Pensive Distilling Company + Kitchen

720 Monmouth St, Newport
(859) 360-5579

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Breakfast Tacos with Avocado
Chicken Tenders
Chicken Wings
Onion Rings
Beef Burger
Burgers
Slider
Fries

Menu

Sides & Appetizers
Country House
Salad with chopped romaine, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, bacon, cucumbers, and red peppers. Tossed with ranch dressing.
Smarty Jones
House salad made with spinach, beets, goat cheese, pecans, cranberries, red onion, tossed with raspberry vinaigrette.
Carry Back
Crispy, long cut, and skin-on fries.
Sunny's Halo
House-made, creamy, cheddar sauce with elbow macaroni.
Hoop JR.
White onion dipped in bread crumbs and deep-fried till golden brown.

Entrees
Middle Ground
Charcuterie board with chef selection meats, brie, cranberries, dijon mustard, sharp cheddar, candied pecans, and sliced baguettes.
Brokers Tip
Shrimp and grits. Bourbon glazed shrimp, on top of a bed of buttery, and sharp cheddar grits.
Street Sense
Two hand-breaded chicken tenders. Comes with a side of fries or onion rings.

Sliders
Strike the Gold
Chopped romaine, caramelized red onions, house-made bourbon BBQ sauce, cheddar. Comes with a side of fries or onion rings.
California Chrome
Chopped romaine, tomatoes, red onion, American cheese, and garlic-avocado mash. Comes with a side of fries or onion rings.
American Pharaoh
Caramelized red onion, spicy corn salsa, chipotle ranch aioli. Comes with a side of fries or onion rings.

Desserts
Needles (3 pcs)
Deep-fried Oreo's.

Sides
Bacon (2 pcs)
Turkey/Pork Sausage (2 pcs)
Seasoned Home Fries
Egg
Avocado

Entrees
Brokers Tip Brunch Special (for 1 Person)
Shrimp and grits. Bourbon glazed shrimp on top of a bed of buttery sharp cheddar grits.
Animal Kingdom (for 1 Person)
Breakfast burger. 6 ounces beef patty, two pieces of bacon, fried egg, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese on an Ems bun. Side of fries and avocado aioli.
Real Quiet (for 1 Person)
Breakfast biscuit sandwich. Two scrambled eggs, two slices of bacon, and shredded cheese on a biscuit. Side of fries and jam.
Dark Star (for 1 Person)
Breakfast special. Two scrambled eggs, seasoned house fries, two pieces of turkey sausage or bacon, and 1/2 order of bourbon vanilla French toast.
Determine (for 1 Person)
Protein bowl. Roasted sweet potatoes, diced bell peppers, diced tomatoes, 2 eggs over easy with sliced avocado.
Twenty Grand (for 1 Person)
Bourbon vanilla French toast. Pensive bourbon vanilla batter with cinnamon and nutmeg on sourdough bread.

Drinks
Orange Juice
Hot Coffee
Iced Coffee

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Recent Reviews

This was an up close and personal experience with the head distiller at Pensive. A very small operation, but steeped in the history of the area, and the Speakeasy tasting room has a very historic feel. It was a great time.
June 2025
I would give this Distillery 10 stars!! From the moment we walked in we felt like family. Scott and Agnes treated us as is they knew us. From the burger to the flight they both made us feel time wasn’t an issue even though we can in later. Scotr sat and talked with us about the history of the distillery. We will be back and highly recommend this distillery!
June 2025
Pensive is a fun little “micro” craft distillery with a fun Distillery Tour and hidden Speakeasy tasting room. Our tour guide, Gage, was very fun and informative. I really enjoyed my burger (His Eminence) and the Dark Star Manhattan to accompany it. Definitely a fun experience and enjoyable way to spend the evening!
June 2025

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Pensive Distilling Company + Kitchen

720 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071
(859) 360-5579