Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe District Pub & Grill
Eau Claire, WI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The District Pub & Grill runs a beverage program with clear structure. Cocktails are divided into Specialty, Premium, and Classic sections, anchored by a Wisconsin Old Fashioned offered sweet, sour, or press with a choice of three bourbons. The spirits list is the deepest asset: three Scotch whiskeys, twelve American whiskeys and bourbons, and three tequilas, each with tasting notes, plus a Wisconsin-made J. Henry & Sons bourbon. Wine stays narrow with six Silver Gate selections, and the 30-tap beer list lacks named pours.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Wisconsin Old Fashioned, served sweet, sour, or press, and choose Maker's Mark, Bulleit Bourbon, or Knob Creek. Follow with a spirit from the tasting-note list: E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon or the Wisconsin-made J. Henry & Sons. For a lighter drink, the Aperol Spritz mixes Aperol, Champagne, and lemon-lime soda.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a structured cocktail menu and a whiskey list with enough depth to compare Scotch, bourbon, and tequila side by side. The Wisconsin Old Fashioned and J. Henry & Sons give local-beverage seekers a reason to visit. Wine drinkers seeking variety will find a compact list.
- When should I go?
- Anytime the kitchen is serving, since the beverage menu runs alongside the restaurant. The cocktail and spirits lists suit a full meal or a drink before dinner.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A spirits list that names three Scotch whiskeys, twelve American whiskeys and bourbons, and three tequilas with tasting notes, plus a Wisconsin-made J. Henry & Sons bourbon. The Wisconsin Old Fashioned with three bourbon choices and the Specialty, Premium, and Classic cocktail tiers give the program a clear editorial spine.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails are organized into Specialty, Premium, and Classic sections with named builds. The Wisconsin Old Fashioned offers sweet, sour, or press preparations and a choice of Maker's Mark, Bulleit Bourbon, or Knob Creek. Mojito and Long Island Iced Tea come in Classic, Blueberry, or Raspberry variations. Bases span vodka, tequila, rum, gin, and liqueur.
Menu strengths
- — Specialty, Premium, and Classic tiers give the list clear structure and named ingredient builds.
- — Wisconsin Old Fashioned with three bourbon options and three preparation styles.
- — Mojito and Long Island Iced Tea each offered in Classic, Blueberry, or Raspberry variations.
Standout selections
- — Wisconsin Old Fashioned — muddled sugar, bitters, orange and cherry; served sweet, sour, or press with Maker's Mark, Bulleit Bourbon, or Knob Creek.
- — Espresso Martini — Grey Goose vodka, Grind Coffee Liqueur, simple syrup, topped with three coffee beans.
- — Aperol Spritz — Aperol, Champagne, lemon-lime soda.; Paloma — Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, triple sec, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup.
Wine
The wine list features Silver Gate Wines with three red and three white grape varieties. Reds are Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon; whites are Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Moscato. It is a compact, single-label selection rather than a broad or deep list.
Menu strengths
- — Three red and three white grape varieties cover the standard range under Silver Gate Wines.
- — Both red and white selections are listed alongside the cocktail and spirits menus.
Standout selections
- — Silver Gate Wines Cabernet Sauvignon — red selection.
- — Merlot — Silver Gate Wines red selection.; Pinot Noir — Silver Gate Wines red selection.
Beer
The venue has 30 beers on tap, and the homepage describes a strong bar program with plenty on tap.
Menu strengths
- — 30 beers on tap, described as plenty on tap within a strong bar program.
Standout selections
- — A strong bar program with plenty on tap.
Spirits
The spirits list includes three Scotch whiskeys, twelve American whiskeys and bourbons, and three tequilas, each presented with tasting notes. Scotch options are Dalmore 15yr, Glenfiddich 15yr Solera Reserve, and Macallan 12yr Double Cask. American whiskey includes E.H. Taylor Small Batch, Michter's Small Batch, and Wisconsin-made J. Henry & Sons. Tequila includes Don Julio 1942 and Clase Azul Reposado.
Menu strengths
- — Eighteen spirits across Scotch, American whiskey and bourbon, and tequila, all with tasting notes.
- — A Wisconsin-made bourbon, J. Henry & Sons, sits within the American whiskey selection.
- — Tequila reaches into aged and filtered expressions with Don Julio 1942, Casamigos Cristalino, and Clase Azul Reposado.
Standout selections
- — Dalmore 15yr — Highland Single Malt with notes of soft vanilla and honey.
- — Glenfiddich 15yr Solera Reserve — single malt revealing layers of Sherry Oak, marzipan, cinnamon, and ginger.
- — E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon — caramel corn sweetness, butterscotch, licorice, pepper, and tobacco.
- — J. Henry & Sons — Wisconsin-made bourbon with aromas of sweet corn, caramel pudding, toffee, and vanilla.
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