Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Local
Charlottesville, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Local's beverage program leans into Virginia producers without making a fuss about it. Six draft lines are all Virginia beers, priced $7-$9 with ABV and IBU noted. The cocktail list runs 13 house and seasonal drinks, $13-$17, including the oak-aged Monticello Manhattan with Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye. Wine bottles span $42-$280, with a starred Virginia selection and half-price bottles on Mondays up to $75. Spirits pours range $6.50-$29, and non-alcoholic options include The Palm zero-proof cocktail and several NA beers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Monticello Manhattan, an oak-aged mix of Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, Averna Amaro, Vermouth Perucchi Rosso, Cocchi di Torino, and bitters. For a lighter pour, the Ariel combines Cappelletti Aperitivo, elderflower liqueur, Cava, and grapefruit.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want Virginia spirits and beers without hunting for them, and anyone pairing a cocktail or glass of wine with dinner. The zero-proof cocktail and NA beers make it workable for a non-drinking guest.
- When should I go?
- Monday nights for half-price bottles of wine up to $75. The rest of the week the full cocktail, beer, and wine menu is available.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $13-$17. By-the-glass wine $10-$16; bottles $42-$280. Draft beer $7-$9; cans and bottles $5-$7. Spirits pours $6.50-$29. Non-alcoholic options $7-$16.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Thirteen house and seasonal cocktails plus a zero-proof option, dated 01/02/26. The list uses Virginia spirits like Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye and Spirit of the Blue Ridge Vodka alongside Makers Mark, Elijah Craig, and Exotico Reposado. The Monticello Manhattan is aged in oak.
Menu strengths
- — Virginia spirits appear in multiple cocktails, including the Monticello Manhattan and Granada.
- — A zero-proof cocktail, The Palm, sits alongside the full-proof list.
- — The Monticello Manhattan is aged in oak with Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, Averna, and two vermouths.
Standout selections
- — Monticello Manhattan ($15): Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, Averna Amaro, Vermouth Perucchi Rosso, Cocchi di Torino, Angostura and Orange Bitters, aged in oak.
- — Ariel ($14): Cappelletti Aperitivo, Elderflower Liqueur, Cava, Grapefruit.
Pricing: $13-$17
Wine
The 09.09.26 bottle list spans sparkling, rosé, white, red, and dessert/port, $42-$280. A starred Virginia selection includes Barboursville, Michael Shaps, King Family, Pollak, and Mountain & Vine. By-the-glass pours run $10-$16 on the 01/02/26 menu.
Menu strengths
- — Broad geographic and varietal coverage from a $42 rosé to a $280 Napa Cabernet.
- — A dedicated Virginia selection marked with a star.
Standout selections
- — Barboursville Vineyards 'Octagon' ($140): flagship Virginia Bordeaux blend with dark fruit, cedar, and a powerful, elegant finish.
- — Chardonnay, Michael Shaps ($70): Virginia Chardonnay with ripe pear, light toasty oak, and a round, elegant finish.
Pricing: By-the-glass $10-$16; bottles $42-$280
Beer
Six draft lines, all Virginia, priced $7-$9 with ABV and IBU noted on the 01/02/26 menu. The can and bottle list mixes Virginia options like Bold Rock Cider and Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager with national brands. Non-alcoholic beers are also listed.
Menu strengths
- — All six draft beers are Virginia, covering cider, hefeweizen, IPA, brown ale, and witbier.
- — ABV and IBU are provided for every draft beer.
- — The can and bottle list includes Virginia cider and lager alongside national brands.
Standout selections
- — Potter Craft Farmhouse Dry ($9): hard apple cider, 8.4% ABV, 0 IBU, on draft.
- — Port City Optimal Wit ($7): Alexandria Belgian white witbier, 4.9% ABV, 12.5 IBU, on draft.
Pricing: Draft $7-$9; cans and bottles $5-$7
Nonalcoholic
The 01/02/26 menu lists a zero-proof cocktail, The Palm, plus three non-alcoholic beers and a non-alcoholic sparkling. Prices run $7-$16. The Palm uses Lyre's Agave Blanco with fresh grapefruit, lime, and lemon juices.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated zero-proof cocktail, The Palm, rather than only beer or soda.
- — Three non-alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing and Lagunitas.
Standout selections
- — The Palm ($14): Lyre's Agave Blanco, fresh grapefruit, lime and lemon juices, splash of club soda, lime twist.
- — Athletic Brewing Co Hazy IPA ($7): non-alcoholic beer.
Pricing: $7-$16
Spirits
The 01/02/26 spirits list covers Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, Other Whiskey, Gin, Rum, Tequila + Mezcal, Vodka, Liqueurs + Digestifs, and Brandy + Cognac. Pours range $6.50-$29. Virginia products include Catoctin Creek, Bowman Brothers, Ragged Branch, Vitae, Capital, and Spirit of the Blue Ridge.
Menu strengths
- — Nine spirits categories, from Scotch and Bourbon to Liqueurs + Digestifs and Brandy + Cognac.
Standout selections
- — Lagavulin 16 YR ($29): Scotch.; Catoctin Creek Roundstone ($14): Virginia rye.
- — Lagavulin 16 YR — $29 — Scotch; Catoctin Creek Roundstone — $14 — Rye
Pricing: $6.50-$29
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