Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileTom's Watch Bar - Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tom's Watch Bar runs a sports-bar beverage program with surprising depth: a margarita list that reaches Clase Azul, old fashioneds built on Woodford or Angel's Envy, and a beer roster spanning macro lagers to hazy IPAs. Mocktails like the Strawberry Mint Sparkler hold their own. The fan club's $1 pint or signature cocktail makes trial easy. Pricing is opaque, but the range is real.
- What should I order?
- Clase Azul Margarita for a splurge; the Dragon Fruit Hibiscus Margarita for something fruit-forward; an Old Fashioned with Angel's Envy if you want bourbon; the Strawberry Mint Sparkler when you're not drinking.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Sports fans who want a dependable pint and a game-day crowd, cocktail drinkers happy to find Clase Azul and Woodford Reserve, and designated drivers with several zero-proof options.
- When should I go?
- Game days and post-game hours near Target Center and Target Field, where the fan club's $1 drink deal makes sense.
- What should I expect to spend?
- No beverage prices are published, so expect typical sports-bar pricing; the fan club's $1 pint or signature cocktail is the only concrete price point.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program leans into margarita variety—eight versions including Clase Azul and mezcal—and offers a $1 drink incentive that encourages sampling. Beer is broad but not local, and wine is a brief but recognizable list.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Extensive cocktail menu covering margaritas, classics, martinis, mules, old fashioneds, seasonal, and sparkling. Premium spirits like Clase Azul and Angel's Envy. Fan club incentive adds value.
Menu strengths
- — Eight margarita variations from Sauza to Clase Azul.
- — Old Fashioneds with Woodford Reserve, Angel's Envy, or Jim Beam.
Standout selections
- — Clase Azul Margarita: Clase Azul Reposado, Grand Marnier, agave nectar, lime juice, served up or on the rocks with an additional shot.
- — Dragon Fruit Hibiscus Margarita: Espolon Tequila, dragon fruit, hibiscus, agave, sugar rim.
- — Old Fashioned with Angel's Envy Bourbon.
Pricing: No prices listed; fan club offers $1 signature cocktail on next visit.
Wine
Brief but recognizable wine list with sparkling, red, white, and rosé. Includes Veuve Clicquot, Caymus, and Sancerre. Lacks depth and local representation.
Menu strengths
- — Includes premium labels like Veuve Clicquot and Caymus.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label; Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Pricing: No prices listed.
Beer
Diverse beer list with 17 taps and 15 bottles/cans, including craft and domestic. Non-alcoholic options available. Community notes lack of local beers.
Menu strengths
- — Wide tap list including Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA and Firestone Walker 805.
- — Includes non-alcoholic beers like Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA.
Standout selections
- — Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA; Firestone Walker 805
- — Athletic Brewing Co. Run Wild IPA (non-alcoholic)
Pricing: No prices listed; fan club offers $1 pint on next visit.
Nonalcoholic
Strong zero-proof program with four mocktails, including the praised Strawberry Mint Sparkler, plus non-alcoholic beers. Community evidence highlights a refreshing mocktail.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic beer selection includes Athletic Brewing and Heineken 0.0.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Mint Sparkler: fresh strawberries, mint, lemon, lime, sparkling water.
- — Miche-Nada: Cerveza Athletica and Tom's Michelada recipe with lime and Tajín rim.
- — Athletic Brewing Co. Run Wild IPA (non-alcoholic)
Pricing: No prices listed.
Spirits
Wide spirit selection across tequila, bourbon, vodka, rum, and gin, but only as cocktail ingredients. Notable premium tequilas and bourbons.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive tequila range from Patron to Clase Azul.
- — Bourbon options include Woodford Reserve and Angel's Envy.
Standout selections
- — Clase Azul Reposado; Angel's Envy Bourbon
- — Still G.I.N. By Dre & Snoop
Pricing: No standalone spirits list; integrated into cocktail menu.
How it sits with the food
The menu is extensive, but the cocktail list's margaritas and micheladas pair naturally with bar food like tacos or chips; a Clase Azul Margarita could stand up to richer dishes.
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