Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSticks-N-Stones Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
Hoover, AL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sticks-N-Stones runs a serious cocktail operation: rotating classics at $13, house and seasonal pours from $14 to $16, and a $50 smoked Gold Fashioned. The wine list spans Bubbles to Reds with by-the-glass and bottle options, while beer stays minimal and mocktails exist. A bartender named Chloe earned praise for guiding drink choices.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Knox Square Margarita, a reposado, elderflower, and basil house cocktail. For a splurge, the Gold Fashioned - Smoked rotates premium bourbon with Bénédictine, demerara, walnut bitters, and gold flakes. Classics like the Negroni or Bee's Knees are dependable at $13.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a structured menu of classics, house creations, and seasonal rotations will find plenty to explore. Those who appreciate a high-end bourbon pour or a celebratory smoked cocktail have a clear target in the Gold Fashioned - Smoked.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Classic cocktails run $13; house and seasonal cocktails range from $14 to $16. A glass of wine costs $14–$17, and beers are $7 each. The Gold Fashioned - Smoked is the outlier at $50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is unusually organized, with rotating classics, a dedicated house lineup, seasonal specials, and a proprietor's selection.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program is extensive and well-structured, with rotating classics at $13, house and seasonal options between $14 and $16, and a premium $50 proprietor's pour. Named drinks like The Grayson, Knox Square Margarita, and Gold Fashioned - Smoked show range and ambition.
Menu strengths
- — Menu is divided into rotating classics, house cocktails, seasonal cocktails, and a proprietor's selection, offering clear variety.
- — House cocktails include The Grayson, Knox Square Margarita, The Abingdon, and Ginny Hendrix; seasonal options include Earl's Garden, Green Hour, Second Bloom, and Golden Reverie.
Standout selections
- — Gold Fashioned - Smoked: rotating premium bourbon, Bénédictine, demerara, walnut bitters, agave, dark cherry, and gold flakes – $50.
- — The Grayson: a pecan old fashioned at $15.
- — Knox Square Margarita: reposado, elderflower, and basil – $15.
- — Classics like the Paloma, Negroni, and Bee's Knees are $13 each.
Pricing: $13–$50
Wine
The wine list is organized by category—Bubbles, Rosé, Whites, Reds—with selections from California, Oregon, Slovenia, and France. All wines are offered by the glass and bottle, with glass prices from $14 to $17 and bottles from $50 to $75.
Menu strengths
- — Wine is available by the glass and bottle, offering flexibility.
- — List spans multiple regions and styles, including Crémant D'Alsace, Napa Sauvignon Blanc, Oregon Pinot Noir, and Sonoma Zinfandel.
Standout selections
- — Crémant D'Alsace Brut – $14 glass / $50 bottle.
- — Love You Bunches Rosé, Stolpman Vineyards, CA – $16 glass / $65 bottle.
- — Zinfandel Red Blend - The Ridge Three Valleys, Sonoma – $17 glass / $75 bottle.
Pricing: $14–$17 by the glass; $50–$75 by the bottle
Beer
The beer selection is compact: three bottles or cans at a uniform $7 each, including a local IPA, a lager from Crosstown Brewing, and Alabama Light. No draft options are offered.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft options like Uproot IPA and Crosstown Brewing Fools Gold Lager.
- — All three selections are priced consistently at $7.
Standout selections
- — Uproot IPA – $7.; Crosstown Brewing Fools Gold Lager – $7.
Pricing: $7 each
Nonalcoholic
The Zero Proof section is minimal, listing a Soda at $3 and a House Mocktail at $10.
Menu strengths
- — Offers at least one nonalcoholic cocktail option, the House Mocktail.
Standout selections
- — Soda — $3; Menu lists Zero Proof section with Soda and House Mocktail.
Pricing: $3–$10
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