Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Third Door
Marietta, GA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A restored 1930s filling station houses a cocktail program that leans on classics and house-made ingredients. The menu runs from a $14 Old Fashioned to a $17 Trinidad Sour, with daiquiris and original mocktails. Customers praise the creative, seasonal drinks. Beer appears as a stout and Classic City Lager. A Prohibition-era setting frames the bar's craft.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Trinidad Sour, a bitters-forward rye cocktail with orgeat and lemon. The Penicillin layers blended Scotch with honey, ginger, and a Laphroaig float. For something lighter, the Hotel Nacional pairs white rum with peach, apricot, pineapple, and lime. Hemingway Daiquiri offers a grapefruit twist.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for a well-executed classic menu with a few originals. Fans of Prohibition-era ambiance and speakeasy settings will appreciate the restored filling station. Those seeking a creative, seasonal drink program with fresh house-made ingredients will find plenty to like.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are a good time to experience the speakeasy saloon atmosphere. The venue also hosts live music, so check the schedule for a night with entertainment. Weekend rushes may slow service, so a quieter weekday visit might suit those wanting more attention.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced from $14 to $17. A round of drinks for two will likely land in the $30–$40 range before tax and tip.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Set in a restored 1930s filling station, the bar leans into Prohibition-era inspiration. The cocktail list balances classics like the Old Fashioned with originals like the Spicy Mexican Firing Squad. Fresh house-made ingredients and garnishes support a program that has earned awards and community praise for creativity and seasonality.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Award-winning program with fresh house-made ingredients and a mix of classics and originals. Menu includes daiquiris, sours, and a Trinidad Sour.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning cocktail program.; Creative and seasonal offerings.; Fresh house-made ingredients and garnishes.
Standout selections
- — Trinidad Sour: Bitters, rye, orgeat, lemon ($17).
- — Penicillin: Blended Scotch, lemon, honey, ginger, Laphroaig ($16).
- — Hotel Nacional: White rum, peach, apricot, pineapple, lime ($15).
- — Old Fashioned: Bourbon or rye, house-made syrup, bitters ($14).
Pricing: Cocktails priced from $14 to $17.
Beer
No detailed beer list available.
Menu strengths
- — Local lager representation via Classic City Lager.; Stout option noted by a reviewer.
Standout selections
- — Classic City Lager (seen in photo).
Nonalcoholic
Menu features original mocktails, but no names or details were retrieved. Indicates a thoughtful non-alcoholic component.
Spirits
Cocktail menu showcases a diverse spirit selection including rum, tequila, scotch, rye, mezcal, gin, cognac, and bourbon. No dedicated spirits list found.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits represented in cocktails.; Includes mezcal and Laphroaig for distinct profiles.
How it sits with the food
No food menu was available for pairing guidance. The cocktail list's range—from spirit-forward to tropical—suggests flexibility, but without food evidence, specific pairings remain unverified.
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