A glass of whisky with ice spilling on a dark background.
Food - Drink
The Richmond Wine Bar That Lets You Pour Your Own Bourbon
By MICHELLE WELSCH
Filling a small glass with bourbon from a dispenser at a bar.
A certain Richmond, Virginia restaurant is taking hospitality and customer interaction to new heights with pour-your-own-alcohol options. Led by Chef Todd Johnson, Napa Kitchen and Wine offers food items like seafood, steaks, and salads to keep visitors well-fed as they pour their own premium bourbon in the eatery's wine lounge.
Two people toasting with small glasses of bourbon.
"Our customers regularly request high-end bourbons and now we offer access to several premium brands that they may not normally find in the ABC store or other restaurants in the area," says CEO and Founder Dennis Barbaro. Guided cards help guests take notes on which labels they prefer as they sample various bourbons.
A glass of bourbon with fruit garnishes on top of piano keys.
Napa Kitchen's selection of bourbon labels rotate frequently to keep things interesting, with featured brands including Murray Hill Club, Bookers, W. L. Weller, Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig, Eagle Rare, Amador, and Catoctin Creek. Seasonal appetizers and dishes also excite the palate as you taste your way around the lounge.
A bartender pouring bourbon from behind a wooden bar.
A bartender pouring bourbon into a glass of ice.
Three glasses of bourbon on a blue background,
Read More
10 Sweet Treats That Pair Well With Bourbon And Other Whiskey
16 Best Bourbons To Use In Your Old Fashioned
Best Bourbons Under $50 In 2022