Bar
Unclaimed profileWonder Bar Cleveland
Cleveland, OH · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Wonder Bar pours a playful cocktail lineup with names like Basic B Martini and Shiny Disco Ball, plus a deep beer menu spanning 12 taps, 13 bottles, and 24 cans. Local Ohio brews such as Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold Lager sit alongside creative fruit beers. Wine-by-the-glass and nonalcoholic options round out a program that favors fun over fuss.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Basic B Martini, a whipped vodka and espresso martini mix that anchors the creative cocktail list. For something fruit-forward, the Blackberry Buck pairs bourbon with blackberry puree, lime, and ginger beer.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like playful, themed cocktails and a wide beer selection will find plenty to explore. The mix of creative shots and familiar canned options suits groups with varied tastes.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu leans into whimsy with edible glitter in the Shiny Disco Ball and a bourbon-and-iced-tea Mr. Tea Slushie. The beer list showcases Ohio breweries like Great Lakes and Fat Head's, adding local character.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail menu features named originals like the Basic B Martini and Blackberry Buck, plus canned options from recognizable brands. Customers mention fun themed drinks and a bartender willing to mix custom concoctions.
Menu strengths
- — Creative named cocktails use diverse spirits and mixers, from bourbon to Empress gin.
- — Canned cocktails from brands like High Noon and White Claw offer easy-drinking alternatives.
- — A customer account highlights a bartender's willingness to craft something tasty.
Standout selections
- — Basic B Martini: Smirnoff Whipped Vodka with Fever Tree Espresso Martini Mix.
- — Blackberry Buck: Old Forester Bourbon, blackberry puree, lime, and ginger beer.
- — Shiny Disco Ball: Empress gin, rose lemonade, and edible glitter.
Wine
Wine is available by the glass with sparkling, white, and red selections. Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, and two rosés make up a compact but serviceable list.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a balanced range of sparkling, white, and red wines by the glass.
- — Includes both a sparkling rosé and a dry rosé from the South of France.
Standout selections
- — Cavit Lunetta Prosecco: sparkling wine with apple and peach aromas.
- — Yes Way Rosé: dry rosé from the South of France.
Beer
Beer selection is extensive with 12 taps, 13 bottles, and 24 cans. Local Ohio representation includes Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold Lager and Fat Head's Crumble Berry, alongside craft ciders and stouts.
Menu strengths
- — Large variety spans local craft, domestic, and non-alcoholic options.
- — Includes award-winning Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold Lager.; Fat Head's Crumble Berry adds a dessert-like fruit beer option.
Standout selections
- — Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold Lager: award-winning lager.; Fat Head's Crumble Berry: fruit beer with blueberry, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic offerings include Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA and Fever-Tree mixers like ginger beer and sparkling pink grapefruit. These serve as both standalone drinks and cocktail components.
Menu strengths
- — Athletic Free Wave provides a hop-forward non-alcoholic beer option.
- — Fever-Tree ginger beer and sparkling pink grapefruit can be enjoyed on their own or in cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA: non-alcoholic IPA with less than 0.5% ABV.
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