Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSports & Social Allentown
Allentown, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sports & Social runs a serious cocktail operation with a dedicated Crush Bar, a lineup of inventive signatures like the Cinnamon Smoked Old Fashioned, and shareable Social Bowls. The wine and beer lists are broad and approachable, and a Zero Proof section covers non-drinkers. Guests have called the cocktails among the best they've had, with the Black Raspberry Mule a particular favorite.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Black Raspberry Mule, a guest favorite, for a balanced vodka-raspberry-ginger mix. For something more theatrical, the Cinnamon Smoked Old Fashioned brings bourbon and smoke. If sharing, the 50-ounce Social Bowls serve two or more.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will find plenty of variety, from the Crush Bar's frozen-style drinks to spirit-forward options. Groups can order shareable bowls, and those avoiding alcohol have dedicated zero-proof choices.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Event drink tickets range from $8 for silver to $14 for platinum, with $3 non-alcoholic tickets, giving a sense of the pricing tier for beverages.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The signature Crush Bar, with its specialty crush cocktails and a large selection, sets the beverage program apart. The cocktail menu also includes creative touches like lavender bitters and cinnamon smoke, plus large-format Social Bowls for sharing.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A wide-ranging menu spans smoked old fashioneds, lychee mojitos, lavender gin and tonics, and spicy watermelon coolers. A dedicated Crush Bar and 50-ounce Social Bowls add variety. Guests have praised the cocktails, with the Black Raspberry Mule a favorite.
Menu strengths
- — Numerous signature cocktails with creative ingredients like cinnamon smoke, lavender bitters, and lychee.
- — A dedicated Crush Bar with specialty crush drinks and a large selection of crush cocktails.
- — Social Bowls offer 50-ounce servings, catering to groups.
Standout selections
- — Black Raspberry Mule — vodka, raspberry liqueur, lime, ginger beer; a guest favorite.
- — Cinnamon Smoked Old Fashioned — premium bourbon, housemade simple syrup, bitters, cinnamon smoke.
- — Lavender Gin & Tonic — Empress 1908 indigo gin, St. Germain, lemon, lavender bitters, tonic.
Pricing: $8-$14 drink tickets
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with recognizable labels like La Marca Prosecco, Moët & Chandon, Whispering Angel, and La Crema. It's a serviceable selection for a sports-oriented venue, though not extensive.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both value and premium sparkling options, from La Marca Prosecco to Moët & Chandon Brut.
- — Variety across styles: white, rosé, and red from Josh Cellars, Whispering Angel, and La Crema.
- — Event packages offer house red and white wines.
Standout selections
- — Moët & Chandon Brut Champagne; Whispering Angel Rosé
Beer
Draft and packaged beer lists are broad, mixing domestic staples like Miller Lite and Yuengling with craft options like Fiddlehead IPA. Cider and hard seltzers are also available, and event tickets cover domestic, craft, and imports.
Menu strengths
- — Draft lineup includes local favorite Yuengling and craft Fiddlehead IPA.
- — Bottles and cans range from Coors Light to Angry Orchard cider and hard seltzers.
Standout selections
- — Miller Lite — Draft beer; Yuengling — Draft beer
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Zero Proof section offers creative non-alcoholic drinks like Watermelon No'jito and Ginger Berry Blitz, plus Liquid Death water and Red Bull options. This is a thoughtful range beyond typical sodas.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Zero Proof section with mocktails.; Non-alcoholic beverages included in event packages.
Standout selections
- — Watermelon No'jito — watermelon, lime, mint, seltzer.; Ginger Berry Blitz — blackberry, lime, ginger beer, mint.
Pricing: $3 non-alcoholic tickets
Spirits
Spirits are used extensively across the cocktail menu and are available in event drink packages ranging from call to super premium. No standalone spirits list is published, but the program clearly supports a wide range of mixed drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Event menu includes call, premium, and super premium spirits.
- — Spirits form the base of numerous signature cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Event menu includes call spirits, premium and super premium spirits in drink packages.
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