The Archive LoungeEst. 2026 · St. Joseph, MI

The Menu

From the Stacks

Cocktails · Wine · Small Plates

House Cocktails

Originals, whispered only here

  • The Card Catalog

    16

    Bourbon, black walnut bitters, demerara, smoked cherry — filed under unforgettable

  • Banned Book

    16

    Rye, amaro, vermouth rosso, a twist they tried to censor

  • The Librarian's Hour

    15

    Gin, elderflower, lemon, egg white — quiet, please

  • Dewey Decimal

    16

    Mezcal, lime, honey, ancho — cataloged under smoke

  • First Edition

    15

    Vodka, espresso, vanilla, cocoa dust — our cover story

The Classics

Rooted in technique, served the way they should be

  • Old Fashioned

    14

    Bourbon or rye, bitters, demerara, orange

  • Manhattan

    15

    Rye, sweet vermouth, bitters, brandied cherry

  • Negroni

    14

    Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth

  • French 75

    14

    Gin, lemon, sugar, sparkling wine

  • Espresso Martini

    15

    Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur

Wine

A tight, thoughtful list

  • Sparkling

    12

    Rotating selection by the glass

  • White

    11

    Crisp to textured — ask what's open

  • Red

    12

    Old world lean, new world welcome

Small Plates

Made for lingering conversation

  • Marinated Olives & Almonds

    9

    Citrus, herbs, warm spice

  • Cheese & Charcuterie

    24

    Curated board with accompaniments

  • Warm Baked Brie

    16

    Honey, thyme, toasted baguette

  • Chocolate Pot de Crème

    11

    Sea salt, chantilly

Menu evolves with the seasons. Ask your bartender what’s been quietly added.

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Daily · 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Walk-ins welcome

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