Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTavern Hall
Bellevue, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tavern Hall's beverage program leans into housemade craft: a phosphate ginger beer for its Moscow Mule, a bourbon cherry for its Old Fashioned, and seasonal shrubs. The beer side brings twenty taps with Washington locals like Georgetown Bodhizafa, while happy hour delivers value on Tito's call drinks and rare pours like Thomas H. Handy Rye. Washington wines round out the list. A no-nonsense, drink-first tavern.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Old Fashioned, featuring Buffalo Trace and a housemade bourbon cherry. The Moscow Mule uses housemade phosphate ginger beer. For happy hour, the Thomas H. Handy Rye at $30 is a rare pour. Pair with a Georgetown Bodhizafa from the taps.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate housemade cocktail components and local Washington beer will find common ground here. The value-driven happy hour, with $7.50 Tito's call drinks and rare pours at half off, suits those who like a deal. The unboozy cocktail section also welcomes non-drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the prime time to experience the value and rare pours, with both a front bar and back bar on different schedules. Primetime happy hour runs September through January, offering Tavern Mary and Mimosa.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $5 for a housemade shrub to $10 for an Old Fashioned. Wine by the glass is $9-$10. Beer glasses run $5-$6, pitchers $18-$21. Happy hour offers Tito's call drinks at $7.50 and rare pours like Thomas H. Handy Rye at $30.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program stands out for its housemade ingredients: phosphate ginger beer, bourbon cherries, and seasonal shrubs. The beer list boasts twenty taps with Washington representation. The happy hour rare pour of Thomas H. Handy Rye at $30 is a notable value for whiskey enthusiasts.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Housemade ingredients define the cocktail program: phosphate ginger beer for the Moscow Mule, bourbon cherry for the Old Fashioned. Seasonal shrubs rotate. Happy hour offers Tito's call drinks at $7.50. Primetime features Tavern Mary and Mimosa.
Menu strengths
- — Housemade phosphate ginger beer and bourbon cherry elevate classic cocktails.
- — Seasonal shrub offerings add a rotating, fresh element.
- — Happy hour Tito's call drinks at $7.50 provide accessible value.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned: Buffalo Trace, sugar, bitters, orange zest, housemade bourbon cherry.
- — Moscow Mule: Wheatley Vodka, housemade phosphate ginger beer, fresh lime, copper mug.
- — Tavern Mary: Wheatley Vodka, Top Secret Spicy Tomato Juice, Old Bay Salted Rim with pepperoni and pickled veggies.
Pricing: Cocktails range from $5 for housemade shrub to $10 for Old Fashioned.
Wine
A compact wine list with a Washington state focus, including Efesté 'Lola' Chardonnay, DeLille Cellars Rosé, and Métier Red Blend. Available in glass pours, bottles, and carafes. Happy hour pricing is consistent.
Menu strengths
- — Washington state wine focus supports local producers.; Offered in multiple formats: glass, bottle, carafe.
Standout selections
- — Efesté 'Lola' Chardonnay: Washington Chardonnay, $10.
- — DeLille Cellars Rosé: Washington Rosé, $9.
- — Métier Red Blend: Red blend, $9.
Pricing: Wine by the glass priced between $9 and $10.
Beer
Twenty taps plus bottles and cans, with local Washington selections like Georgetown Bodhizafa. Happy hour features Miller Lite and Georgetown Bodhizafa. Guests mention craft IPAs and draft root beer.
Menu strengths
- — Local Washington beers like Georgetown Bodhizafa are featured.
Standout selections
- — Georgetown Bodhizafa: Seattle, Washington, $6 glass / $21 pitcher.
- — Miller Lite: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, $5 glass / $18 pitcher.
Pricing: Beer prices range from $5 to $6 per glass, pitchers $18-$21.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated unboozy cocktail section includes housemade shrubs and other refreshments like soda and coffee. The housemade shrub is a seasonal, non-alcoholic option at $5.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated unboozy cocktail section.; Housemade shrub offers a crafted non-alcoholic choice.
Pricing: Housemade shrub priced at $5.
Spirits
Spirits program includes whiskey flights and a Captain's List. A rare pour of Thomas H. Handy Rye is offered at $30 during happy hour, presenting a notable value for whiskey enthusiasts.
Menu strengths
- — Whiskey flights and Captain's List suggest a curated spirits selection.
- — Rare pour Thomas H. Handy Rye at $30 during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Thomas H. Handy Rye: Rare pour, 50% off normal menu price, $30.
Pricing: Rare pour Thomas H. Handy Rye priced at $30.
How it sits with the food
The menu emphasizes burgers, pizza, and beer. The Georgetown Bodhizafa IPA would complement a burger, while the Efesté Chardonnay could pair with a lighter pizza. The Tavern Mary, with its spicy tomato juice and pepperoni garnish, works as a brunch companion to savory fare.
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