Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Lab
West Palm Beach, FL · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A speakeasy-style cocktail bar above Sourbon Kitchen + Bar, The Lab pours a wide-ranging cocktail menu of classics and signatures, from an Aviation to a Thyme for a Margarita. The wine list spans regions and price points, while the beer selection focuses on Italian and Japanese imports. A hidden-gem atmosphere supports a serious, well-priced drink program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Old Fashioned, available smoked for an extra charge, or the Aviation for a gin-led classic. For something signature, the Mezcaloma pairs mezcal with elderflower and grapefruit. Wine drinkers should consider the Sancerre by Jacques Dumont.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a speakeasy atmosphere with a broad classic and signature list will find much to explore. Wine lovers can appreciate the global by-glass and bottle selections, while beer drinkers interested in Italian and Japanese imports have specific options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $17 to $22, wines $14 to $25 by the glass and $58 to $130 by the bottle, and beers are a flat $14 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Lab operates as a speakeasy-style cocktail bar above Sourbon Kitchen + Bar, offering both a comprehensive cocktail menu and a separate wine list with specific regional pours. The Old Fashioned can be upgraded to a smoked version, adding a distinctive touch.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A comprehensive cocktail menu covers both signatures and classics, with options like Soupe de Jour, Lavender Martini, Aviation, and Old Fashioned. Pricing is consistent, and the smoked Old Fashioned adds a customizable element.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection of named signature cocktails and classics.
- — Clear pricing across the menu.; Old Fashioned available smoked for an additional charge.
Standout selections
- — Negroni — 18 — Classic cocktail; Old Fashioned — 19/22 — Classic cocktail, available smoked for an additional charge
Pricing: $17-$22
Wine
An extensive wine list covers whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling, with by-glass and bottle options. Specific selections include a South African Chardonnay, a French Sancerre, and Laurent-Perrier brut.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list with global selections.; Both by-glass and bottle pricing available.
Standout selections
- — Sancerre - Jacques Dumont; Chardonnay - Whale Route
Pricing: $14-$25 glass, $58-$130 bottle
Beer
A focused beer list features Italian and Japanese imports, all priced at $14. Selections include Menabrea Ambrata from Italy and Echigo Koshihikari and Orion from Japan.
Menu strengths
- — Curated import selection from Italy and Japan.; Consistent pricing at $14.
Standout selections
- — Menabrea Ambrata — 14 — Italy; Echigo Koshihikari — 14 — Japan
Pricing: $14 each
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