Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Margaret
Birmingham, AL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Margaret pours an extensive cocktail list with a New Orleans bent—Sazerac, Corpse Reviver, Hurricane, and Pimm's Cup—plus rotating fall numbers like Velvet Apple and Harvest Smoke. Happy hour trims Old Fashioneds to $8, and Wine Wednesday drops glasses to $5. Mocktails are on offer, but the cocktail list is the main draw.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Corpse Reviver, a gin-vermouth classic with absinthe rinse that customers have called tasty and well-made. If you want something stronger, the Sazerac uses Dickel rye and Peychaud's bitters. For a sweet, rum-forward pick, the Hurricane fits the New Orleans theme.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate classic cocktail repertoire—Sazerac, French 75, Brandy Milk Punch—will find familiar ground. The seasonal fall menu also gives regulars a reason to return. The bar's New Orleans vibe and cozy space suit a relaxed cocktail outing.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10 to $14, with house classics at the lower end and Pauly's Old Fashioned at the top. Happy hour cuts Old Fashioneds to $8, and wells drop to $5. A couple of rounds will land around $20-30 per person before tax and tip.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Margaret carves out a New Orleans-inspired niche in the bar scene, leaning into classics like Hurricane and Brandy Milk Punch alongside a rotating seasonal menu. The daily happy hour and Wine Wednesday specials add a practical layer, but the cocktail list is the anchor.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list spans New Orleans classics—Sazerac, Corpse Reviver, Hurricane, Brandy Milk Punch, French 75, Pimm's Cup—plus a seasonal fall menu with Velvet Apple and Harvest Smoke. Prices run $10-$14, with happy hour Old Fashioneds at $8.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu of New Orleans classics, from Sazerac to Brandy Milk Punch.
- — Seasonal fall offerings like Velvet Apple and Harvest Smoke add variety.
Standout selections
- — Corpse Reviver: gin, vermouth, orange liqueur, lemon, absinthe rinse.
- — Sazerac: Dickel rye, Peychaud's bitters, absinthe.; Hurricane: light and dark rum, fruit punch, grenadine.
Pricing: $10-$14
Wine
Wine is available, and Wine Wednesday offers $5 glasses including bubbly.; Wine is explicitly available per the website.; Wine Wednesday provides a $5 glass special including bubbly.
Menu strengths
- — Wine is explicitly available per the website.; Wine Wednesday provides a $5 glass special including bubbly.
Standout selections
- — Wine Wednesday special offers $5 glasses of wine, including bubbly.
Pricing: $5 glasses on Wine Wednesday
Beer
Beer is available, with happy hour specials offering $3 domestics.; Beer is explicitly available per the website.; Happy hour includes $3 domestics.
Menu strengths
- — Beer is explicitly available per the website.; Happy hour includes $3 domestics.
Standout selections
- — Happy hour specials include $3 domestics.; Beer is explicitly mentioned as available.
Pricing: $3 domestics during happy hour
Nonalcoholic
The category exists but lacks detail to assess depth.; 'mocktail' as an option for guests.; Mocktails are explicitly mentioned as available.
Menu strengths
- — 'mocktail' as an option for guests.; Mocktails are explicitly mentioned as available.
Standout selections
- — 'mocktail' as an option for guests.; Mocktails are explicitly mentioned as available.
Spirits
The cocktail menu calls on rye, gin, rum, brandy, vodka, bourbon, mezcal, and spiced rum, indicating a broad spirits range.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails utilize a wide range of spirits from rye to mezcal.
Standout selections
- — The drink menu includes cocktails made with various spirits such as rye whiskey, gin, rum, brandy, vodka, bourbon, mezcal, and spiced rum.
Pricing: $5 wells during happy hour
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