Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileTamara's Downtown
Fairhope, AL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tamara's Downtown runs a cocktail-first program with a named list that covers classics like the Cosmo and Lemon Drop alongside house drinks such as Sake To Me. A $2 upcharge lets you smoke an Old Fashioned or any spirit. Wine spans white, red, rosé, sparkling, and champagne with glass and bottle pricing, while draft craft beer and a modest spirits roster round out the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the smoked Old Fashioned for the $2 smoke upgrade, or the Sake To Me if you want something lighter with hibiscus and pineapple. For wine, the R Stuart Big Fire Pinot Gris at $13 a glass is a solid white, and the Stags’ Leap Pinot Noir at $65 a bottle is a step up for red.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone looking for a cocktail bar with a broad named list, a smoked option, and a wine list that runs from affordable glasses to higher-end bottles. Beer drinkers get regional drafts; brunch visitors get the Bloody Mary Bar.
- When should I go?
- Brunch is the clear draw for the Bloody Mary Bar, with a customizable setup at $6 a glass or $18 a carafe. Otherwise, the cocktail and wine lists are available whenever the bar is open.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails like Sake To Me are $12. Wine by the glass ranges from $8 to $13, with bottles from $30 to $180. Draft craft beers are $6.50, bottled beer is $3.50, and the smoke upgrade adds $2. The Bloody Mary Bar is $6 a glass or $18 a carafe.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The $2 smoke upgrade applies to an Old Fashioned or any spirit, which is a straightforward way to add a smoked note to a drink. The Sake To Me, with filtered chilled sake, pineapple, and hibiscus, is a house-specific pour. The Bloody Mary Bar at brunch is customizable with horseradish, hot sauces, pickled green beans, and okra.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is named and varied, with classics like the Cosmo, Lemon Drop, and WooWoo alongside house drinks such as Sake To Me. Base spirits include vodka, gin, whiskey, tequila, and rum, and a $2 upcharge lets you smoke an Old Fashioned or any spirit. Bartenders are described as happy to craft tailored drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktail list includes both classics and house drinks.
- — Smoke your Old Fashioned or any spirit for a $2 upcharge.
- — Bartenders are described as happy to craft tailored drinks; seasonal specials and daily features are available.
Standout selections
- — Sake To Me — $12, filtered chilled sake with sour, pineapple juice, and hibiscus syrup.
- — Smoked Old Fashioned — Old Fashioned or any spirit smoked for a $2 upcharge.
Pricing: Sake To Me $12; smoked Old Fashioned or any spirit +$2; Bloody Mary Bar glass $6, carafe $18
Wine
The wine list covers white, red, rosé, sparkling, and champagne with glass and bottle pricing. Whites include Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Chardonnay; reds include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a red blend. Sparkling and champagne options include Prosecco and Veuve Clicquot. The list is curated seasonally and server pairings are available.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse wine list spanning white, red, rosé, sparkling, and champagne.
- — Glass and bottle pricing available for many wines.
Standout selections
- — R Stuart Big Fire Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley — $13 glass, $45 bottle.
- — Stags’ Leap Winery Pinot Noir, Napa Valley — $65 bottle.
Pricing: House Wine $6; whites $8–$13 glass, $30–$45 bottle; reds $65–$180 bottle; Wycliff Champagne $3 glass, $15 bottle with entrée purchase
Beer
The beer program includes craft drafts at $6.50, with regional breweries such as Pensacola Riptide Amber Ale, Victory Prima Pilsner, and Southern Prohibition Devil’s Harvest IPA. Bottled and canned sections list Guinness Draught and IPA. Bottled beer is $3.50.
Menu strengths
- — Draft craft beer selection with regional breweries.; Bottled and canned beer options available.
Standout selections
- — Pensacola Riptide Amber Ale — $6.50 on draft, from Pensacola, FL.
- — Southern Prohibition Devil’s Harvest IPA — $6.50 on draft, from Hattiesburg, MS.
Pricing: Craft Beers on Draft $6.50; Bottled Beer $3.50
Spirits
A spirit smoking option is available.; Multiple named spirit brands used across cocktails.; Spirit smoking option available.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple named spirit brands used across cocktails.; Spirit smoking option available.
Standout selections
- — Buffalo Trace — used in a shaken whiskey sour with a Cabernet floater.
- — Fords Gin — used in a French classic cocktail.
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