Bar
Unclaimed profileSonder Social Club
Dunedin, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sonder Social Club calls itself the first craft cocktail bar, and the list backs that up with a broad range of shaken, stirred, and built drinks from $12 to $20. The menu spans classics like the Sidecar and Pisco Sour alongside originals such as Sonder's Naked and Famous. Rotating themed pop-ups and a bartender's choice option keep the program lively. Wine and beer play supporting roles, with a solid Italian-leaning wine list and rotating drafts. A non-alcoholic Dealer's Choice offers a thoughtful option for abstainers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Mary Pickford, a rum-based classic with pineapple and grenadine, or the Sonder's Naked and Famous, a mezcal-forward take on the Naked and Famous. For a stirred drink, the Manhattan with Sazerac rye and Antica Carpano is a reliable choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive menu and themed pop-ups. Those who prefer classics will find familiar drinks like the Old Fashioned and Sidecar. Non-drinkers are covered with a dedicated non-alcoholic section.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12 to $20, with classics at $8 during happy hour. Wine by the glass runs $10 to $17, and bottles $30 to $68. Draft beer is available, with a $4 happy hour option.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Sonder Social Club brands itself as the first craft cocktail bar, and its themed pop-up bars change with the seasons, with drinks designed to match the decor. A bartender's choice option on both the cocktail and non-alcoholic menus adds an interactive element.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive, spanning shaken, stirred, built, and classic drinks. It includes themed sections, a bartender's choice, and rotating pop-ups. Guests praise the handcrafted, creative drinks and note that themed drinks are consistently good.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of classic and creative cocktails, with clear technique in builds like the Bramble and Hotel Nacional.
- — Themed pop-up bars with matching drinks add a distinctive rotating element; guests say the drinks match the decor and are good.
Standout selections
- — Mary Pickford – Don Q Cristal, pineapple, grenadine, lime, Luxardo maraschino ($14)
- — Sonder's Naked and Famous – Montelobos mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, lime ($16)
- — Penicillin – Blended scotch, lemon, honey, port charlot ($17)
Pricing: $12-$20; classics $8 during happy hour
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, and sparkling options from multiple regions, with a notable Italian presence. Glass pours start at $10, and happy hour includes $5 bubbles and $6 house wines.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse regional selection including Tuscany, Mendoza, and California.
- — Approachable pricing, with several bottles under $50 and $5 bubbles at happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Villa Antinori Super Tuscan – Tuscany, Italy ($15/$50)
- — Clos De Los Siete Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina ($14/$50)
- — Barone Fini Pinot Grigio – Valdadige, Italy ($11/$30)
Pricing: $10-$17 glass; $30-$68 bottle
Beer
A rotating draft list covers a range of styles, from sours and hazy IPAs to lagers and porters. Happy hour deals include a $4 domestic option and a Michelob Ultra with a well shot.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating drafts offer variety across styles, including local and regional producers.
- — Happy hour pricing on drafts provides an inexpensive entry point.
Standout selections
- — El Valle de Guadalupe Sour – sour beer
- — Citrus Dive IPA – India pale ale; Night Swim Porter – porter
Pricing: Happy hour $4 Mich Ultra; $8 7oz Michelob Ultra with well shot
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic section includes a Dealer's Choice cocktail where the bartender creates a drink based on preference, plus a non-alcoholic beer. This offers a thoughtful alternative for those not drinking.
Menu strengths
- — Dealer's Choice allows for a personalized non-alcoholic cocktail experience.
Standout selections
- — Dealer's Choice — 10 — Bartender creates a non-alcoholic drink based on preference
Pricing: Dealer's Choice $10; Stella Liberte N/A $6
Spirits
Spirit-forward classics are a clear strength, with well-constructed drinks like the Manhattan and Vieux Carré. The cocktail menu's wide range of spirits supports a solid spirits program, and happy hour includes well shots.
Menu strengths
- — Classic spirit-forward cocktails are built with quality ingredients like Sazerac rye and Antica Carpano.
- — The extensive cocktail menu demonstrates a broad spirits inventory.
Standout selections
- — Manhattan – Sazerac rye, Antica Carpano, angostura and orange bitters ($17)
- — Vieux Carré – Courvoisier, rye, Antica Carpano, Benedictine, Peychaud's bitters ($16)
Pricing: Spirit-forward cocktails $16-$17
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