Restaurant
Unclaimed profileWashington Prime
Norwalk, CT · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Washington Prime's beverage program is anchored by a 15-cocktail signature list and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence-winning cellar. The bar's Prime Martini, served in an 8-ounce pour with customizable garnishes, has earned regional acclaim, while the wine list spans by-the-glass options from Prosecco to Napa Cabernet. Beer and non-alcoholic choices round out a program that rewards exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Prime Martini ($18), an 8-ounce pour of gluten-free, corn-distilled WP vodka, customizable with olives, onions, citrus, or hot 'n' dirty style. For something stirred, the Barrel Aged Manhattan ($17) blends Rittenhouse rye, Carpano Antica, Benedictine, and Angostura bitters.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Martini enthusiasts and wine collectors will find equal reason to linger. The cocktail list's creative range, from the No. 99 with bourbon and cardamaro to the Smoked Peanut Butter Old Fashioned, suits adventurous drinkers, while the wine program's depth appeals to those who appreciate recognized excellence.
- When should I go?
- The weekly changing cocktail specials, currently the Spiced Pear Martini, give regulars a reason to return midweek.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15–$19, with the weekly special at $17. Wines by the glass range $14–$26; beers and non-alcoholic options sit between $7 and $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A three-year Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence run pairs with a bar program that has taken Moffly Gold Coast Best Martinis. The Prime Martini's 8-ounce format and made-in-house WP vodka underline a commitment to a house style.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 15-cocktail signature list spans vodka, bourbon, rye, and reposado bases, with creative ingredients like cardamaro and hickory smoke. Weekly specials add rotation, and the program has earned Moffly Gold Coast Best Martinis recognition.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning martini program recognized by Moffly Gold Coast.
- — Weekly specials, currently Spiced Pear Martini, keep the list current.
- — Creative ingredients across the list, from cardamaro to hickory smoke.
Standout selections
- — Prime Martini: 8 oz. Pour of gluten-free, corn-distilled WP vodka with your choice of olives, onions, citrus, or hot 'n' dirty.
- — Barrel Aged Manhattan: Rittenhouse rye, Carpano Antica, Benedictine, and Angostura bitters.
- — Smoked Peanut Butter Old Fashioned: Sheep Dog peanut butter whiskey with hickory smoke.
Pricing: $15–$19; weekly special $17
Wine
A Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner for 2024–2026, the wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red by the glass with vintage and region detail. Recognized as Connecticut Magazine's Experts' Pick for Best Wine Selection in 2026.
Menu strengths
- — Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence three consecutive years.
- — Diverse by-the-glass pours from Veneto, Provence, Loire, Sonoma, Santa Barbara, and Napa.
- — Connecticut Magazine Experts' Pick for Best Wine Selection 2026.
Standout selections
- — Sancerre – Domaine Serge Laporte (Loire Valley, 2024) at $22.
- — Pinot Noir – Au Bon Climat (Santa Barbara, 2023) at $23.
- — Cabernet – 'Post + Beam' by Far Niente (Napa Valley, 2022) at $26.
Pricing: $14–$26 by the glass
Beer
The beer menu mixes draft and bottle options, including a house lager, local craft IPA, Belgian-style white, and a hard cider. Non-alcoholic Athletic Brewing choices are also available, with prices from $7 to $10.
Menu strengths
- — Draft and bottle variety includes local and craft options.
- — Non-alcoholic options from Athletic Brewing are integrated into the beer menu.
Standout selections
- — Fuzzy Baby Ducks IPA on draft at $10.
- — Allagash White on draft at $9.; WP Lager on draft at $8.
Pricing: $7–$10
Nonalcoholic
Two non-alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing, a golden ale and an IPA, are offered at $7 each. This provides a modest but credible option for designated drivers or those skipping alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Two distinct non-alcoholic styles: golden ale and IPA.
- — Both priced at $7, matching the low end of the beer list.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn non-alcoholic golden ale.; Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA non-alcoholic IPA.
Pricing: $7 each
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