Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileWhere House Bar
Springfield, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Where House Bar runs a cocktail menu split into Classic, House Original, and Tiki sections, with drinks like the Bees Knees, Poblano Escobar, and Mai Tai priced between $8.50 and $10. The beer program is broad, with 12 drafts and 18 bottles, including local Ozarks taps Brewing Co. And Mothers Brewing. Three mocktails and Sam Adams N/A cover nonalcoholic options. Wine is limited to a Sangria Spritz and a homepage mention.
- What should I order?
- Start with a house original such as the Poblano Escobar, made with poblano-infused Agave De Cortez mezcal, cucumber agave syrup, and lime. For a classic, the Old Fashioned uses Ty Iechyd Da bourbon, house-made syrup, and house-made bitters. Local draft options like SBC Sunshine Daydream or Mother's Lil' Helper are worth trying.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want a cocktail list spanning classics, house originals, and tiki drinks, plus a deep beer selection with local Ozarks drafts. Those seeking nonalcoholic options will find three mocktails and a nonalcoholic beer. Wine drinkers have a single Sangria Spritz to consider.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced $8.50–$10, with classics at $8.50–$9, house originals at $8.50–$9.75, and tiki drinks at $9–$10. The Sangria Spritz is $8.50. Beer prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is organized into three clear sections—Classic, House Original, and Tiki—with named spirits like Espolon, Titos, Bacardi, Jim Beam, and Pussers. The beer list highlights local Ozarks breweries on draft, including Brewing Co. And Mothers Brewing.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Three cocktail sections: Classic, House Original, and Tiki. Classics include Sangria Spritz, Bees Knees, Paloma, Sex on the Beach, Dark and Stormy, and Old Fashioned. House originals include Poblano Escobar, Gypsy Death, Neptune, Little Drink on the Prairie, and Kentucky Peach Tea. Tiki drinks include Mai Tai, Painkiller, and Blue Hawaiian. Named spirits include Espolon, Titos, Bacardi, Jim Beam, and Pussers.
Menu strengths
- — Menu spans classic, original, and tiki cocktail categories, offering variety across styles.
- — Cocktails use named spirits including Espolon, Titos, Bacardi, Jim Beam, and Pussers.
- — Classic cocktails priced $8.50–$9, house originals $8.50–$9.75, tiki drinks $9–$10.
Standout selections
- — Poblano Escobar: poblano-infused Agave De Cortez mezcal, cucumber agave syrup, lime juice, $9.75.
- — Gypsy Death: Clement Rhum Agricole, passionfruit liqueur, Ramazotti, lime juice, $9.50.
- — Old Fashioned: Ty Iechyd Da bourbon, house-made syrup, house-made bitters, $9.
- — Mai Tai: Bacardi rum, dark rum, lime juice, Grand Marnier, orgeat, $10.
Pricing: $8.50–$10
Wine
The venue features fine wines, and the homepage names wine as an offering. The Sangria Spritz is made with red wine infused with fruit, topped with soda water and Sprite, priced at $8.50.
Menu strengths
- — Homepage explicitly names wine as an offering.; Sangria Spritz priced at $8.50.
Standout selections
- — Sangria Spritz: red wine infused with fruit, topped with soda water and Sprite, $8.50.
Pricing: $8.50
Beer
Reviewers mention a good selection of beers on tap and a good selection of beer overall.
Menu strengths
- — 12 draft beers and 18 bottled beers provide a wide range of choices.
- — Taps feature the best of Ozarks breweries including Brewing Co. And Mothers Brewing.
- — Reviewers mention a good selection of beers on tap and a good selection of beer overall.
Standout selections
- — SBC Sunshine Daydream: draft beer Brewing Co.; SBC Green Ghost: draft beer Brewing Co.
- — Mother's Lil' Helper: draft beer from Mothers Brewing.
- — Piney River Black Walnut Wheat: draft wheat beer.
Nonalcoholic
Menu lists a Mocktails section with Blueberry Mockhito, Pineapple Cinnamon Collins, and Virgin Mango Mule. Bottled beer list includes Sam Adams N/A.
Menu strengths
- — Three mocktails are listed on the menu.; Bottled beer list includes Sam Adams N/A.
Standout selections
- — Blueberry Mockhito: hand-crafted blueberry and mint syrups, lime juice, club soda.
- — Pineapple Cinnamon Collins: house-made pineapple cinnamon syrup, Giffard's Orgeat, lemon juice, club soda.
- — Virgin Mango Mule: mango nectar topped with ginger beer.
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