Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Wellborn Restaurant & Bar
Orlando, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Wellborn Restaurant & Bar pairs a tapas-style kitchen with a cocktail list that runs from the lavender-toned Best Friends to the bourbon-mezcal Bo Jackson. Wines span Italy, Spain, and the US, with half-off glasses on Wednesdays. A voted best bar patio adds outdoor appeal. Standard beer and espresso options round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with Best Friends, a purple gin cocktail with vanilla, lavender, and lemon. For a smokier turn, Bo Jackson layers bourbon and mezcal with ginger, pineapple, and lime. On Wednesdays, half-off wines by the glass make the Gradis'Ciutta Collio Pinot Grigio or the Getariako Txakolina Getaria Rosé a smart pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate named, composed drinks with clear flavor profiles. Patio seekers will find a recognized outdoor bar, and wine fans can use the Wednesday half-off glasses to explore a list that includes Italian, Spanish, and American selections.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu leans into playful, descriptive names like Free Puppies and Two Tickets while using specific ingredients such as velvet falernum and cantaloupe liqueur. A recognized bar patio and a midweek wine special give the program a vacation-minded, approachable character.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A substantial craft cocktail list presents nine named drinks, each with distinct spirit bases and house touches like lavender, matcha, or velvet falernum.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple craft cocktails with clear, individual recipes and varied spirits.
- — The bar patio earned a 'best bar patio' vote from Weekly.
Standout selections
- — Best Friends: purple gin, vanilla, lavender, lemon; Bo Jackson: bourbon, mezcal, ginger, pineapple, lime
Wine
The wine list covers white, red, and rosé/bubbles, with named bottles from Italy, Spain, and the US. A weekly half-off-by-the-glass special adds value and encourages exploration.
Menu strengths
- — Regional variety spans Italy, Spain, and the US.
- — Includes both still and sparkling options.; Wednesday half-off by-the-glass special supports regular wine drinking.
Standout selections
- — Gradis'Ciutta Collio Pinot Grigio; Getariako Txakolina Getaria Rosé
Pricing: Half-off wines by the glass on Wednesdays
Beer
A compact beer and seltzer list offers familiar domestics and a craft IPA, alongside popular hard seltzer brands. The selection is serviceable but not extensive.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both domestic standards and a craft IPA.
- — Hard seltzer options from Surfside and High Noon broaden the list.
Standout selections
- — Stella Artois — Beer; Michelob Ultra — Beer
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic drink menu is limited to espresso, latte, and matcha, each available hot or iced. It provides basic café-style options but no dedicated mocktails or alcohol-free specialty drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Espresso, latte, and matcha are offered hot or iced.
Standout selections
- — Espresso — Hot or iced; Latte — Hot or iced
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