Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Mode Lounge
Boise, ID · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Mode Lounge runs a serious cocktail program organized into playful sections like Curious Libations and Mode Mules, with prices from $13 to $17. Happy Hour drops cocktails to $8 daily. The wine list covers sparking, white, and red by glass or bottle, and nonalcoholic options extend the creativity with drinks like Scarlet Spice and N/A versions of signatures. A bartender-made custom cocktail earned recent praise.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Mist of Westminster, a vodka-sake blend with miso pink peppercorn syrup, or the Rum My Nog for a spiced, creamy option. For a nonalcoholic route, Scarlet Spice layers Ghia, lime, agave, and ginger beer. Happy Hour offers $8 cocktails daily.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a creative, category-spanning menu will find depth. The nonalcoholic offerings and daily Happy Hour appeal to groups with varied preferences, and the premium well option suits those wanting a straightforward high-quality mixed drink.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour runs daily, making it a reliable time for discounted cocktails, beer, and wine.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13-$17, with many at $15-$16. Happy Hour cocktails are $8. Beers range $4-$9; wines $12-$13 by the glass or $46-$50 by the bottle. Nonalcoholic drinks are $8-$11.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is structured into creative sections, including Curious Libations and Mode Mules, with unusual ingredients like miso pink peppercorn syrup and sparkling sake. Nonalcoholic versions of signature cocktails mirror the main list, and the All's Well premium well program covers six spirit types for $8.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A deep, imaginative cocktail list spans sections from Curious Libations to Hot Cocktails. Named drinks like This Shit is Bananas! And Mist of Westminster showcase inventive ingredients. Happy Hour provides daily discounts on cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple menu sections and creative ingredient combinations, such as miso pink peppercorn syrup and sparkling sake in the Mist of Westminster.
- — A broad price range from $13 to $17, with Happy Hour cocktails at $8, offering accessible entry points.
- — A recent customer account described a bartender crafting a personalized cocktail based on flavor preferences, indicating staff creativity and knowledge.
Standout selections
- — Mist of Westminster: Yazi Ginger Vodka, Miso Pink Peppercorn Syrup, Lemon, Sparkling Sake ($15).
- — Rum My Nog: Goslings Black Seal Rum, Spiced Pear, Frangelico, Cinnamon Syrup, Heavy Cream, Orange Bitters ($13).
Pricing: $13-$17; Happy Hour $8
Wine
A compact wine list covers sparkling, white, and red, with each wine available by glass or bottle. Prices are moderate, and Happy Hour extends to wine.
Menu strengths
- — Offers both glass and bottle formats across sparkling, white, and red categories.
- — Happy Hour discounts apply to wine as well as cocktails and beer.
Standout selections
- — Vega Medien Cava ($12/$46): light pear and apple notes with a floral lime finish.
- — La Posta Paulucci Malbec ($13/$50): cherry, raspberry, and violets with toasty oak.
Pricing: $12-$13 glass; $46-$50 bottle
Beer
A varied beer list includes lagers, ales, stouts, and ciders, with local and international options. Prices are modest, and Happy Hour includes beer.
Menu strengths
- — Covers multiple styles from lagers to stouts and ciders.
- — Includes local and international selections at accessible prices.
Standout selections
- — Pfriem Japanese Lager ($6).; Monkless Reverie Belgian-Style Pilsner ($7).
Pricing: $4-$9
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options are substantial, featuring dedicated N/A cocktails like Scarlet Spice and Crimson Chiller, plus N/A versions of signature drinks. A guest enjoyed the Elderflower Lemonade slushy.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple N/A cocktails with complex ingredients, such as Ghia, ginger beer, and spiced berry syrup.
- — N/A renditions of popular cocktails like Petal to the Metal broaden appeal.
- — A customer praised the Elderflower Lemonade as a summer refreshment.
Standout selections
- — Scarlet Spice: Ghia N/A Aperitivo, Lime, Agave, Ginger Beer ($8).
- — Crimson Chiller: Spiced Mixed Berry Syrup, Orange, Lime, Coconut, Nutmeg, Soda Water ($8).
Pricing: $8-$11
Spirits
A Citywide pairs beer with a call-liquor shot for $10.; Premium well program covers vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon, and Fernet.
Menu strengths
- — Premium well program covers vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon, and Fernet.
- — Citywide combines a beer and a shot of call liquor, providing a value-oriented option.
Standout selections
- — All's Well: premium well spirit (choice of six) with mixer ($8).
- — Citywide: beer of the week and a shot of call liquor ($10).
Pricing: $8-$10
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