger ale.
- — Ruby Rickey — Spring 44 old tom gin, Luxardo cherry juice, fresh lime, soda.
Pricing: $11-$13
Beer
It serves as a straightforward complement to the cocktail program rather than a destination in itself.
Menu strengths
- — As a supporting category, it widens the drink options for guests who prefer beer.
Standout selections
- — 'craft beers' in the drink description.; A selection of craft beers.
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