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LIQUID LITERATURE

Where every drink tells a story...

ADVENTURES OF BLACKBERRY FINN

blackberry infused vodka, lemon, blackberry smash

READY PLAYER RUM

pineapple, smith & cross and myers dark rum, passion fruit, lime, cinnamon

$17

TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD

house infused spicy serrano tequila, blackberry shrub, lime, tajin rim

$17

Mild

OF ICE AND MEZCAL

Los Vecinos mezcal, dry vermouth, grapefruit bitters, lime twist

$17

THE LION, THE WHISKEY AND THE WARDROBE

High West Double Rye, lemon, maple syrup, house-made allspice

$17

LIBRARIAN'S OLD FASHIONED

Green River, angostura, sugar, orange twist

$17

ROUGH DRAFTS

Not all great stories come in chapters—some flow straight from the tap. Our draft beers are the pub's poetry: fresh, flavorful, and full of character.

ENEGREN - THE LIGHTEST ONE

Helles-style Lager ABV - 4.8%

COMMON SPACE SONRISA MEXICAN LAGER

ABV - 4.2%

MADEWEST HAZY

ABV - 7%

$10

OGOPOGO - HARMONIA MANGO WHEAT ALE

ABV 5%

$10

LOST LAKE CIDER - BERRY PACK

ABV - 6.5%

HIGHLAND PARK - Mas Chingona

ABV - 5%

THE GRAPES OF WRATH

Because sometimes, the best stories are aged in barrels—not books.

MENAGE A TROIS - PINOT NOIR

Lodi CA | Bottle $50

$12

J LORH - CABERNET

Paso Robles | Bottle $50

$12

JOEL GOTT - CHARDONNAY

California | Bottle $50

$12

LAGARIA - PINOT GRIGIO

Italy / Bottle $50

$13

STARBOROUGH - SAUVIGNON BLANC

New Zealand | Bottle $50

$12

HONORO VERA ROSÉ

Spain | Bottle $50

$12

LA VIELLE FERME - SPARKLING ROSÉ

France | Bottle $50

$12

MARQUES DE CACERES - CAVA

Spain | Bottle $50

$12

CANNED IDEAS

Even the most epic tales need a pause—and sometimes, that pause comes perfectly chilled and sealed in aluminum.

ALMANAC FRUIT PUNCH SOURNOVA - 16oz

ABV - 6.1%

$14

BEST DAY KOLSCH N/A

Non-Alcoholic

BEST DAY IPA N/A

Non-Alcoholic

DELIRIUM TREMENS 17oz.

$17

PLOT TWISTS IN A CAN

Every good story needs a sharp turn—and these two drinks deliver just that.

HIGH NOON SELTZER

Choose Your Author (Flavors Rotate, Ask Your Bartender) ABV - 4.5%

ALMANAC FRUIT PUNCH SOURNOVA - 16oz

ABV - 6.1%

$14

THE CLASSICS 3-7PM

Great stories start at Happy Hour. (And don’t worry—we don’t judge dog-eared pages or second cocktails.)

EASY BREEZY

vodka, lime, cranberry, simple

$12

BEE'S KNEES

gin, honey, lemon

$12

FRENCH 75

gin, lemon, simple, topped with champagne

$12

MARGARITA

tequila, combier, lime

$12

HOUSE MULE

Choose your spirit.

$12

OLD FASHIONED

bourbon, sugar, bitters

$12

HOUSE SPIRITS

Choose your spirit neat, on the rocks, or mixed.

$10

HOUSE RED

HOUSE WHITE

HOUSE SPARKLING

MEXICAN STYLE LAGER

HAZY IPA

CIDER

THE PAPERBACK SPECIAL

Beer of the day + 1 Oz Shot

$12

EDIBLE FORESHADOWING 3-7PM

Even the best tales need a solid supporting cast—and our Happy Hour menu delivers a plot-thickening lineup of delicious dishes at storybook prices.

CHICKEN BITES

served with our house made buffalo or BBQ sauce on the side

$11

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

served on a spread of vegan blue cheese

$11

Gluten free

Vegan

MEDITTERANEAN HUMMUS

served with warm pita and seasonal vegetables

$11

Vegan

FRENCH ONION DIP & KETTLE CHIPS

house-made dip, served with thick-cut, crispy kettle-style chips

SHORTS, SHAREABLES AND EPICS

Every great story needs substance—and so do you. Kitchen open: Sundays + Mondays until 9 | Tuesday-Thursday until 10 | Fridays + Saturdays until 11

FRENCH ONION DIP & KETTLE CHIPS

slow-caramelized onions folded into a rich, house-made dip, served with thick-cut, crispy kettle-style chips - both made from scratch in-house. a classic done right.

$10

Vegetarian

MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS

creamy chickpea puree blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic. finished with extra virgin olive oil, sumac, and fresh herbs. served with warm pita and seasonal vegetables

$12

Vegan

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

crispy fried cauliflower tossed in Buffalo sauce, served on a spread of vegan blue cheese.

$12

Gluten free

Vegan

PANKO CRUSTED CHICKEN BITES

breaded, boneless chicken thighs with our house-made buffalo or BBQ sauce on the side. served with ranch.

$14

HOUSE FRIES (v)

crispy! comes with vegan aioli or ketchup.

Gluten free

Vegan

GARLIC PARM FRIES

for garlic lovers, our seasoned fries topped with fresh garlic and parmesan.

$10

Gluten free

Vegan

CHICKEN WINGS

6 crispy wings tossed with your choice of tangy buffalo, sweet and spicy Korean, or lemon pepper rub. buffalo is served with celery and ranch.

$16

Gluten free

Mild

CLASSIC BURGER

1/3 lb wagyu beef patty, cheddar, mixed greens, tomato, pickles, onion, and special sauce on a brioche bun. comes with a side of fries* *can be substituted for a side salad with no extra charge sub garlic fries $2

$20

CLASSIC SLIDERS

2-ounce waygu sliders. cheddar, pickles, and special sauce. served on a brioche bun with a side of fries.

$20

CRISPY FISH SANDWICH

beer-battered California-Line caught cod, melted American cheese, and house-made tartar sauce on a soft Martin's potato bun.

$14

FISH AND CHIPS

beer-battered California-Line caught cod, fried crisp and golden, served with house-made tartar sauce and side of house fries.

$24