The story of

We wanted to provide A Venue for all

to enjoy, its the main concept behind our
brand. It had to be nice enough to
celebrate a special occasion without being
too over the top for a casual drink. The decor
is warm & comfortable, a reflection of the
easy going Okanagan lifestyle.
Its a small hands on business where
you will find the owners & partners working
together behind the wood, serving guests
with a friendly smile while pouring drinks with
a dash of flair. What you see is what you get.
This is what we love to do and we hope you
enjoy it as much as we do!
Sharing is Caring!
What would a night out be without
some good stories to share and enjoy? We
pride ourselves in providing a great space
and interesting creatives to pique your curi-
osity and spark conversation.
The Old Dirty Bastard 9
Ketel One, Dry Vermouth, Olive juice
with an Olive and pickled celery on
a pick. Burnt with Jamesons Scotch,
add a few drops of celery bitters.
Shaken the way James Bond likes it.
The Story of theMARTINI
Its true origin is still debated among
purists. The earliest records point to a 1862
cocktail called The Martinez. Another story
cites its origin in 1870 at Julio Richelieus
Saloon in the town of Martinez, California.
Still, others insist that Jerry Thomas of San
Francisco was first to list the Martinez
cocktail in his bar book printed in 1887.
Over the years the Martini Cocktail has
become one of the best known alcoholic bever-
ages due to its simplicity, sophistication and the
Pop Culture socialites that drank them. Today
the craze for designer Martinis live on with end-
less variations that eventually lead to the demand
for a specific type of glassware to serve them in.

The tapered shape of the Martini glass is
to keep the heat of your hands from warming
the contents, hence its long slim stem.
Candy is dandy. But liquor is quicker.
- Ogden Nash
All listed cocktails are served as doubles.
All of our prices include all applicable taxes.
The Origin of theCOCKTAIL
Avenue Caesar 8
Vodka, Pickled Celery, Olive, Lime, Clamato, a secret
blend of spices & multiple garnishes on a pick.
3/4
A popular tale amongst mixologists is about a
New Orleans bartender named Peychaud who served
his patrons a drink named the egg-cup or cocquetier
in French which was shortened to cocktay and even-
tually became cocktail. The French word Coquetel
may also have had something to do with cocktail as it
was the name of a mixed drink served to French
soldiers during the American Revolution.
The MUDDLING was first used by slaves on
the sugar cane plantations, it was the original, organic
method of mixing spirits with natural flavor. It spread like
wild fire through the tropical Carribean Islands and
eventually into South America, giving rise to the current
global Caipirinha & Mojito craze.
Melon Mojito 8
Melon Rum, muddled Lime & Mint, Agave Nectar, Soda
Iconic Gin & Tonic 9
Hendricks, Artisan Tonic, muddled Lime Leaves & Cucumber
3/4
Inspired Caipirinha 8
Cachaa, fresh muddled Limes & Agave Nectar, Soda
1/4
3/4
Sunset Boulevard 8
Peach Vodka & Peach Schnapps, Black Tea,
Peach Candy Garnish with peach candy rim.
1/4
To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.
- Homer Simpson
All listed cocktails are served as doubles.
All of our prices include all applicable taxes.
The story of SHOTS
According to the Oxford English Dictionary,
the word shotglass first appeared in print in the
1940s. A story ties the birth of the shot glass to the
sound of a gunshot. Certain fraternal organizations
have a custom of drinking toasts from specially
shaped glasses known as "firing glasses", which
comes from the French calling the toast "feu" or
"fire". If the glass is slammed on the table, it makes
a sound like a gunshot a firing glass then
becomes a "shot glass".

The most popular origin story is that the
shot glass originated in the Western saloons of the
Old West. It explains that cowboys would trade a
cartridge (bullet plus powder and primer encased
in brass) for a small amount of alcohol.
"Money can't buy happiness. But it can
buy a Fifth of Jack Daniels, which will help
to take the edge off of reality for a little while."
- Matthew Coers
Jameson Irish Whiskey 4
Simple, cheap & straight to the point. What can go wrong?
1/4
Blue Blazer 5
Black Sambuca, Baileys, Lighter, a Snifter & a Martini glass.
The Avenue Bar birthday celebration shot.
3/4
Brown Bomber 6
Jack Daniels, Root Beer Schnapps dropped into RedBull.
Avenue house rule states that you MUST cheers to the
line Has anybody seen my BROWN BOMBER!?
All listed cocktails are served as doubles.
All of our prices include all applicable taxes.
Tea-hea-ti 7
Vanilla Vodka, Galliano, Fireball, Chai tea,
Whipping Cream and a cinnamon stir stick.
Coco Puff 7
Creme de Cacao, Frangelico, Chocolate Bitters,
Almond Milk, topped with hot fresh coffee.
Nutz n Boltz 7
Expresso Vodka, Amaretto, Frangelico, Kahlua,
Chocolate Bitters, hot coffee, whipping cream.
Irish Winter 7
Jameson Whiskey, Kahlua, Baileys, Mint Bitters
topped with hot coffee and whipping cream.
10 Shots on a Paddle 35
Ask your server for the daily shot special.
THE BIG EASY
The Story of the NIGHTCAP
All Nightcaps are served as 1
1/2
ounces.
The nightcap as a drink is an expres-
sion that dates back to the 1700s, when
folks donned nightcaps as a way of warm-
ing themselves and thus promoting better
sleep. In a sense, the nightcap drink, which
can really be any type of alcoholic drink,
does provide warmth, and also generally
makes one a little sleepy. Alcohol at first
sedates, and it lowers the bodys tempera-
ture, making one feel warmer.
All listed cocktails are served as doubles.
All of our prices include all applicable taxes.
The story ofWINE
The first indications of wine production can
be traced as far back as 8000 BC. Scholars con-
tinue to debate its true country of origin. The gen-
eral consensus suggests emergence from the
Middle East.

There is an ancient Persian tale of a Princess
who lost favor with the King. She attempted to
poison herself by eating some table grapes that
had "spoiled" in a jar. This caused the princess to
become intoxicated and her wild antics throughout
the night humored the guests of the royal court;
this eventually helped her regain her fathers favor.
The King shared his daughter's discovery with his
kingdom and decreed an increase in the produc-
tion of "spoiled" grapes...

Wine production in Canada has only been
around for 200 years. The modern day success of
Canadian wine goes back only a quarter of a cen-
tury. Since the creation of the Vinters Quality
Alliance (VQA), the voluntary initiatives taken by the
leaders of the Canadian wine industry has set a
standard comparable to the worlds most
renowned wines.
Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant
unless, you happen to be a bottle of wine.
- Joan Collins
All listed cocktails are served as doubles.
All of our prices include all applicable taxes.
The story ofBEER
The origin of beer is linked to the nomadic
hunter gathers and their transition to agricultural
farmers as far back as 15,000 years. There is an
ongoing debate between bakers and brewers
as to which came first, bread or beer. Both use
yeast as a process of fermentation and one can
even use bread to brew beer! The origin of beer
can be traced to the ancient kingdoms of
Mesopotamia in the Middle East.
Today there are countless types of brews
derived from different kinds of yeasts, hops and
starch sources. The popularity of light beers can
be traced back to World War 2. Food short-
ages led to the use of more malt for fermenta-
tion resulting in a lighter beer that appealed to
the female market left behind on the homefront.
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.
- Kinky Friedman
Alexander Keiths IPA 5 6 17
The Brewery Market, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Strongbow Dry Cider 5 7 21
The Cider Mills, Hereford, England
Newcastle Brown Ale 5 7 21
Newcastle Brewery, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Guinness Dry Stout 5 7
St. James Gate Brewery, Dublin, Ireland
Kokanee Lager 5 6 17
Columbia Brewery, Creston, British Columbia, Canada
Avenue Lager 4 6 15
Columbia Brewery, Creston, British Columbia, Canada
16oz 20oz 60oz
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DRAUGHT
Sleeve Pint Jug
All of our prices include all applicable taxes.
The story ofGIN
Gin was first created in Holland during
the mid 17th century by the physician Franci-
sus Sylvius. The name was derived from the
dutch word Jenever which means Juniper.
Originally distilled from Juniper Berries, there
are several distinct styles of Gin which
infuses different blends of citruses, spices
and botanicals. The misconception about its
British origins stem from the most common
style of Gin called London Dry Gin which
was popularized by the Gin and Tonic during
the 18th century.
Gordons Dry Gin
Bombay Sapphire
Tanqueray
Hendricks
Spirit Bear Gin
A good heavy book holds you down.
Its an anchor that keeps you from
getting up & having another gin & tonic
- Roy Blount, Jr.
The story ofVODKA
Derived from the slavic word voda
meaning water. It was first produced in Poland
in the 1400s, distilled from grain or potatoes.
People near the area of vodka's probable
origin have names for it with roots meaning "to
burn". Despite this, it is currently the most
popular spirit in the world because of its
neutral taste and dozens of infusions of
flavors. The versatility of Vodka in cocktails is
limitless and will only fuel the worlds thirst for
aqua vitae (meaning Water of Life).
Smirnoff
Smirnoff Vanilla
Smirnoff White Grape
Smirnoff Green Apple
Smirnoff Watermelon
Absolut Mandrin
Absolut Apeach
Stolichnaya
Stoli Razberri
Stoli Blueberi
Skyy Pineapple
Van Gogh Expresso
Nolet Ketel One
Grey Goose
Spirit Bear Vodka
Vodka is tasteless going down,
but it is memorable coming up.
- Garrison Keillor
The story ofTEQUILA
This proud Mexican export was first
recorded in the 1600s. It is distilled from Blue
Agave. By international law, Tequila must be
produced in the state of Jalisco. Mexico is
very sensitive about its exclusive rights; the
concept of flavored Tequilas has stirred con-
troversy amongst its purists. Blanco (silver),
Joven (gold), Resposado and Anejo denotes
the aging process from youngest to oldest
respectively. The common misconception
about worms in Tequila was thanks to a
clever marketing gimmick to push the sales
of Mezcal which unofficially was Tequila
made outside of Jalisco.
Patron Silver
Jose Cuervo Silver
Cazadores Anejo
Cazadores Reposado
Don Julio Reposado
Don Julio 1942
One Tequila, two Tequila, three Tequila, floor!
- George Carlin
The story of RUM
First recorded during the 17th century
in the warm Caribbean Islands, Rum is dis-
tilled from sugar cane & molasses. Several
types of flavors come from the different aging
processes which produce amber, dark and
spiced varieties. The association with pirates
and buccaneers stem from privateers illegally
smuggling rum against the will of the British
Navy. Books such as Treasure Island
romanticized the idea of rum loving pirates
and helped promote popular brands such as
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum.
Bacardi White
Bacardi 151
Appleton VX Amber 5 yr
Captain Morgan Spiced
Captain Morgan Dark
Captain Morgan White
Malibu Coconut
Malibu Melon
Sailor Jerry
If you keep on drinking rum,
the world will soon be quit
of a very dirty scoundrel
- Robert Louis Stevenson
The story ofWHISKEY
Whiskey can be distilled from barley,
malt, rye, wheat or corn. The aging process
varies depending on the distillery and variety
types can rest solely on its origins. Canadian
whiskey is commonly referred to as Rye.
Law dictates that all Bourbon Whiskey must
be produced in the state of Kentucky. Techni-
cally, Jack Daniels is Bourbon labelled as a
Tennessee Whiskey because its its origins
are in Tennessee and not Kentucky. Regard-
less of what it may be called, the love for
Whiskey is a global one as countries have
adopted Whiskey in one form or another.
Seagrams V.O. Rye
Crown Royal Rye
Gibsons Finest 12 year Rye
Jack Daniels Whiskey
Jamesons Irish Whiskey
Knob Creek 9 year Bourbon
Red Breast 12 year Irish Whiskey
I like Whiskey, always did
and thats why I never drink it.
- Roy Blount, Jr.
The story of SCOTCH
Scotch is a whiskey that must be
distilled in Scotland under specific guidelines
in order to earn its designation. The first writ-
ten mention of Scotch was in the late 1400s.
All Scotch is Whiskey but not all whiskey is
Scotch; all Scotch must be aged in oak bar-
rels for at least three years and their labels
must be properly labelled accordingly under
the careful watch of the Scotch Whisky
Association. The difference between Single
Malt whiskey and the Blended Malt Whiskey
lie in the number of distilleries involved in
producing the scotch.
Cragganmore 12 year
Glenfiddich 12 year
Glenlivet 12 year
Ardbeg 10 year
Oban 14 year
Johnnie Walker Red
Johnnie Walker Black
Balvenie 12 year
Whenever someone asks me if I want water
with my Scotch, I say I'm thirsty, not dirty.
- Joe E. Lewis