Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Starry Plough Pub
Berkeley, CA · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Starry Plough Pub runs a serious 25-tap draft operation, stacking classics like Pabst Blue Ribbon and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale against Lagunitas IPA and a rotating hazy from Fieldwork. Guinness gets proper treatment in 16 or 20 ounces, and Irish specials like the Snakebite add pub character. Wine stays to standard grapes and canned sparklers; non-alcoholic drinkers get kombucha, root beer, and zero-proof beers. A beer-first stop with enough range to keep a crowd happy.
- What should I order?
- Start with a 16-ounce Guinness Irish Stout, or go larger for $2 more. If you're driving, the Ginger Beer at $7.00 is a solid non-alcoholic choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who appreciate a wide draft list spanning pilsners, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and rotating sours. Also suits those wanting non-alcoholic options like kombucha or zero-proof beers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Non-alcoholic Ginger Beer runs $7.00; beer prices are not listed, but the range of drafts likely covers standard pub pricing.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 25-tap draft system that includes local and international beers, plus Irish specials like Snakebite and Half & Half, and a wide non-alcoholic menu with craft sodas, kombucha, and zero-proof beers.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Wine selection covers Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and sparkling options, including Bevv Sparkling White and Rosé in cans. It's a straightforward list that complements the pub's beer-centric focus.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both red and white still wines plus sparkling options.
- — Sparkling wines are available in cans, offering casual convenience.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet Sauvignon red wine; Bevv Sparkling Rosé sparkling rosé in can
Beer
Beer is the clear strength with 25 taps spanning pilsners, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and rotating sours. Draft list includes Pabst Blue Ribbon, Trumer Pilsner, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Lagunitas IPA, and Guinness, plus Irish specials like Snakebite and Half & Half.
Menu strengths
- — 25-tap draft list with a wide range of styles and local and international beers.
- — Guinness Irish Stout is available in 16oz or 20oz pours.
- — Irish specials like Snakebite (Hard Apple Cider + Guinness) add a pub-specific twist.
Standout selections
- — Guinness Irish Stout; Sierra Nevada Pale Ale; Snakebite (Hard Apple Cider + Guinness)
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic program is extensive, featuring Draft Craft Kombucha, Abita Draft Root Beer, zero-proof beers like Guinness Zero and Lagunitas IPNA, and a Ginger Beer at $7.00. Also includes a Shirley Temple and various juices and sodas.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety including craft sodas, kombucha, and zero-proof beers.
- — Includes a non-alcoholic cocktail (Shirley Temple) and a Ginger Beer at $7.00.
Standout selections
- — Ginger Beer — $7.00 — Non-alcoholic ginger beer
Pricing: Ginger Beer $7.00
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