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LIQUID LITERATURE

Where every drink tells a story...

ADVENTURES OF BLACKBERRY FINN

blackberry infused vodka, lemon, blackberry smash

$17

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

The Lightest One is a 4.8% ABV German-Style Helles Lager. Helles, German for bright, is a crisp, clean, German lager with a touch of hops. For more information on the style, check out the German Beer Institute.

COMMON SPACE SONRISA - MEXICAN LAGER

This Mexican-inspired light lager is the perfect sessionable beer for all your cerveza related needs.

OGOPOGO - HARMONIA MANGO WHEAT ALE

Mango Wheat Ale. The Greek goddess Harmonia is the embodiment of harmony and concord. Her wedding to Cadmus was the last day mortals and gods met in union. As an act of petty vengeance, a cursed necklace was given to Harmonia. Hardship befell the couple and her husband was turned into a serpent. It was Harmonica's wish to share her husband's fate, and the two finally found peace.

TOPA TOPA - WEEKENDER

At dusk, in the shadow of the rose-colored mountains you’ve found your perfect spot. The gear’s unloaded, the fire is lit, and the weekend camp kit is all set up for memory making & quality time with friends. You settle down under the dimming sky and pull a Weekender from your cooler. Its bright, hoppy essence and vibrant aroma signal that the weekend festivities have only just begun.

MADEWEST HAZY IPA

A hazy IPA packed with a jaw-dropping quantity of Mosaic hops. This aromatic IPA has a ripe juicy character with notes of fresh peaches and mango. A soft, silky mouthfeel is complemented by a smooth, refreshing finish.

LOST LAKE CIDER - BERRY PACK

Berry forward in aroma, predominantly Marionberry, Blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, peach with some apple & florals.

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

6.1%

$13

BEST DAY KOLSCH N/A

Non-Alcoholic

BEST DAY IPA N/A

Non-Alcoholic

DELIRIUM TREMENS 17oz.

8.5%

$16

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

6.1%

$13

THE GRAPES OF WRATH

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

OPAQUE DARKNESS RED BLEND

Pasa Robles | Bottle $51

$14

OFFSCRIPT INTÉRIEUR CHILLED ZINFANDEL

Sonoma | Bottle $46

$13

PACO & LOLA ALBARINO

Galicia, Spain | Bottle $51

$14

OFFSCRIPT DELEGATI PET NAT

Santa Lucia Highlands | Bottle $54

$15

IUS NATURAE ORGANIC PROSECCO

Valdobiadene | Bottle $54

$15

MODERN CLASSICS

Not every great tale was written centuries ago. Some stories are still being told, in bold flavors and unforgettable characters poured into a glass

VESPER

gin, vodka, lilet blanc

$17

TOO SOON

gin, cynar, amaro, lemon, orange, simple

$17

NAKED AND FAMOUS

mezcal, Aperol, yellow chartreuse, lime

$17

PAPER PLANE

bourbon, Aperol, amaro notion, lemon

$17

BLACK MANHATTAN

rye, amaro, angostura, orange bitters

$22

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

FRIED PICKLES

beer-battered, house-made ranch

$10

SHORTS, SHAREABLES AND EPICS

Every great story needs substance—and so do you. Kitchen Hours: 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

FRIED PICKLES

beer-battered, house-made ranch

$10

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

CHICKEN SANDWICH

breaded-boneless chicken thigh, American cheese, pickles, mayo

$15

CLASSIC BURGER

1/3 lb 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

$19

CLASSIC SLIDERS

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

$20

SIDES

Side of Fries: $3 Side of Garlic and Parmesan Fries $4 Side Salad $5

SAUCES

Extra Side of House-Made Sauces/Dips: $.50