Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Standard Restaurant & Nightclub
Fresno, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Standard pours a dozen creative signature cocktails from $16 to $18, alongside a deep bottle-service list of premium spirits and a wine list spanning California Cabernets. Happy hour brings $5 well drinks, $6 Tito's, and $7 martinis on Football Thursdays. Beer buckets and a non-alcoholic option round out a program built for groups.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Baby Got Daq, a rum-based mix of coconut, almond brown sugar, lime, and rosemary, or the Basioma with tequila, basil, and grapefruit. For wine, the Austin Hope Cabernet is a Paso Robles standout at $20 a glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts and groups celebrating will find a wide range of options, from creative sips to bottle service. The happy hour specials appeal to those looking for value.
- When should I go?
- Football Thursdays feature happy hour specials on drinks, making it a lively time for cocktail deals.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $16 to $18, wines from $10 to $175 a bottle, and bottle-service spirits from $365 to $1,195. Beers are $8 each, or $55 for a bucket.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Standard pairs a nightclub atmosphere with a serious cocktail list that includes ingredients like aloe vera liqueur, fig, and rosemary, and a bottle menu spanning Grey Goose to Clase Azul Reposado.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dozen signature cocktails showcase creative ingredients like aloe vera liqueur, fig, and hibiscus. Happy hour adds value with $5 well drinks, $6 Tito's, and $7 martinis on Football Thursdays.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive combinations such as cucumber vodka with aloe vera liqueur and fig with Frangelico.
- — Happy hour pricing on well drinks, Tito's, martinis, and Old Fashioneds.
Standout selections
- — Baby Got Daq: Plantation rum, coconut, almond brown sugar, lime, rosemary
Pricing: $16-$18
Wine
The wine list covers Cabernet, red blends, Chardonnay, and whites, with glass and bottle options. California and Paso Robles selections dominate, and happy hour offers $6 house wine.
Menu strengths
- — Range of glass pours from $10 to $20, including Austin Hope Cabernet.
- — Premium bottles like Caymus and Frank Family for special occasions.
- — Happy hour includes $6 house Cabernet or Chardonnay.
Standout selections
- — Austin Hope Cabernet, Paso Robles ($20/$95); Caymus Cabernet, Napa ($163)
Pricing: $10-$175 per bottle
Beer
A concise beer list offers domestic and imported favorites, all at $8, with a $55 bucket option for groups. Happy hour drops beers to $5.
Menu strengths
- — Uniform $8 pricing simplifies choice.; Bucket deal at $55 suits groups.
- — Happy hour beers at $5 provide a bargain.
Standout selections
- — Sierra Nevada Hazy IPA; Ballast Point Sculpin IPA
Pricing: $8 each, $55 bucket
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited but include Heineken 0.0 at $6. The menu notes non-alcoholic options up to $45, though specific other offerings aren't detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Heineken 0.0 offers a familiar non-alcoholic beer choice.
Standout selections
- — Heineken 0.0 — $6 — Non-alcoholic beer; Beer menu includes Heineken 0.0 non-alcoholic beer.
Pricing: $6
Spirits
Bottle service spans vodka, tequila, cognac, whiskey, and champagne. Premium labels like Don Julio 1942 and Clase Azul Reposado sit alongside standard well brands.
Menu strengths
- — Wide spirit categories available for bottle service.; Premium selections include Don Julio 1942 and Clase Azul Reposado.
- — Prices range from $365 for Tito's to $1,195 for top-tier bottles.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio 1942 Tequila ($645); Clase Azul Reposado Tequila ($645)
Pricing: $365-$1,195 per bottle
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