Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Whining Pig Downtown
Phoenix, AZ · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Whining Pig Downtown runs a serious two-front beverage program: over 100 wines and more than 125 craft beers, both rotating. Happy hour brings a $10 three-pour wine flight and a $5 mystery wine, while the beer list spans familiar to hard-to-find styles at tiered prices. A Napa Cabernet magnum to-go at $35 is an unusual takeaway option.
- What should I order?
- Start with the $10 wine flight of three 3oz pours to sample the rotating list, or gamble on the $5 mystery wine. For beer drinkers, the Beauregarde Blueberry Sour or Sea Hag Imperial IPA show the range; the $3/4/5 tier makes trying something new painless.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Neighborhood regulars and curious drinkers who like variety without commitment. The rotating selections and affordable flights suit those who want to taste widely, while the to-go magnum appeals to anyone planning a larger gathering.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beer runs $3–$6 depending on tier; wine flights are $10 and mystery wine $5. A Napa Cabernet magnum to-go goes for $35.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A friendly neighborhood beer and wine bar with an ever-rotating selection of over 100 wines and 125-plus craft beers. The $10 three-pour wine flight and $5 mystery wine at happy hour are straightforward value plays, and the $35 Napa Cabernet magnum to-go is an unusual takeaway.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The wine program boasts over 100 selections in a friendly neighborhood setting. Happy hour specials include a $10 flight of three 3oz pours and a $5 mystery wine. A 10-year tawny port and a Napa Cabernet magnum to-go round out the offerings.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list exceeding 100 wines, indicating substantial breadth.
- — Happy hour flight of three 3oz pours for $10 encourages exploration.
Standout selections
- — Wine Flight – three 3oz pours for $10
- — Mystery Wine – white or red for $5
- — Port Wine 10 Year Tawny – $8; Napa Cabernet Magnum To-Go – $35
Pricing: $10 wine flight, $5 mystery wine, $8 port, $35 Napa Cabernet magnum to-go
Beer
The beer program offers over 125 craft beers with a large rotating selection on tap and in bottles and cans. Styles range from IPAs and pale ales to sours and stouts, with hard-to-find options at accessible price tiers.
Menu strengths
- — Breadth with over 125 craft beers and rotating taps.
- — Style coverage spans IPA/Pale, Wheat/Wit/Hefe, Stouts/Porter, Sour/Belgian, and more.
- — Tiered pricing from $3 to $6 makes trying different beers affordable.
Standout selections
- — Beauregarde Blueberry Sour – $3/4/5; Sea Hag Imperial IPA – $3/4/5
- — Victory 2nd Session IPA – $3/4/5; Funky Pine Pale Ale – $3/4/5
Pricing: Tiered pricing: $3/4/5, $4/5/6, and $6
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