Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Chop House Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Chop House runs a beverage program with distinct Social Hour, Happy Hour, and Seasonal Cocktails menus. Cocktails use named spirits including Evan Williams White Label, Woodford Reserve, Bacardi, and Lunazul, with prices from $7 to $19.95. Wine service includes by-the-glass options and a $25 corkage policy. Bottled beer and a dedicated Spirit-Free section with mocktails, non-alcoholic wine, and non-alcoholic beer round out the list.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bourbon Sour, made with Evan Williams White Label bourbon and sour mix at $7.00 during Happy Hour. For a seasonal option, the Woodford Rye with lemon juice, simple syrup, red wine float, and Luxardo cherry is $14.95. The Original Daquiri with Bacardi rum, fresh lime juice, and simple is also $7.00.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a structured beverage list with clear happy hour pricing and named spirits will find useful options here. The separate wine, cocktail, and beer sections suit groups with mixed preferences. Those seeking non-alcoholic choices have dedicated mocktails and spirit-free selections.
- When should I go?
- Social Hour and Happy Hour are the times to visit for lower pricing on classic cocktails, select wines by the glass, and all bottled beer. The Seasonal Cocktails section is available outside those windows for full-price drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy Hour cocktails are $7.00, classic cocktails during Social Hour are $9.00, and seasonal cocktails range from $14.95 to $19.95. Select wines by the glass are $9.00 during Social Hour, and all bottled beer is $4.25 during Happy Hour. Mocktails are $9.95-$11.95.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program separates Social Hour, Happy Hour, and Seasonal Cocktails into distinct menus, each with its own pricing and drink list. A $25 corkage fee applies to guest-supplied wine.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Multiple cocktail menus cover classic, happy hour, and seasonal drinks. Named spirits include Evan Williams White Label, Bacardi, Woodford Reserve, Camarena, Lunazul, New Amsterdam, and Ron Hacienda Santa Ana. Prices range from $7.00 to $19.95.
Menu strengths
- — Three separate cocktail menus: Social Hour, Happy Hour, and Seasonal Cocktails.
- — Price range from $7.00 to $19.95 gives clear choice across tiers.
Standout selections
- — Bourbon Sour with Evan Williams White Label bourbon and sour mix at $7.00 during Happy Hour.
- — Original Daquiri with Bacardi rum, fresh lime juice, and simple, served up at $7.00.
- — Woodford Rye with lemon juice, simple syrup, red wine float, and Luxardo cherry at $14.95.
- — Illegal Mezcal with orange tiger liqueur, apple juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and maple syrup at $17.95.
Pricing: $7.00 Happy Hour; $9.00 Social Hour classic; $14.95-$19.95 seasonal
Wine
Wine service includes by-the-glass options on Social Hour and Happy Hour menus, with Select Wines by The Glass at $9.00 and Happy Hour wines at $8.00. The homepage references an extensive premium wine selection. A $25 corkage fee applies to guest-supplied 750ml bottles.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass options appear on both Social Hour and Happy Hour menus.
- — Homepage references an extensive premium wine selection.; Corkage fee of $25 per 750ml bottle for guest-supplied wine.
Standout selections
- — C&B Chardonnay listed under Wines by The Glass on Happy Hour Drinks.
- — C&B Cabernet Sauvignon listed under Wines by The Glass on Happy Hour Drinks.
- — Select Wines by The Glass at $9.00 during Social Hour.
Pricing: $9.00 Select Wines by The Glass during Social Hour; $8.00 Happy Hour wines; $25 corkage per 750ml
Beer
The Happy Hour Drinks menu lists all bottled beer at $4.25. The Spirit-Free Selections include Sober Carpenter IPA, a non-alcoholic beer. The program offers a straightforward bottled beer option with a happy hour price point.
Menu strengths
- — All Bottled Beer is listed at $4.25 during Happy Hour.
- — Sober Carpenter IPA appears under Spirit-Free Selections for a non-alcoholic beer option.
Standout selections
- — All Bottled Beer at $4.25 during Happy Hour.
- — All Bottled Beer — $4.25 — Listed on Happy Hour Drinks.
Pricing: $4.25 All Bottled Beer during Happy Hour
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Spirit-Free Selections section aims to make drinks as enjoyable as cocktails without alcohol. Mocktails are priced $9.95-$11.95 and include named ingredients such as elderflower, Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Wine, and a Himalayan pink salt rim. Non-alcoholic wine and beer options are also listed.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Spirit-Free Selections section with a stated goal of matching cocktail enjoyment without alcohol.
- — Mocktails priced $9.95-$11.95 with named ingredients.; Non-alcoholic wine and beer options include Fre Alcohol Removed Sparkling Brut, Sober Carpenter IPA, Giesen 0% Alcohol Sauvignon Blanc & Merlot, and Heineken 0.0.
Standout selections
- — Mocktail with elderflower syrup, lime, orange, pineapple, mint, Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Wine, and Himalayan pink salt rim at $11.95.
- — Mocktail with basil, blueberry syrup, lime, simple syrup, ginger beer, and blueberries at $9.95.
- — Fre Alcohol Removed Sparkling Brut under Spirit-Free Selections.
- — Giesen 0% Alcohol Sauvignon Blanc & Merlot under Happy Hour non-alcoholic options.
Pricing: Mocktails $9.95-$11.95; non-alcoholic wine and beer also available
Spirits
A recent customer account describes the Spanish coffee as phenomenal.; Happy Hour cocktails name Evan Williams White Label bourbon, Lunazul Reposado tequila, Bacardi rum, New Amsterdam vodka, New Amsterdam gin, and Dewer's scotch.
Menu strengths
- — Happy Hour cocktails name Evan Williams White Label bourbon, Lunazul Reposado tequila, Bacardi rum, New Amsterdam vodka, New Amsterdam gin, and Dewer's scotch.
- — A recent customer account describes the Spanish coffee as phenomenal.
Standout selections
- — Spanish coffee, described by a customer as phenomenal.
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