Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Fridge
Lancaster, PA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at The Fridge spreads its bets across a compact cocktail list, a surprisingly deep wine selection, and a light but functional draft beer offering. Six cocktails, $7 to $12, are built with named spirits like Snug Harbor Gin, Tanqueray, Tito's, Kinsey Bourbon, and Teremana. The wine list is the real strength: eight producers and vintages from California, Spain, Australia, Argentina, Italy, and Sicily, $9 to $11 a glass and $21 to $24 a bottle. Beer is limited to draft pours including a Dinner IPA.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Negroni, made with Snug Harbor Gin, Campari, and vermouth, finished with orange zest and a dash of balsamic vinegar at $12. For wine, the Aviary Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is $11 a glass and $24 a bottle for here, with the same bottle available to-go for $21.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who want named producers and vintages at accessible glass and bottle prices will find the most to work with. Cocktail drinkers who prefer recognizable spirits and straightforward builds will also be comfortable here.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $7 to $12, with the City Wide at $7 and most others at $10 to $12. Wine by the glass is $9 to $11, and bottles are $21 to-go or $24 for here.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list carries named producers and vintages across six countries at flat glass and bottle pricing, and every bottle can be taken home for $21 or opened on-site for $24. The City Wide, a $7 beer-and-a-shot combining Spring House Brewing Co. Light American Lager with Thistle Finch Burley Bourbon, is a local-specific drink.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Six named cocktails, $7 to $12, with specific spirits listed for each. The Negroni uses Snug Harbor Gin, Campari, and vermouth with orange zest and balsamic; the Old Fashioned uses Kinsey Bourbon; the Margarita uses Teremana Tequila Blanco. The City Wide is a $7 beer-and-bourbon combination. The list is compact and leans on Italian sodas for several drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Named spirit brands are specified for every cocktail, including Snug Harbor Gin, Tanqueray, Tito's, Kinsey Bourbon, and Teremana Tequila Blanco.
- — The City Wide combines a 16 oz can of Spring House Brewing Co. Light American Lager with a shot of Thistle Finch Burley Bourbon for $7.
Standout selections
- — Negroni — $12 — Snug Harbor Gin, Campari & Vermouth with Orange Zest & a dash of Balsamic Vinegar
- — Old Fashioned — $12 — Kinsey Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Tuscan Cherry & Orange Bitters
- — City Wide — $7 — 16 oz can of Spring House Brewing Co. Light American Lager & a Shot of Thistle Finch Burley Bourbon
Pricing: $7 to $12
Wine
Hand-selected, special-order fine wines by the glass or bottle, with red, white, rosé, and house sections. Eight named producers and vintages span California, Spain, Australia, Argentina, Italy, and Sicily. Glasses are $9 to $11, bottles $21 to-go or $24 for here, and house wines are listed at $11 each.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named producers and vintages across California, Spain, Australia, Argentina, Italy, and Sicily, all priced at $11 a glass and $21 to-go or $24 for here.
- — Bottles are available to-go as well as for on-site consumption, with house wines at $11 each.
Standout selections
- — Aviary Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (California) — $11.00/glass; $21.00/bottle to-go; $24.00/bottle for here — Classic big, rich dark fruit with velvety smooth tannins
- — Luberri Orlegi Alavesa Rioja 2017 (Spain) — $11.00/glass; $21.00/bottle to-go; $24.00/bottle for here — Classic fruit-forward, young Tempranillo for everyday drinking
- — Castelvero Barbera 2006 (Italy) — $11.00/glass; $21.00/bottle to-go; $24.00/bottle for here — Medium-bodied, easy-drinking with notes of fresh wild berries and a clean finish
- — Aviary Chardonnay 2017 (California) — $9.00/glass; $21.00/bottle to-go; $24.00/bottle for here — Rich yet balanced with aromas of pear, banana, vanilla, subtle spice and toasted oak
Pricing: $9 to $11 per glass; $21 to-go and $24 for here per bottle
Beer
Draft beer is available, with one specific IPA on tap mentioned by customers. A good beer selection is described, and one reviewer considered the draft beer price high. The beer program is a supporting option rather than a primary draw, with the City Wide also combining a Spring House Brewing Co. Lager with bourbon.
Menu strengths
- — Draft beer is available, including a Dinner IPA on tap.
- — A good beer selection is described, with one reviewer considering the draft beer price high.
Standout selections
- — Dinner IPA; Reviewers describe a good beer selection and note that draft beer is available, with one mentioning a specific IPA on tap; one reviewer considered the draft beer price high.
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