Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Evergreen
Syracuse, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The cocktail list is the reason to sit down here: eight martinis, a classics section running from Old Fashioned to Paper Plane, a low-ABV set under 5%, and a rotating cocktail of the month. Wine is organized into white, red, rosé, and sparkling with a monthly Albariño pour. Beer leans on volume history rather than named taps, and the non-alcoholic menu is more complete than most pub equivalents.
- What should I order?
- Start with Suze & The Banshees — Michter's Bourbon, Suze, lemon, pineapple, and brown sugar syrup at $16 — or work the martini list, where the Pickle Martini with Hendrick's, pickle brine, Carpano Bianco, and chili oil runs $15. For a lighter pour, Oaxacan on Sunshine pairs Xicaru mezcal with Aperol and grapefruit at $14.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a real martini list and a full classics section without leaving pub fare behind. The low-ABV cocktails and the dedicated non-alcoholic menu give non-drinkers and lighter drinkers actual choices rather than a soda water default.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the value window: $7 spritzes in Aperol, Campari, Montenegro, St. Germain, and Vinho Verde variations, plus $6 drafts and select bottles at $18. The rotating cocktail of the month and summer cocktail menu give the list a reason to change across seasons.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10 to $16, with martinis at $13 to $15. Wine by the glass is $7 to $14, bottles $26 to $49. Non-alcoholic drinks are $2.50 to $6, and soda water is free.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The breadth is unusual for a pub: a martini menu with eight named variations including Dirty Gin, Espresso, Lemon Drop, Vesper, Martinez, French, and Pickle, alongside a separate low-ABV section, a classics list, and a rotating cocktail of the month.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A deep, structured list: eight martinis, a classics section from Old Fashioned to Paper Plane, a low-ABV set under 5%, a rotating cocktail of the month, and a summer menu. Named brands run from Michter's and Hendrick's to Xicaru and Condesa Clasica, with spritzes discounted to $7 at happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Eight martini variations priced $13 to $15, including Dirty Gin, Espresso, Lemon Drop, Vesper, Martinez, French, and Pickle.
- — Classics section covers Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Sidecar, Boulevardier, Daiquiri, Vieux Carre, Sazerac, Gimlet, Cosmo, Negroni, Margarita, Paper Plane, Moscow Mule, and spritzes.
- — Low-ABV section under 5% gives lighter drinkers a defined set rather than a single token option.
Standout selections
- — Suze & The Banshees — Michter's Bourbon, Suze, lemon juice, pineapple juice, brown sugar syrup; $16.
- — Pickle Martini — Hendrick's gin, pickle brine, Carpano Bianco, chili oil; $15.
- — Oaxacan on Sunshine — Xicaru mezcal, Aperol, ruby red grapefruit, lime, agave, smoked sea salt rim; low ABV, $14.
- — Vieux Carre — Knob Creek rye, Cognac, Carpano Antica, Dom Benedictine, Peychaud's Bitters, cherry; $14.
Pricing: $10–$16 cocktails; martinis $13–$15; $7 happy hour spritzes
Wine
Organized into white, red, rosé, and sparkling with both glass and bottle pricing. Martín Códax Albariño holds the wine-of-the-month slot at $12 a glass or $42 a bottle, and happy hour drops select bottles to $18, including Casal Garcia Vinho Verde, Pavette Chardonnay, and Cigar Box Pinot Noir.
Menu strengths
- — Four-category structure with by-the-glass and bottle pricing across the list.
- — Happy hour bottles at $18 on Casal Garcia Vinho Verde, Pavette Chardonnay, and Cigar Box Pinot Noir.
- — Sparkling entry at $7 a glass for Santa Marina Prosecco, with Zonin Prosecco also available.
Standout selections
- — Martín Códax Albariño — wine of the month, crisp, bright, medium-bodied white from coastal Spain; $12 glass / $42 bottle.
- — Casal Garcia Vinho Verde — $8 glass / $28 bottle, and a $18 happy hour bottle.
- — Chateau de Berne Rosé — $12 glass / $42 bottle.
- — Santa Marina Prosecco — $7 glass / $26 bottle.
Pricing: $7–$14 by the glass; $26–$49 bottles; happy hour bottles $18
Beer
The beer identity rests on volume: over 2,000 different drafts served since opening in 2015, with happy hour drafts at $6. A Thursday special pairs a chef smash burger and chips with the daily draft special for $15.
Menu strengths
- — Over 2,000 different drafts served since opening in 2015.
- — Happy hour drafts at $6.; Thursday smash burger, chips, and daily draft special for $15.
Standout selections
- — Itself as offering craft beer with over 2,000 different drafts served since opening in 2015.
Pricing: $6 happy hour drafts
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic menu, not an afterthought: Lavender Lemonade, Hibiscus Lemonade, ginger beer, Shirley Temple, and fountain soda, plus NA beers from Corona, Athletic Brewing, and Guinness 0. The It Ain't Gin Babe mocktail builds juniper syrup, lemon, and club soda for $6, and soda water is free.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic menu with a mocktail and multiple NA beer options.
- — NA beer lineup includes Corona, Athletic Brewing Lite, Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA, and Guinness 0.
- — Lemonades and the mocktail are priced at $6, with fountain soda at $2.50 and soda water free.
Standout selections
- — It Ain't Gin Babe — mocktail with juniper syrup, lemon, and club soda; $6.
- — Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA — non-alcoholic IPA, 12oz can, 0.5% alcohol; $6.
- — Guinness 0 — non-alcoholic stout, under 0.5% alcohol; $6.
Pricing: $2.50–$6; soda water $0
Spirits
Over 250 spirits with a stated focus on bourbon, rye, and tequila. The depth supports the cocktail list's named brands, including Michter's, Knob Creek, Hendrick's, Tito's, Tanqueray, and Xicaru.
Menu strengths
- — Over 250 spirits with a stated focus on bourbon, rye, and tequila.
- — Named brands appearing across cocktails include Michter's, Knob Creek, Hendrick's, Tito's, Tanqueray, and Xicaru.
Standout selections
- — Venue offers over 250 spirits with a focus on bourbon, ryes, and tequilas.
- — Knob Creek rye, used in the Vieux Carre.
How it sits with the food
The Thursday special pairs a chef smash burger with chips and the daily draft special for $15.
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