Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileShame & Regret
Colorado Springs, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Shame & Regret is a cocktail bar with a serious spirits backbone. The cocktail menu runs from $13 to $45 with staff-created seasonal drinks like a matcha-infused pour and sweet potato champagne. The spirits list claims 110 American whiskeys and 120 single malt Scotches, plus a Colorado Bourbon Flight for $26. House drinks at $4 keep it approachable. Beer leans local, and zero-proof cocktails are built with intention.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Colorado Bourbon Flight to sample Branch & Barrel, Woody Creek, and Peach Street. For a crafted cocktail, order Funky Cold Medina ($15) with Family Jones Gin, crème de violette, and kiwi simple syrup. If you're feeling extravagant, a pour of Macallan 18yr Sherry Cask ($80) is a worthy splurge.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive selection of American whiskeys and single malt Scotches. Cocktail fans will find creative, staff-driven drinks with unique ingredients. The $4 house drinks and well spirits also make it a place for those seeking a bargain pour.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are the time to explore the cocktail and spirits program, as the bar's full menu and staff-created seasonal drinks are the focus.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13–$45, with most named drinks around $13–$15. House drinks are $4. Zero-proof options are $6–$12. Beer is $3–$9. Wine goes up to $134 a bottle. Spirits pours range from $6 to $175.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar stands out for its enormous spirits list, claiming 110 American whiskeys and 120 single malt Scotches. Staff members contribute seasonal cocktails, adding a personal, rotating element to the menu. The $4 house drinks are an unusual value against the high-end pours.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is creative and staff-driven, with unique ingredients and a wide price range. Recent customer accounts mention matcha-infused and sweet potato champagne drinks, and named cocktails like Pick Me and Funky Cold Medina show a playful, composed style. House drinks at $4 offer a low-cost entry.
Menu strengths
- — Staff members create seasonal cocktails, giving the menu a rotating, personal touch.
- — A broad price range from $13 to $45 includes both accessible and premium options.
- — Customers describe the cocktails as sweet but not overly so, and potent.
Standout selections
- — Pick Me ($14) with vanilla vodka, strawberry aperitif, and strawberry tincture
- — Funky Cold Medina ($15) with Family Jones Gin, crème de violette, and kiwi simple syrup
- — Airplane Mode ($13) with crema de mango tequila, guava, Aperol, and dark rum
Pricing: $13-$45; house drinks $4
Spirits
This is a serious spirits destination. The menu spans American whiskey, Scotch, bourbon, rye, rum, vodka, gin, tequila, and mezcal, with the website claiming 110 American whiskeys and 120 single malt Scotches. Named pours include rare bottles like Pappy Van Winkle's 23yr and Macallan 18yr Sherry Cask.
Menu strengths
- — The website claims 110 American whiskeys and 120 single malt Scotches, an exceptional range.
- — Spirits list covers a wide array of categories, from bourbon to mezcal.
- — Flights like the Colorado Bourbon Flight offer a guided tasting experience.
Standout selections
- — Pappy Van Winkle's 23yr Family Reserve ($135) – a rare bourbon pour
- — Macallan 18yr Sherry Cask ($80) – a premium single malt Scotch
- — Colorado Bourbon Flight ($26) – Branch & Barrel, Woody Creek, Peach Street
Pricing: $6-$175 per pour; flights from $26
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, red, and port, with prices from $7 for a house Chardonnay to $134 for a Vilmart & Cie Premier Cru Champagne. International selections include Prosecco, Gewürztraminer, and Sauvignon Blanc. It's a compact but capable list for a cocktail bar.
Menu strengths
- — A range of international wines, from Italy to New Zealand, is offered by glass and bottle.
- — The list includes sparkling, white, red, and port categories.
- — Price points accommodate both casual glasses and special bottles.
Standout selections
- — Vilmart & Cie Premier Cru Grand Cellier Champagne ($134)
- — Valckenberg Gewürztraminer ($12/$44); Ant Moore Estate Sauvignon Blanc ($11/$40)
Pricing: $7-$134 per glass or bottle
Beer
The draft list features local Colorado breweries like Pikes Peak, Goat Patch, Cerberus, and Horse & Dragon, alongside imports like Utica Club. Six-dollar pours are standard, with a $3 option for Utica Club. It's a focused, local-leaning beer selection.
Menu strengths
- — Strong representation of Colorado breweries, including Pikes Peak and Cerberus.
- — Low price point, with most drafts at $6 and a $3 option.
Standout selections
- — Utica Club Pilsner Lager ($3); Dino Hop Hazy IPA from Horse & Dragon Brewing ($6)
- — Princess Yum Yum Raspberry Kolsch from Denver Beer Company ($6)
Pricing: $3-$9
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof section offers crafted non-alcoholic cocktails like Cock(tail) Block ($10) and Sip Happens ($11), alongside non-alcoholic beers and ciders. Prices are reasonable, and the use of Lyre's spirits shows attention to detail.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple zero-proof cocktails are built with ingredients like aloe, cucumber, and orgeat.
- — Includes non-alcoholic beer and sparkling rosé options.; Pricing is moderate, with most options under $12.
Standout selections
- — Cock(tail) Block ($10) with aloe, cucumber, and Coco Lopez
- — Sip Happens ($11) with Lyre's Italian Orange and Gruvi N/A Rosé
- — Party Isn't Over ($12) with Brazilian limeade and grapefruit
Pricing: $6-$12
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