Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileSkull's Rainbow Room
Nashville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Skull's Rainbow Room pours a ten-cocktail signature list with inventive builds like the sage-and-tobacco-bitters Duke and the Cava-topped Rainbow Room, all at $18. The spirits program spans bourbon to Louis XIII, with pours priced from $10 to $500. A single guest review praises expertly made whiskey sours and dirty martinis. Historic Printers Alley setting and live jazz accompany the drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Duke, a Evan Williams 100, sage, tobacco bitters, and lemon cocktail that balances whiskey with herbal depth. For a gin option, Magnolia Revival layers Fords Gin, Italicus, and St. George Pear Brandy. If you prefer spirits neat, Blanton's bourbon offers a well-regarded pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a historic bar with a lengthy signature list will find much to explore. Spirit collectors can appreciate rare offerings like Louis XIII and Don Julio 1942. Guests who value expert classic cocktail preparation will find support in one reviewer's praise for whiskey sours and dirty martinis.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are $18 each, with a Single Barrel Cocktail at $20. Brunch cocktails range from $15 to $16. Spirits pours start around $10 and climb to $500 for a 2-ounce Louis XIII. Wine by the glass runs $12-22; beer $7-9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue brands itself as the most iconic and historic cocktail bar, set in Printers Alley with live jazz and burlesque. The cocktail list shows creative ingredient pairings like sage and tobacco bitters or watermelon and basil, while the spirits list includes ultra-premium pours such as Louis XIII by the ounce.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Ten signature cocktails showcase creative combinations such as The Duke's sage and tobacco bitters and The Backroom Deal's cognac-scotch blend. Prices are consistent at $18. Brunch and dessert menus add variety. One guest reviewer praised expert preparation of classics.
Menu strengths
- — Ten signature cocktails with inventive ingredients like sage, tobacco bitters, and pear brandy
- — Consistent $18 pricing with a $20 Single Barrel Cocktail option
- — One guest reviewer praised artisan and classic cocktails as expertly made
Standout selections
- — The Duke: Evan Williams 100, sage, tobacco bitters, lemon
- — Magnolia Revival: Fords Gin, Italicus, St. George Pear Brandy, lime
- — The Backroom Deal: Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Monkey Shoulder Scotch, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's
Pricing: $18 each; Single Barrel Cocktail $20; brunch cocktails $15-$16
Spirits
The spirits list spans bourbon, rye, scotch, cognac, rum, agave, vodka, gin, and cordials, with a strong American whiskey section. Premium pours like Louis XIII and Don Julio 1942 are available. Pricing covers a wide range from accessible to ultra-premium.
Menu strengths
- — Comprehensive list across bourbon, rye, scotch, cognac, and agave
- — Includes rare and premium offerings like Louis XIII with tiered pour pricing
- — Whiskey selection features sought-after labels such as Blanton's and E.H. Taylor
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon: $19; Lagavulin 16 Year Scotch: $18
- — Louis XIII Cognac: $250 for 1 oz pour
Pricing: $10-$500 per pour; Louis XIII $125-$500 depending on pour size
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