Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileVibes Bar & Lounge
Nashville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Vibes Bar & Lounge runs a cocktail-heavy program with 11 signature drinks from $16 to $25, plus brunch and happy hour specials. Premium spirits like Tito's, Casamigos, and Hennessy anchor the menu, while self-pour towers cater to groups. A short champagne list reaches $450, and beer options stay mainstream. Customers praise drink quality, though one noted a disliked lemon.
- What should I order?
- Start with the New York Sour ($20) for a classic twist, or the Billion Dollar Baby ($18) for a tequila-forward option. For groups, the self-pour Tower Tequila Recharge ($130) serves four or more. Happy hour brings $8 themed cocktails like Big Tip Energy.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, premium-spirit drinks will find plenty to explore. Groups of four or more can take advantage of the self-pour towers. Brunch-goers can enjoy a separate cocktail menu at lower price points.
- When should I go?
- Weekend brunch, when the brunch cocktail menu (7 drinks, $10–$14) is available. Happy hour on specific days offers $8 themed cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $16–$25. Brunch cocktails are $10–$14, and happy hour drinks are $8. Champagne starts at $150 and reaches $450. Beer is $5–$6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The self-pour tower cocktails for groups of four or more are a standout feature, priced at $130. The champagne list includes luxury labels like Ace of Spades Gold, setting a high-end tone alongside a casual cocktail menu.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative menu of 11 signature cocktails uses premium spirits and fresh ingredients. Brunch and happy hour options broaden appeal, while self-pour towers serve groups. Customer reviews praise drink quality, though one disliked a lemon garnish.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu with creative ingredients and premium spirits.
- — Offers brunch cocktail specials on weekends.; Self-pour tower cocktails for groups of 4+.
Standout selections
- — New York Sour – Maker's Mark, citrus, egg whites, red wine float ($20).
- — Chill Vibes – Tito's vodka, melon, cucumber, lime, club soda ($16).
- — Espresso Martini – Tito's vodka, Bailey's, Kahlúa, espresso ($25).
Pricing: Signature cocktails $16–$25; brunch cocktails $10–$14; happy hour cocktails $8; tower cocktails $130.
Wine
Wine offerings are limited to a premium champagne list and wine-based cocktails. No still wines are listed. The champagne selection includes luxury labels at high price points, catering to celebration occasions.
Standout selections
- — Ace of Spades Gold – $450.
- — Moet Imperial Nectar – $250.; Chic Barcelona – $150.
Pricing: Champagne $150–$450.
Beer
Beer selection is mainstream, with domestic and imported favorites. No craft options are listed. Pricing is known for only a few items, limiting assessment.
Standout selections
- — Bud Light – $5.; High Noon Peach – $6.
Pricing: Bud Light $5; High Noon seltzers $6; other prices not listed.
Spirits
A wide range of premium spirits is used, including Tito's, Casamigos, Woodford Reserve, and Hennessy. No dedicated spirits list exists, but happy hour features spirit-forward cocktails at a value price.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of premium spirits used in cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Big Tip Energy – Hennessy, honey syrup, fresh lemon ($8).
- — Direct Deposit – Maker's Mark, simple syrup, bitters, orange peel ($8).
- — Tower Tequila Recharge – tequila, triple sec, pineapple, mango, lime, club soda ($130).
Pricing: No dedicated pricing; spirits appear as cocktail ingredients. Happy hour cocktails $8; tower $130.
How it sits with the food
No food menu was reviewed, but the New York Sour's red wine float and the Signature Sangria with Cabernet suggest wine-friendly pairings. The sweet, tropical cocktails like Mi Casa Su Casa might pair with spicy or grilled fare.
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