Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSeward's Folly Bar & Grill
Anchorage, AK · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Seward's Folly Bar & Grill runs broad. Eighteen drafts, many from Alaskan breweries, sit alongside 25 bottled beers and a rotating tap. Cocktails cover specialized drinks, margaritas, shooters, mules, and brunch options. Spirits span eight categories with premium names like Don Julio 1942 and Glenfiddich 18. Wine lists white, red, rosé, and sangria by glass and bottle. Nonalcoholic options include three non-alcoholic beers and a long list of sodas, juices, and specialty drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with a local draft such as Alaskan Amber or Denali Twister Creek IPA, both available in 16oz or 20oz pours. The Whiskeyrita, a house margarita made with Jameson and served with a shaker, is marked a Folly Favorite. The Perfect Gimlet uses Botanist Gin, Monin lime, soda, and fresh limes.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups wanting a wide choice of local drafts, classic cocktails, and a full spirits list will find plenty here. The 36-ounce Mega Cadillac margarita, with a two-person minimum, suits sharing. Anyone seeking non-alcoholic beer or a Shirley Temple has options too.
- When should I go?
- Brunch brings mimosas at $7.50 per glass or $23.95 per pitcher, plus Bloody Marys and cocktail coffees. The full cocktail, beer, wine, and spirits lists serve throughout lunch and dinner.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialized cocktails run $7.50–$9.00. Margaritas are $8.50–$10.95, with Mega versions $18.95–$24.95. Wine by the glass is $6–$14 and bottles $22–$53. Draft beers come in 16oz or 20oz pours; bottle and spirit prices are listed on the menu.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The draft list leans heavily on Alaskan breweries, including Alaskan Amber, Denali Twister Creek IPA, and Midnight Sun Panty Peeler. A rotating tap invites asking about the current pour. The spirits list carries high-end bottles such as Don Julio 1942, Johnnie Walker Blue, and Glenfiddich 18.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad mix of specialized cocktails, margaritas, shooters, mules, and brunch drinks. Named branded spirits like Botanist Gin, Dulce Vida Tequila, Jameson, and Deep Eddy anchor several recipes. Prices stay approachable across the board.
Menu strengths
- — Nine named specialized cocktails plus margaritas, shooters, mules, and brunch cocktails give wide choice.
- — Branded spirits such as Botanist Gin, Dulce Vida Tequila, and Jameson appear in specific drinks.
Standout selections
- — Whiskeyrita — house margarita made with Jameson Irish Whiskey, served with a shaker straight up or on the rocks. Marked as a Folly Favorite at $9.95.
- — The Perfect Gimlet — Botanist Gin mixed with Monin lime, a splash of soda, and fresh limes. $8.95.
- — Seward's Cooler — blueberry vodka, lemonade, ginger ale, and blueberries. A Folly Favorite at $7.50.
Pricing: Specialized cocktails $7.50–$9.00; margaritas $8.50–$10.95; Mega Margaritas $18.95–$24.95; brunch mimosas $7.50/glass or $23.95/pitcher.
Wine
White, red, rosé, sangria, and house wines by glass and bottle. Whites span Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Strawberry Rhubarb, and Moscato. Reds include Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Malbec, and a red blend. Glass and bottle options throughout.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple varietals across white, red, rosé, and sangria with both glass and bottle formats.
Standout selections
- — Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay — white wine by glass or bottle, $14/$53.
- — Meiomi Pinot Noir — red wine by glass or bottle, $11/$40.
- — Prosecco La Marca — brunch sparkling wine at $9.00.
Pricing: By the glass $6–$14; bottles $22–$53; Prosecco La Marca $9.00 at brunch.
Beer
Eighteen drafts with many local Alaskan breweries, plus 25 bottled beers and a rotating tap. Bottle list extends to gluten-free and non-alcoholic options. A deep, locally focused draft program with broad bottle backup.
Menu strengths
- — Eighteen draft beers, with local Alaskan options including Alaskan Amber, Denali Twister Creek IPA, and Midnight Sun Panty Peeler.
- — Twenty-five bottled beers plus gluten-free and non-alcoholic choices.
- — A rotating tap invites asking about the current pour.
Standout selections
- — Alaskan Amber — draft beer, brewed locally, available in 16oz or 20oz.
- — Denali Twister Creek IPA — draft beer, brewed locally, available in 16oz or 20oz.
- — Midnight Sun Panty Peeler — draft beer, brewed locally, available in 16oz or 20oz.
Pricing: Draft available in 16oz or 20oz pours; bottle prices listed on menu.
Nonalcoholic
Three non-alcoholic beers — Heineken 00, Lagunitas IPNA, and O'Douls — plus a wide range of sodas, juices, and specialty drinks including Root Beer, Ginger Ale, POG, Shirley Temple, flavored lemonade, and hot drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Three non-alcoholic bottled beers available.; Broad range of sodas, juices, and specialty drinks including POG and Shirley Temple.
Standout selections
- — Lagunitas IPNA — non-alcoholic bottled beer.; POG — passion orange guava juice listed on the lunch/dinner menu.
- — Shirley Temple — non-alcoholic beverage listed on the lunch/dinner menu.
Pricing: Prices listed individually on menu.
Spirits
A deep spirits list spanning vodka, tequila, bourbon, brandy & cognac, whiskey, gin, rum, and scotch. Premium names include Don Julio 1942, Johnnie Walker Blue, and Glenfiddich 18. Eight categories with numerous brands each.
Menu strengths
- — Eight spirit categories with numerous brands per category.
- — High-end options such as Don Julio 1942, Johnnie Walker Blue, and Glenfiddich 18.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio 1942 — tequila listed on spirits menu.
- — Glenfiddich 18 — scotch listed on spirits menu.
- — Macallan 12 — scotch listed on spirits menu.
- — Botanist Gin — gin listed on spirits menu.
Pricing: Prices listed on spirits menu.
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