Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Castle Irish Pub and Restaurant
Orlando, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Castle Irish Pub and Restaurant treats whiskey seriously, with a list spanning Midleton, Clonakilty, Teeling, and the full Spot range, plus themed flights that reward exploration. The cocktail menu leans on Irish spirits and gin, from a smoked Redbreast Old Fashioned to a jasmine-forward gin sour. Guinness pours alongside local IPA, and zero-proof versions cover designated drivers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Dublin Flight for a guided tour of Teeling Small Batch, Lost Irish Triple distilled, and Pearse Lyons. For a cocktail, the Castle Old Fashioned builds on Redbreast 12-Year with Guinness brown sugar and smoked wood chips. If you prefer wine, the Cabernet Sauvignon from Tribute offers a solid red by the glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Irish whiskey enthusiasts will find rare pours like Redbreast 12, Green Spot, and the harder-to-find Gold Spot. Cocktail drinkers who appreciate gin-forward sours and smoked old fashioneds will have plenty to choose from. Beer traditionalists can stick to Guinness Draught, while those avoiding alcohol have Guinness 0.0 and Heineken 0.0.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails range from $13 to $24; whiskey pours from $8 to $110, with flights from $23 to $42. Draught beers run $6 to $9.50, and wines by the glass are $11 to $15.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The depth of the Irish whiskey program sets it apart, with pours from Midleton, Clonakilty, Teeling, Tullamore D.E.W., Bushmills, Royal Oak, and others, including the entire Spot series. Whiskey flights organized by region—Dublin, Midlands, Midleton, and Cork—offer a structured way to explore. The cocktail list integrates Irish whiskey and gin in unexpected ways, such as a Paloma with Jameson and torched rosemary.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Thirteen signature cocktails show a clear Irish whiskey and gin focus, with inventive touches like smoked wood chips, torched rosemary, and jasmine green tea syrup. Priced from $13 to $24, the list balances classics and originals.
Menu strengths
- — Uses premium Irish whiskeys like Redbreast 12-Year and Jameson Cold Brew in cocktails
- — Creative ingredients such as Guinness Brown Sugar, Italicus, and Empress Indigo Gin
- — Range of styles from Old Fashioneds to sours and espresso martinis
Standout selections
- — The Castle Old Fashioned — Redbreast 12-Year, Guinness Brown Sugar, smoked wood chips, $24
- — Mum's Garden Sour — Empress Indigo Gin, strawberry, jasmine green tea syrup, $16
- — Paddy's Paloma — Jameson, Italicus, grapefruit soda, torched rosemary, $14
Pricing: $13-$24
Wine
A compact but international wine list covers California, Argentina, Spain, New Zealand, France, and Italy, with red, white, rosé, and sparkling options. Prices are moderate, with bottles topping out at $59.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of regions and styles, including Albariño and Sauvignon Blanc
- — Reasonable pricing for both glasses and bottles; Sparkling option available via Prosecco splits
Standout selections
- — Cabernet Sauvignon, Tribute (California) — $15 glass / $51 bottle
- — Albariño, Montecillo (Spain) — $14 glass / $46 bottle
- — Rosé, Fleurs De Prairie (France) — $14 glass / $46 bottle
Pricing: $11-$15 glass, $39-$59 bottle
Beer
The beer list emphasizes Irish draughts—Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks, Kilkenny, and Magner's Cider—alongside a local IPA and non-alcoholic options. Draught prices range from $6 to $9.50.
Menu strengths
- — Authentic Irish draught selection including Guinness and Kilkenny
- — Local representation with Cigar City's Jai Alai IPA
- — Clear ABV and style information for each pour
Standout selections
- — Guinness Draught — Irish stout, 4.2% ABV, $9
- — Harp Irish Lager — 4.5% ABV, $9; Jai Alai Cigar City IPA — 7.5% ABV, $7
Pricing: $6-$9.50 draught; $5-$7.50 bottles/cans
Nonalcoholic
Two non-alcoholic beers are offered: Guinness 0.0 and Heineken 0.0.; Includes well-known brands Guinness 0.0 and Heineken 0.0
Menu strengths
- — Includes well-known brands Guinness 0.0 and Heineken 0.0
Standout selections
- — Guinness 0.0 — non-alcoholic stout, $8; Heineken 0.0 — non-alcoholic lager, $7
Pricing: $7-$8
Spirits
A comprehensive Irish whiskey program lists pours from Midleton, Clonakilty, Teeling, Tullamore D.E.W., Bushmills, Royal Oak, and others. The full Spot series—Green, Yellow, Blue, Red, and Gold—is available, plus regional flights.
Menu strengths
- — Rare Spot expressions including Red Spot and Gold Spot
- — Flights organized by region (Dublin, Midlands, Midleton, Cork)
- — Pours range from accessible to premium, with Bushmills 21 at $74
Standout selections
- — Redbreast 12 — $15; Green Spot — $12
- — Dublin Flight (Teeling Small Batch, Lost Irish, Pearse Lyons) — $23
Pricing: $8-$110 pours; $23-$42 flights
How it sits with the food
Guinness brown sugar appears in the Castle Old Fashioned, echoing the stout's roasted malt character, which could pair with hearty pub fare. The gin-based Mum's Garden Sour, with strawberry and jasmine, might complement lighter dishes like salads or seafood.
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