
Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Office Bar & Grill
Albuquerque, NM · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Office Bar & Grill pours a broad cocktail menu anchored by The Office Old Fashioned and Ultimate Long Island, with prices from $12 to $25. Draft beer leans on New Mexico breweries Bosque, La Cumbre, Marble, and Santa Fe. Customers have praised the Old Fashioned and noted the Long Island isn't premade. Non-alcoholic drinkers get Corona NA, Athletic Brewing IPA, and Heineken 0.0.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Office Old Fashioned, made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Bordeaux Cherry, and a Blood Orange Wheel. For something longer, the Ultimate Long Island layers five spirits with Coca Cola. Both are listed at $14 and $15 respectively.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers seeking a wide range of classics and signature mixes, including margaritas and mojitos, will find options. Beer fans can explore local New Mexico drafts from Bosque, La Cumbre, Marble, and Santa Fe. Those avoiding alcohol have several NA beer choices.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced from $12 to $25, with the named selections ranging from $12 for The Office Mojito to $15 for the Ultimate Long Island and several martinis.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is extensive, featuring signature drinks like The Office Old Fashioned and Ultimate Long Island, alongside a variety of shots and margaritas. The draft beer program spotlights local New Mexico breweries, and the bar offers a dedicated non-alcoholic beer selection.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive, featuring signature drinks like The Office Old Fashioned, Ultimate Long Island, and several margaritas and mojitos, with prices from $12 to $25. Customers have praised the Old Fashioned and appreciated that the Long Island Iced Tea isn't premade.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of cocktails, including classics and signature creations, with options like shots and margaritas.
- — Pricing spans a reasonable $12 to $25, with several named drinks under $15.
- — Customer feedback highlights the Old Fashioned as excellent and notes the Long Island Iced Tea is made fresh, not premade.
Standout selections
- — The Office Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Bordeaux Cherry, Blood Orange Wheel ($14).
- — Ultimate Long Island: Maestro Dobel Tequila, Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Silver Rum, Cointreau, Sweet and Sour, Coca Cola ($15).
- — Lemon Drop Martini: Ketel One Vodka, Fresh Press Lemon, Simple Syrup, Sugar Rim ($15).
Pricing: $12-$25
Beer
The beer list includes draft pours from New Mexico breweries Bosque, La Cumbre, Marble, and Santa Fe, plus bottled staples like Modelo Especial. Ciders such as Angry Orchard are also offered, giving a local and familiar mix.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list features four New Mexico breweries, offering local character.
- — Bottled options include widely recognized brands like Modelo Especial.
Standout selections
- — Bosque Elephants On Parade (draft); La Cumbre Elevated IPA (draft)
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited to NA beers, but include well-known choices like Corona NA, Athletic Brewing IPA, and Heineken 0.0. This provides a reasonable selection for designated drivers or those abstaining.
Menu strengths
- — Includes popular NA brands such as Athletic Brewing IPA and Heineken 0.0.
- — Variety of styles from lager to IPA within the NA beer category.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Brewing IPA (non-alcoholic beer); Corona NA (non-alcoholic beer)
How it sits with the food
A customer noted the Old Fashioned complemented their meal, suggesting it pairs well with bar food. The cocktail range from citrusy margaritas to rich espresso martinis offers flexibility with various dishes.
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