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Unclaimed profileThe Lion's Den RVA Cigar Bar & Restaurant
Richmond, VA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Lion's Den RVA pairs a cigar lounge with a serious cocktail program, anchoring its list with Copper Fox rye and Russell's Reserve pours. Ten cocktails at $14 each range from a Lion's Lemonade to a Tequila Old Fashioned with Teremana. Wine spans sparkling to red, including Ace of Spades at $500, while the top shelf pours D'USSÉ XO and Don Julio 1942.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Classic Old Fashioned, built on Russell's Reserve 10 Year, simple syrup, and bitters. Customers single it out as the city's best. For something brighter, the Lion's Lemonade mixes Copper Fox Rye with Amarro y Arroyo liqueur.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate a well-made Old Fashioned will find familiar ground. The range of tequila, whiskey, and gin drinks suits groups with varied tastes, and the list of sparkling wines adds a celebratory option.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's cocktail list leans on Virginia spirits, with Copper Fox rye and single malt appearing in the Lion's Lemonade and VA Old Fashioned. A separate top-shelf section showcases D'USSÉ XO and Don Julio 1942 for those seeking premium pours.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A ten-cocktail list covers classics and signatures, from a Classic Old Fashioned with Russell's Reserve 10 Year to a Lion's Lemonade with Copper Fox Rye. Uniform $14 pricing keeps the range approachable. Customers call the Old Fashioned the best in the city and praise the Pink Lady Mule as strong but sweet.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of classic and signature cocktails, all at $14.
- — Distinctive use of Virginia spirits like Copper Fox rye and single malt.
- — Guest praise for the Old Fashioned and Pink Lady Mule.
Standout selections
- — Lion's Lemonade: Copper Fox Rye with Amarro y Arroyo liqueur
- — Classic Old Fashioned: Russell's Reserve 10 Year with simple syrup and bitters
- — VA Old Fashioned: Copper Fox single malt with bourbon vanilla extract and walnut bitters
Pricing: All listed cocktails are $14.
Wine
The wine list spans sparkling, white, and red categories, with choices like Ace of Spades, Hendry Cabernet, and Willful Pinot Noir. The range covers familiar and premium labels, anchored by a $500 Ace of Spades bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection across sparkling, white, and red wines.
- — Includes premium labels like Ace of Spades and Hendry Cabernet.
Standout selections
- — Ace of Spades: sparkling wine priced at $500
- — Hendry Cabernet: a red selection; Willful Pinot Noir: a red selection
Spirits
A dedicated top-shelf section highlights D'USSÉ XO, Cincoro Reposado, Don Julio 1942 Tequila, and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. These are premium selections with specific aging and tasting notes.
Menu strengths
- — Curated premium spirits with specific producer and aging details.
Standout selections
- — D'USSÉ XO: Cognac with notes of ripe blackberry, apricot, and dark chocolate
- — Don Julio 1942 Tequila: aged a minimum of two and a half years in small batches
Pricing: No pour prices are listed for the top-shelf spirits.
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