Restaurant
Unclaimed profileScruffy City Hall
Knoxville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Scruffy City Hall's beverage program spans Bernadette's Craft Cocktails, a fifty-tap draft system, and a wine list reaching from $6 Prosecco to $400 Cristal. Signature cocktails like the Amethyst and Citrine show house-made syrup ambition at $12, while classics hold at $11. Draft beer flows across Amethyst Bar and Quartz Lounge.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Amethyst Cocktail, Empress gin, ruby red grapefruit, house-made honey syrup, and a torched rosemary garnish. For something savory-spicy, the Citrine Cocktail brings tequila, jalapeño syrup, and a salt-sugar-lime zest rim. Pair either with a draft pour from the fifty-tap selection.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate house-made syrups and creative garnishes will find plenty to explore among the gemstone-named signatures. Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the fifty-tap draft list, and wine drinkers can choose from accessible by-the-glass options or splurge on a bottle of Cristal.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $12, classics $11. Wines by the glass are $6 to $8; bottles range from $25 to $400.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue pairs a craft cocktail menu with gemstone-themed signatures and house-made syrups against a fifty-tap draft beer program spread across two floors. The wine list's top end, a $400 bottle of Cristal, adds a rare luxury option.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Bernadette's Craft Cocktails menu lists eight signature cocktails priced at $12 each, including Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Rose Quartz, Moonstone, and Peridot. Classic cocktails such as Old Fashioned and Negroni are offered at $11. The program emphasizes house-made syrups and creative ingredients.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named signature cocktails show a coherent gemstone theme with distinct spirits and house-made syrups.
- — Classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Negroni provide a solid foundation at a lower price point.
Standout selections
- — Amethyst Cocktail: Empress gin, ruby red grapefruit, house-made honey simple syrup, torched rosemary garnish.
- — Citrine Cocktail: Tequila, house-made jalapeño simple syrup, pineapple and lime, salt-sugar-lime zest rim.
- — Garnet Cocktail: Four Roses Bourbon, pomegranate and apple juices, house-made ginger syrup, cinnamon sugar brûlée orange.
Pricing: Signature cocktails $12; classic cocktails $11
Wine
Bernadette's wine list covers whites, reds, and champagne by the glass and bottle. By-the-glass options are affordable, with Prosecco at $6 and several wines at $8. The bottle list extends to a $400 Cristal, offering a wide price span.
Menu strengths
- — Affordable by-the-glass pricing from $6 to $8 makes wine accessible.
- — The list includes both still wines and sparkling options, with a clear range from everyday bottles to premium champagne.
- — Named selections like Ruffino Pinot Grigio and 19 Crimes Cabernet provide recognizable labels.
Standout selections
- — Cristal Champagne at $400 per bottle is a high-end option for celebration.
- — Prosecco by the glass at $6 offers an entry-level sparkling pour.
- — 19 Crimes Cabernet and Pinot Noir by the glass at $8 give red wine drinkers two choices.
Pricing: By the glass $6-$8; by the bottle $25-$400
Beer
Scruffy City Hall features fifty beers on tap, with draft selections available at both Amethyst Bar and Quartz Lounge. The list spans styles from a chocolate stout to an IPA, indicating breadth across two floors.
Menu strengths
- — Fifty taps is a substantial draft program that offers variety across styles.
- — Distribution across two bars (Amethyst Bar and Quartz Lounge) means beer is accessible in different areas.
- — Selections include local and regional craft options like Wiseacre Bow Echo IPA and Terrapin Moo Hoo Chocolate Stout.
Standout selections
- — Terrapin Moo Hoo Chocolate Stout on draft at Amethyst Bar.
- — Wiseacre Bow Echo IPA on draft at Amethyst Bar.
- — Guinness on draft at both Amethyst Bar and Quartz Lounge.
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