Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Parlour Lounge
Alexandria, VA · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Parlour Lounge runs a champagne-first cocktail program with named sparkling creations and a separate boozy ice cream menu. Cocktails like Tears of My Enemy and She Walks Through the Raindrops anchor a list that also pours Laurent Perrier and Veuve Clicquot. Customers praise the presentation and creativity, though opinions split on value.
- What should I order?
- Start with She Walks Through the Raindrops at 18. The menu describes it with Sparkling, Lavender & Honey.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Sparkling-wine devotees and cocktail drinkers who like theatrical presentation. The dedicated non-alcoholic menu and boozy ice cream also give designated drivers and sweet-toothed guests something to order.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $18–$26; champagne by the glass from $15, bottles up to $250; boozy ice cream $13.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu separates a 'Conjuring Champagne Cocktails' section, with drinks such as She Walks Through the Raindrops and The Devil Made Me Do It. A Diva & She Knows It is a Veuve Clicquot Rose float for two, and the boozy ice cream list includes a Macallan 12-spiked Highland Truffle.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated champagne cocktail section lists named drinks like She Walks Through the Raindrops and The Devil Made Me Do It. Creativity, presentation, and glassware, though opinions vary on value relative to price receives consistent praise.
Menu strengths
- — Named champagne cocktail section with distinct recipes and house touches such as lavender honey and orange bitters.
- — Customer praise centers on creative, well-presented cocktails, citing the visually stunning Tears of My Enemy.
- — Price range spans $18–$26, with a cocktail for two at $26.
Standout selections
- — She Walks Through the Raindrops — sparkling, lavender, honey, $18.
- — A Diva & She Knows It — Veuve Clicquot Rose float with strawberries and Saint Germaine for two, $26.
Pricing: $18–$26
Wine
The wine program focuses on champagne and sparkling wines, listing Laurent Perrier, François Montand, Veuve Clicquot, and Henri Giraud. Pricing runs from $15 a glass to $250 for La Grand Dame.
Menu strengths
- — The selection is champagne-centric, with multiple producers and formats from glass to large-format bottles.
- — Pricing spans accessible options like François Montand at $15 to prestige cuvées like La Grand Dame at $250.
Standout selections
- — Laurent Perrier La Cuvée Brut — $22 glass, notes of citrus and white flowers.
- — Henri Giraud 'PR' Brut — $185 bottle, described as preserved heirloom.
- — Veuve Clicquot — split $60, bottle $99, La Grand Dame $250.
Pricing: $15 glass – $250 bottle
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are clearly listed, including Prima Pavé Sparkling and mocktails like the Mockarita and Mockscow Mule. Prices sit at $13–$15.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic sparkling and mocktail options are on the menu.
- — Pricing is moderate, with mocktails at $13 and sparkling at $15.
Standout selections
- — Prima Pavé Sparkling — Blanc de Blanc or Rosé, $15.
Pricing: $13–$15
Spirits
Boozy ice cream offers a distinctive way to feature spirits, with each flavor naming its liquor.
Menu strengths
- — Boozy ice cream offers a distinctive way to feature spirits, with each flavor naming its liquor.
- — Three flavors cover tequila, Irish cream, and Scotch, each at $13.
Standout selections
- — Highland Truffle — Belgian chocolate with Macallan 12 year Scotch, $13.
- — Agave Dulce de Leche — reposado tequila, $13.
- — Lucky Brownie — Saint Brendan's Irish Cream with brownie bits, $13.
Pricing: $13 per scoop
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