Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Monarch Stag
Frisco, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Monarch Stag is a whiskey-centric cocktail bar with a creative cocktail list, including tableside-smoked options like The Black Lung. The spirits program is deep, with rare pours and curated flights. Wine by the glass is reasonably priced, and happy hour offers Boiler-Maker pairings. Guests praise the extensive whiskey selection and knowledgeable staff.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Black Lung for a theatrical, smoky experience. For spirit exploration, the 10 Point Antler Flight or the BTAC Flight showcase rare pours. The Monarch Stag Old Fashioned is a solid classic, and happy hour Boiler-Makers pair whiskey with beer.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts and cocktail lovers seeking a premium, curated experience. The extensive rare spirits list and creative cocktails will appeal to those wanting to explore high-end pours in a sophisticated setting.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is ideal for Boiler-Maker pairings and cigar specials. Evenings are suited for the full cocktail and spirits experience, with tableside smoking adding a theatrical element.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range $12-$28, with premium options up to $100. Spirits pours vary widely, from $11 to $934. Wine by the glass is $14-$19. Flights range $35-$225.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's tableside-smoked cocktails and extensive rare whiskey selection, including a $934 pour of Macallan 'M' Black, set it apart. Barrel picks and curated flights offer unique exploration opportunities.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative signatures with unusual ingredients and tableside smoking. Classics provide a solid base. The Black Lung and Bees in a Barrel demonstrate ambition.
Menu strengths
- — Creative signatures with unique ingredients and tableside smoking.
Standout selections
- — The Black Lung: Lagavulin 16, allspice dram, smoked tea syrup, cigar bitters; smoked tableside.
- — Bees in a Barrel: barrel-aged gin, lemon, honey ginger sage gastrique.
- — Monarch Stag Old Fashioned: Jim Beam 7 Year, smoked tableside.
Pricing: Classic cocktails $12-$14; signature $19-$28; premium up to $100.
Wine
Diverse by-the-glass list covering whites, reds, sparkling, and dessert. Full bottle list on request. Reasonable pricing for the category.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection across varietals and regions.; Reasonable pricing for wine by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Chateau Senejac Bordeaux Blend: Haut-Medoc red at $19.
- — Martin Codax Albarino: Rias Baixas white at $18.
- — Dow's 10 Year Tawny Port: dessert option at $14.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $14-$19.
Beer
Beer is limited to happy hour Boiler-Maker pairings, pairing whiskey with beers like Shiner Bock and Stella Artois. No dedicated beer list.
Standout selections
- — The Frontier Revival: Maker's Mark with Shiner Bock, $18.
- — The Crown & Clover: Jameson with Stella Artois, $18.
- — The Highland Mist: Glenlivet 12 with Eight Elite Lager, $19.
Pricing: Boiler-Maker pairings $18-$19.
Spirits
Exceptional depth and rarity: bourbon, scotch, Japanese whiskey, tequila, and mezcal. Flights allow exploration. Barrel picks and rare bottlings are highlights.
Menu strengths
- — Exceptional depth and rarity of whiskey and spirits selection.
- — Offers exclusive barrel picks and rare bottlings.; Multiple tasting flights allow exploration.
Standout selections
- — 10 Point Antler Flight: Blanton's Gold, Wild Turkey Master's Keep Voyage, Widow Jane Black Opal 20 Year, $190.
- — BTAC Flight: George T. Stagg, Thomas Handy Rye, Sazerac 18 Yr, $225.
- — The Macallan 'M' Black Scotch 2022: $510/0.5oz, $934/1oz.
- — Monarch Stag Barrel Picks: Russell's 9 Year Straight Bourbon, $18/1oz.
Pricing: Spirits range $11-$934 per pour; flights $35-$225.
How it sits with the food
The wood-fired steaks and upscale bar food complement the whiskey-heavy program; the Boiler-Maker pairings and smoked cocktails align with the robust, savory menu.
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