Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe LOLA - Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge
Hoboken, NJ · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The LOLA’s beverage program centers on a 13-item cocktail list priced $15–$17, with martini variations like The Lola Classic and Pepperoncini-Tini, plus spirit-forward and fruit-forward options such as Negroni Rosa and Smoked Amethyst. Wine spans sparkling, rosé, white, and red from Italy, France, New Zealand, California, and Argentina, priced $12–$18 by the glass and $42–$64 by the bottle. Eleven beers are $8–$9, and three zero-proof cocktails are $12 each.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Lola Classic, a $17 martini variation with vodka or gin, dry vermouth, olive brine, and blue cheese-stuffed olives. For a spirit-forward alternative, the Negroni Rosa combines gin, Sarti, and sweet vermouth at $17.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a broad cocktail selection with martini variations and spirit-forward options will find plenty to choose from. The wine list offers by-the-glass choices from several countries, and the beer selection covers craft and domestic/import labels. Those seeking zero-proof options have three named cocktails to consider.
- When should I go?
- The cocktail and wine lists appear on both dinner and brunch menus, and the bottomless cocktail brunch package is available during brunch service.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $15–$17. Wine by the glass is $12–$18, with bottles $42–$64 and Moet at $110. Beers are $8–$9. Zero-proof cocktails are $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list includes several martini variations, such as The Lola Classic with blue cheese-stuffed olives and the Pepperoncini-Tini with pepperoncini brine. The wine list spans five countries and includes a Provence rosé and a Mendoza Malbec. A bottomless cocktail brunch package offers defined beverage choices.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list includes 13 named drinks priced $15–$17, spanning martini variations, spirit-forward options like Negroni Rosa and Pumpkin Old Fashioned, and fruit-forward drinks such as Smoked Amethyst and Lavender Lychee Margarita. A bottomless brunch package offers Mimosa, Bellini, Sangria, and margarita choices.
Menu strengths
- — 13 named cocktails priced $15–$17 provide a broad range of styles.
- — Martini variations include The Lola Classic, Pepperoncini-Tini, Espresso Martini, and Pornstar Martini.
- — Spirit-forward and fruit-forward options cover gin, mezcal, whiskey, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — The Lola Classic — $17 — Vodka or Gin, Dry Vermouth, Olive Brine, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives
- — Pepperoncini-Tini — $17 — Gin, Pepperoncini Brine, Bianco, Saline
- — Negroni Rosa — $17 — Gin, Sarti, Sweet Vermouth
- — Smoked Amethyst — $16 — Mezcal, Lime Juice, Blueberry, Pineapple Juice
Pricing: $15–$17
Wine
The wine list offers sparkling, rosé, white, and red by the glass at $12–$18, with bottles at $42–$64 and Moet at $110. Regions include Italy, France, New Zealand, California, and Argentina, with named selections such as Miraval Provence Rosé and Zuccardi Malbec.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass options span sparkling, rosé, white, and red.
- — Listed regions include Italy, France, New Zealand, California, and Argentina.
- — Bottle prices range from $42 to $64, with Moet at $110.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco — Avissi, Italy — $12 glass / $42 bottle — Pear, Green Apple, Citrus
- — Miraval, Méditerranée Studio Rosé 2025 — $17 glass / $60 bottle — Provence, France
- — Squealing Pig Marlborough 2025 — $16 glass / $56 bottle — Marlborough, New Zealand — Sauvignon Blanc
- — Zuccardi, Serie A Malbec Valle De Uco 2024 — $18 glass / $64 bottle — Mendoza, Argentina
Pricing: $12–$18 glass; $42–$64 bottle; Moet $110 bottle
Beer
The beer list includes 11 options priced $8–$9, covering craft and domestic/import labels such as Narragansett, Blue Moon, Kona Big Wave, Lagunitas, Guinness, Allagash, and Downeast Cider. The selection is broad but includes many mainstream names.
Menu strengths
- — 11 beers priced $8–$9 offer a range of choices.
- — Craft options include Narragansett, Blue Moon, Kona Big Wave, and Lagunitas.
- — Domestic and import labels include Guinness, Allagash, and Downeast Cider.
Standout selections
- — Narragansett — $8 — Craft; Lagunitas — $9 — Craft
- — Allagash — $9 — Domestic / Import; Downeast Cider — $8 — Domestic / Import
Pricing: $8–$9
Nonalcoholic
Three zero-proof cocktails are listed on both dinner and brunch menus, each $12: Shakerato, Hibiscus No-Garita, and Sage Advice.
Menu strengths
- — Three named zero-proof cocktails are available on both dinner and brunch menus.
- — Each zero-proof cocktail is priced at $12.; Options include espresso-based, hibiscus-based, and peach-sage combinations.
Standout selections
- — Shakerato — $12 — Espresso, Vanilla Syrup; Hibiscus No-Garita — $12 — Chilled Hibiscus Tea, Lime, Orange Juice, Agave Nectar
- — Sage Advice — $12 — Peach Nectar, Lemon, Sage, Barstool Honey, Topped With Soda
Pricing: $12
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