Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Bar at Chihuly Garden and Glass
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Bar at Chihuly Garden and Glass pairs a creative cocktail list with regional wines and beers. The cocktail menu leans on house-infused spirits and clarified ingredients, with a 55-ounce punch bowl for groups. Wines by the glass highlight Washington and Oregon producers at $9 to $11, while the spirits list reaches $175 for rare pours.
- What should I order?
- Order the Milk Punch for its layered blend of sherry-finished rye, Macallan 12, rum, amaro, and vanilla orange syrup, or share the 55-ounce punch bowl version of any cocktail for four.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts interested in inventive ingredient combinations and groups looking for a shareable punch bowl will find appealing options. Wine drinkers seeking regional West Coast pours also have a solid by-the-glass list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Individual cocktails are $17, with punch bowls at $55. Wines by the glass run $9 to $11, beers $7 to $11, and non-alcoholic drinks $6 to $8. Spirits pours range from $10 to $175.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program uses house-infused spirits and clarified techniques, and the 55-ounce punch bowl format is a rare group option. The bar also emphasizes regional artisans in wine and beer, alongside an extensive spirits list reaching $175.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative cocktail list with unique ingredients and local sourcing. Offerings include the cedar-infused tequila PNW Margarita, the clarified Milk Punch, and a spiced-rum-barrel-aged Manhattan. Guest feedback is mixed, with some finding drinks not special for the price.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails feature house-infused spirits and clarified techniques, such as the roasted pistachio-infused Inkwell.
- — A 55-ounce punch bowl serving four drinks provides a group-friendly format.
Standout selections
- — Milk Punch: sherry-finished rye, Macallan 12, rum, amaro, vanilla orange syrup.
- — Alarm Clock: Skybound gin, centrifuge-clarified strawberry, bell pepper, coriander, bubbles.
Pricing: $17 each; $55 for a 55-ounce punch bowl serving four
Wine
Wines by the glass focus on regional Washington and Oregon producers, including Patterson Cellars, Gorman Winery, Lu and Oly, Hinman, and Goose Ridge. A reviewer's husband enjoyed the Lu and Oly Chardonnay.
Menu strengths
- — Regional wine selection features Washington and Oregon producers.
Standout selections
- — Chardonnay from Lu and Oly, Columbia Valley, WA – noted as enjoyable by a guest.
Pricing: $9–$11 per glass
Beer
Regional and local craft beers on tap or bottle, including Pike Brewing's Pilchuck Pilsner and Space Needle West Coast IPA, Spectra's Event Horizon IPA, Stoup's Space Garden Hazy IPA, and Black Raven Pilsner. Prices from $7 to $11.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse regional selection from and Tacoma breweries.; Includes a rotating cider from Cider Co.
Standout selections
- — Pilchuck Pilsner from Pike Brewing Co., an award-winning Czech-style pilsner.
Pricing: $7–$11
Nonalcoholic
Standard non-alcoholic offerings include coffee, hot or iced tea, soda, lemonade, and Arnold Palmer, priced at $6 or $8. No specialty mocktails are listed.
Menu strengths
- — Includes familiar options like lemonade and Arnold Palmer.
Standout selections
- — Coffee — 6; Tea (Hot or Iced) — 6
Pricing: $6–$8
Spirits
Extensive spirits list spanning vodka, gin, tequila, mezcal, rum, whiskey, scotch, cognac, liqueurs, and international whisky. Notable selections include George T Stagg and Yamazaki 18, with prices up to $175.
Menu strengths
- — Broad range of categories from standard to premium.
Standout selections
- — George T Stagg whiskey, $75.; Yamazaki 18 international whisky, $150.
Pricing: $10–$175 per pour
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