I’m a big fan of this Carolina franchise, having been to the GSO and Durham locations always a good adult atmosphere and great drinks, BUT.. the Winston location was a big letdown. Went on a Saturday afternoon and there wasn’t a big crowd inside the bartender was attentive and friendly however the thing or creature that ruined our experience was COCKROACHES!!My girlfriend noticed them first on the bar and I tried to give the establishment the benefit of the doubt that maybe with the door open and unseasonably warm temperature in March and that maybe it just wandered in.. however a young lady next to us also noticed the bugs and mentioned it to the bartender who promptly killed the cockroach with a napkin and did not wash his hands afterwards! The bartender stated they moved something around and now cockroaches are coming out of the woodwork! Definitely not what we wanted to hear so we immediately left and most likely will never be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Alan Byrd
This place is a whiskey lover's dream. Big variety and has a lot of the good stuff, not just the same oles.Parking: Depending on when you arrive, parking can be an issue.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sheneeza Misir
Great choices of whiskey and mixed drinks. Very nice environment with friendly bartenders. Great place for a date or friendly gathering.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al-don S.
I came here a couple Sundays ago. It was just after they opened for the day and there wasn't many customers. For a spell it was just me and the bartender, an amiable chap with whom I had a nice chat about sundry pablum over a couple cocktails. There was some speculation that a drifter who had come in right before me had fallen asleep in the bathroom. Apparently, he went in but never re-emerged to order a drink, which is pretty sus. I helped the bartender check the situation out a little while later, thus establishing myself as a different brand of more trustworthy drifter, but it seemed the guy had just slipped out the back door. Again, a lil weird, but there was no untoward trackings left behind, and honestly, be there no harm, his business is his. This anecdote has nothing at all to do with the quality of this establishment. In fact, this bar is in a rather swanky, relatively recently remodeled part of town where I doubt anyone's got to worry about unsavory shenanigans unless they want to. I dig the Dram & Draught chain. I've been to three out of about a half dozen locations. They're of varying sizes and layouts, but they all share a smooth, jazzy atmosphere and top notch concoctions. I had the "Birds & Bees" off their favorites menu, which is sort of like an old fashioned with a little extra fruitiness. I also had a "Waters of Youth" from their seasonal selections. I don't remember what the flavor profile of that was but I remember thinking to myself: "I'd order this again." That's the best that can be said of any drink. Anyways, whoever that mysterious restroom roamer was, he missed out. He should have tried a bevy here. They're all good.
Terry Brady
Really fun place. Very diverse drink menu. Music Bingo is a blast!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
James Reeves
Sophisticated atmosphere and excellent drinks. Tanner the bar tender recommended the The Bandit with Flamed Rosemary and that was a homerun hit out of Bailey Park. I also enjoyed the Bobby Babylon, smooth and refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Richardson
Stopped by for drinks with a friend while in town for the week. This is a really nice establishment located in the heart of downtown. Enjoyed the drinks and the space. Here are my takeaways:EnvironmentLocated in the heart of Innovation Quarter this space is huge. Great for large parties or if you just want to catch up with friends or a partner. It has a modern vibe, low lit casual and laid back quality to it. The space has an industrial feel to it - high ceilings, a section with a sofa and chairs in the back for a more lounge feel and a huge bar with plenty of seating.ServiceThe bar staff was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed. They were knowledgeable of the drinks and the menu and made great suggestions. They were also very welcoming.DrinksThere are so many options to choose from and explore it can be overwhelming and it's also great to come back often to try many of their selections. Very impressive. The drinks we had were great and well prepared. I would definitely come back to explore their menu and try some of their creative cocktails.OverallWonderful space for large parties or if you just want to stop by for a good to great drink. Really great chill vibe which I love. Will definitely be back for more.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michael R.
Stopped by for drinks with a friend while in town for the week. This is a really nice establishment located in the heart of downtown. Enjoyed the drinks and the space. Here are my takeaways: Environment Located in the heart of Innovation Quarter this space is huge. Great for large parties or if you just want to catch up with friends or a partner. It has a modern vibe, low lit casual and laid back quality to it. The space has an industrial feel to it - high ceilings, a section with a sofa and chairs in the back for a more lounge feel and a huge bar with plenty of seating. Service The bar staff was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed. They were knowledgeable of the drinks and the menu and made great suggestions. They were also very welcoming. Drinks There are so many options to choose from and explore it can be overwhelming and it's also great to come back often to try many of their selections. Very impressive. The drinks we had were great and well prepared. I would definitely come back to explore their menu and try some of their creative cocktails. Overall Wonderful space for large parties or if you just want to stop by for a good to great drink. Really great chill vibe which I love. Will definitely be back for more.
It was a very nice place to come for a couple of drinks. Clean and great even the restroms were very fancy and I always enjoy of a place where you go for some drinka and when you go to the restrooms they are clean. Personally that was a plus for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Avery Sluder
Drunks are great and the bartenders are really nice and knowledgeable about spirits. Great location downtown. A great place to grab a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jackie B.
Heard the live music and stopped by. Asked the bartender if they could make an espresso martini (even though it wasn't on the menu)... BEST espresso martini we've ever had!! Compliments to Stephen the bartender who made the delicious and creamy martinis and took amazing care of us. Will definitely be coming back!
Melisa Salazar Rodriguez
Nice place great environment. Even the restrooms are fancy.
Atmosphere: 5
Elizabeth D.
incredible service, and the food is high quality and very comfortable atmosphere. The mussels were perfectly cooked and the dessert menu is so fun
Fancy bar. Drinks were good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m a big fan of this Carolina franchise, having been to the GSO and Durham locations always a good adult atmosphere and great drinks, BUT.. the Winston location was a big letdown. Went on a Saturday afternoon and there wasn’t a big crowd inside the bartender was attentive and friendly however the thing or creature that ruined our experience was COCKROACHES!!My girlfriend noticed them first on the bar and I tried to give the establishment the benefit of the doubt that maybe with the door open and unseasonably warm temperature in March and that maybe it just wandered in.. however a young lady next to us also noticed the bugs and mentioned it to the bartender who promptly killed the cockroach with a napkin and did not wash his hands afterwards! The bartender stated they moved something around and now cockroaches are coming out of the woodwork! Definitely not what we wanted to hear so we immediately left and most likely will never be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place is a whiskey lover's dream. Big variety and has a lot of the good stuff, not just the same oles.Parking: Depending on when you arrive, parking can be an issue.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great choices of whiskey and mixed drinks. Very nice environment with friendly bartenders. Great place for a date or friendly gathering.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here a couple Sundays ago. It was just after they opened for the day and there wasn't many customers. For a spell it was just me and the bartender, an amiable chap with whom I had a nice chat about sundry pablum over a couple cocktails. There was some speculation that a drifter who had come in right before me had fallen asleep in the bathroom. Apparently, he went in but never re-emerged to order a drink, which is pretty sus. I helped the bartender check the situation out a little while later, thus establishing myself as a different brand of more trustworthy drifter, but it seemed the guy had just slipped out the back door. Again, a lil weird, but there was no untoward trackings left behind, and honestly, be there no harm, his business is his. This anecdote has nothing at all to do with the quality of this establishment. In fact, this bar is in a rather swanky, relatively recently remodeled part of town where I doubt anyone's got to worry about unsavory shenanigans unless they want to. I dig the Dram & Draught chain. I've been to three out of about a half dozen locations. They're of varying sizes and layouts, but they all share a smooth, jazzy atmosphere and top notch concoctions. I had the "Birds & Bees" off their favorites menu, which is sort of like an old fashioned with a little extra fruitiness. I also had a "Waters of Youth" from their seasonal selections. I don't remember what the flavor profile of that was but I remember thinking to myself: "I'd order this again." That's the best that can be said of any drink. Anyways, whoever that mysterious restroom roamer was, he missed out. He should have tried a bevy here. They're all good.
Really fun place. Very diverse drink menu. Music Bingo is a blast!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sophisticated atmosphere and excellent drinks. Tanner the bar tender recommended the The Bandit with Flamed Rosemary and that was a homerun hit out of Bailey Park. I also enjoyed the Bobby Babylon, smooth and refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by for drinks with a friend while in town for the week. This is a really nice establishment located in the heart of downtown. Enjoyed the drinks and the space. Here are my takeaways:EnvironmentLocated in the heart of Innovation Quarter this space is huge. Great for large parties or if you just want to catch up with friends or a partner. It has a modern vibe, low lit casual and laid back quality to it. The space has an industrial feel to it - high ceilings, a section with a sofa and chairs in the back for a more lounge feel and a huge bar with plenty of seating.ServiceThe bar staff was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed. They were knowledgeable of the drinks and the menu and made great suggestions. They were also very welcoming.DrinksThere are so many options to choose from and explore it can be overwhelming and it's also great to come back often to try many of their selections. Very impressive. The drinks we had were great and well prepared. I would definitely come back to explore their menu and try some of their creative cocktails.OverallWonderful space for large parties or if you just want to stop by for a good to great drink. Really great chill vibe which I love. Will definitely be back for more.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stopped by for drinks with a friend while in town for the week. This is a really nice establishment located in the heart of downtown. Enjoyed the drinks and the space. Here are my takeaways: Environment Located in the heart of Innovation Quarter this space is huge. Great for large parties or if you just want to catch up with friends or a partner. It has a modern vibe, low lit casual and laid back quality to it. The space has an industrial feel to it - high ceilings, a section with a sofa and chairs in the back for a more lounge feel and a huge bar with plenty of seating. Service The bar staff was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed. They were knowledgeable of the drinks and the menu and made great suggestions. They were also very welcoming. Drinks There are so many options to choose from and explore it can be overwhelming and it's also great to come back often to try many of their selections. Very impressive. The drinks we had were great and well prepared. I would definitely come back to explore their menu and try some of their creative cocktails. Overall Wonderful space for large parties or if you just want to stop by for a good to great drink. Really great chill vibe which I love. Will definitely be back for more.
Wow, handmade cocktails are awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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It was a very nice place to come for a couple of drinks. Clean and great even the restroms were very fancy and I always enjoy of a place where you go for some drinka and when you go to the restrooms they are clean. Personally that was a plus for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Drunks are great and the bartenders are really nice and knowledgeable about spirits. Great location downtown. A great place to grab a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heard the live music and stopped by. Asked the bartender if they could make an espresso martini (even though it wasn't on the menu)... BEST espresso martini we've ever had!! Compliments to Stephen the bartender who made the delicious and creamy martinis and took amazing care of us. Will definitely be coming back!
Nice place great environment. Even the restrooms are fancy.
Atmosphere: 5
incredible service, and the food is high quality and very comfortable atmosphere. The mussels were perfectly cooked and the dessert menu is so fun