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Welcome to the judge.

A boutique cocktail bar located in the heart of downtown Tyler, Texas. Serving up a curated selection of wines, beers, and cocktails.

Inspired by our location, central to the East Texas legal community, and the heritage behind The Thomas Hotel.

  • The French Tart
  • Rotating Wine Menu
  • Aperol Spritz

The Judge’s Offerings

A Pleasure to Serve

The Judge is a gathering place for all. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, at the Judge everyone is a friend.

Seasonally Curated Craft Cocktails
Organic and certified sustainable wines
Lite Bites from neighboring Don Juan's
Signature Fig Old Fashioned

  • Drinks

      Wines –

    • Scarpetta - Fruili Pinot Grigio (Italy 2024) 11/30
      Mohua - Sauvingon Blanc (Marlborough, NZ 2023) 10/30
      Perfect Union - Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast, CA 2023) 14/44
      The Fableist - Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara, CA 2023) 15/45
      Bodegas Volver - La Mancha Tempranillo (Spain 2022) 15/45
      Andrew - Cabernet Sauvingnon (Paso Robles 2023) 15/45
      Chateau Gassier - Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence (France 2024) 14/44
      Tiamo - Prosecco DOC N/V (Italy) 10
      Moet & Chandon - Split Bottle 24

      Beer –

    • ETX 1846 IPA 6
      Michelob Ultra 6
      Modelo 7

      Seasonal Cocktails –

    • Fig Old Fashioned 15 Twist on a Classic
      Salted Caramel Appletini 13 A Salty & Slightly Sweet Fall Favorite
      Dirty Horchata 15 Velvety Spiced Coffee
      Smokey Apple Cider Margarita 14 Smokey Apple Sweetness
      Blood Orange Spritz 13 Sweet Citrus Spice
      Cranberry Bourbon Sour 14 Tart & Mildly Sweet

  • Bites

      Snacks –

    • Popcorn 4
      Chips 4
      Olives 4
      Mixed Nuts 4

      Food –

    • Don Juan's on the Square Select menu items available upon request

Judge Events

Conversations are intimate, live music rifts through the air and events are plentiful. Discover our classy and cozy space, with all the comforts of southern hospitality and none of the highbrow pressure.

 

Open Tuesday & Wednesday 3pm – 8pm

Thursday 3pm – 9pm

Friday & Saturday 3pm-11pm

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