Restaurant
Unclaimed profileShamrock Bar & Grille
Lexington, KY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Shamrock Bar & Grille treats bourbon as the main event, with roughly 60 to 70 named bottles across its two locations, including allocated and barrel-proof expressions alongside everyday names like Buffalo Trace and Maker's Mark. Beer runs deep too: 40 draft lines combined, with named drafts such as West Sixth IPA and Country Boy Lemonade Lager plus bottled options like 3 Floyd Zombie Dust. Wine covers familiar reds and whites by the glass or bottle, cocktails stay simple with a $3.50 brunch Mimosa or Bloody Mary add-on, and nonalcoholic drinks include $3.00 refillable tea, lemonade, and coffee.
- What should I order?
- Start with a bourbon from the deep list — Blanton's, Eagle Rare Single Barrel, or Willett Pot Still Reserve are all named. If you prefer beer, West Sixth IPA and Country Boy Lemonade Lager are on draft, with 3 Floyd Zombie Dust in bottles. For brunch, the $3.50 Mimosa or Bloody Mary add-on is a straightforward choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Bourbon drinkers who want a broad, named selection without a formal whiskey bar setting, and beer drinkers who value a long draft list. Groups ordering a mix of wine, cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks will find something for everyone.
- When should I go?
- Brunch is a supported occasion for the $3.50 Mimosa or Bloody Mary add-on. Monday specials include $2.50 Yuengling at the Patchen location.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Brunch drink add-ons are $3.50, and nonalcoholic drinks like iced tea, lemonade, and coffee are $3.00 with free refills. The Monday Yuengling special is $2.50. Wine, bourbon, and draft beer prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bourbon inventory — roughly 60 to 70 named bottles across two locations, including allocated and barrel-proof expressions — stands out for a restaurant. The combined 40 draft beer lines and a named list that includes local drafts like West Sixth and Country Boy give the beer program unusual breadth.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails are supported mainly by a brunch add-on: a Bloody Mary or Mimosa for $3.50. This is a functional, low-complexity program.
Menu strengths
- — Bloody Mary and Mimosa brunch add-on at $3.50
Standout selections
- — Mimosas — $3.50 — Brunch add-on offered alongside the Bloody Mary.
Pricing: Mimosas brunch add-on $3.50
Wine
Both locations list multiple red and white wines by name, including House Cabernet, Chloe Pinot Noir, Chateau St Michelle Chardonnay, and Cupcake Pinot Grigio at Patchen, plus Mark West Pinot Noir, Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc, and Stellina Di Notte Pinot Grigio at Brannon Crossing. The list is broad but leans on familiar, widely distributed labels.
Menu strengths
- — Named red and white wines at both locations
- — Recognizable labels like Chloe Pinot Noir and Chateau St Michelle Chardonnay
Standout selections
- — Chloe Pinot Noir; Chateau St Michelle Chardonnay; Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Beer
Beer is a major strength: 21 draft beers and 17 bottled beers named across the two locations, with 40 combined draft lines. Local drafts like West Sixth IPA and Country Boy Lemonade Lager sit alongside national names, and the Patchen location runs a $2.50 Yuengling special on Mondays.
Menu strengths
- — 40 combined draft beer lines across both locations
- — 21 named drafts and 17 named bottles; Local drafts like West Sixth IPA and Country Boy Lemonade Lager
Standout selections
- — West Sixth IPA; Country Boy Lemonade Lager; 3 Floyd Zombie Dust
Pricing: $2.50 Yuengling Monday special at Patchen
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic list covers Pepsi products, iced tea, sweet tea, lemonade, coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, and juices, with several items at $3.00 and free refills. Odouls Amber is listed as a nonalcoholic beer at Brannon Crossing. It is a practical, well-priced selection.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple $3.00 options with free refills; Odouls Amber nonalcoholic beer listed
Standout selections
- — Odouls Amber; Iced Tea, Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Coffee & Hot Tea — $3.00 with free refills
Pricing: Iced tea, sweet tea, lemonade, coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, and juices at $3.00; free refills on several items
Spirits
The spirits program is bourbon-led, with roughly 60 named bottles at one location and roughly 70 at the other. The lists include allocated and barrel-proof expressions such as Blanton's, Eagle Rare Single Barrel, Willett Pot Still Reserve, Michter's 10 Year, and Red Breast, alongside everyday names like Buffalo Trace and Maker's Mark.
Menu strengths
- — Roughly 60 to 70 named bourbon bottles across two locations
- — Allocated and barrel-proof expressions like Blanton's, Eagle Rare Single Barrel, and Michter's 10 Year
- — Includes Irish whiskey (Red Breast) and local names like New Riff
Standout selections
- — Blanton's; Eagle Rare Single Barrel; Willett Pot Still Reserve
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