Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Arcade Restaurant
Memphis, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Arcade Restaurant's beverage program leans into playful morning cocktails and local spirits. Arcade's Bloody Mary loads Old Dominick Vodka with Tony's mix, meat, cheese, celery, and olives in a salt-rimmed milkshake glass. Mimosas come by glass or carafe with Wycliff Brut and fresh orange juice. The full bar adds Breakfast Shot and Downtown Hot Chocolate, while refreshers like the Mule keep things lively.
- What should I order?
- Start with Arcade's Bloody Mary, a savory build of Old Dominick Vodka and Tony's Bloody Mary Mix garnished with meat, cheese, celery, and olives. For a lighter pour, the Mimosa with Wycliff Brut and fresh orange juice is available by glass or carafe.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Fans of brunch-style cocktails and creative morning drinks will find plenty of options. Those who appreciate local spirits will note the use of -made Old Dominick Vodka.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Prices are not listed on retrieved menus; expect mid-range diner pricing typical of a historic cafe.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A historic diner, Arcade claims to be the city's oldest cafe, and its beverage menu leans into that heritage with a full bar plus dedicated mimosa and morning spirits pages.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktail menu spans mimosas, morning spirits, and refreshers, with creative twists like Arcade's Bloody Mary and Breakfast Shot. Local Old Dominick Vodka features prominently.
Menu strengths
- — Broad cocktail categories covering mimosas, morning spirits, and refreshers.
- — Creative use of local spirits like Old Dominick Vodka in several cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Arcade's Bloody Mary: Old Dominick Vodka, Tony's Bloody Mary Mix, garnished with meat, cheese, celery, olives.
- — Mule: Old Dominick Honey Bell Vodka, ginger beer, lime.
Spirits
Variety of spirits integrated into cocktails, from local vodka to Irish whiskey.; Use of regional producer Old Dominick adds a distinct character.; Spirits used in cocktails include Deep Eddy vodkas, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Old Dominick Vodka, BirdBog Blackberry Whiskey, Rumhaven Coconut Rum, brandy, Frangelico, and Ouzo No. 12.; Breakfast Shot combines Jameson Irish Whiskey with butterscotch schnapps, orange juice, and bacon.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of spirits integrated into cocktails, from local vodka to Irish whiskey.
- — Use of regional producer Old Dominick adds a distinct character.
Standout selections
- — Spirits used in cocktails include Deep Eddy vodkas, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Old Dominick Vodka, BirdBog Blackberry Whiskey, Rumhaven Coconut Rum, brandy, Frangelico, and Ouzo No. 12.
- — Breakfast Shot combines Jameson Irish Whiskey with butterscotch schnapps, orange juice, and bacon.
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