Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Wolf Den | Bar & Grill
Reno, NV · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Wolf Den's beverage program runs broad rather than deep, with four distinct categories all carrying clear pricing and named selections. Six signature cocktails include a Wolf's Margarita, Classic Old Fashioned, and Moscow Mule at $10-$12. The wine list stays to six familiar varietals by glass and bottle, beer covers seven drafts and ten bottles, and non-alcoholic options include three NA beers plus soft drinks. A weekday happy hour discounts select cocktails and all draft beers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Wolf's Margarita, made with premium tequila, fresh lime, triple sec, and a salt rim, or the Classic Old Fashioned with bourbon, bitters, sugar, and an orange twist. For beer, the draft Michelada with lime and spices is a distinct choice, and the Lagunitas IPA covers hop-forward tastes. Wine drinkers can pick the Cabernet Sauvignon by the glass or bottle.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for a straightforward drink list with recognizable cocktails, mainstream wine varietals, and a wide beer spread will find something for everyone. The three non-alcoholic beers and soft-drink range also make it workable for mixed parties where not everyone is drinking.
- When should I go?
- Weekday happy hour discounts select cocktails and all draft beers, making it a practical stop for an after-work round. The menu structure supports both a quick drink and a longer sit with food.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $10.00-$12.00. Wine by the glass is $8-$10, with bottles $32-$40. Draft beer is $7.00 for 16oz and $9.00 for 23oz; bottled beer is $7.00. Non-alcoholic beer is $7.00, and soft drinks such as fresh-squeezed lemonade are $3.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage list is organized into draft beer, bottle beer, non-alcoholic beer, signature cocktails, wine, and soft drinks, with pricing attached to every section. Three non-alcoholic beers—O'Doul's, Athletic Brewing, and Heineken 0.0—sit alongside a full soft-drink range, giving the program more non-alcoholic depth than the typical bar-and-grill format.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Six named signature cocktails with ingredient descriptions and prices, including Wolf's Margarita, Classic Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, Whiskey Sour, Long Island Iced Tea, and Mojito. The range covers tequila, bourbon, vodka, and rum bases, and a weekday happy hour discounts select drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Six named signature cocktails with ingredient descriptions and prices.
- — Cocktail bases span tequila, bourbon, vodka, and rum, covering a range of spirit preferences.
- — Weekday happy hour discount on select cocktails adds a value window.
Standout selections
- — Wolf's Margarita — Premium tequila, fresh lime, triple sec, salt rim ($10.00).
- — Classic Old Fashioned — Bourbon, bitters, sugar, orange twist ($12.00).
- — Moscow Mule — Vodka, ginger beer, lime, copper mug ($10.00).
- — Mojito — White rum, mint, lime, soda water ($10.00).
Pricing: Signature cocktails $10.00-$12.00; weekday happy hour discount on select cocktails.
Wine
Six wines offered by both glass and bottle: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Pricing is consistent across reds and whites, with Pinot Noir at the top of the range and Pinot Grigio at the entry point.
Menu strengths
- — Six wines offered by both glass and bottle, giving flexibility by occasion.
- — Red and white varietals cover the most common preferences.
- — Glass pricing $8-$10 and bottle pricing $32-$40 is consistent across the list.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet Sauvignon — Full-bodied, rich tannins (glass $9 / bottle $36).
- — Pinot Noir — Light, elegant, cherry notes (glass $10 / bottle $40).
- — Sauvignon Blanc — Crisp, citrus, refreshing (glass $9 / bottle $36).
Pricing: Glass $8-$10; bottle $32-$40.
Beer
Seven draft beers and ten bottled beers, spanning light lagers, wheat ale, IPA, blonde ale, Mexican lager, and a draft Michelada. Draft pricing is $7.00 for 16oz and $9.00 for 23oz; bottles are $7.00. A weekday happy hour discounts all draft beers.
Menu strengths
- — Seven draft and ten bottled beer options with pricing.
- — Draft list includes a Michelada, a beer cocktail with lime and spices, alongside standard styles.
- — Weekday happy hour discount on all draft beers.
Standout selections
- — Michelada — Mexican beer cocktail with lime & spices; draft ($7.00 / $9.00).
- — Lagunitas IPA — Bold, hoppy India Pale Ale; draft ($7.00 / $9.00).
- — 805 — Smooth blonde ale from Firestone Walker; draft ($7.00 / $9.00).
- — Sierra Nevada — Craft pale ale; bottle ($7.00).
Pricing: Draft $7.00 (16oz) / $9.00 (23oz); bottle $7.00 each.
Nonalcoholic
Three non-alcoholic beers—O'Doul's, Athletic Brewing, and Heineken 0.0—at $7.00 each, plus a soft-drink section with Coca-Cola products, lemonade, iced tea, coffee, energy drinks, and bottled water. The NA beer selection is broader than the category norm for a bar and grill.
Menu strengths
- — Three non-alcoholic beer brands plus a range of soft drinks.
- — Non-alcoholic beer priced at $7.00 each, with soft drinks from $3.00.
- — Fresh-squeezed lemonade and iced tea add non-soda options.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Brewing — Craft non-alcoholic beer ($7.00).; Heineken 0.0 — Zero alcohol, full taste ($7.00).
- — Lemonade — Fresh squeezed ($3.50).; Iced Tea — Sweetened or unsweetened ($3.00).
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beer $7.00 each; lemonade $3.50; iced tea $3.00.
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