Restaurant
Unclaimed profileVintage Spirits & Grill
Madison, WI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Vintage Spirits & Grill runs a broad drink program that covers cocktails, wine, beer, nonalcoholic options, and spirits. The cocktail list includes mules, old fashioneds, margaritas, sangria, spritzes, and sour-style drinks, with signature cocktails generally at $9. Beer is a particular strength, with a deep draft lineup featuring Vintage Brewing Company taps plus a wide packaged selection. Wine spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red by the glass and bottle, and the nonalcoholic section offers mocktails, NA beer, and THC/CBD beverages.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Pom Cherry Mule, made with Pama, Cherry Fruitful, lime juice, and ginger beer, available at $9 or as a Mega Mule for $32. For beer, try a Vintage Brewing Company tap such as Sister Golden Kölsch or Vapour Trail Hazy IPA. The Maple Old Fashioned with Bird Dog Maple Whiskey and toasted marshmallow syrup is $8.50.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups and casual drinkers who want a wide range of options in one place, from craft beer and cocktails to wine and nonalcoholic choices. Beer fans will find a deep draft and packaged selection, while those avoiding alcohol have mocktails, NA beer, and THC/CBD beverages to choose from.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour and select daily specials offer reduced prices on cocktails, beer, and spirits, including $6 Aperol Spritz and $5 Smirnoff Mules. Wednesday brings half off wine bottles and glasses, and Thursday features $7 Soju bottles.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are generally $9, with some at $8.50; Mega Mules are $32. Draft beers are typically $6, bottles and cans range from $4 to $6, and wine by the glass is $7 to $12 with bottles from $28 to $44. Nonalcoholic cocktails and NA beers are $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a broad cocktail list, an extensive beer program anchored by locally brewed Vintage Brewing Company taps, a varied wine selection, and a nonalcoholic section that includes THC/CBD beverages sets this program apart from a standard restaurant drink menu.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail list covers mules, old fashioneds, margaritas, sangria, spritzes, and sour-style drinks, with multiple mule variations and a Mega Mule format. Seasonal and year-round offerings are highlighted, and daily specials reduce prices during happy hour and late-night windows.
Menu strengths
- — Broad cocktail list spanning mules, old fashioneds, margaritas, sangria, spritzes, and sour-style drinks.
- — Multiple mule variations and a Mega Mule option provide serving-size flexibility.
- — Happy hour and late-night specials reduce cocktail prices on select days.
Standout selections
- — Pom Cherry Mule — Pama, Cherry Fruitful, lime juice, and ginger beer; $9 or Mega Mule $32.
- — Maple Old Fashioned — Bird Dog Maple Whiskey, bitters, toasted marshmallow syrup, starry, orange, and cherries; $8.50.
- — Vintage Sangria — Cruzan Mango Rum, orange, pineapple, and house wine; $9 glass or $32 pitcher.
Pricing: Signature cocktails generally $9, some $8.50; Mega Mules $32; happy hour specials include $6 Aperol Spritz and $5 Smirnoff Mules.
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red categories with multiple countries represented. By-the-glass and bottle options are available, and Wednesday offers half off bottles and glasses.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red with multiple countries represented.
- — By-the-glass and bottle formats are both available.; Wednesday half-off special applies to bottles and glasses.
Standout selections
- — J. Lohr Riesling, CA — $9 glass or $32 bottle.
- — Meiomi Pinot Noir, CA — $12 glass or $44 bottle.
- — Freixenet Sparkling Rosè, Italy — $9 glass or $32 bottle.
Pricing: By the glass $7 to $12; bottles $28 to $44; Wednesday half off bottles and glasses.
Beer
An extensive beer selection includes Vintage Brewing Company taps, other draft beers, and a deep roster of bottles and cans. Draft styles range from Kölsch and Weissbier to Abbey Dubbel and Hazy IPA, with frequent specials across multiple days.
Menu strengths
- — Large draft and packaged beer selection with many Wisconsin and regional craft options.
- — Locally brewed Vintage Brewing Company taps are featured prominently.
- — Frequent beer specials across multiple days include $3 VBC Beers and $3 Bottles & Cans.
Standout selections
- — Sister Golden Kölsch — German-style golden ale, 20 IBUs, 4.9% ABV.
- — Vapour Trail Hazy IPA — hop aromas of passionfruit, white grape, and mandarin; 45 IBUs, 7.4% ABV.
- — Dedication Abbey 'Extra' Dubbel — Trappist-style with stone fruit, ginger, anise, and raisins; 18 IBUs, 9.2% ABV.
- — Scaredy Cat Oatmeal Stout — rich malt flavors of molasses, cocoa, caramel, and espresso; 30 IBUs, 6.3% ABV.
Pricing: Draft generally $6, some $6.5; bottles and cans $4 to $6; specials include $3 VBC Beers, $3 Bottles & Cans, $15 VBC Tap Pitchers, $10 Hamm's Pitchers.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated 'free spirited' section includes non-alcoholic cocktails, NA beer, and THC/CBD beverages. Mocktail options such as Cloud Drink, Hibiscus Palmer, and Sunrise are priced at $6, alongside Heineken 0.0, Athletic Runwild, and a range of THC and CBD seltzers.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse non-alcoholic program including mocktails, NA beer, THC/CBD beverages, and standard sodas.
- — Multiple mocktail flavors and styles available at $6.
- — NA beer options include Heineken 0.0, Blue Moon N-A, Lagunitas Hop Water, and Athletic Runwild, Freewave, and Upside Dawn.
Standout selections
- — Cloud Drink — syrup, cream, and starry; flavors include blackberry, strawberry, blood orange, pomegranate, and peach; $6.
- — Hibiscus Palmer — hibiscus syrup, iced tea, lemonade, and lemon; $6.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails and NA beers are $6.
Spirits
George Spiced Pear, and Rumhaven. Happy hour offers discounted rail and branded spirit mixers, and Soju is available by the bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour offers discounted rail and branded spirit mixers, including $2 Rail Mixers and $3 Tito's & Tully Mixers.
- — Soju is available in Strawberry or Yogurt flavors at $9, with a Thursday special of $7 bottles.
- — Specific spirits used in cocktails are listed, including Pama, Milagro, Bird Dog Maple Whiskey, Cruzan Mango Rum, and St. George Spiced Pear.
Standout selections
- — Soju — Strawberry or Yogurt; Soonhari, CA; $9, Thursday $7.
- — Tito's & Tully Mixers — happy hour special at $3.
- — Rail Mixers — happy hour special at $2.
Pricing: Soju $9, Thursday $7 Soju bottles; happy hour $2 Rail Mixers and $3 Tito's & Tully Mixers.
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