Wine bar
Unclaimed profileThe Blind Monk
West Palm Beach, FL · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A wine bar with a serious by-the-glass list spanning sparkling, orange, and natural wines, plus a seasonal cocktail menu that rotates through house-made shrubs and creative zero-proof options. Happy hour brings $10 classics and Piedmontese wines. The program is ambitious, though the beer and spirits offerings remain firmly in happy-hour territory.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Sun Queen, an Aperitivo Nonino-based cocktail with blood orange and Prosecco. For wine, the Pet Nat Rose from Nature's Revenge offers a playful, natural option. The zero-proof Blood Moon, with NA gin and blood orange anise syrup, is a standout non-alcoholic choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse by-the-glass list, especially those curious about orange and natural wines. Cocktail drinkers seeking seasonal, inventive drinks and well-crafted non-alcoholic options will also find plenty to like.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a prime time to sample a range of beverages at $10, including classic cocktails, Ercole Piedmontese wines, and Birra Gjulia craft beers. Evenings are suited for exploring the full wine list and seasonal cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Seasonal cocktails range from $16 to $19, with zero-proof options at $14. Wines by the glass start at $14 and bottles can reach $225. Happy hour offers libations at $10 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a robust wine-by-the-glass program with orange and natural wines, plus a seasonal cocktail menu that includes house-made shrubs and a dedicated zero-proof section, sets this venue apart. The dessert cocktail list adds another layer of originality.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seasonal menu with creative, house-made ingredients. Thirteen cocktails priced $16-$19, plus dessert cocktails and a zero-proof section. Happy hour classics at $10.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal menu with house-made shrubs and creative ingredients
Standout selections
- — Sun Queen – Aperitivo Nonino, Blood Orange, Anise, Lemon, Prosecco ($16)
- — The Beet Goes On – Blanco Tequila, Beet Juice, Rosemary, Apple Cinnamon Shrub
- — B Train – Sage-Infused Bourbon, Nectar Sherry, Butternut Squash Liqueur
Pricing: Seasonal cocktails $16-$19; happy hour classics $10
Wine
Extensive by-the-glass list spanning sparkling, white, pink/orange, and red wines from various regions. Includes natural and orange wines. Happy hour features Ercole Piedmontese wines.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse by-the-glass list with regions and varietals; Includes orange wines and natural producers
Standout selections
- — Pet Nat Rose – Nature's Revenge, Grenache, Languedoc, 2024 ($14/$56)
- — Chablis – Bernard Defaix, Chardonnay, 2023 ($129)
- — Pinot Noir – Lemelson Vineyards, Willamette Valley, 2024 ($19/$76)
Pricing: Glasses $14-$23; bottles up to $225; happy hour wines $10
Beer
No dedicated beer menu found.
Standout selections
- — Birra Gjulia Craft Beer – Light Ale, Wheat, IPA, Red Ale, Stout ($10)
Pricing: Happy hour craft beer $10
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Zero Proof section with four non-alcoholic cocktails, each $14, featuring creative ingredients like beet juice and NA spirits.
Standout selections
- — Beetlemania – Beet Juice, Lemon, Honey, Elderflower Tonic ($14)
- — Blood Moon – NA Gin, Blood Orange Anise Syrup, Lemon, Soda ($14)
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $14 each
Spirits
Spirits appear through cocktail menu, using gin, tequila, bourbon, rum, vodka, scotch, rye, and cognac. Happy hour classics also feature spirits.
Standout selections
- — Negroni – available at happy hour for $10
- — Old Fashioned – available at happy hour for $10
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing; cocktails range $16-$19
How it sits with the food
The wine list's diverse regions and styles offer flexible pairing options, while the cocktail menu's creative ingredients, such as beet and rosemary, suggest they are designed to complement a range of dishes.
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