Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Industry Kitchen & Bar
Akron, OH · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Industry Kitchen & Bar runs a beverage program with unusual range for a cocktail bar. The cocktail list is tiered from $12 classics to $18 signatures like The Industry Old Fashioned, with house-made syrups and fresh components. Spirits go deep on bourbon, including Super Top Shelf pours like George T Stagg and Pappy Van Winkle 12Yr. Wine covers red, white, rosé, and sparkling by glass and bottle, beer includes local drafts and imports, and a dedicated nonalcoholic menu offers $8 and $10 mocktails.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Industry Old Fashioned, built with Buffalo Trace, house-made demerara simple, cherry-bark vanilla bitters, and a hickory-smoked glass. For a lighter signature, the Burnt Lemon Drop Martini balances Wheatley Vodka, limoncello, and Cointreau. If you want a spirit neat or on the rocks, the bourbon list includes Buffalo Trace, Blanton's Single Barrel, and Weller Antique 107.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a serious bourbon selection alongside a full cocktail menu will find plenty here. The tiered cocktail pricing and dedicated nonalcoholic list also suit groups with mixed preferences, whether someone wants a $12 Negroni or a $10 Nada-Rita.
- When should I go?
- The brunch beverage list includes an Elevated Mimosa Flight, Industry Bloody Mary, Aperol Spritz, and Irish Coffee. Happy hour discounts apply to wine by the glass and bottle and to all beer formats.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Classic cocktails are $12, premium cocktails $14, and signature cocktails $15 to $18. Wine by the glass runs $10 to $14, with bottles from $33 to $360. Beer prices are not listed, but happy hour discounts apply to all formats. Mocktails are $8 or $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The spirits list separates Super Top Shelf and Top Shelf tiers, with pours like George T Stagg 135 proof, Pappy Van Winkle Special Reserve 12Yr, and WhistlePig The Boss Hog. The nonalcoholic menu is its own dedicated list, not an afterthought, with Ritual NA spirits in the Nada-Rita and New Fashioned.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A tiered cocktail menu covers signatures, premiums, classics, and digestifs, with ingredients and prices listed. The Industry Old Fashioned, Burnt Lemon Drop Martini, and Peach & Oak are among the signatures. Reviewers note in-house components and fresh syrups prepared early in the week.
Menu strengths
- — Clear tiering from $12 classics to $18 signatures, with premium cocktails at $14
- — House-made demerara simple, fresh syrups, and in-house components noted by reviewers
- — Digestif and brunch sections extend the list beyond standard cocktail-hour options
Standout selections
- — The Industry Old Fashioned — $18 — Buffalo Trace, house-made demerara simple, cherry-bark vanilla bitters, hickory-smoked glass, egg white froth, Luxardo cherry
- — Burnt Lemon Drop Martini — $15 — Wheatley Vodka, limoncello, Cointreau, house-made simple, lemon juice, egg white froth
- — Peach & Oak — $16 — Buffalo Trace, muddled peach and mint, lemon juice, Angostura bitters, peach simple, egg white froth, torched peach
- — Velvet Margarita — $15 — Suavecito Anejo, Cointreau, muddled blackberries and sage, lavender simple, lime juice
Pricing: Classic $12; premium $14; signature $15-$18; digestifs $10-$14
Wine
The wine list spans red, white, rosé, and sparkling across multiple regions. By-the-glass options run $10 to $14, with bottles from $33 to $360, including Dom Perignon 2015 Brut. Seasonal Sangria is available with red or white wine, house-made simple, and seasonal fruit. Happy hour discounts apply to wine by glass and bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Red, white, rosé, and sparkling categories with regional variety
- — By-the-glass range from $10 to $14 and bottles from $33 to $360
- — Happy hour discounts on wine by glass and bottle
Standout selections
- — Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon — Paso Robles — $12 glass / $40 bottle
- — Duck Pond Reserve Pinot Noir — Willamette Valley — $14 glass / $50 bottle
- — No Curfew Chardonnay — Napa — $10 glass / $35 bottle
Pricing: Glass $10-$14; bottles $33-$360
Beer
Draft beers include Industry Hazy by Lock 15, Industry Light Lager by Rhinegeist, Stella Artois, and Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy. Bottled and canned options cover cider, fruit ales, IPA, stout, imported and domestic lagers, wheat ale, seltzer, and a non-alcoholic Heineken. Happy hour discounts apply to all beer formats.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list includes house-branded Industry Hazy and Industry Light Lager from Ohio producers
- — Packaged selection spans cider, fruit ale, IPA, stout, imports, and domestic lagers
Standout selections
- — Industry Hazy — hazy IPA by Lock 15 with bright citrus notes, smooth body, and tropical hop aroma
- — Industry Light Lager — crisp house lager by Rhinegeist with light malt and easy drinkability
- — Fat Heads Head Hunter IPA — bottled or canned IPA
- — Stella Artois — Belgian lager with floral hops, soft bitterness, and a dry finish
Pricing: Happy hour discount on all beer formats; prices not listed
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail menu lists premium mocktails at $10 and standard mocktails at $8. Premium options include the Nada-Rita, Spritz, and New Fashioned, using Ritual NA Agave Spirit, Mionetto NA Champagne, and Ritual NA Whiskey. Standard mocktails include The Refresher, Basil Berry Punch, and Pomegranate Fizz. Heineken N/A is available in bottled or canned format.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail menu with premium and standard tiers
- — Premium mocktails use Ritual NA spirits and Mionetto NA Champagne
- — Heineken N/A Non-Alcoholic beer available in bottled or canned format
Standout selections
- — Nada-Rita — $10 — Ritual NA Agave Spirit, lime juice, egg white, dehydrated citrus wheel
- — Spritz — $10 — Mionetto NA Champagne, lime juice, blood orange simple, ginger beer, dehydrated blood orange
- — New Fashioned — $10 — Ritual NA Whiskey, house-made demerara simple, muddled orange and cherry, orange peel
- — The Refresher — $8 — muddled cucumber, organic agave nectar, lime juice, soda water, mint
Pricing: Premium mocktails $10; standard mocktails $8
Spirits
The spirits list has dedicated sections for bourbon, tequila, vodka, whiskey, rum, gin, and cognac. Bourbon alone includes Buffalo Trace, Blanton's Single Barrel, Weller Antique 107, and Weller Full Proof. Super Top Shelf and Top Shelf tiers carry rare and high-proof bottles such as George T Stagg 135 proof, Pappy Van Winkle Special Reserve 12Yr, and Macallan 18.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated categories for bourbon, tequila, vodka, whiskey, rum, gin, and cognac
- — Super Top Shelf and Top Shelf tiers with rare and high-proof spirits
- — Bourbon selection spans everyday names and allocated bottles like Weller Antique 107 and Weller Full Proof
Standout selections
- — George T Stagg — Super Top Shelf bourbon, 135 proof
- — Pappy Van Winkle Special Reserve 12Yr — Super Top Shelf bourbon, 90 proof
- — Blanton's Single Barrel — bourbon; Macallan 18 — Top Shelf Scotch, 86 proof
- — Casamigos Mezcal — tequila/mezcal; Empress Gin — gin
Pricing: Prices not listed
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