Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileTAP 65 Bar & Grill
Baton Rouge, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
TAP 65 Bar & Grill pours a serious cocktail lineup built on house infusions and unusual liqueurs, from the bourbon-forward Semi-sweet Smash to a chai-infused vodka pour. The self-serve tap wall holds 65 rotating beers, seltzers, and wines, while a dedicated mocktail menu covers non-drinkers. Cocktails run $12-$15; mocktails are $6.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Semi-sweet Smash, a Woodford Reserve cocktail with raspberry purée and fresh mint. For something richer, That Monkey Business layers banana bourbon with toasted almond and black walnut bitters. Non-drinkers should try the PRETTY IN PINK, a hibiscus tea and lychee number.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive, house-infused drinks will find plenty to explore. The tap wall appeals to those who like self-serve variety, and the mocktail list makes it easy for designated drivers or non-drinkers to join in.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12 to $15, shots are $8 single and $16 double. Brunch offers bottomless mimosas at $22, craft mimosas at $8, and mocktails at $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- House infusions and exclusive liqueurs drive a cocktail menu that spans eight named creations, including a mezcal-tequila blend with ancho chile liqueur. The 65-tap self-serve wall adds a choose-your-own-adventure element for beer, seltzer, and wine.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive and creative, featuring house infusions, fresh spices, and exclusive liqueurs. Eight named cocktails show range from bourbon and banana to chai vodka and mezcal, with prices from $12 to $15.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails span bourbon, vodka, gin, tequila, and cognac bases.
Standout selections
- — Semi-sweet Smash: Woodford Reserve, orange liqueur, raspberry purée, fresh mint.
- — That Monkey Business: banana bourbon, Banane du Brésil, Disaronno, toasted almond and black walnut bitters.
- — MOTHER OF DRAGONS: blanco tequila, mezcal, ancho chile liqueur, lime.
Pricing: $12-$15
Wine
Wine is available on a self-serve tap wall with 65 rotating selections that also include beer and seltzers.
Menu strengths
- — Self-serve tap wall offers 65 rotating selections including wine.
Standout selections
- — '65 selections of beer, seltzers, and wine on our self-service tap wall.'
Beer
The self-serve tap wall features 65 rotating craft beers and seltzers, providing a broad range of options. Specific brands or styles are not detailed, but the format supports exploration.
Menu strengths
- — Self-serve tap wall with 65 rotating craft beers and seltzers.
Standout selections
- — '65 selections of beer, seltzers, and wine on our self-service tap wall.'
Nonalcoholic
The mocktail program is well-defined with four signature non-alcoholic drinks, each priced at $6. Options range from a watermelon-cucumber cooler to a hibiscus-lychee spritzer, showing more creativity than typical soda-and-juice mixes.
Menu strengths
- — Four signature mocktails are listed at a accessible $6 price point.
- — Ingredients include fruit purées, hibiscus tea, and cucumber, not just soda.
Standout selections
- — SUMMER STAY’CAY: watermelon purée, fresh cucumber, lemon juice.
- — PRETTY IN PINK: hibiscus tea, lychee juice, lemon juice, Sprite.
Pricing: $6 each
Spirits
The spirits list covers bourbon, scotch, vodka, tequila, gin, and other international selections.; Spirits menu covers bourbon, scotch, vodka, tequila, gin, and more.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits menu covers bourbon, scotch, vodka, tequila, gin, and more.
Standout selections
- — 'SPIRITS OF 65 - Your favorite Bourbons, Scotches, Vodkas, Tequilas, Gins, and other International Spirit Selections.'
Pricing: Not specified
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