Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Pint Pot Public House
Eugene, OR · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Pint Pot Public House runs a beverage program with clear Irish leanings. The cocktail list spans 14 drinks, from an Irish Coffee with Kilbeggan to a Smokey Nail built on Laphroaig 10 yr, priced $9 to $14.50. Beer covers European pints, rotating taps, nitro cans, and a $9.25 sample tray. A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section lists five drinks at $6.75. Spirits include gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, with premium pours like Don Julio 1942 and Flor De Cana 25yr.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smokey Nail, a mix of Laphroaig 10 yr and Drambuie with a lemon twist, or the Tipperary, Kilbeggan Irish whiskey with sweet vermouth and a green chartreuse rinse. For beer, the Guinness pour has been described as perfect. The Beer Sample Tray at $9.25 allows comparison across the Irish and UK selections.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate Irish whiskey cocktails and a beer list heavy on stouts, ales, and ciders will find plenty here. The dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section and Guinness Zero N/A make it a workable stop for those skipping alcohol. Spirits drinkers looking for premium tequila or aged rum will also find options.
- When should I go?
- The venue suits a casual stop for a drink, whether trying a single cocktail, a beer flight, or a non-alcoholic option. The sample tray and broad by-the-pour spirits list support a relaxed visit focused on comparing a few selections.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $9 to $14.50. Beer includes European pints at $7, nitro cans at $6.50, and a $9.25 sample tray. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $6.75, and Guinness Zero is $6.25 or $6.50. Spirits by the pour range from $6.50 to $28.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program combines a deep Irish and UK beer focus with a cocktail list that uses specific premium spirits like Laphroaig 10 yr, Knob Creek, and Kilbeggan. A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section and a spirits list with aged expressions such as Don Julio 1942 and Flor De Cana 25yr round out the offerings.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 14-drink cocktail list with Irish whiskey classics and American standards. Several drinks name specific premium spirits like Laphroaig 10 yr, Knob Creek, and Kilbeggan. Prices run from $9 to $14.50, with the Smokey Nail at the top. A customer noted the Old Fashioned for precise assembly and service over a large clear ice cube.
Menu strengths
- — Broad list of 14 named cocktails spanning Irish whiskey classics and American standards.
- — Several cocktails use specific premium spirits such as Laphroaig 10 yr, Knob Creek, and Kilbeggan.
- — An Old Fashioned was noted for careful, precise assembly and service over a large clear ice cube.
Standout selections
- — The Smokey Nail: 1 oz Laphroaig 10 yr Islay Scotch and.5 oz Drambuie, served with a lemon twist, $14.50.
- — Tipperary: 1.25 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey,.25 oz sweet vermouth, and a rinse of green chartreuse over a big chunk of ice, $12.
- — The Scofflaw: 1.5 oz Knob Creek rye whiskey, fresh lemon juice, dry vermouth, and house-made maraschino juice, $10.50.
- — Irish Coffee: 1.5 oz Kilbeggan Whiskey, brown sugar, and a frothy heavy cream topper, $9.50.
Pricing: $9 to $14.50
Beer
A beer section with European pints, rotating taps, bottles, cans, and nitro options, leaning strongly Irish and UK. Offerings include Guinness, Smithwicks, Belhaven Scottish Ale, Old Speckled Hen, Wexford Irish Cream Ale, and Sullivan's Black Marble Stout. A recent customer account describes the Guinness pour as perfect. The Beer Sample Tray is $9.25.
Menu strengths
- — Strong Irish and UK beer focus with multiple stouts, ales, and ciders.
- — Includes European pints, rotating taps, bottles, cans, and nitro options.
- — Beer Sample Tray at $9.25 allows comparison across the selection.
Standout selections
- — Guinness: European pint, $7; a recent customer account describes the pour as perfect.
- — Belhaven Scottish Ale: Scottish ale, $7.; Old Speckled Hen: nitro can, $6.50.
Pricing: $6.50 to $7; sample tray $9.25
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section lists five drinks: Pink Bonny, Cherry-Lime Rickey, Tea Tini, Virgin Mary, and Wings. All are priced at $6.75. Guinness Zero N/A is also available as a non-alcoholic beer option at $6.25 or $6.50 depending on format.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section with five named drinks.
- — Guinness Zero N/A is listed as a non-alcoholic beer option.
Standout selections
- — Pink Bonny: muddled cucumber and lime, simple syrup, cranberry, stirred and strained, with a splash of Sprite, $6.75.
- — Virgin Mary: seasoned tomato juice garnished with house pickled veggies, $6.75.
- — Tea Tini: muddled lemon, simple syrup, iced tea, shaken and strained, served up with a twist, $6.75.
Pricing: $6.75 for cocktails; $6.25-$6.50 for Guinness Zero
Spirits
A spirits section covering vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey brands, with pricing from $6.50 to $28 per pour. The list includes Ketel One, Don Julio 1942, Flor De Cana 25yr, Monkey 47, Hendrick's, Gunpowder Irish, Diplomatico, and Espolon. Website navigation includes a 'Whiskey Society Members' page and 'The Whiske(y) Bible'.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse spirits list covering vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey.
- — Includes premium and aged expressions such as Don Julio 1942 and Flor De Cana 25yr.
- — Spirits by the pour range from $6.50 to $28.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio 1942: tequila, $28 per pour.; Flor De Cana 25yr: rum, $26 per pour.
- — Monkey 47: gin, $15 per pour.; Gunpowder Irish: gin, $10 per pour.
Pricing: $6.50 to $28 per pour
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