Founders Tavern & Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Founders Tavern & Grill is a whiskey bar serving up comforting American cuisine in Pasadena, MD. The menu offers a variety of options for all diners, including pescatarians and limited vegetarian choices. The restaurant provides excellent amenities such as outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and even welcomes dogs.
The drink menu is a highlight, featuring a selection of red and white wines, along with unique tavern libations like the Rhubarb & Rosemary Tanqueray Gin and The Founders Vieux Carré. The cozy atmosphere and attentive service make it a great spot for gatherings or a casual meal. With the option for catering and private dining, Founders Tavern & Grill is a versatile and welcoming restaurant for any occasion.
Red
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa, CA
Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa, CA
Doña Paula Malbec / Argentina
14 Hands Merlot / Columbia Valley, WA
Deloach Pinot Noir / St. Helena, CA
Love Noir Pinot Noir / California
Lagaria Pinot Grigio / Italy
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc / New Zealand
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Vr / Napa, CA
Butter Chardonnay / Napa, CA
Lunetta Prosecco by Cavit / Italy (Single Serve)
Seven Daughters Moscato / Italy
White
Tavern Libations
Rhubarb & Rosemary
Tanqueray Gin, Rhubarb Bitters, rosemary infused simple syrup, fresh squeezed grapefruit & lime, garnished with a sprig of rosemary
Frontier Rye Manhattan
Bulleit 95 Frontier Whiskey, sweet vermouth, splash of cherry juice, Angostura bitters, garnished with a Tillen Farm Bada Bing Cherry
The Founders Vieux Carré "The French Quarter"
historic cocktail from 1930s New Orleans featuring Founders' Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, Gautier VS Cognac, Benedictine, sweet vermouth, Pechaud & Angostura bitters, garnished with a twist of lemon
Jefferson Mule
Tito's Handmade Vodka, ginger beer, ginger lime infused simple syrup, garnished with fresh lime zest & mint sprig, served in our colonial 18oz. copper mug
Washi Ngton's Cherry Tree
Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky, brown sugar simple syrup muddled with cherries, fresh squeezed lime, with a splash of club soda, garnished with a Tillen Farm Bada Bing Cherry & served in a mason jar
Strawberry Basil Gin
Hendricks Gin, ginger lime infused simple syrup, fresh squeezed lime, muddled with fresh basil & strawberries, garnished with a sugar-peppered strawberry & served in a sugar-peppered rimmed mason jar
Elderflower Oldfashioned
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, St. Germaine Elderflower liqueur, orange bitters, with a twist of fresh lemon, garnished with a rock candy swizzle
Caramel Apple Martini
Stoli Salted Karamel Vodka, Butterscotch Schnapps liqueur, topped with fresh apple cider, garnished with a chunk of Gala apple and a salted caramel chew, rimmed with cinnamon sugar
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Rumchata cream liqueur, Pumpkin liqueur, garnished with fresh grated nutmeg
Martha's Rum Punch
Our First Lady's recipe: white rum, dark rum, orange curacao, fresh squeezed orange & lemon, nutmeg cinnamon & clove infused simple syrup, garnished with a cinnamon stick and lemon wheel, served in our silver julep cup
Cranberry Sangria
Red wine, brandy, cranberry juice, orange juice, garnished with fresh cranberries & a slice of oran
Apple Cider Sangria
White wine, fresh apple cider, ginger brandy, club soda garnished with chopped sweet crisp Gala apples
Seasonals
Martinis
Founders Filthy Bleu
Grey Goose Vodka, olive juice, garnished with inhouse-stujfed bleu cheese Queen Olives
Cappuccino Martini
Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Bailey's Irish Cream & Stoli Vanilla Vodka, with a sprinkle of cocoa powder
Quintessential Cosmo
Ketel One Citroen Vodka, Cointreau, fresh squeezed lime juice, splash of cranberry juice, garnished with an orange twist
Grapefruit Gin
Tangueray Gin, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, jalapeno simple syrup, grapefruit bitters & fresh squeezed grapefruit
Whiskey Flights
A few times each month, Founders owner and resident whiskey enthusiast will hand pick a custom flight offering three unique pours. See our tasting notes that give insight on color, nose, taste and finish of each selection. Prices vary by selection. Take a journey with us and experience the taste of whiskey. See our list of over 100 Whiskey offerings also available for your merriment. Expand your palate, share with your friends, experience the Whiskey Revolution. Join or Go Thirsty!
Whiskey Flights
Domestic
Budweiser
Bud Light
Coors Light
Miller Light
Michelob Ultra
Yuengling
Stella Artois
Corona Light
Imports
Non-Alcoholic
O'Douls
Blue Moon Colorado 5.4%
Bold Rock Cider Virginia 4. 7%
Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale Florida 5.5%
Founders Brewing Porter Michigan 6.5%
Heavy Seas Loose Cannon Maryland 7.2%
Rar Nanticoke Nectar Maryland 7.4%
Sam Adams '76 Lager Massachusetts 4. 7%
Southern Tier 2xipa New York 8.2%
Union Duck Pin Pale Ale Maryland 5.5%
Bud Light Black Cherry Seltzer Missouri 5%
Seasonal Sour
Ask your server