Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Sugar Bar Craft Beer & Wine Taproom & Bottleshop
Chandler, AZ · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Sugar Bar pairs a 30-tap draft system with over 200 cans, plus a cocktail list that runs from Micheladas to rotating slushies. Beer and candy flights give structure to a wide selection, while weekly specials like $8 Tuesday cocktails and $5 happy hour drafts keep the rotation approachable. The Wine & Candy Flight adds a lighter, playful option.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Beer & Candy Flight: three 5-ounce pours matched with candy for $16. It's a direct way to sample the rotating taps, which lean toward sours and IPAs. If you want more breadth, the six-pour flight at $24 covers more ground.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like variety will find a home here, given the rotating taps and over 200 cans spanning beer, cider, kombucha, and seltzer. The candy-matched flights and slushy cocktails also give it a playful angle that suits groups looking for something less rigid than a standard tasting room.
- When should I go?
- Tuesday brings $8 cocktails and $6 lager drafts, while Wednesday's themed trivia drinks add a game-night option. Happy hour, with select drafts at $5 and signature frozen drinks at $8, is another economical window.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $8 for mimosas and Tuesday specials to $10 for Micheladas and rotating slushies. Flights run $16 to $24, and the Wine & Candy Flight is $17. Happy hour prices for drafts and house wines start at $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The pairing of candy with both beer and wine flights is the clearest signature move, turning a standard tasting into something more playful. The dual taproom and bottleshop format, with 30 taps and over 200 cans, also makes the selection a core part of the experience.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list spans Micheladas, Mimosas, rotating slushy drinks, and wine-based cocktails. Handcrafted wine-based options and weekly specials—$8 cocktails on Tuesdays, themed trivia drinks on Wednesdays—give the program regular rotation. A recent customer account mentions custom drinks with sweet or sour add-ons.
Menu strengths
- — Menu includes a broad range from Micheladas to Mimosas to rotating slushy drinks.
- — Weekly specials, including $8 cocktails on Tuesdays and themed trivia drinks on Wednesdays, keep the list lively.
- — Handcrafted wine-based cocktails add a distinct angle to the cocktail menu.
Standout selections
- — Micheladas — $10 — listed on the menu.
- — Rotating Slushy Drinks — $10 — listed on the menu.
- — Chum Bucket — a themed drink mentioned by customers.
Pricing: $8-$10; Tuesday specials $8
Wine
Wine is a supporting player here, with bottles and glasses plus a Wine & Candy Flight of three 3-ounce pours matched with candy. Happy hour drops house wines to $5, and Thursday's 20% off bottle-to-go special makes retail a draw.
Menu strengths
- — Wine & Candy Flight offers a structured way to sample three 3-ounce pours.
- — Happy hour includes $5 house wines and $1 off other wines by the glass.
- — Thursday's 20% off bottles to go adds a retail component.
Standout selections
- — Wine & Candy Flight — 3, 3 oz pours with candy to match — $17.
Pricing: $5 house wines during happy hour; Wine & Candy Flight $17; 20% off bottles to go on Thursdays
Beer
The beer program is the anchor: 30 rotating taps and over 200 cans, with an emphasis on sours and IPAs. Flights come in standard and candy-matched formats, and happy hour plus Tuesday lager specials make sampling affordable.
Menu strengths
- — 30 rotating taps plus over 200 canned options provide exceptional variety.
- — Large rotating selection with emphasis on sours and IPAs.
- — Multiple flight formats, including a six-pour option, encourage exploration.
Standout selections
- — Beer & Candy Flight — 3, 5 oz pours with candy to match — $16.
- — Six-pour Flight — 5 oz each — $24.
Pricing: Select drafts $5 happy hour; lager drafts $6 Tuesdays; flights $16-$24
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