Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Monk's Cellar
Roseville, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Monk's Cellar is a brewery and wine bar with a standout beer program, featuring award-winning house brews like Vernon Street Lager and West Coastin'. The cocktail list is creative, led by Kevin Mack, and includes non-alcoholic options. Wine selections span multiple regions, and a members-only whiskey social club adds depth.
- What should I order?
- Start with the award-winning Vernon Street Lager or West Coastin' IPA. For cocktails, try the House of Falling Ash or Nutty by Nature. Wine drinkers can opt for a glass of Perrin Cotes de Rhone or a half bottle of Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the medal-winning house brews and guest taps. Cocktail lovers will enjoy the creative, well-described drinks. Non-alcoholic drinkers have thoughtful options. Whiskey fans should inquire about the barrel picks and social club.
- When should I go?
- Visit on Tuesdays for the rotating tequila cocktail special and Tacos, Trivia, & Tequila Tuesday. Sunday brunch features Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Prices are not listed on the drink menu, but a Bloody Mary is priced at $11, suggesting moderate pricing for cocktails. Beers and wines likely fall in a similar range, but exact costs are unconfirmed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Monk's Cellar combines a brewery and wine bar with an innovative bar program led by Kevin Mack. Rare barrel pick spirits and a members-only whiskey social club set it apart, while non-alcoholic cocktails and beers ensure broad appeal.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative cocktail menu with detailed descriptions, house-made syrups, and unique ingredients. Non-alcoholic options included. Led by Kevin Mack. One reviewer praised cocktails during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Innovative cocktail list with unique ingredients and house-made syrups.
- — Program led by named bar lead, Kevin Mack.
Standout selections
- — House of Falling Ash: laws rye whiskey, maple syrup, black walnut and angostura bitters, smoked.
- — Nutty by Nature: toasted pecan-infused scotch, pecan liqueur, maple syrup, laphroaig wash.
Pricing: Bloody Mary priced at $11; other cocktail prices not listed.
Wine
Wine list includes sparkling, red, white, rosé, and fortified wines from Spain, California, and France. Served by glass or bottle, with some half bottles available.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of regions and styles.; Offers half bottles for some sparkling wines.
Standout selections
- — Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc (Calistoga, CA) available in half bottle.
- — Perrin Cotes de Rhone Reserve Red Blend (France).
Pricing: No wine prices listed on the drink menu.
Beer
Extensive house-brewed beer list with multiple award-winning selections, including gold and silver medals. Styles range from lager to stout, plus guest beers and non-alcoholic options. Available to-go.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple award-winning house beers (Cal State Fair, Brewers Cup).
- — Wide range of styles including lager, witbier, sour, IPA, porter, stout.
Standout selections
- — Vernon Street Lager: Silver Medal Cal State Fair 2026, light bodied & crisp, 5% ABV.
- — Biere Blanche: Belgian Style Witbier, Gold Medal Cal State Fair 2023, 4.7% ABV.
- — West Coastin': Classic West Coast IPA, Silver Medal Cal State Fair 2026, 7% ABV.
Pricing: No beer prices listed on the drink menu.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful non-alcoholic program with beers, cocktails, and root beer. Includes Seedlip-based cocktails and Athletic brewing company beers.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of non-alcoholic beers and cocktails.; Includes non-alcoholic root beer.
Standout selections
- — Thirst Trap: Seedlip, raspberry syrup, passion fruit, lime juice.
- — Athletic Run Wild IPA: Non-alcoholic IPA, 0.5% ABV.
Pricing: No pricing evidence for non-alcoholic beverages.
Spirits
Extensive liquor selection with rare barrel pick bottles and a members-only whiskey social club. Cocktail menu showcases a variety of spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Rare barrel pick bottles and whiskey club indicate a strong spirits program.
Standout selections
- — Barrel pick bottles (one-of-a-kind selections).; Members-only whiskey social club.
Pricing: No detailed spirits list or prices provided.
How it sits with the food
The beer list, with styles from lager to stout, pairs well with the brewery's food menu, which includes Tacos, Trivia, & Tequila Tuesday specials and Sunday brunch. Wine options like Perrin Cotes de Rhone and Daou Cabernet complement a range of dishes.
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