Bar
Unclaimed profileSidecar Cocktail Lounge
Fayetteville, AR
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-10 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
Sidecar Cocktail Lounge organizes its menu as a music tracklist: A Side originals, a classics section, and B Side non-alcoholic drinks with functional-benefit positioning. Originals run $10–$14 and include the large-format tiki cocktail The Legend of Ka'ohu Nui at $35. Any classic can be made zero-proof, and happy hour brings $8 Old Fashioneds, Margaritas, Espresso Martinis, and Daiquiris on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
- What should I order?
- Start with an original from the A Side, such as Basket Case with Plymouth Gin, ginger liqueur, pineapple, lime, grog concentrate syrup, and tiki bitters. For a group, The Legend of Ka'ohu Nui serves two in a keepsake tiki mug. If you want zero-proof, any classic can be made without alcohol.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a deep classic cocktail list alongside original drinks, and groups who want a shareable large-format tiki cocktail. The zero-proof conversion for every classic and the dedicated B Side non-alcoholic menu make it a strong choice for mixed groups.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour runs Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays with $8 Old Fashioneds, Margaritas, Espresso Martinis, and Daiquiris, plus a $5 Shot of the Day. A daily sober hour discount is also available for non-alcoholic drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Originals are $10–$14, classics $9–$15, and the large-format tiki cocktail $35. Wine by the glass is $9–$15, domestic beer $4, local brews $6, non-alcoholic cocktails $1–$10, and the wellness shot $6. Happy hour drinks are $8, and the F.O.D. Fernet shot is $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu is built as a music tracklist with A Side originals, a classics section, and a B Side non-alcoholic section. Any classic can be made zero-proof, and the large-format tiki cocktail The Legend of Ka'ohu Nui uses four rums and a keepsake mug.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A large seasonal list organized as 'The Tracklist' with original drinks and a classics section covering Sidecar, Paper Plane, Paloma, Naked & Famous, Espresso Martini, Tommy's Margarita, Old Fashioned, Daiquiri, Manhattan, Mai Tai, Negroni, and Piña Colada. Any classic can be made zero-proof.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive original cocktail list with named spirits and modifiers, priced $10–$14
- — Classics section with zero-proof option for any classic
- — Happy hour $8 Old Fashioneds, Margaritas, Espresso Martinis, and Daiquiris on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays
Standout selections
- — Basket Case: Plymouth Gin, ginger liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, grog concentrate syrup, tiki bitters, $14
- — Emenius Sleepus: Old Grand Dad Bourbon, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Fernet Branca, Branca Menta, ginger syrup, cardamom & tiki bitters, $12
- — Longview: Arette Blanco Tequila, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Ancho Verde Chili Liqueur, Peychaud's and celery bitters, atomized Svol Swedish style akvavit, $12
Pricing: Originals $10–$14; large-format tiki $35; classics $9–$15; happy hour cocktails $8
Wine
Wine by the glass covers Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Bordeaux, a Grenache/Syrah blend, rosé, and Prosecco, with two non-alcoholic wines and one bottle-only Champagne. Prices run $9–$15 by the glass.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass list includes Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Bordeaux, Grenache/Syrah blend, rosé, and Prosecco
- — Non-alcoholic wine options available by the glass; Bottle-only Henri Dubois Brut Champagne at $90
Standout selections
- — Kermit Lynch Grenache/Syrah Blend, by the glass, $15
- — Chateau Valmer Chenin Blanc, by the glass, $12
- — Poggio Costa Prosecco, by the glass, $13; Henri Dubois Brut Champagne, bottle-only, $90
Pricing: By the glass $9–$15; non-alcoholic wines $9–$11; Henri Dubois Brut Champagne $90
Beer
Domestic and local beers plus non-alcoholic options. Domestic pours are Miller Highlife, Coors, Modelo Especial, and Montucky Cold Snack at $4. Local brews include Wiseacre, Ozark Lager, BBC Space Goose Hazy IPA, Fossil Cove La Brea Brown, New Province Philosopher King IPA, Scarlet Letter, Black Apple Cider, and a rotating local seasonal.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple local Arkansas breweries represented, including Wiseacre, Ozark Lager, BBC, Fossil Cove, and New Province
- — Three non-alcoholic beer options: Athletic $6, Mood Bru $9, Hawkmoth Shakeout Lager $10
- — Happy hour 'The Shifty' includes domestic beer plus well spirit for $8
Standout selections
- — Wiseacre Gotta Get Up To Get Down, local brew, $6
- — BBC Space Goose Hazy IPA, local brew, $6
- — Ozark Lager, local brew, $6; Athletic [Non-Alcoholic], $6
Pricing: Domestic $4; local brews $6; Black Apple Cider $8; non-alcoholic beers $6–$10
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic section, 'B Side: Non-Alcoholic With Benefits,' lists functional-benefit mocktails. Any classic cocktail can be made zero-proof, and non-alcoholic wines and beers are also listed. Non-alcoholic cocktails run $1–$10, with a $6 wellness shot and a daily sober hour discount.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail menu with functional-benefit positioning; Zero-proof versions of any classic available
Standout selections
- — Coming Clean: matcha concentrate, lemon juice, lavender vanilla syrup, coconut cream, $8
- — Interbloom: dandelion & burdock root tea, pineapple hibiscus shrub, agave nectar, N/A orange bitters, $9
- — Island in the Sun: apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry, white grape, and lemon juices, agave nectar, Himalayan pink salt, Topo Chico, $8
- — Hit Me With Your Best Shot: wellness/gut shot with pineapple, ginger, lemon juice, honey, cayenne pepper, salt, $6
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails $1–$10; wellness shot $6; non-alcoholic wines $9–$11; non-alcoholic beers $6–$10
Spirits
Happy hour offers a $5 Shot of the Day and 'The Shifty' domestic beer plus well spirit for $8. The F.O.D. Fernet shot is $8 with bartender's choice of Fernet Branca Menta, Campari, Gin, or Malort.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour $5 Shot of the Day and $8 Shifty domestic beer plus well spirit
- — F.O.D. Fernet shot with bartender's choice of Fernet Branca Menta, Campari, Gin, or Malort
Standout selections
- — F.O.D. (Fernet Off & Die) Shot: Fernet Branca with bartender's choice of Fernet Branca Menta, Campari, Gin, or Malort, $8
- — The Shifty: domestic beer plus well spirit (vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon), $8
- — Shot of the Day: happy hour shot, $5, Tuesdays and Thursdays and Sundays
Pricing: Shot of the Day $5; F.O.D. Shot $8; The Shifty $8
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