Bar
Unclaimed profileThe WineHouse Lounge
McFarland, WI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The WineHouse Lounge operates a beverage program with clear strengths in spirits and beer. The whiskey and rye lists run deep, with bottles like Blanton's Single Barrel and RY3 Cigar Series. Twenty-four beers span from $3.79 to $11.37, including Zombie Dust and St. Bernardus ABT. Cocktails are limited to seven named drinks with specific spirit brands. Wine uses a self-service card system and includes Frenzy Sauvignon Blanc and Conundrum. Six mocktails and four NA beers round out the options.
- What should I order?
- Start with a pour from the whiskey list, such as Blanton's Single Barrel or Booker's, or try the RY3 Cigar Series from the rye selection. For beer, Zombie Dust and St. Bernardus ABT are both listed. If you want a cocktail, the Woodford Reserve Manhattan and Wisconsin Old Fashioned are built with named spirits.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This bar suits guests who prioritize whiskey and beer selection, with a deep bourbon and rye list and a broad beer menu that includes both everyday and special-occasion options. Those seeking a full cocktail menu or an extensive wine list will find more limited choices.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Bernardus ABT. Spirits range from $2.85 for Mr. Boston schnapps to $37.91 for Little Book. Mocktails and NA beers are priced between $4.74 and $6.64.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a deep whiskey and rye list, a 24-option beer menu, and a self-service wine card system sets this program apart. The wine card lets guests choose a stemmed or stemless glass, and the NA section includes six mocktails and four NA beers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seven cocktails are listed with specific spirit brands and build descriptions, including a Woodford Reserve Manhattan, Wisconsin Old Fashioned, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, Dirty Martini, Ballz On Fire, and Back To Black. The menu names spirits such as Wollersheim, Ford's Gin, and Four Roses.
Menu strengths
- — Seven named cocktails with specific spirit brands and build descriptions on the drinks menu.
- — Cocktails use named spirits including Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Wollersheim Press House Brandy, Wollersheim Two Mile Bourbon, Aperol, Maschio Brut Prosecco, Blue Ice Double Espresso Vodka, Ford's Gin, Four Roses Bourbon, Fireball Whiskey, Slane Irish Whiskey, and Soppressata Coffee Liquor.
Standout selections
- — Woodford Reserve Manhattan — Woodford Reserve Bourbon, vermouth, bitters, cherry garnish.
- — Wisconsin Old Fashioned — Wollersheim Press House Brandy or Wollersheim Two Mile Bourbon, muddled fruit, bitters, sweet, sour, or press.
- — Aperol Spritz — Aperol Italian liquor, Maschio Brut Prosecco, club soda.
- — Espresso Martini — Soppressata Coffee Liquor, Blue Ice Double Espresso Vodka, shaken and strained into a martini glass, coffee bean garnish.
Wine
The wine program uses a self-service card system: guests exchange a credit card for a wine card at the bar and can choose a stemmed or stemless glass. Two bottles are shown on the menu image: Frenzy 2023 Mount Richmond Estate Sauvignon Blanc and Conundrum 2022. Reviewers describe a varied selection and a self-service tasting machine.
Menu strengths
- — Self-service wine card system exchanged for a credit card at the bar, with a choice of stemmed or no stemmed glass.
- — Menu image shows wine bottles including Frenzy 2023 Mount Richmond Estate Sauvignon Blanc and Conundrum 2022.
- — Reviewers describe a self-service wine tasting machine and a varied wine selection, with one noting the wine options were above average.
Standout selections
- — Frenzy 2023 Mount Richmond Estate Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand, shown on menu image.
- — Conundrum 2022 — California, Charles F. Wagner, shown on menu image.
Beer
A 24-option beer list spans from $3.79 to $11.37, including Alaskan Amber, Two Hearted Ale, Guinness, Zombie Dust, Pseudo Sue, Space Dust, and St. Bernardus ABT. Seltzers, ciders, and THC drinks are listed separately.
Menu strengths
- — Broad beer list of 24 options with published prices.
- — Beer prices range from $3.79 to $11.37 on the venue-authorized Toast menu.
- — Seltzers, ciders, and THC drinks are listed separately: High Noon Pineapple, White Claw Black Cherry, Carbliss Cranberry, Blake's Triple Jam, Gentry's Rose Cider, and thc Social Wildberry.
Standout selections
- — Zombie Dust — $5.69 — Listed under beer.
- — St. Bernardus ABT — $11.37 — Listed under beer; highest listed beer price.
- — Spotted Cow — $4.74 — Listed under beer.
Pricing: Beer prices range from $3.79 (Busch Light, Coors Light, High Life, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite) to $11.37 (St. Bernardus ABT).
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated NA drinks / mocktails section lists six mocktails, including Pineapple Sour, CosMockpolitan, Rosemary Ginger Fizz, Almost Aperol Spritz, Mock Mojito, and Moscow Mocktail. Four NA beers are also available: Potosi NA Golden Ale, Guinness Zero, Heineken 0.0, and Stella Artois N/A.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated NA drinks / mocktails section with six mocktails and four NA beers.
- — Mocktail prices range from $4.74 (Mock Mojito) to $6.64 (Almost Aperol Spritz); NA beers range from $4.74 (Heineken 0.0, Stella Artois N/A) to $6.64 (Guinness Zero).
Standout selections
- — Pineapple Sour (Non-Alcoholic) — $5.69 — Pineapple juice, lemon, simple syrup, bitters, egg whites.
- — CosMockpolitan (Non-Alcoholic) — $5.69 — Cranberry juice, lime juice, simple syrup.
- — Rosemary Ginger Fizz (Non-Alcoholic) — $5.69 — Ginger ale, lime juice, cherry juice, rosemary garnish.
- — Mock Mojito (Non-Alcoholic) — $4.74 — Mint, sugar, lime, club soda.
Pricing: Mocktails $4.74–$6.64; NA beers $4.74–$6.64 on the venue-authorized Toast menu.
Spirits
The spirits list covers whiskey/bourbon, rye, vodka, gin, tequila, liqueur, and scotch with published prices. The whiskey and rye selections are particularly deep, including Blanton's Single Barrel, Booker's, Little Book, Elmer T. Lee, and RY3 Cigar Series.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive spirits list across whiskey/bourbon, rye, vodka, gin, tequila, liqueur, and scotch with published prices.
- — Whiskey/bourbon list includes Angels Envy Bourbon, Basil Hayden, Blanton's Single Barrel, Booker's, Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Col. E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare Single Barrel, Elmer T. Lee, Jefferson's Ocean Aged, Little Book, Stagg, Weller Special Reserve, Willett, and Woodford Reserve.
- — Rye list includes Angels Envy Rye, Bulleit Rye 12 Year, Heavens Door Refuge Straight Rye, RY3 Cigar Series, RY3 Rye Whiskey, and Whistle Pig Rye.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Single Barrel — $18.00 — Listed under whiskey/bourbon.
- — Booker's — $26.54 — Listed under whiskey/bourbon.; Little Book — $37.91 — Listed under whiskey/bourbon; highest listed spirits price.
- — RY3 Cigar Series — $28.00 — Listed under rye.
- — Don Julio Anejo — $17.30 — Listed under tequila.
Pricing: Spirits prices range from $2.85 (Mr. Boston schnapps) to $37.91 (Little Book).
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