Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileScratch & Co.
Pittsburgh, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Scratch & Co. Pairs a serious cocktail list with a local-minded beer selection and a non-alcoholic lineup that gets real attention. Cocktails like the Peace Maker and American Spirit show range, while Dealer's Choice invites bartender-driven improvisation. House wines cover familiar ground with a few interesting picks, and the NA program includes mocktails, shrubs, and soft drinks. A capable, well-rounded beverage program with a neighborhood feel.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Peace Maker, a rhubarb-infused gin number with raspberry, lemon, and sparkling wine. For something darker, American Spirit layers bourbon, amaro, coffee liqueur, and tobacco bitters. If you want a custom drink, Dealer's Choice lets the bartender build around your preferences, including spirit-free.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate seasonal, local ingredients and bartender creativity. Also a good fit for those who want a serious non-alcoholic option or a local craft beer. The Dealer's Choice option makes it welcoming for adventurous drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when you want a crafted cocktail or a local beer. The Dealer's Choice is a good reason to visit on a slower night when bartenders can engage. Brunch or dinner service may also offer the full drinks menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12 to $17; non-alcoholic drinks are $4 to $8. Wine and beer prices are not listed, but the range suggests moderate pricing typical of a neighborhood cocktail bar.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Dealer's Choice custom cocktail option, with a spirit-free variant, sets it apart from standard cocktail lists. The bar emphasizes fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients, and the beer list leans heavily on -area breweries like Dancing Gnome and 11th Hour.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A compact but ambitious craft cocktail list with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Highlights include the rhubarb-infused Peace Maker and the bourbon-heavy American Spirit. The Dealer's Choice option adds flexibility, allowing guests to tailor drinks to taste, including spirit-free.
Menu strengths
- — Craft cocktails feature fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients.
- — Dealer's Choice allows custom cocktails based on preferences, with a spirit-free option.
Standout selections
- — Peace Maker: Bessemer rhubarb infused gin, raspberry, lemon, sparkling wine ($16).
- — American Spirit: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Sfumato Rabarbaro amaro, coffee liqueur, demerara syrup, tobacco bitters, candy cig ($17).
Pricing: Cocktails range from $12 to $17.
Wine
A serviceable by-the-glass list covering major varieties and regions, from Soave to Malbec, plus sparkling and ports. No prices or deep program details, but the selection is broad enough to pair with most meals.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list includes a variety of regions and styles.
Standout selections
- — Soave Classico, Gini, 2024; Malbec, 3SAPAS, Mendoza AR, 2022
Pricing: No wine prices listed on the drinks menu.
Beer
A focused lineup of local and craft beers, with a good mix of styles: Helles lagers, hazy IPAs, an Italian pilsner, a lime lager, and a Kolsch. Emphasis on -area breweries gives it a local character.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse styles from Helles lager to hazy pale ale.
Standout selections
- — Dancing Gnome Wit hazy IPA 5.4%
- — 11th Hour Doughboy hazy pale ale 4.7%
Pricing: Beer prices not listed on the drinks menu.
Nonalcoholic
An unusually thoughtful non-alcoholic program with crafted mocktails like New Dawn and Golden Path, plus shrubs, ginger beer, and soft drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of non-alcoholic beverages including mocktails, shrubs, and soft drinks.
- — Thoughtful non-alcoholic options, as noted by a customer's praise of the hibiscus tea.
Standout selections
- — New Dawn: raspberry syrup, lemon, ginger beer, tonic, non-alcoholic bitters
- — Golden Path: marigold, oak smoked agave, orange, non-alcoholic bitters
Pricing: Non-alcoholic drinks range from $4 to $8.
Spirits
The spirits selection is defined through the cocktail menu, featuring a range of base spirits and notable brands like Buffalo Trace, Smith and Cross, and Diplomatico. No standalone spirits list, but the cocktail program demonstrates thoughtful spirit use.
Menu strengths
- — Brands include Buffalo Trace, Smith and Cross, Diplomatico, and Lucky Sign.
Standout selections
- — Smith and Cross Jamaican rum and Diplomatico Mantuano 8 year in Six Foot Bunch
- — Buffalo Trace Bourbon in American Spirit
Pricing: No standalone spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
The drinks menu doesn't specify food pairings, but the cocktail ingredients—such as green apple, sage, and rhubarb—suggest they could complement a range of dishes. The local beer selection might pair well with casual bar food, while the wine list offers standard options for dinner.
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