Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Divide Bar & Grill
Billings, MT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Divide Bar & Grill runs a beverage program built for variety and daily value. Ten rotating draft lines carry ABV and IBU details, and the cocktail menu lists nine signature drinks, several using Montana-made spirits. The wine list names fourteen selections, and Friday glasses are $5. Non-alcoholic beer and standard soft drinks are also available.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Divide Lemonade, made with Whyte Laydie Gin, strawberry, lemon, simple syrup, and mint. If you prefer beer, the Divide Patio Pounder Pale Ale is a 5.5% ABV, 43 IBU draft, and the Lewis & Clark Tumbleweed IPA is 6.2% ABV and 68 IBU. On Fridays, any glass of wine is $5.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want a broad, clearly listed drink menu will find plenty here. The draft list and daily specials suit beer drinkers who like to compare styles. Cocktail drinkers get nine fully specified options. Wine drinkers have a straightforward by-the-glass selection.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Online ordering lists Bud Light at $4.50 and Busch Light at $3.50. The Hahn Red Blend by the glass is $6.95.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The draft list is unusually detailed for a grill, with ten rotating lines and ABV and IBU figures for each. The cocktail menu is equally specific, with full ingredient lists for nine drinks. Daily specials rotate across the week, covering beer, wine, whiskey, and cocktails.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Nine signature cocktails are listed with full ingredient lists, and the menu states Montana-made spirits are featured. The range covers lemonade, mule, spritz, hot cocoa, and martini formats. Daily $5 specials rotate through the week.
Menu strengths
- — Nine named signature cocktails with full ingredient lists
- — Montana-made spirits featured in signature cocktails; Daily $5 cocktail specials across the week
Standout selections
- — Divide Lemonade — Whyte Laydie Gin, Strawberry, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Mint.
- — PB&J — Sheepdog Peanut Butter Whiskey, Blackberries, Chocolate Bitters, Cream.
- — Apple Cider Aperol Spritz — Aperol, Apple Cider, Champagne, Soda Water, Orange.
Pricing: Daily $5 specials: Long Island Iced Tea on Thursdays, Moscow Mules on Saturdays, Bloody Marys on Sundays.
Wine
Fourteen wine selections span red, white, and sparkling, including Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Malbec, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Champagne. Friday offers all glasses at $5.00, and Hahn Red Blend is listed by the glass at $6.95.
Menu strengths
- — Fourteen named wine selections spanning red, white, and sparkling
- — Friday by-the-glass wine special at $5.00; Hahn Red Blend by the glass at $6.95
Standout selections
- — Hahn Red Blend — $6.95 by the glass.
- — Dr. Loosen Riesling — wine list selection.; Yellowstone Valley Malbec — wine list selection.
Pricing: Friday all glasses of wine $5.00; Hahn Red Blend by the glass $6.95.
Beer
Ten rotating draft lines include local and regional names with ABV and IBU details. The bottle and can list covers light lagers, imports, non-alcoholic options, and flavored malt beverages.
Menu strengths
- — Ten rotating draft lines with ABV and IBU details
- — Extensive bottle/can list including non-alcoholic and gluten-free options
Standout selections
- — The Divide Patio Pounder Pale Ale — draft, 5.5% ABV, 43 IBU.
- — Lewis & Clark Tumbleweed IPA — draft, 6.2% ABV, 68 IBU.
- — Kettlehouse Cold Smoke Scotch Ale — draft, 6.5% ABV, 11 IBU.
Pricing: Monday $3.00 Micros; Tuesday $2.50 Mystery Micro; Bud Light $4.50, Busch Light $3.50 online.
Nonalcoholic
The beverage section states Coca-Cola products, iced tea, and coffee are served. The bottle and can list includes Corona NA and Michelob Ultra NA, giving non-drinkers beer alternatives alongside standard soft drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Coca-Cola products, iced tea, and coffee served; Non-alcoholic beer options available
Standout selections
- — Corona NA — non-alcoholic beer listed in bottle/can section.
- — Michelob Ultra NA — non-alcoholic beer listed in bottle/can section.
Spirits
The whiskey special is the main standalone spirits draw.; Wednesday all whiskey buy one, get one free
Menu strengths
- — Wednesday all whiskey buy one, get one free
Standout selections
- — Jack & Coke — a guest ordered a double.
Pricing: Wednesday all whiskey buy one, get one free.
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