Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTin Roof
Columbia, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tin Roof builds a cocktail program around margaritas, with eight specialty drinks including the Roof-Rita and a Grand Cadillac, and backs it with daily deals like $4 House Margaritas on Tuesdays. Beer runs from $5 domestics to $7 drafts, and wines come in 250ml bottles. Happy hour anchors the value play.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Roof-Rita ($9): El Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, agave, sour mix, lime. For a step up, the Grand Cadillac ($12) uses Don Julio Reposado and Grand Marnier. If beer is the aim, the rotating draft list holds Tin Roof Light Lager at $6.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like a margarita-forward cocktail list with frequent specials. The happy hour pricing on well and call spirits, plus a rotating draft selection, suits those after straightforward value.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails range $9–$12; drafts $6–$7; 250ml wines $6–$7. Happy hour brings select call spirits to $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu emphasizes margaritas with named variations, and the Grand Cadillac shows a premium bent. The 250ml wine format, with bottles at $6–$7, is an unusual grab-and-go option.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight specialty cocktails, led by a margarita series from the $9 Roof-Rita to the $12 Grand Cadillac. Daily specials like $4 House Margaritas on Taco Tuesday and $8 Mimosa Pitchers on weekends broaden the appeal.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated margarita lineup with variations from light (Berry Light) to spirited (Grand Cadillac).
- — Frequent deals: $4 House Margaritas on Taco Tuesday, $8 Mimosa Pitchers on weekends, and happy hour shots.
Standout selections
- — Roof-Rita — El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, agave, sour mix, lime, $9.
- — Grand Cadillac Margarita — Don Julio Reposado and Grand Marnier, $12.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $9–$12; happy hour $4 specialty shots.
Spirits
Well and call spirits are priced for volume, with happy hour bringing well liquor to $3 and select calls like Jack Daniel's, Tito's, Jameson, Espolon, and Captain Morgan to $5. Daily specials reinforce the value bent.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour $3 well liquor and $5 select call spirits across whiskey, vodka, tequila, and rum.
- — Promotional daily specials on spirits, such as $5 Espolon Tequila on Tuesdays.
Standout selections
- — Espolon Blanco Tequila — $5 select call during happy hour.
Pricing: Well liquor $3 during happy hour; select call $5.
Wine
A compact wine list in 250ml bottles: Archer Roose Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, and Bubbly Rosé at $7, plus Champagne at $6. The format suits single-glass service without committing to a full bottle.
Menu strengths
- — All wines served in 250ml bottles, offering a full glass's worth.
- — Champagne priced lower than the other wines at $6.
Standout selections
- — Archer Roose Bubbly Rosé — 250ml sparkling rosé, $7.
Pricing: 250ml bottles $6–$7.
Beer
A broad selection of domestic and imported bottles, plus rotating drafts, with regular specials: $3 PBR on Fridays and Saturdays, $3 domestic drafts on Sundays, and $4 Corona/Modelo on Taco Tuesday.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft list adds variety beyond standard bottles and cans.
- — Frequent beer specials, including $3 happy hour domestics.
Standout selections
- — Galaxy Banger IPA — draft, $7.; Tin Roof Light Lager — draft, $6.
Pricing: Domestic bottles/cans $5–$6; drafts $6–$7; happy hour domestic $3.
Nonalcoholic
It provides a single option for those abstaining from alcohol.; A non-alcoholic beer is available at a reasonable $4 price point.
Menu strengths
- — A non-alcoholic beer is available at a reasonable $4 price point.
Standout selections
- — Michelob Ultra Zero — 4 — Non-alcoholic beer
Pricing: $4 per bottle/can.
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