Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Lincoln Pub & Grub
Fresno, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Lincoln Pub & Grub runs a beverage program built on volume and low prices. The cocktail list spans five sections: eight $5 cocktails, classics like the Old Fashioned and Negroni at $8, six martinis, and four mules. A 19-bottle whiskey list includes allocated bourbons such as Blanton's and Weller Full Proof. Wine is limited to house red, white, and champagne, plus a mimosa flight. Beer has a dedicated menu page, and the nonalcoholic section offers two virgin cocktails alongside soda and juice.
- What should I order?
- Start with a $5 Mango Margarita or Singapore Sling from the Five Dollar Cocktails section, then move to a classic like the $8 Negroni. For whiskey drinkers, the 19-pour list includes Eagle Rare 10yr and Blanton's.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone seeking low-priced cocktails, a broad whiskey pour list, and a casual setting for beer and conversation. The nonalcoholic options and $5 house wine make it accessible for mixed groups.
- When should I go?
- Suited to casual outings where inexpensive beer and cocktails are the focus. The venue is described as a casual dive bar where beer is inexpensive and suited to hanging out and chatting.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $5 to $8, wine by the glass is $5, whiskey pours range from $5 to $15, and nonalcoholic drinks are $2.50 to $5. One party reported three beers and two appetizers for under $35 including tip.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a large cocktail list with many drinks at $5 and $8, a 19-bottle whiskey list including allocated bourbons, and a $20 mimosa flight made with a full bottle of champagne and four juices.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A large cocktail list spanning five-dollar cocktails, classics, presidential cocktails, martinis, and mules. Eight cocktails are priced at $5, while classics and martinis are $8. The range covers margaritas, slings, Old Fashioneds, Negronis, French 75s, and mules.
Menu strengths
- — Five distinct sections: Five Dollar Cocktails, Classics, Presidential Cocktails, Martinis, and Mules.
- — Eight cocktails priced at $5 and classics like the Old Fashioned and Negroni at $8.
- — Named selections include the Mango Margarita, Singapore Sling, and French 75.
Standout selections
- — Mango Margarita — Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime, Mango, Tajin Rim; $5.
- — Singapore Sling — Gin, Triple Sec, Grenadine, Pineapple, with a Brandy Float; $5.
- — Old Fashioned — Rye Whiskey, Bitters, Orange Bitters, Herbal Bitters, Demerara Sugar; $8.
- — Negroni — Ford's Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth; $8.
Pricing: $5-$8
Wine
A Wine/Champagne section lists House Red, House White, and House Champagne. House red and white are $5 per glass; champagne is $5 per glass or $18 per bottle. A Mimosa Flight with a full bottle of champagne and four juices is $20.
Menu strengths
- — House red and white at $5 per glass, with champagne at $5 per glass or $18 per bottle.
- — Mimosa Flight includes a full bottle of champagne with four juices or purees for $20.
- — Wine and champagne offerings with low per-glass pricing.
Standout selections
- — House Red — $5.; House White — $5.
- — House Champagne — $5 per glass or $18 per bottle.
- — Mimosa Flight — Full bottle of champagne with four juices/purees of your choice; $20.
Pricing: $5-$20
Beer
A dedicated Beer Menu page exists, and the homepage promotes a beer selection. Reviewers describe the venue as a casual dive bar where beer is inexpensive and suited to hanging out and chatting. One party reported three beers and two appetizers for under $35 including tip.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated beer menu page and homepage promotion of a beer selection.
- — Inexpensive beer suited to casual drinking, as described by reviewers.
Standout selections
- — Site has a dedicated Beer Menu page, though it requires selecting a location to view the menu.
Nonalcoholic
A Non Alcoholic section lists two virgin cocktails, soda, Rockstar, and juice. Virgin cocktails are $5, soda $2.50, juice $3, and Rockstar $4. The section includes zero-proof options beyond standard sodas and juices.
Menu strengths
- — Two virgin cocktails: Virgin Strawberry Fields and Virgin Garden Mule.
- — Juice options include cranberry, orange, pineapple, and grapefruit at $3.
Standout selections
- — Virgin Strawberry Fields — Strawberry Puree, Mint, Soda Water; $5.
- — Virgin Garden Mule — Blueberry, Cucumber, Mint, Ginger Beer; $5.
Pricing: $2.50-$5
Spirits
A Whiskeys section lists 19 named whiskeys available as pours. The list includes Eagle Rare 10yr, Weller Special Reserve, Blanton's, EH Taylor Small Batch, and Weller Full Proof. Prices range from $5 for Proper 12 to $15 for Weller Full Proof.
Menu strengths
- — 19 named whiskeys available as pours, including allocated bourbons.
- — Whiskey pours range from $5 to $15.; Selections include Eagle Rare 10yr, Blanton's, EH Taylor Small Batch, and Weller Full Proof.
Standout selections
- — Eagle Rare 10yr — $10.; Blanton's — $14.
- — EH Taylor Small Batch — $14.; Weller Full Proof — $15.
- — Buffalo Trace — $7.; Michter's Bourbon — $8.
Pricing: $5-$15
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