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Best Old Fashioned in Reno

Balance, ice, and whether they still muddle the fruit.

Voted by locals. One vote per person. 8 dishes ranked.

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  1. 1
    The Emerson Old Fashioned

    The Emerson Old Fashioned

    at The Emerson

    Barrel-aged with house bitters.

    0votes
  2. 2
    The Old Fashioned

    The Old Fashioned

    at Death & Taxes

    Classic prep, top-shelf bourbon, meticulous attention to ice.

    0votes
  3. 3
    The Chapel Old Fashioned

    The Chapel Old Fashioned

    at Chapel Tavern

    Whiskey-forward with bartender's-choice bitters.

    0votes
  4. 4
    The Granite Old Fashioned

    The Granite Old Fashioned

    at Old Granite Street Eatery

    House-barrel-aged, softened and rounded.

    0votes
  5. 5
    The Schussboom Old Fashioned

    The Schussboom Old Fashioned

    at Schussboom Brewing

    Whiskey, bitters, sugar, and orange twist, stirred with ice until perfectly chilled.

    0votes
  6. 6
    The House Old Fashioned

    The House Old Fashioned

    at The Brass Tap

    Whiskey, bitters, sugar, and a cherry, stirred with ice and orange twist.

    0votes
  7. 7
    The Saloon Old Fashioned

    The Saloon Old Fashioned

    at Wild Horse Saloon

    Whiskey, bitters, sugar, and a twist of orange peel, stirred over ice.

    0votes
  8. 8
    The House Old Fashioned

    The House Old Fashioned

    at The Twisted Fork

    Whiskey, bitters, sugar, and orange twist stirred over ice for a smooth, classic cocktail.

    0votes

Frequently asked

Where is the best old fashioned in Reno?

Right now, locals have voted The Emerson Old Fashioned at The Emerson as the best old fashioned in Reno, with 0 votes.

How does voting work?

One vote per person per category per city. We identify voters by IP + browser fingerprint (or login). You can switch your vote anytime — but you only get one.

What gets ranked?

A dish from any restaurant, bar, or food truck in Reno. Each restaurant picks the single menu item they're entering — no duplicates, no gaming the count.

How is this different from Yelp or Google?

Star averages reward being fine. Voting rewards being the best. We show the winner, not the 4.3 / 5 consensus.