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Summer is just around the corner, but World Cocktail Day comes first on May 13. Celebrate both by checking out some of the best cocktails the Tri-Cities has to offer.
Located in the heart of Washington’s wine country and next door to one of the world’s largest hop producers, Tri-Cities has an endless supply of drink options. The Tri-City Herald has curated a list of nine highly-regarded cocktail spots based on consumer feedback from Yelp, Tripadvisor and others.
If you find yourself wanting to try something new, each of these businesses has classic and specialty cocktail options. These options only have a regional presence, larger chains have been left out, but are also worth trying.
▪ Moniker Bar - 702 The Parkway, Richland
A fairly new cocktail spot in Tri-Cities, the classy and tiki-themed location offers dinner options and pages of signature cocktails, or stop by for a weekend brunch. A revolving door of seasonal options are available, plus their always-available signatures. These cocktails range between $12 and $16.
One popular option is the Papa Doble for $12, which is made of a white rum blend, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit-lime oleo and lime juice. Or try the Rum Flight for $37, which features three high-quality rums: Hampden the Younger, Clairin Caisimir and the Rivers Royale Grenadian.
▪ Soi 705 - 705 The Parkway, Richland
Also on The Parkway is Soi 705, an Asian street food restaurant and cocktail bar. Their menu features rotating tap and sake options. Signature cocktails range from $11 to $14 across three categories: Bold & Boozy, Fruity & Playful and Bright & Fresh. Along with an array of food options, there is an extensive range of spirits and non-alcoholic drinks as well, like Thai Tea for $5.
▪ Amendment XXI - 2525 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Richland
This Prohibition-era-themed bar and grill offers classic American food options, like mozzarella sticks, the Flapper’s French Dip, burgers, macaroni and cheese and more. Special deals rotate daily, like Mule Mondays with $9 Moscow mules, plus happy hour is offered from 3 to 6 p.m.
During happy hour, you can get some cocktails for $8, including an Old Fashioned, the signature house margarita and the Snowbird. Menu prices are between $10 and $14, but entire sections are discounted on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Try the Drink You Under the Blue Bridge for $12, with raspberry vodka, Blue Sky liqueur, Blue Island Pucker, sour and Sprite.
▪ Woody’s BullPen - 4128 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick
Woody’s is a sports bar with barbecue and other American cuisine. On Fridays, you can even order a prime rib dinner for $30. The expanded patio offers a venue for live music. Its new summer cocktail menu was just released. Cocktails tend to cost about $7, like the popular Moscow Mule, while others run up to $10.
▪ Sterling’s Famous - Multiple locations: 2500 Queensgate Drive, 3200 W. Clearwater Ave., 890 George Washington Way
This local chain of fine American food has an extensive menu and a “colossal” salad bar. Seasonal signature and house favorite cocktails range from $9 to $15, including the Peachy Keene Mojito with #1027 Deep Eddy Peach, peach schnapps, Malibu, simple syrup, mint and lime for $12.
▪ Wine Social - 702 The Parkway B, Richland
Another classy Parkway option is Wine Social, which is described as “the perfect date night experience.” You’ll have a wall of wine to choose from, plus beer, cider, spirit and sake options. Charcuteries and finger foods are available for order, but you can also bring in food from other Parkway businesses. Cocktails range from $12 to $15, including classics like its revered espresso martini. Try the Lavender French 75 for $15.
▪ Foodies - Multiple locations: 2701 Columbia Park Trail, 701 The Parkway
Classic, quality American dishes are served at Foodies, which has a deep history in the Tri-Cities. Ask staff about the Foodies story while trying its namesake Foodie sandwich for $18.88. Craft cocktails are made from local liquor and curated with feedback from staff and guests. Specialty drink menus are rotated, generally costing between $12 and $14 per drink. The Not Your Mama’s Margarita was voted best margarita in Tri-Cities.
▪ Jackalope - 107 Vista Way, Kennewick
Jackalope calls itself a modern-day dive bar specializing in fun. The menu offers appetizers, flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers and more. It has designated the month as Margarita May, offering 15 flavor choices. Check your table for other current specials. Cocktails range between $10 and $15. Jackalope staff say it is the number one spot in Tri-Cities for themed parties, aiming for at least one every month.
▪ Fable Craft Bar - 894 Tulip Lane, Richland
A two-for-one, J. Bookwalter winery’s fine dining option Fiction includes the Fable Craft Bar, which features highly-rated cocktails. It claims to have one of the widest varieties of whiskey, scotch and quality tequila in Eastern Washington. Cocktails range between $13 and $18, including the Corpse Reviver #2 with gin, cointreau, Lillet, lemon and absinthe for $14.
This story was originally published May 11, 2023 at 5:00 AM.