Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Finch
Nashville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Finch anchors its beverage program with a sweeping craft cocktail bar, offering ten specialty drinks from $16 to $20. The wine list spans sparkling, white, red, and rosé by glass or bottle, with a corkage option. Beer and nonalcoholic lists are tidy, and after-dinner spirits include amari and Chartreuse. A capable, well-rounded program with a clear cocktail center.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Moonlight in Vermont, a $17 pour of Elijah Craig, maple syrup, and Angostura, then consider the $20 Paper Tiger with Buffalo Trace, Aperol, and Luxardo. For a lower-cost option, happy hour brings select cocktails like Purple Rain and Getaway Car to $10.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a full cocktail menu with named originals and a wine list with international bottles. The happy hour cocktail specials at $10 make it accessible for those watching spend.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour, when select cocktails are $10 each, offers a more economical way to sample the bar's range.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $16-$20; wines by the glass from $14 to $35; bottles from $52 to $180; beers $7-$8; nonalcoholic drinks $10; spirits pours $7-$15.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's center position is described as sweeping, and the cocktail list includes ten named drinks, several with whiskey bases. Wine-by-the-glass options extend to Champagne, and the corkage policy permits outside bottles for $40.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu lists ten named specialty drinks from $16 to $20, including eight with detailed recipes. The bar is a centerpiece of the venue. Happy hour brings four of those cocktails down to $10 each.
Menu strengths
- — Ten named specialty cocktails, including eight with full recipes, show a serious craft approach.
- — The bar is described as a sweeping craft cocktail center bar, indicating a prominent role.
- — Happy hour pricing on four cocktails, including Purple Rain and Getaway Car, makes the list more accessible.
Standout selections
- — Moonlight in Vermont: Elijah Craig, maple syrup, and Angostura ($17).
- — Paper Tiger: Buffalo Trace, Aperol, Luxardo, lemon, cranberry, and Peychaud's bitters ($20).
- — Broken Halos: Traveller Whiskey, blackberry, Amaro Montenegro, lemon, mint ($18).
Pricing: $16-$20 for specialty cocktails; select cocktails $10 during happy hour
Wine
Wine list covers sparkling, white, red, and rosé with international selections. Prices per glass range from $14 for Avinyo Reserva Rosé Cava to $35 for Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label. Bottles top out at $180.
Menu strengths
- — A wide selection by the glass and bottle spans four styles.
- — International reach includes Prosecco, Cava, Champagne, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and Argentine Malbec.
- — Corkage policy allows guests to bring their own wine for a fee.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, Champagne ($35 glass / $180 bottle).
- — Avinyo Reserva Rosé Cava, Catalonia ($15 glass / $60 bottle).
- — Felino Malbec, Mendoza ($20 glass / $80 bottle).
Pricing: $14-$35 per glass; $52-$180 per bottle; corkage $40/750ml, $80/magnum
Beer
Beer list is compact with seven options, all under $9. Includes domestic standards and local craft choices such as Fat Bottom Knockout IPA and Blackberry Farms Pilsner. Prices are uniform and modest.
Menu strengths
- — Seven choices include local craft representation and Tennessee breweries.
- — All pours are $7 or $8, keeping the list approachable.
Standout selections
- — Fat Bottom Knockout IPA ($8).; Blackberry Farms Pilsner ($8).
- — Wiseacre Got to Get Up to Get Down Stout ($8).
Pricing: $7-$8
Nonalcoholic
Four nonalcoholic drinks are offered at a flat $10 each: Purple Mist, Strawberry Lemonade, Cucumber Lime Spritz, and Georgia On My Mind. The spritz and lemonade options provide some variety beyond standard sodas.
Menu strengths
- — Four distinct nonalcoholic options include a spritz and a lemonade.
- — Pricing is consistent at $10, clear and simple.
Standout selections
- — Purple Mist — $10; Strawberry Lemonade — $10
Pricing: $10 each
Spirits
After-dinner spirits section lists seven digestif-style pours, including amari, Chartreuse, Cognac, and a tawny port. Prices run from $7 for Amaro Montenegro to $15 for Chartreuse. This is a focused after-dinner list.
Menu strengths
- — Seven named spirits cover a range of amari and classic digestifs.
- — Chartreuse is offered in green or yellow, a notable selection.
Standout selections
- — Chartreuse (green or yellow) ($15).; Courvoisier VSOP ($14).
Pricing: $7-$15 per pour
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