Bar
Unclaimed profileThe XO Bar
Providence, RI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The XO Bar runs a broad beverage program with the spirits list as its strongest suit. Port, madeira, cognac, scotch, bourbon, tequila, mezcal, and cordials are all represented, with a wide price range from Sambuca to Rémy XO. Nine signature cocktails at $16 each span vodka, gin, rye, tequila, mezcal, rum, and nigori sake, with house-made vanilla vodka and coffee liqueur. Wine by the glass covers sparkling, rosé, white, and red; 24 beers include local and regional options; and six mocktails plus non-alcoholic beer and wine round out the list.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cold Brew Martini, built on house-made vanilla vodka and coffee liqueur, or the G6, a rye and amaro take on a Paper Plane. For a spirits-focused order, the Van Zeller 20 port at $18 or Glenmorangie 12 Yr at $14 are straightforward picks.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a deep after-dinner spirits list alongside a full cocktail menu, wine by the glass, and a broad beer selection. The non-alcoholic list also gives non-drinkers real choices rather than a token option.
- When should I go?
- Settle in for an after-dinner round, when the port, madeira, cognac, and scotch selections make the most sense. The mocktail and non-alcoholic options make it workable for a group with mixed drinking preferences.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $16 each. Wine by the glass runs $13 to $16, with bottles $44 to $49. Beer is mostly $5 to $10, with one option at $20. Mocktails are $14, non-alcoholic beer $5 to $7, and spirits range from $8 to $72.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The after-dinner spirits list is the defining feature: port, madeira, cognac, scotch, bourbon, mezcal, tequila, rum, and cordials, all individually priced. That breadth, paired with a nine-cocktail signature menu and a separate mocktail list, gives the bar an unusually complete range for one venue.
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Cocktails
Nine signature cocktails at $16 each, built across vodka, gin, rye, tequila, mezcal, rum, and nigori sake, with modifiers including amaro, orgeat, and prosecco. House-made vanilla vodka and coffee liqueur appear in the Cold Brew Martini. The range covers martini, gimlet, tiki, and spritz-adjacent styles without repeating a base spirit.
Menu strengths
- — Nine signature cocktails with varied spirit bases and house-made components such as vanilla vodka and coffee liqueur.
- — Cocktails use spirits including vodka, gin, rye, tequila, mezcal, rum, and nigori sake, with modifiers such as amaro, orgeat, and prosecco.
Standout selections
- — Cold Brew Martini — cold brew coffee, house-made vanilla vodka, house-made coffee liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, and optional Irish cream, with decaf available.
- — G6 — rye, amaro, lemon, and a splash of pineapple, described as a Paper Plane, XO-style.
Pricing: $16 each
Wine
Wines by the glass cover sparkling, rosé, white, and red, with multiple regions represented. Sparkling includes Burgundy, Cava, and Prosecco; white spans Pinot Grigio, Fume Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay; red covers Pinot Noir, Rioja Reserva, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Glass prices run $13 to $16, bottles $44 to $49.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list spans sparkling, rosé, white, and red categories with multiple regions represented.
- — Wine by the glass prices range from $13 to $16; bottles range from $44 to $49.
Standout selections
- — Rene Briand Blanc de Blancs — Burgundy, France sparkling wine, $14 glass / $45 bottle.
- — Maison Saleya — Côtes de Provence, France rosé, $14 glass / $45 bottle.
Pricing: $13–$16 by the glass; $44–$49 by the bottle
Beer
Twenty-four beers span lagers, IPAs, stouts, ciders, and flavored malt beverages, with local and regional options such as Narragansett Tall Boy, Whalers Rise APA, and Fiddlehead IPA. Prices run $5 to $20, with most options $5 to $10. Non-alcoholic beer options include Guinness Zero, Heineken Zero, and Corona Zero.
Menu strengths
- — Beer menu lists 24 beers including lagers, IPAs, stouts, ciders, and flavored malt beverages.
- — Beer selection includes local and regional options such as Narragansett Tall Boy, Whalers Rise APA, and Fiddlehead IPA.
Standout selections
- — Narragansett Tall Boy Lager — $5.; Fiddlehead IPA — $10.
- — Blue Moon Belgian White Witbier — $6 — Witbier.
Pricing: $5–$20, most $5–$10
Nonalcoholic
Six mocktails at $14 each include Berry Breeze, Basil Grapefruit Refresher, XO N/A Spritz, Espresso MartiNO, Spa Water Mule, and Spicy Pear Smash. Non-alcoholic beer and wine options include Guinness Zero, Heineken Zero, Corona Zero, Phony Negroni, and Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Sparkling Rose. Prices range from $5 for non-alcoholic beer to $14 for mocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail list with six options plus non-alcoholic beer and wine alternatives.
- — Mocktails are $14 each; non-alcoholic beers range $5–$7; Phony Negroni $11; Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Sparkling Rose $12.
Standout selections
- — Espresso MartiNO — cold brew with chocolate bitters, cinnamon simple, and a dash of cream if desired; can be decaf.
- — XO N/A Spritz — non-alcoholic sparkling rosé with N/A amaro, lemon, and a splash of soda.
Pricing: Mocktails $14; non-alcoholic beer $5–$7; Phony Negroni $11; Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Sparkling Rose $12
Spirits
The After Dinner spirits list covers port, madeira, cognac, scotch, bourbon, mezcal, tequila, rum, and cordials, all individually priced. Scotch runs from Glenmorangie 12 Yr to Johnnie Walker Blue; bourbon includes WhistlePig 10 and Basil Hayden; tequila and mezcal include Don Julio 1942, Clase Azul, and Ilegal. Prices range from $8 for Sambuca to $72 for Rémy XO.
Menu strengths
- — After Dinner spirits list includes port, madeira, cognac, scotch, bourbon, mezcal, tequila, rum, and cordials with individual prices.
- — Scotch selection includes Johnnie Walker Blue, Glenmorangie 12 Yr, Talisker 10, Bowmore 10, Balvenie Doublewood 12 Yr, Ichiro's Malt & Grain, Laphroaig 10, and Green Spot.
Standout selections
- — Rémy XO — cognac, $72.; Johnnie Walker Blue — scotch, $65.
- — Van Zellers White Port — $12 — Port.
Pricing: $8–$72
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