Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Spot: Riverwalk Bar And Tavern
Reno, NV · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The drink menu at The Spot: Riverwalk Bar And Tavern covers a lot of ground: six named cocktails built on house-infused spirits and barrel-aged variations, eight wine varietals by the glass and bottle, a domestic and imported beer list with draft options, and a small non-alcoholic section with two mocktails and Heineken 00. Happy hour brings Stateside Vodka Cocktails and well spirits to $9.00 and $6.00, and the food runs to sandwiches, salads, and tacos.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Strawberry-Basil Negroni Sour, made with strawberry-basil infused Ford's gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, lemon, and sugar, at $16.00. For something spirit-forward, the Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned uses Rittenhouse 100 rye, brown sugar, Angostura, and orange zest. If you want a lighter pour, the Caposaldo Pinot Grigio is $11.00 by the glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a full bar list rather than a single focus: cocktails with house infusions, a broad wine selection by the glass or bottle, domestic and imported beers, and a couple of mocktails. The happy hour pricing on Stateside Vodka Cocktails, well spirits, and draft beer gives budget-minded drinkers several entry points.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the obvious window for Stateside Vodka Cocktails at $9.00, RBL Light Lager Draft at $4.00, Revision IPA at $6.00, and well spirits at $6.00. The regular cocktail list, wine by the glass, and beer sections are available beyond that.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15.00-$16.00, wine by the glass is $9.00-$12.00 with bottles at $32.00-$44.00, beer ranges from $4.00 for happy hour draft to $8.00 for imported bottles, non-alcoholic options are $6.00-$7.00, and spirits and seltzers are $6.00-$7.00. Happy hour drops several categories.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans on house-infused spirits and barrel-aged preparations across vodka, gin, rye, mezcal, tequila, and rum bases. The wine list offers eight varietals by the glass and bottle, and the beer selection includes domestic, imported, canned, and draft options, giving the program unusual breadth for a tavern.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Six named cocktails span vodka, gin, rye, mezcal, tequila, and rum, with house-infused and barrel-aged preparations throughout. The list includes a mezcal-tequila Solfire, an espresso martini variation, and a strawberry-basil Negroni sour. Happy hour adds Moscow Mule and Vodka Red Bull at $9.00.
Menu strengths
- — Barrel-aged preparation is used for the Old Fashioned with Rittenhouse 100 rye.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry - Basil Negroni Sour ($16.00): strawberry-basil infused Ford's gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, lemon, sugar.
- — Barrel - Aged Old Fashioned ($16.00): Rittenhouse 100 rye, brown sugar, Angostura, orange zest.
- — Solfire ($16.00): house habanero cucumber 400 Conejos mezcal, reposado tequila, Aperol, lime, agave, Tajín.
Pricing: $15.00-$16.00; happy hour Stateside Vodka Cocktails $9.00
Wine
Eight varietals are available by the glass and bottle, covering Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Brut Champagne. Producers include Caposaldo, Kendall Jackson, Donna Laura, J. Lohr, Hahn, William Hill, and Wycliff.
Menu strengths
- — The list offers eight varietals by the glass and bottle, providing a range of styles without requiring a full bottle commitment.
- — Happy hour house wine is $8.00 for Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Standout selections
- — Caposaldo Pinot Grigio, Italy ($11.00 glass / $40.00 bottle).
- — J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon, CA ($12.00 glass / $44.00 bottle).
Pricing: $9.00-$12.00 by the glass; $32.00-$44.00 by the bottle; happy hour house wine $8.00
Beer
Domestic, imported, canned, and draft sections cover a wide range. Domestic cans include Montucky Cold Snack, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Miller High Life; imports include Red Stripe, Stella Artois, and Guinness. Happy hour features RBL Light Lager Draft and Revision IPA.
Menu strengths
- — The beer list spans domestic, imported, canned, and draft options.
- — Happy hour draft pricing includes RBL Light Lager at $4.00 and Revision IPA at $6.00.
Standout selections
- — Revision IPA ($6.00 happy hour): West Coast or Disco Ninja Hazy.
- — Guinness ($8.00): imported beer.; RBL Light Lager Draft ($4.00 happy hour): also available as an RBL Light shandy.
Pricing: $4.00-$8.00; happy hour RBL Light Lager Draft $4.00, Revision IPA $6.00, domestic bottled beer $4.00
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic section lists Heineken 00 and two mocktails. The Virgin 'Spot' Water combines elderflower, cucumber, lemon, and sugar; the Virgin Mojito uses fresh lime, mint, sugar, and soda water. Prices are $6.00-$7.00.
Menu strengths
- — Two mocktails are offered alongside a zero-alcohol beer.
- — The Virgin 'Spot' Water mirrors the flavors of a house cocktail with elderflower, cucumber, and lemon.
Standout selections
- — Virgin 'Spot' Water ($7.00): elderflower, cucumber, lemon, sugar.
Pricing: $6.00-$7.00
Spirits
The Spirits & Seltzers section lists Long Drink, White Claw, High Noon, and Topo Chico Hard Seltzer at $6.00-$7.00. Happy hour well spirits are $6.00, with details available from the server. The section is built around seltzers and unspecified well pours rather than a broad spirits list.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour well spirits are priced at $6.00.
- — The Spirits & Seltzers section includes Long Drink, White Claw, High Noon, and Topo Chico Hard Seltzer.
Standout selections
- — Long Drink ($6.00): White, Blue, Black and White.
Pricing: $6.00-$7.00; happy hour well spirits $6.00
How it sits with the food
The kitchen turns out sandwiches, salads, and tacos, which gives the beer, wine, and cocktail lists a straightforward food context without requiring a specific pairing.
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