Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Westlake
Austin, TX · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Westlake pours a serious but playful wine program: eight themed flights from Prosecco to Nebbiolo, with bottles up to $600. Cocktails lean creative, from a barrel-aged Old Fashioned to a chamoy-rimmed Spicy Lalo, all under $18. Customers note helpful pairing advice, and happy hour trims $2 off both wine and cocktails. It's a wine-first stop with enough cocktail polish to keep mixed-drink fans interested.
- What should I order?
- Start with Flight Eight: That's Amore ($23) for a Piedmont progression of Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo. For a cocktail, the Barrel Aged Old Fashioned ($16) shows the program's ambition with Four Roses bourbon and turbinado sugar. On a hot day, the Frosé ($12) is a lighter, frozen option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine explorers who like themed flights and staff willing to guide pairings will find common ground here. Cocktail drinkers who appreciate creative touches—espresso in a tequila drink, a tajin rim—will also find options. The range of by-the-glass prices, from $6.50 to $25, accommodates casual sippers and committed oenophiles.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12-$17, with flights at $18-$23. By-the-glass wines start at $6.50 and climb to $25, while bottles range from $26 to $600. A flight plus a cocktail will land around $35-$40 before tax and tip.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list leans on themed flights with playful names—'Friends in Loire Places' and 'Nuthin' but a G Thang'—that group three wines by region or grape. That structure makes exploration easy. The cocktail menu shows similar creativity with a barrel-aged Old Fashioned and a Spicy Lalo rimmed with chamoy and tajin. A Lola Savannah Coffee Lounge is on site, adding another layer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight cocktails run $12-$17, covering bourbon, rum, tequila, gin, and vodka. Creative touches include barrel aging, espresso liqueur, and a chamoy-tajin rim. Frozen drinks like Frosé and Grove Skinny add summer appeal. Happy hour takes $2 off all cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — The menu spans multiple spirit bases, from Four Roses bourbon to Drumshanbo gin, with inventive preparations like barrel aging and espresso.
- — Frozen cocktails provide a distinct option, with the Frosé blending rosé, vodka, and fruit for $12.
Standout selections
- — Barrel Aged Old Fashioned ($16) — Four Roses bourbon, angostura & orange bitters, turbinado sugar.
- — Spicy Lalo ($17) — Lalo, watermelon liqueur, lime, jalapeño, triple sec, chamoy, and a tajin rim.
- — Frosé ($12) — rosé, vodka, triple sec, strawberry, peach, and citrus.
Pricing: $12-$17
Wine
Wine program offers eight themed flights, each a three-wine set priced $18-$23, covering sparkling, white, red, and dessert wines. Bottle list reaches $600, while by-the-glass options start at $6.50. Helpful pairing recommendations from servers stands out repeatedly.
Menu strengths
- — Themed flights provide a curated journey, such as Flight Two's Loire Sauvignons and Flight Eight's Piedmont reds.
- — Bottle range from $26 to $600 gives both everyday and high-end options.
- — Customers report servers offer helpful wine pairing suggestions.
Standout selections
- — Flight Eight: That's Amore ($23) — Pecchenino Dolcetto di Dogliani, Morra Barbera d'Alba, La Spinona Nebbiolo.
- — Flight One: Sparkle of My Eyes ($21) — Avissi Prosecco, Gérard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Brut Rosé, Ferrari Brut Trentodoc.
- — Flight Six: Mr. Cab Driver ($21) — Method Cabernet, Requiem Cabernet, Robert Mondavi Cabernet.
Pricing: Flights $18-$23; by-the-glass $6.50-$25; bottles $26-$600
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