We are so pleased to offer the community a place to get together to enjoy great drinks in a beautiful space – we’re calling it the Backstage Lounge at Barrel 118. We’ve added comfortable leather couches and chairs, and gorgeous rugs, along with our custom-built high-top barrel tables, and a beautiful antique bar. Join us for an upcoming “Happy Hour” or register for one of our Craft Cocktail Classes. Details on upcoming events are listed below or visit our Special Events Calendar page.
Happy Hour in the Backstage Lounge
Happy Hour dates and hours will vary due to private events and staffing schedules. We aim to have the Backstage Lounge open at least once a week – mostly on Thursday evenings from 5 – 8 pm. Each week, our mixologist will feature different signature drinks featuring new products from the Mixology Market and a rotating selection of fine wine and craft beers/ciders. Feel free to bring something to nibble or pick up something from one of the local restaurants.
UPCOMING HAPPY HOUR DATES/TIMES:
We have a lot of private events in the next few weeks. Please join us on Thursday, November 21 from 5 – 8 pm for our next Happy Hour.
Thursday, December 5 from 5 – 8 pm
Thursday, December 12 from 5 – 8 pm
Thursday, December 26 – TBD.
*Please note that we are trying to go CASHLESS. Credit Cards are the preferred method of payment. Thanks for understanding!
The Art of Mixology – Craft Cocktail Classes
Our series of cocktail classes will explore the history, art, and science of crafting delicious cocktails. Gain a deeper appreciation of how to balance flavors with a wide variety of spirits and liqueurs. Learn how to make different simple syrups featuring botanical ingredients and how a few drops of bitters can enhance the depth of flavor in your drinks. With each of our classes, you’ll gain the knowledge to better appreciate and hopefully recreate craft cocktails at home. We will test out different products, learn about glassware, and showcase the barware and tools available for purchase in the Mixology Market to help you outfit your home bar. We’ll share ideas on entertaining with ease by batching craft cocktails and garnishing tips and tricks to make your parties sparkle! No experience required! Come out and shake things up and have a great time!
Click on the links below for more info and to register for classes.
Fall Favorites Craft Cocktail Class – This event has passed.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 – CLASS IS FULL! Welcome Fall with one of our first Craft Cocktail Classes! For this class, we’ll look to flavors that celebrate the season like Apple Cider, Cranberry, Pear, Pomegranate, Pumpkin, Walnut, Maple, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, Vanilla, and Ginger.
Marvelous Margaritas & Mezcal – Craft Cocktail Class
SATURDAY, NOV 2 – Margaritas are the #1 cocktail ordered in bars across America. Let’s explore how to make THE best margaritas. We will share tips and recipes for a surefire way to impress all your friends. No matter what time of year, there’s a margarita recipe to fit the occasion! In this class, we’ll try and test some interesting flavor combinations more suitable for fall and the holiday season.
Perfecting the Old Fashioned & Manhattan
SATURDAY, NOV 16 – CLASS IS FULL! For such “simple” drinks consisting of only a few ingredients, there is definitely a craft and a skill to making a good Old Fashioned or a Manhattan cocktail. Will start with the most basic recipes and talk through different schools of thought.. to muddle or not to muddle… sugar cube vs. simple syrup… bourbon vs rye… and a whole wonderful world of different bitters options to experiment with.
Dessert Cocktails & Martinis
SATURDAY, DEC 14 – Sometimes the perfect ending to a meal is a dessert DRINK! We LOVE a good Espresso Martini too. We will feature a few decadent dessert drinks that will steal the show at your holiday parties. More details coming soon!
