Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe 33 Speakeasy Grill
Cheektowaga, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The 33 Speakeasy Grill runs a broad but straightforward beverage program: a solid draft beer list with local and regional picks, a full spirits rail with familiar labels, and a wine list that sticks to six varietals. Cocktails stay basic—Whiskey Sour and Bloody Mary—and non-alcoholic drinks are uniformly priced. It's a functional, well-stocked bar for a grill, better for beer and spirits than for cocktail or wine exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Big Ditch Hayburner, a 7.2% ABV draft IPA from a local brewery, or the EBC Blueberry wheat for something lighter. If spirits are more your pace, Tito's vodka or Johnny Walker Red are poured straight from a wide rail. The Whiskey Sour is the most interesting cocktail listed, though it's made with sour mix.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want familiar, dependable options—draft beer from Labatt Blue Light to Big Ditch, a full spirits rail, and standard wines—will find what they need. The simple cocktail list and lack of wine detail won't satisfy enthusiasts seeking depth.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Non-alcoholic drinks are $4.00 each. Bar packages, which include well cocktails and draft beer, start at $20.00 for three hours. Individual alcoholic drink prices are not listed on the menu.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer list is the standout, mixing macro staples with a local IPA (Big Ditch Hayburner) and a blueberry wheat. The drink menu also covers a full spirits range with recognizable brands, and the bar packages offer a flat-rate way to drink for a set period.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is minimal, listing only a Whiskey Sour and a Bloody Mary.; Two named cocktails are offered, covering whiskey and vodka bases.
Menu strengths
- — Two named cocktails are offered, covering whiskey and vodka bases.
- — Well cocktails and call liquors are available as part of bar packages.
Standout selections
- — Whiskey Sour — Cocktail made with whiskey and sour mix.
Pricing: Well cocktails start at $20.00 for 3 hours as part of bar packages.
Wine
Wine selection covers six varietals across white and red: Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. No specific producers or vintages are listed, limiting the program's depth.
Menu strengths
- — Six varietals are available, covering both white and red preferences.
- — The list includes popular choices like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Standout selections
- — Chardonnay — White wine.; Riesling — White wine.
Beer
Beer is the strongest category, with a mix of bottled and draft offerings. Drafts include Rolling Rock, Labatt Blue Light, Big Ditch Hayburner, Rusty Chain, Blue Moon, and EBC Blueberry, plus a Sam Adams seasonal.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list features both domestic classics and a local IPA from Big Ditch.
- — Bottled options include Labatt Blue and Budweiser, covering mainstream tastes.
Standout selections
- — Labatt Blue — Bottled beer.; Budweiser — Bottled beer.
Pricing: Draft beer options are included in bar packages starting at $20.00 for 3 hours.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic offerings are standard but varied: coffee, hot tea, iced tea, juice (pineapple, cranberry, orange, grapefruit), chocolate milk, soda, and lemonade. All are priced uniformly at $4.00.
Menu strengths
- — Menu includes a wide range of options from coffee to lemonade.
- — Pricing is simple and consistent at $4.00 per drink.
Standout selections
- — Coffee — $4.00 — Regular and decaffeinated.; Hot Tea — $4.00
Pricing: $4.00 each
Spirits
Spirits program covers gin, vodka, whiskey, scotch, bourbon, rum, and spiced rum. Specific brands include Tanqueray, Beefeaters, Absolut, Tito's, Seagram's 7, Canadian Club, Dewars, Johnny Walker Red, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Bacardi, and Captain Morgan.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection across all major spirit categories.; Well-known brands like Tito's, Johnny Walker Red, and Tanqueray are available.
Standout selections
- — Tanqueray — Gin.; Beefeaters — Gin.; Absolut — Vodka.
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