Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileWhite Horse Spirits & Kitchen
Salt Lake City, UT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
White Horse Spirits & Kitchen brings a serious drinks program to with a ceiling-high spirits wall, inventive cocktails, and a wide-ranging list. The cocktail menu leans creative, but the spirits selection is the clear draw. Wine and beer are competent, and non-alcoholic options get real attention. A stop here rewards whiskey fans and curious cocktail drinkers alike.
- What should I order?
- Start with the WH Old Fashioned, praised by customers as excellent. For something more adventurous, the Strawberry Moon balances reposado tequila with strawberry basil cordial. If you're a bourbon drinker, request the Blanton's Whiskey Street Barrel Select, a barrel pick poured at $10.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts will find a deep bench of bourbon, rye, and scotch, including barrel selects. Cocktail fans who like creative builds will appreciate the original menu. The presence of mocktails and non-alcoholic beers also makes it a fit for designated drivers or those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11 to $20. Wine by the glass is $13 to $16, with bottles from $39 to $60. Beer is $6 to $10. Spirit pours range from $4 to $20, with bottles up to $300.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A spirits wall that goes to the ceiling and a claim to Utah's largest apéritif and digestif selection set the bar apart. The program also features Whiskey Street barrel selects, including Blanton's and WhistlePig, which you won't find everywhere.
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu mixes originals like Hi Becky! And Strawberry Moon with classics such as the WH Old Fashioned and The Pollinator. House-made syrups and creative ingredients drive the list. Customers specifically praise the Old Fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — Creative originals use house-made syrups and unexpected ingredients like matcha and mole bitters.
- — Classics and originals both appear, with the WH Old Fashioned as a traditional anchor.
- — Customers call the Old Fashioned excellent or great.
Standout selections
- — Hi Becky! – Tito's, Giffard vanilla, Frangelico, blueberry-lavender syrup, matcha ($11)
- — Strawberry Moon – reposado tequila, Cocchi Americano, strawberry basil cordial, orgeat ($18)
- — The Pollinator – gin, Lillet blanc, dry curaçao, chamomile honey, absinthe rinse ($13)
Pricing: $11-$20
Wine
Wine list covers whites, reds, and sparkling from several countries, including Josh Pinot Grigio, Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, and Trapiche Oak Cask Cabernet Sauvignon. Sparkling options include Zardetto Prosecco and Gruet Brut Rosé.
Menu strengths
- — International reach spans France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, and New Zealand.
- — Both still and sparkling wines are offered by the glass and bottle.
Standout selections
- — Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay – $16 glass / $48 bottle
- — Trapiche Oak Cask Cabernet Sauvignon – $13 glass / $39 bottle
Pricing: $13-$16 glass; $39-$75 bottle
Beer
Beer list features local Utah breweries like Uinta, Kiitos, and Saltfire, plus national options such as Founders Oatmeal Stout Nitro. Non-alcoholic Athletic Run Wild IPA is also on draft. Prices stay between $6 and $10.
Menu strengths
- — Local Utah breweries are represented, including Uinta, Kiitos, and Saltfire.
- — Includes a non-alcoholic IPA option with Athletic Run Wild.
Standout selections
- — Kiitos DIPA – $10; Founders Oatmeal Stout Nitro – $10
Pricing: $6-$10
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic program includes mocktails like Garden Party and Sister Swig, a Phoney Negroni, and De Soi Spritz Italiano. Athletic Run Wild IPA Draft is available for $7. One customer called their mocktail amazing.
Menu strengths
- — At least five distinct non-alcoholic drinks are listed, from mocktails to a NA spritz.
- — Garden Party uses Wilfred's aperitif, guava, and rose cordial, showing real composition.
Standout selections
- — Garden Party – Wilfred's aperitif, guava, rose cordial, seltzer
- — Phoney Negroni – non-alcoholic negroni-style drink; Athletic Run Wild IPA Draft – $7
Pricing: $7 (NA beer)
Spirits
A wall of spirits that goes to the ceiling anchors a deep selection of whiskey, bourbon, rye, scotch, gin, tequila, mezcal, and rum. Barrel picks include Blanton's and WhistlePig. The venue claims Utah's largest apéritif and digestif selection.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive spirits selection with particular depth in whiskey, bourbon, and rye.
- — Barrel selects like Blanton's Whiskey Street and WhistlePig 10yr add exclusivity.
- — Wall of spirits that goes to the ceiling is a visual and inventory statement.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Whiskey Street Barrel Select – $10 pour / $23 bottle
- — WhistlePig 10yr Whiskey Street Select Barrel Proof – $9 pour / $24 bottle
- — Nikka Coffey Grain – $20 pour / $150 bottle
Pricing: $3-$20 pours; bottles to $300
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