Restaurant
Unclaimed profileShakers Restaurant
Roanoke, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Shakers Restaurant runs a beverage program built on breadth and clear organization. The current menu lists 17 named cocktails arranged by base spirit, from a bourbon Old Fashioned to a gin French 75 and a tequila Margarita. A premium brands spirits list covers vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon, scotch, cognac and cordials, and whiskey. Wine is divided into house, white, red, and sparkling sections with glass and bottle pricing and producers from California, France, Italy, Washington State, and New Zealand.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Old Fashioned, made with bourbon, bitters, sugar, and an orange twist, or the French 75 with gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, and prosecco. For wine, the Prima Peria Prosecco is available by the split, and the Oak Vineyards house wines are poured by the glass or bottle.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a recognizable cocktail list organized by base spirit, a straightforward wine selection with glass and bottle options, and a premium spirits list with familiar brand names across eight categories.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House wines are 9 per glass or 36 per bottle. White wines run 10–11 per glass or 40 per bottle, reds 10–12 per glass or 36–44 per bottle, and the Prima Peria Prosecco is 10 per split. Cocktail and spirits prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is organized by base spirit and names 17 drinks, while the premium brands spirits list spans eight categories with multiple named brands each. The wine list carries producers from five countries and offers both glass and bottle pricing.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The current menu lists 17 named cocktails organized by base spirit, covering vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon, and whiskey. Recipes specify base spirits and modifiers, and the 2022 menu had a larger spirit-organized selection. Familiar classics dominate rather than original creations.
Menu strengths
- — Broad 17-drink list organized by base spirit; Recipes specify base spirits and modifiers
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned with bourbon, bitters, sugar, and orange twist
- — French 75 with gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, and prosecco
Wine
The wine list is divided into house, white, red, and sparkling sections with glass and bottle pricing. White wines come from California, France, Italy, Washington State, and New Zealand. Reds are Californian, and sparkling is an Italian Prosecco. Producers and prices changed between the 2022 and current menus.
Menu strengths
- — Organized into house, white, red, and sparkling sections
- — White wines from five countries; Glass and bottle pricing available
Standout selections
- — Chardonnay, Oak Vineyards, California at 9/36; Cabernet Sauvignon, Ramsay, California at 12/44
- — Prima Peria Prosecco, Italy at 10 per split
Pricing: House wines 9/36; white wines 10–11/40; red wines 10–12/36–44; Prima Peria Prosecco 10 per split
Spirits
The premium brands section lists spirits across vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon, scotch, cognac and cordials, and whiskey. Multiple named brands appear in each category, including Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Patron Silver, Woodford, Macallan, Hennessy, Jameson, and Crown Royal.
Menu strengths
- — Covers eight spirits categories with multiple named brands each
- — Includes recognizable premium labels across vodka, gin, tequila, bourbon, scotch, cognac, and whiskey
Standout selections
- — Grey Goose vodka; Bombay Sapphire gin; Patron Silver tequila
- — Grey Goose — Vodka brand listed under premium brands.
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