Restaurant
Unclaimed profileZanzibar
Austin, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Zanzibar's rooftop bar pours a tropical-leaning cocktail list—eight $17 creations spanning rum, bourbon, gin, tequila, and vodka, including the Duke's Pearl and a Mai Tai. Wine, beer, and mocktails round out the program at approachable prices. Customers mention margaritas made by a staff member named Chris as phenomenal.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Duke's Pearl, a rum, passionfruit, pineapple, honey, and lime cocktail that captures the tropical theme. For bourbon drinkers, The Devil & The Deep Blue Sea pairs bourbon with pineapple, orgeat, orange, and lemon.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki and tropical cocktail enthusiasts will find a dedicated menu. Those seeking a straightforward pour can rely on the consistent wine and beer lists, while non-drinkers have two mocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $17 each. Wines are $13–$16 per glass or $52–$64 per bottle; beers are $8, and mocktails are $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The rooftop setting pairs with a cocktail menu built around tropical and tiki flavors, with all eight specialty drinks priced uniformly at $17. The drinks are served in cute cups, and customers specifically praise margaritas made by a staff member named Chris.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight craft cocktails at $17 each, all with tropical or tiki inspirations. The menu is clearly themed and neatly priced.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails at a uniform $17 price point.
- — Tropical and tiki styles dominate, with ingredients like passionfruit, pineapple, orgeat, and hibiscus.
- — Customer accounts describe margaritas made by Chris as phenomenal, and drinks arrive in cute cups.
Standout selections
- — Duke's Pearl: Rum, passionfruit, pineapple, honey, lime.; The Devil & The Deep Blue Sea: Bourbon, pineapple, orgeat, orange, lemon.
Pricing: $17 each
Wine
A compact wine list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with eight named selections from Italy, France, New Zealand, California, and the Mediterranean. Prices are consistent and moderate.
Menu strengths
- — Covers all major styles with a variety of regions.
- — Clear glass and bottle pricing across the list.
- — Includes a Prosecco and a Brut Rosé for sparkling options.
Standout selections
- — Lucien Albrecht Brut Rosé NV, Alsace, France ($14 glass / $56 bottle).
- — Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand ($13 glass / $52 bottle).
- — Banshee Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara ($14 glass / $56 bottle).
Pricing: $13–$16 glass / $52–$64 bottle
Beer
Beer selection is straightforward—all canned or draft options priced at $8. Includes familiar labels plus local breweries like Beerworks and East Ciders.
Menu strengths
- — Uniform $8 price for all beers simplifies ordering.
- — Local craft representation through Beerworks and East Ciders.
- — Includes mainstream cans like Miller Lite and Modelo Especial.
Standout selections
- — Miller Lite — $8 — Canned beer; Michelob Ultra — $8 — Canned beer
Pricing: $8 each
Nonalcoholic
Two mocktails, each $12, echo the tropical theme with ingredients like hibiscus, ginger, pineapple, and lime. A modest but intentional nonalcoholic offering.
Menu strengths
- — Two dedicated mocktails with layered tropical flavors.; Reasonable price point at $12.
Standout selections
- — Spice Island: Hibiscus, ginger, allspice, lime.; Clean Wave: Pineapple, peach, mint, lime.
Pricing: $12 each
Spirits
Cocktail menu covers five major spirit categories.; The venue labels itself as offering 'small plates & spirits.'
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu covers five major spirit categories.; The venue labels itself as offering 'small plates & spirits.'
Standout selections
- — Specialty cocktails feature a variety of spirits including rum, bourbon, gin, tequila, and vodka.
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