Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Fancy at Hotel Lucine
Galveston, TX · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Fancy at Hotel Lucine anchors a three-venue drinking operation: the main cocktail lounge, The Den (coffee by day, cocktails by night), and a rooftop bar. The cocktail menu runs from a gin-liqueur blend with over 200 botanicals to a tequila-lime-ginger number with a port float. A deep wine list and a serious zero-proof lineup round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Spaghetti Western, a tequila, lime, and ginger drink over crushed ice with a port float. For something darker, Doctor's Orders combines amaro, reposado, and mezcal on a big cube. Wine drinkers should look to the Laurenz V Grüner Veltliner by the glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the range across The Fancy, The Den, and the Rooftop. Wine lovers can explore natural wines and a dedicated champagne list. Those avoiding alcohol have several Ritual-based mocktails to choose from.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails at The Fancy run $14-$22. Draft cocktails at The Den are $8 during happy hour. Rooftop exclusives are around $15-$16. Wine by the glass ranges $13-$16, bottles $52-$350. Draft beer $5-$8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Three distinct drinking venues under one hotel roof: the main bar's extensive cocktail and wine list, The Den's coffee-to-cocktail concept, and rooftop exclusives like the Still Austin Frozen Bourbon Lemonade.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program spans three venues with a menu of signatures including Roberta Royale, Spaghetti Western, and Doctor's Orders. The Den adds a draft margarita and Paper Plane; the Rooftop features exclusives like Still Austin Frozen Bourbon Lemonade. Prices run $14-$22.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple venues offer distinct cocktail experiences, from the main bar's signatures to The Den's draft cocktails and Rooftop exclusives.
- — Creative recipes with specific ingredients, such as the port float in Spaghetti Western and the espresso-rum-Pedro Ximenez combination in The Fancy Espresso Martini.
- — Bloody Mary variations are available with gin or tequila.
Standout selections
- — Spaghetti Western: Tequila, lime, and ginger over crushed ice with a port float.
- — Doctor's Orders: Amaro meets Verdadero Reposado and mezcal on a big cube.
- — The Fancy Espresso Martini: Rum and Pedro Ximenez with espresso.
Pricing: $14-$22
Wine
The wine list is extensive, covering sparkling, white, orange, rosé, and red from various regions, with a natural wine focus. A dedicated champagne section includes Krug Grand Cuvée. The Den offers house wines by the glass.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass and bottle options provide flexibility for different occasions.
- — A dedicated champagne list with high-end producers like Krug Grand Cuvée.
- — Natural wine representation adds interest beyond conventional selections.
Standout selections
- — LAURENZ V 'Singing' Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, AT 2023 - $14/56.
- — CHAMPAGNE BERNARD REMY 'Carte Blanche' Brut NV - $150.
- — TOR Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 2017 - $255.
Pricing: Glasses $13-$16, bottles $52-$350
Beer
Beer selection is straightforward but well-priced: Lone Star and Dos Equis sit alongside Texas craft Island Brewing and Eureka Heights. Drafts range $5-$8, and five-can buckets cost $30.
Menu strengths
- — Mix of local Texas breweries and national standards.
- — Happy hour at The Den offers all beer for $5.
Standout selections
- — Island Brewing Tiki Wheat: Rich wheat flavors with hoppy hints of coriander.
- — Eureka Heights Mini Boss IPA: Strong citrus and tropical notes with a balanced malt backbone.
Pricing: Drafts $5-$8, buckets $30
Nonalcoholic
Zero-proof cocktails are taken seriously with Ritual zero proof spirits. The Fancy offers Knight's Watch and No-Rita Margarita; The Den has Local's Summer. All are priced at $13.
Menu strengths
- — Uses Ritual zero proof spirits across multiple venues, ensuring a non-alcoholic option that mimics classic cocktails.
- — Variety includes a gin-style, tequila-style, and whiskey-style mocktail.
Standout selections
- — Knight's Watch: Ritual zero proof gin, lemon, grenadine, egg white.
- — No-Rita Margarita: Ritual zero proof tequila, simple syrup, lime, orange juice, salt.
- — Local's Summer: Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey, cranberry, orange juice, ginger beer.
Pricing: $13
Spirits
Spirits are showcased through a curated amari and digestif list, including Nonino, Montenegro, and Averna, plus the Bank of Islay scotch. These are also used in the cocktail program with premium brands like Still Austin rye.
Menu strengths
- — Curated selection of amari and digestifs, each with distinct flavor profiles.
- — Premium spirits like Still Austin rye and Verdadero Reposado are used in cocktails, elevating the program.
Standout selections
- — Amaro Nonino: Orange zest and herbs.; Bank of Islay: Marine smoke and vegetal notes, described as a beach drink for scotch and whiskey lovers.
Pricing: Amari $12-$14; Bank of Islay $22
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