Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSedona Taphouse
Charlottesville, VA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sedona Taphouse runs a beverage program built on volume and range: hundreds of craft beers across draft, cans, and bottles; an 80-plus spirits list with a $20 bourbon flight; and a wine list that leans into Virginia producers like King Family and Michael Shaps. Cocktails get fresh juices and house infusions, and the spirit-free section is unusually complete for a bar of this type. The Wednesday Wine Down and daily Happy Hour pricing make it a practical stop for a drink without theatrics.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoked Old Fashioned: Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon, Angostura bitters, Luxardo cherry, and hickory smoke. For a lower-commitment pour, the Sedona Red Sangria at $8 mixes red wine, brandy, and fresh juices. If you want to compare whiskey, the Bourbon + Whiskey Flight is four 0.5 oz pours for $20.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want a deep draft and bottle list, whiskey drinkers who appreciate a structured flight, and anyone looking for a low-alcohol option from the Spirit-Free section. The Wednesday Wine Down also suits groups who want to share a bottle without a high spend.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour, when select drafts are $5 and cocktails are $7, is the most economical window. Wednesday Wine Down brings half price on bottles under $50 and $10 off bottles $50+. Sunday brunch adds Mimosa Flights at $14 and a Bloody Mary Bar at $11.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $8 to $15, wine by the glass $8 to $13 and bottles $31 to $62, spirits pours $7 to $22, beer flights $10, and spirit-free drinks $6. Happy Hour drops select drafts to $5 and cocktails to $7, making it a strong value stop.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a hundreds-strong craft beer inventory, an 80-plus spirits list with a curated bourbon flight, and a Virginia-focused wine selection is unusually broad for a single venue. The T2T Lemon Basil Martini also donates $1 per sale to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A long Cocktails + Martinis section uses fresh squeezed juice and fresh herbs across named drinks like the Smoked Old Fashioned, Sedona Red Sangria, The Sedona, and Espresso in Dublin. Happy Hour discounts classic cocktails to $7, and the T2T Lemon Basil Martini supports the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive named cocktail list with house-made ingredients and fresh juices
- — Happy Hour offers discounted classic cocktails at $7
- — Charity-linked T2T Lemon Basil Martini donates $1 per sale to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Standout selections
- — Smoked Old Fashioned: Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon, Angostura bitters, Luxardo cherry, hickory smoke, $14
- — Sedona Red Sangria: red wine, brandy, fresh juices, $8
- — The Sedona: signature martini with Bombay Sapphire Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, fresh juices, $13
Pricing: Cocktails $8-$15; Happy Hour $7; Sunday brunch Mimosa Flights $14 and Bloody Mary Bar $11
Wine
The wine list covers house wines, sparkling, white, rosé, red, and local Virginia selections. Virginia producers include King Family 'Crosé', King Family Viognier, Michael Shaps Cabernet Franc, and Barboursville Cabernet Sauvignon. Wednesday Wine Down discounts bottles significantly, and Happy Hour offers $5 house wine by the glass.
Menu strengths
- — Local wine focus with multiple Virginia producers; Diverse list including sparkling, white, rosé, red, and local Virginia selections
- — Weekly Wednesday wine promotion offers significant bottle discounts
Standout selections
- — King Family 'Crosé': dry Rosé from Crozet, Virginia, $13 / $45
- — Michael Shaps Cabernet Franc: Virginia, $54; Barboursville Cabernet Sauvignon: Virginia, $39
Pricing: By the glass $8-$13; bottles $31-$62; Happy Hour $5 house wine; Wednesday Wine Down half price on bottles under $50, $10 off $50+
Beer
The craft beer selection is composed of local and international breweries, with hundreds to choose from on draft and even more in cans and bottles. Happy Hour offers select drafts for $5, and the Oktoberfest Flight provides four 4 oz. Seasonal pours for $10.
Menu strengths
- — Large craft beer selection with hundreds of options on draft, in cans, and bottles
- — Happy Hour draft special at $5; Seasonal Oktoberfest Flight available
Standout selections
- — Oktoberfest Flight: choice of four 4 oz. Seasonal beers, rotating selection, $10
- — Select Drafts: Happy Hour select drafts at $5; ask server for today's selection
Pricing: Oktoberfest Flight $10; Happy Hour select drafts $5
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Spirit-Free section lists Cactus Lemonade, Blueberry Blitz, Strawberry + Basil Refresher, and Apple Crisp, each $6, with vodka available for +$6. The Beverages section adds Coca-Cola Products, Craft Root Beer, Artisan Teas, French Press Coffee, and Saratoga Water.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated spirit-free cocktail section with four options; Non-alcoholic beverages range from $3.50 to $6.50
- — French Press Coffee available with whole milk, half + half, or almond milk
Standout selections
- — Cactus Lemonade: prickly pear, pineapple, lemonade, $6; Strawberry + Basil Refresher: strawberries, basil, lemon, $6
- — Apple Crisp: fresh-pressed apple cider, cinnamon, ginger beer, lime, $6
Pricing: Spirit-free drinks $6; add vodka +$6; other non-alcoholic beverages $3.50-$6.50
Spirits
The Spirits Menu lists vodka, rum, gin, tequila, scotch, liqueurs + cordials, and bourbons + whiskeys with individual prices, all pours 1.5 oz. The Bourbon + Whiskey Flight offers four 0.5 oz pours for $20, and Happy Hour provides any Happy Hour Liquor + Mixer for $5.
Menu strengths
- — Broad spirits selection across multiple categories with individual pricing
- — Bourbon flight offers a curated tasting option; Happy Hour offers $5 any Happy Hour Liquor + Mixer
Standout selections
- — Bourbon + Whiskey Flight: Angel's Envy Bourbon Port Finish, Whistlepig 6yr Piggyback Rye, Ragged Branch VA Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Filibuster Straight Bourbon Whiskey; 0.5 oz each, $20
- — Angel's Envy Port Bourbon, $16; The Macallan 12yr, $22
Pricing: Pours $7-$22; Bourbon + Whiskey Flight $20; Happy Hour $5 any Happy Hour Liquor + Mixer
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