Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Margaret
Birmingham, AL
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-05 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe 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
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
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
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
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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