Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Midwestern
St. Louis, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Midwestern's beverage program leans on a playful, accessible cocktail list with flights and a strong bourbon presence. Brunch brings bottomless mimosas and Busch draft for $20, while the beer list spans local crafts and domestics. Wine stays simple at $7 a glass. Cocktails range $8–$12, with flights at $25. A reviewer praised the bourbon selection and barrel picks.
- What should I order?
- Start with the PB&J Old Fashioned, a blend of Sheep Dog Peanutbutter Whiskey and Four Roses Yellow with raspberry cordial and chocolate bitters. Germaine, lime, lemon, and mint. Try the cocktail flight to sample four choices.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate creative twists on classics, such as the Espresso Old Fashioned and Manhattan Midwestern, will find plenty to like. Bourbon lovers will appreciate the praised selection and barrel picks. Brunch crowds can take advantage of the bottomless mimosa and Busch draft deal.
- When should I go?
- Brunch is a prime time for the bottomless mimosas and Busch draft special, along with the cocktail and spritz flights. Weekday domestic pitcher specials provide a casual option.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $8 to $12, with flights at $25. Wine by the glass is a flat $7. Beers range from $5 for domestics to $8 for craft cans, with draft prices varying by size. The bottomless mimosa and Busch draft brunch deal is $20. Non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero is $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program stands out for its creative cocktail list, featuring playful combinations like the PB&J Old Fashioned and the Manhattan Midwestern with Wild Turkey 101 Rye. Flight options—both cocktail and spritz—offer variety at a reasonable $25.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, well-priced cocktails with playful twists on classics. Brunch and lunch/dinner menus offer variety, including espresso-infused and peanut butter whiskey options. Flights provide a sampler experience.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail and spritz flights provide variety at $25.
Standout selections
- — PB&J Old Fashioned – Sheep Dog Peanutbutter Whiskey, Four Roses Yellow, raspberry cordial, chocolate bitters ($12)
- — Manhattan Midwestern – Wild Turkey 101 Rye, house vermouth, curacao, bitters ($12)
- — Big Easy – 1220 Origin Gin, St. Germaine, lime, lemon, mint ($10)
Pricing: Cocktails range from $8 to $12; cocktail flight (4) for $25.
Wine
Simple, affordable by-the-glass list with familiar labels like Josh and Wycliff. A few more options appear on the lunch/dinner menu, but the program lacks depth beyond these pours.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of wine by the glass options at a consistent $7 price.
Standout selections
- — Wycliff Brut – sparkling wine by the glass ($7)
- — Illusion Red Blend – red blend by the glass ($7)
Pricing: All wine by the glass priced at $7.
Beer
Robust beer selection with local craft options like 4 Hands City Wide and Logboat Bobber. Domestic specials and a bottomless brunch deal add value. Draft sizes from 16oz to pitchers.
Menu strengths
- — Daily and weekly specials, including bottomless mimosas and Busch draft for $20.
Standout selections
- — 4 Hands City Wide Pale Ale – craft beer ($8)
- — Logboat Bobber Lager – craft beer ($6)
Pricing: Draft prices vary by size; e.g., Bud Light $5/7/9/15. Cans $5-$8, bottles $5-$7.25.
Nonalcoholic
Limited non-alcoholic offerings; only Budweiser Zero identified. No dedicated NA cocktail menu found. Adequate for a designated driver, but not a destination for abstainers.
Standout selections
- — Budweiser Zero – non-alcoholic beer ($6)
Pricing: Budweiser Zero priced at $6.
Spirits
Strong bourbon focus with community recognition for barrel picks. Cocktails showcase a range of spirits from bourbon to mezcal. No dedicated spirits list, but the cocktail menu highlights quality choices.
Menu strengths
- — Community recognition for bourbon selection and barrel picks.
- — Diverse spirit usage in cocktails, including bourbon, rye, tequila, gin, rum, and mezcal.
Standout selections
- — Our Fashioned – Old Forester 100, orange, cherry, bitters ($12)
- — Bourbon Renewal – Jim Beam Black, currant, lemon, bitters ($11)
Pricing: Spirit-forward cocktails priced $10-$12.
How it sits with the food
The cocktail list includes options that could pair with bar food: the Big Easy's herbal gin and citrus might complement lighter fare, while the Manhattan Midwestern's rye and bitters could stand up to richer dishes. The bourbon-forward cocktails, like the Bourbon Renewal with currant and lemon, offer a sweet-tart contrast to savory items.
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