Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Hoppy Monk
San Antonio, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Hoppy Monk is a beer-first pub with 99 taps spanning lagers, IPAs, stouts, sours, and Belgian ales, plus a substantial cocktail and spirits program. Classics like the Oaxacan Old Fashioned and creative frozen drinks share space with tequila and mezcal flights. Wine and non-alcoholic options exist but are secondary. Happy hour all day Wednesday offers value on select drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with a beer flight to sample the 99 taps, then try the Oaxacan Old Fashioned or a tequila flight. Happy hour brings Margarita Clásica and Gold Rush down to $7–$8.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will find the 99-tap list a playground, while cocktail fans can explore creative classics and frozen options. Spirits drinkers can work through flights of tequila, mezcal, and TX whiskey.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $6–$24, mostly $12–$14. Draught beers $6–$12.5, bottles to $22. Spirits pours $5–$23, flights $19–$60. Wine by the glass $9–$11, bottles to $75.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 99-tap draught list is the centerpiece, but the cocktail program holds its own with a thoughtful mix of classics and originals. Spirits flights, including top-shelf tequila, add a layer of exploration uncommon in a beer-centric pub.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad menu of classics and originals, including frozen options. The Oaxacan Old Fashioned and Cold Brew Martini show range. Happy hour value is notable, though the sheer size can be overwhelming.
Menu strengths
- — Creative and classic cocktails with a variety of spirits.
- — Happy hour discounts on select cocktails.; Frozen cocktails add a playful element.
Standout selections
- — Oaxacan Old Fashioned – Mezcalosfera Espadín, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, lime.
- — Cold Brew Martini – Wheatley Vodka, Mr Black, Giffard Vanilla, house cold brew.
- — Frozen Margarita de Jamaica – Pueblo Viejo Reposado, rosemary hibiscus simple.
Pricing: Cocktails $6–$24, mostly $12–$14; happy hour $7–$8.
Wine
A small but serviceable selection covering red, white, rosé, and sparkling. Happy hour rotating house wine adds value, but the list is thin compared to beer and spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Covers major styles with approachable pricing.; Rotating house wine during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Castoro Cabernet – California red, $11/$40.
- — Corazza Prosecco – Italian sparkling, $9/$35.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $9–$11; bottles $35–$75.
Beer
A beer lover's dream with 99 taps spanning local Texas, Belgian, German, and beyond. Flights allow sampling. Prices are fair for the variety.
Menu strengths
- — 99 taps with diverse styles.; Customizable beer flights.
Standout selections
- — Chimay Cinq Cents (White) – Belgian Tripel.
- — Live Oak Hefeweizen – from Austin, TX.
- — Prairie Bomb! – Imperial Stout from Tulsa, OK.
Pricing: Draught $6–$12.5; bottles $6.5–$22.
Nonalcoholic
Offers a couple of non-alcoholic beers and mocktails with Seedlip and Veridoshé. A reasonable selection for designated drivers, though mocktail pricing is unclear.
Menu strengths
- — Includes well-known NA beers.; Mocktails with Seedlip provide a crafted option.
Standout selections
- — Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA – non-alcoholic IPA.
- — Seedlip Spice 94 – mocktail with lime, cinnamon syrup, ginger.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers $6.5–$7; mocktail prices not listed.
Spirits
An extensive spirits list with a focus on bourbon, tequila, and mezcal. Half-ounce flights encourage exploration, including top-shelf tequila. Local Texas distilleries are featured.
Menu strengths
- — Unique flights for tequila, mezcal, and TX whiskey.
- — Includes local Texas distillers like Garrison Brothers and Ranger Creek.
Standout selections
- — Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon – Texas straight bourbon, $8.
- — Ranger Creek.44 Rye – from TX, $12.
Pricing: Pours $5–$23; flights $19–$60.
How it sits with the food
Scratch kitchen suggests food-friendly pairings, but the beer list's range—from Altstadt Lager to Prairie Bomb!—offers natural matches for pub fare. Cocktails like the Penicillin can bridge spicy or rich dishes.
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