Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Backyard Bar
Apex, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Backyard Bar runs a value-driven drink schedule: $7 Mules on Mondays, $6 Margaritas on Tuesdays, and $5 Mimosas on Sundays. Bourbon and whiskey specials drop to $6.50 on Wednesdays, with Patron or Don Julio at $10 on Tuesdays. Draft beer pitchers hit $22 on Wednesdays, and wine by the glass is $6 on Thursdays. The beer garden and local draft focus anchor the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the $6.50 Makers bourbon on Wednesday, a solid value pour. For something lighter, the $5 Mimosa on Sunday fits the brunch slot. If you want a round to share, the $22 Draft Beer Pitcher on Wednesday covers a group. Thursday's $6 wine by the glass is the week's cheapest glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- The beer garden and local draft focus suit casual groups, while the cocktail specials give cocktail fans a reason to stop by on specific days.
- When should I go?
- Monday brings Bourbon & Mule Night with $7 Mules and half-price select bourbon and whiskey. Wednesday is Midweek Bourbon & Beer with $6.50 bourbon specials and $22 draft pitchers. Sunday hosts Brunch & NFL All Day with $5 mimosas and $6 Bloody Marys.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktail specials run $5 to $7, with spirits at $6.50 to $10. Beer specials range from $4 cans to $22 pitchers. Wine by the glass is $6 on Thursdays. Expect to keep a round under $10 per drink during specials.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink schedule is organized around daily themes, with specific spirits like Makers, Crown, Tullamore, Patron, and Don Julio anchoring the deals. The venue pairs a beer garden with local draft beer and a cocktail lounge, giving it a split personality that leans on value.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The website advertises craft cocktails and handcrafted signature cocktails, though specific names are absent. Weekly specials provide concrete options: $7 Mules on Monday, $6 Margaritas on Tuesday, $6 Bloody Marys and $5 Mimosas on Sunday. One reviewer praised the drinks as well-made.
Menu strengths
- — Weekly cocktail specials rotate by day, giving regulars a reason to return.
Standout selections
- — Mules at $7 on Bourbon & Mule Night (Monday)
- — Margaritas at $6 on Tequila & Mexican Beer Tuesday
- — Mimosas at $5 on Brunch & NFL All Day Sunday
Pricing: $5-$7 for specials
Spirits
The program leans on named bourbons, whiskeys, and tequilas at promotional prices. Wednesday's $6.50 pours include Makers, Crown, and Tullamore. Tuesday's tequila special features Patron or Don Julio at $10. Monday's half-price select bourbon and whiskey adds another draw.
Menu strengths
- — Website highlights premium bourbons, indicating a spirits focus.
- — Specific brands are offered at special prices, giving clear value.
- — Multiple weekly specials cover bourbon, whiskey, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — Makers at $6.50 on Wednesday; Crown at $6.50 on Wednesday
- — Patron or Don Julio at $10 on Tuesday
Pricing: $6.50-$10 for specials
Wine
No specific varieties or producers are listed, leaving the wine program thin.; Thursday's $6 wine by the glass is a clear, affordable entry point.; Weekly specials include $6 Wine by the Glass on Thursdays.
Menu strengths
- — Thursday's $6 wine by the glass is a clear, affordable entry point.
Standout selections
- — Weekly specials include $6 Wine by the Glass on Thursdays.
Pricing: $6 per glass on Thursdays
Beer
Local beer on draft anchors the program, supported by a large beer garden. Specials include $22 draft pitchers on Wednesday and $4 Corona, Modelo, and Dos Equis on Tuesday. Specific local breweries are not named, but the draft emphasis stands.
Menu strengths
- — Local beer on draft is a stated focus.
- — The beer garden provides a dedicated space for beer drinking.
Standout selections
- — Draft Beer Pitchers at $22 on Wednesday; Corona at $4 on Tuesday
- — Modelo at $4 on Tuesday; Dos Equis at $4 on Tuesday
Pricing: $4 cans to $22 pitchers
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