Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTwigs Bistro and Martini Bar
Spokane, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar opened its flagship location in June 2001 and has built a beverage program around a broad cocktail menu. Signature cocktails, seasonal drinks, old fashioned variations, signature martinis, and dessert cocktails are all listed with named spirit brands and prices. A dedicated mocktail section offers four zero-proof drinks at $8 each. The wine list spans Washington, California, Oregon, New Zealand, Argentina, and France, with both bottle and by-the-glass options. Beer is limited to Coors Light draft on the happy hour menu. Daily happy hour includes dedicated cocktail pricing.
- What should I order?
- The Twigs Manhattan uses Whistle Pig Piggy Back 100% rye whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, Luxardo cherry juice, and both aromatic and orange bitters. The Sour features Browne vanilla bean bourbon, house-made sour, egg white, and a gentleman's float of Browne heritage cabernet. For a zero-proof option, the blueberry cucumber cooler combines mint, cucumber, lime, house-made sour, blueberry puree, and press.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a broad cocktail menu with named spirit brands and a range of styles from martinis to old fashioneds to dessert drinks. Those seeking zero-proof options will find a dedicated mocktail section. Wine drinkers who prefer by-the-glass flexibility with tiered pour pricing will also find options across several regions.
- When should I go?
- Daily happy hour offers dedicated cocktail pricing and includes items such as the tito's mule, orange clove old fashioned, and perfect paloma. The regular cocktail menu is available outside of happy hour.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are priced $11-$16, seasonal cocktails $13-$15, and happy hour cocktail items $5-$12 each. Mocktails are $8 each. Wine by the glass is $10-$12 for 6 oz, $15-$18 for 9 oz, and $38-$46 per bottle. Bottle wines range from $52-$135. Corkage is $20 per bottle.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A martini bar identity supported by a cocktail menu that spans signature, seasonal, old fashioned, martini, and dessert categories. The Sour features Browne Family Vineyards spirits from Washington. A dedicated mocktail section lists four zero-proof drinks at $8 each. Wine by the glass offers 6 oz, 9 oz, and bottle pricing.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail menu spanning signature, seasonal, martini, old fashioned, and dessert categories. Named spirit brands are specified in recipes. Daily happy hour includes dedicated cocktail pricing. The program presents itself as a martini bar with a flagship location opened June 2001.
Menu strengths
- — Beverage menu lists a Twigs Signature Cocktails section with named drinks and prices, plus Seasonal Cocktails, Old Fashioned variations, Signature Martinis, and Dessert Cocktails sections.
- — Named spirit brands are specified in cocktail recipes, including Woodford Reserve, Whistle Pig Piggy Back, Grey Goose, and Tres Agaves.
- — Daily happy hour includes dedicated cocktail pricing and items such as the tito's mule, orange clove old fashioned, and perfect paloma.
Standout selections
- — Twigs Manhattan: Whistle Pig Piggy Back 100% rye whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, Luxardo cherry juice, bitters, orange bitters ($17).
- — Sour: Browne vanilla bean bourbon, house-made sour, egg white, shaken hard, gentleman's float of Browne heritage cabernet ($14).
- — Twigs Smokey: Woodford Reserve smoked old fashioned ($16).
- — Espresso Martini: 360 Madagascar vanilla vodka, cold brew, Borghetti, vanilla syrup ($13).
Pricing: Signature cocktails $11-$16; seasonal cocktails $13-$15; happy hour cocktail items $5-$12 each.
Wine
A wine list with both bottle and by-the-glass options, spanning Washington, California, Oregon, New Zealand, Argentina, and France. Tiered pour pricing is offered for 6 oz, 9 oz, and bottle formats. Bottle wines range from $52-$135.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list spans multiple regions including Washington, California, Oregon, New Zealand, Argentina, and France.
- — Both bottle and by-the-glass options with tiered pour pricing for 6 oz, 9 oz, and bottle formats.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne, France, bottle wine ($132).
- — Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet, California, bottle wine ($135).
- — L'Ecole No 41 Cabernet, Washington, bottle wine ($77).
- — Decoy by Duckhorn Chardonnay, California, wine by the glass ($12 / $18 / $46).
Pricing: Bottle wines $52-$135; wine by the glass $10-$12 for 6 oz, $15-$18 for 9 oz, $38-$46 per bottle; corkage $20 per bottle.
Beer
Happy hour menu lists Coors Light draft.; Happy hour menu lists Coors Light draft as a happy hour item.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour menu lists Coors Light draft as a happy hour item.
Standout selections
- — Coors Light draft, listed as a happy hour item.
Pricing: Coors Light draft listed as a happy hour item; price not specified.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Twigs Mocktails section lists four zero-proof drinks at $8 each. The happy hour menu also lists the blueberry cucumber cooler as zero proof. Named ingredients include fresh basil, jalapenos, watermelon puree, and house-made sour.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof mocktail section with four named drinks.
- — Mocktails priced $8 each.; Happy hour menu lists blueberry cucumber cooler (zero proof).
Standout selections
- — Basil Lemonade: fresh basil, lemon juice, maple syrup, soda ($8).
- — Spicy Urban: limes, jalapenos, pinch cilantro, watermelon puree, fresh citrus mix, topped with Starry lemon lime soda, salt rim ($8).
- — Blueberry Cucumber Cooler: mint, cucumber, lime, house-made sour, blueberry puree, press; zero proof ($8).
- — No Paloma: grapefruit juice, agave, lime, salt, Q grapefruit soda ($8).
Pricing: Mocktails $8 each.
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