Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileWrecking Bar Brewpub
Atlanta, GA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Wrecking Bar Brewpub pairs a rotating house-brewed beer list with a creative cocktail program. Original drinks like The Ballad of Polaris and Havana, 1959 show ambition, while classics like the Barrel Aged Manhattan hold the line. The wine list spans regions and price points, and non-alcoholic options are thoughtfully built. A brewpub that treats cocktails as more than an afterthought.
- What should I order?
- Start with a flight of house beers to sample the rotating taps, then move to The Ballad of Polaris, a barrel-rested gin cocktail with sherry and amaro. The Barrel Aged Manhattan is a solid classic. For a non-alcoholic option, the Shady Spot with basil and grapefruit is a refreshing choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive rotating house-brewed list with detailed specs. Cocktail lovers will find creative originals and well-executed classics. The non-alcoholic program makes it welcoming for designated drivers and abstainers.
- When should I go?
- Anytime, but brunch offers a distinct set of boozy and non-alcoholic drinks, including a frozen Peach Margarita and Hair of the Dog. Evenings are likely busier given the brewpub atmosphere.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $9-$14; wines by the glass $9-$14, bottles up to $249; house beers $4.50-$8 for pours, with to-go cans $12-$18; non-alcoholic drinks $4-$11.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A brewpub with a serious cocktail program, featuring original creations with named bartender attributions and a wide-ranging wine list. The beer menu lists ABV, IBU, and tap dates, showing a commitment to transparency. Non-alcoholic options are equally considered.
Beverage categories
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Beer
Extensive rotating house-brewed list with detailed specs (ABV, IBU, tap dates). Styles range from Italian-style Pilsner to imperial sour ale.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating tap list with diverse styles including Pilsner, IPA, Brown Ale, Cold IPA, Sour, Maibock.
- — Beers available in shorty/full pours, flights, and to-go formats.
Standout selections
- — Juice Willis: That's Between Y'all IPA - hopped with Azacca, Mosaic, Strata, Nelson Sauvin.
- — Double Rainbros Raspberry Sherbet Sour Ale - imperial kettle sour with raspberry, vanilla, lactose.
- — 15th Anniversary Ale-Wine Hybrid - blend of wheat beer, gose, and Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
Pricing: House beers $4.50-$8 for pours; flights available; to-go cans $12-$18
Cocktails
Creative original cocktail list with named bartender attributions, plus a solid classics section. Ingredients show range: barrel-rested gin, amaro, sherry, rhum agricole.
Menu strengths
- — Original creations with bartender attributions, e.g., The Ballad of Polaris, Havana 1959.
- — Classic cocktails with historical notes, including Barrel Aged Manhattan and Sazerac Supremo.
- — Frozen option: Peach Margarita with reposado tequila and peach liqueur.
Standout selections
- — The Ballad of Polaris - barrel-rested gin, Cocchi Rosa, Method Sweet Vermouth, Fino Sherry, amaro.
- — Havana, 1959 - green tea & citrus infused vodka, lime cordial, Boomsma Cloosterbitter, crème de poire.
- — Burn After Reading - Rhum Agricole Blanc, mezcal, Tawny Port, Orange Liqueur, Cynar.
Pricing: Cocktails $9-$14; brunch cocktails $6-$12
Wine
Diverse wine list covering sparkling, white, rosé, and red from various regions. By-the-glass options are accessible, and bottles reach premium levels. Includes a non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection with many by-the-glass options.; Non-alcoholic sparkling wine available.
- — Price range accommodates both casual and special occasions.
Standout selections
- — Crémant De Loire, Les Glories, Brut NV - $13/48.
- — Pinot Noir, Calera, Central Coast '23 - $14/52.
- — Good Twin Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine - $11.
Pricing: Wines by the glass $9-$14; bottles up to $249
Nonalcoholic
Well-rounded non-alcoholic program with mocktails, non-alcoholic beers, sparkling wine, and house tonic/ginger beer. Brunch adds a coffee tonic. Priced reasonably.
Menu strengths
- — Variety: mocktails, NA beers, NA sparkling wine, and house-made tonic.
- — Brunch includes Mo' Joe Tonic, a non-alcoholic coffee tonic.
- — NA beers include Bitburger Pils Alkoholfrei, Lagunitas IPNA, Guinness N/A Draught.
Standout selections
- — Shady Spot - fresh basil, lemon, grapefruit, agave.
- — Monday Mule - WB ginger beer, Ango, lime.
- — Mo' Joe Tonic - house cold brew, tonic water, orange cordial, chocolate bitters.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic drinks $4-$11
Spirits
Wide range of spirits used in creative cocktails, from gin and vodka to rum, tequila, mezcal, and whiskey. Classics like Paper Plane and Sazerac Supremo feature well-known bottlings.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive use of diverse spirits in cocktail program.
- — Classic cocktails with quality spirits: Rittenhouse Rye, Four Roses Bourbon.
Standout selections
- — Barrel Aged Manhattan - Rittenhouse Rye, Antica Formula vermouth, barrel-aged.
- — El Camino al Sol - Pueblo Viejo reposado tequila, Prolijo mezcal, Campari, ancho chili.
- — Sazerac Supremo - Sazerac 100° Rye, Madeira, Fino Sherry, Herbsaint.
Pricing: Spirit-forward cocktails $12-$14
How it sits with the food
The beer list's range—from crisp Italian-style Pilsner to a hoppy Brown Ale—offers flexible pairing with pub food. The cocktail program's amaro and sherry-forward drinks could complement richer dishes, while the wine list provides classic options.
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