Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileSophie's Artist Lounge
St. Louis, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sophie's Artist Lounge pairs an immersive art-lounge setting with a creative cocktail program. House cocktails like The McMullin and Fireside Chat run $12 each, while the wine list offers by-the-glass and bottle options from regions like South Africa and Spain. Local craft beers from 4 Hands and Broadway Brewery round out the list, and non-alcoholic options include zero-proof cocktails and CBD seltzers.
- What should I order?
- Start with The McMullin, a mix of Salignac VS Cognac, apple shrub, sparkling wine, and decanter bitters. For a rum-forward option, Fireside Chat layers Bacardi 8yr with allspice dram and sweet vermouth. Both are $12.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of house and classic cocktails. Wine drinkers can choose from a list that includes red, white, and sparkling options by the glass or bottle. Beer fans will find local craft selections from 4 Hands and Broadway Brewery.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House cocktails are $12 each; wines by the glass range from $9 to $13. Beers run $6 to $8, and non-alcoholic drinks range from $3 to $10. Happy hour offers $3 off house cocktails and $6 martinis.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue is described as an immersive art lounge with a creative cocktail-focused menu. The cocktail list includes inventive combinations like Eye Candy with Benedictine and ginger beer, and Songbird with mezcal and Cynar 70.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative cocktail-focused menu lists eight house cocktails at $12 each, plus classics and specialty winter drinks up to $15. Happy hour discounts house cocktails by $3 and offers $6 martinis.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a wide variety of house and classic cocktails, with eight named house cocktails on the menu.
- — Happy hour provides $3 off house cocktails and $6 martinis, making the program accessible.
Standout selections
- — The McMullin: Salignac VS Cognac, apple shrub, sparkling wine, decanter bitters.
- — Fireside Chat: Bacardi 8yr, Goslings, allspice dram, sweet vermouth, campari.
- — Songbird: El Buho mezcal, Dry Curacao, Cynar 70, Cardamom.
Pricing: $12-$15
Wine
The wine list includes red, white, and sparkling options from regions like South Africa, Spain, and California. Wines are available by the glass and bottle, with winter 2025 glasses ranging from $10 to $11.
Menu strengths
- — Provides a range of red, white, and sparkling wines by the glass and bottle.
- — Includes selections from diverse regions such as South Africa, Spain, and Sonoma.
Standout selections
- — Art of Earth Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, $9/36.; Kumusha Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa, $11/44.
Pricing: $9-$13 per glass; bottles up to $85
Beer
The beer list focuses on local craft breweries like 4 Hands and Broadway Brewery, with options including lagers, IPAs, and a raspberry cider. Happy hour takes $1 off all beers.
Menu strengths
- — Features local craft breweries, including 4 Hands and Broadway Brewery.
- — Offers a variety of styles, from lagers to IPAs, plus a raspberry cider.
Standout selections
- — Incarnation IPA from 4 Hands Brewing Co., $7.
- — Flat Bill Pils from Broadway Brewery, $6.; Raspberry Cider from Stem Ciders, $8.
Pricing: $6-$8
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include zero-proof cocktails, CBD seltzers, N/A beers, and sodas. Priced from $3 to $10, the list offers a variety for designated drivers or those abstaining.
Menu strengths
- — Provides a variety of non-alcoholic options, including zero-proof cocktails.
- — Includes CBD seltzers and N/A beers from brands like Athletic Brewing.
Standout selections
- — Light & Breezy: pineapple juice, lemon, lime, simple, topped with ginger beer, $8.
- — Soul Eater Sunrise: Cheerz Purple Rose, orange juice, grenadine, $8.
- — Orange Dream CBD Seltzer from Mighty Kind, $8.
Pricing: $3-$10
Spirits
An industry happy hour offers an $8 Amaro Boilermaker and $9 classic cocktails.; Rail drinks are available at $6 during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Rail drinks are available at $6 during happy hour.
- — Cocktails feature a variety of spirits, including cognac, rum, mezcal, and bourbon.
Standout selections
- — Winter 2025 menu includes rail drinks and specific spirits in cocktails.
Pricing: $6 rails; $8 Amaro Boilermaker
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