Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileTinker Street Restaurant
Indianapolis, IN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tinker Street's beverage program runs on serious intent. The cocktail list skews inventive, with house infusions and fat-washed rums in drinks like Tomato Lee Jones and Tom Yum Guy Fierri. The wine list spans sparkling through luxury pours, including a Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée. Spirits cover vodka to international whiskey. Guests praise specific cocktails and the wine list. A capable, ambitious bar that rewards exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Tomato Lee Jones, a botanical gin cocktail with balsamic tomato water, or the Tom Yum Guy Fierri, a coconut fat-washed rhum agricole with Thai aromatics. For wine, the luxury list offers benchmarks like the 2015 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate savory, ingredient-driven mixes will find plenty. Wine enthusiasts can work through global sections and luxury pours. Spirit collectors will find a broad shelf spanning agave to international whiskey.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit the full cocktail and wine list. The drink menu also includes dessert cocktails like the OG Espresso Martini, making it a fitting stop after dinner.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15 to $18. Spirits pour from $10 for Tito's to $23 for Angel's Envy Rye. Wine by the glass starts around $13, with luxury bottles ranging from $260 to $850.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program leans into bold, labor-intensive techniques—coconut fat washing, pepper infusions, balsamic tomato water—while the wine list counters with classics and high-end bottlings. A dedicated zero-ABV section and local Indiana beers round out the range.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative, extensive list with house infusions and fat-washed spirits. Named drinks include Tomato Lee Jones, Tom Yum Guy Fierri, Paloma Anderson, and dessert options. Guests have praised specific cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Creative use of ingredients like balsamic tomato water, coconut fat-washed rhum, and pepper infusions.
- — Multiple signature cocktails with detailed recipes, indicating a serious approach.
Standout selections
- — Tomato Lee Jones – Basil and cucumber infused gin with balsamic tomato water.
- — Tom Yum Guy Fierri – Coconut fat-washed rhum agricole with Thai aromatics.
- — Tamarind Diaz – Mezcal, mango, coconut, and chipotle cacao bitters.
Pricing: $15-$18
Spirits
A broad spirits program spanning vodka, gin, rum, agave, American whiskey, international whiskey, and after-dinner pours. Named selections include Tito's, Grey Goose, and Angel's Envy Rye. Guests note a curated selection.
Menu strengths
- — Includes craft and premium labels like Botanist, Mijenta, Whistle Pig, and Talisker.
- — Guests describe the liquor selection as carefully curated.
Standout selections
- — Angel's Envy Rye – American whiskey, $23.; Whistle Pig 10 Year – American whiskey.
Pricing: $10-$23
Wine
A comprehensive wine list with sections for sparkling, white, rosé, orange, red, and luxury pours. Includes high-end bottles like Pol Roger and Domaine Bouzereau. Guests praise the list, and one opted for a Malbec.
Menu strengths
- — Global selection organized by style, from sparkling to luxury pours.
- — Luxury pour list features benchmark producers like Pol Roger and Domaine Bouzereau.
Standout selections
- — 2015 Champagne Pol Roger Brut Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée – $850/bottle.
- — 2016 Domaine Bouzereau 'Les Folatiéres' Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru – $275/bottle.
- — 2021 Gemstone Vineyard Alluvial Selection Cabernet Sauvignon – $600/bottle.
Pricing: $13/glass; luxury bottles $260-$850
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