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Drink

In the mood for a good drink? Greensboro has just what you’re thirsty for. With an award-winning distillery and 10 craft breweries on tap alongside hundreds of co*cktail spots, wine bars and tasting rooms, it’s not easy to choose a favorite, but you’ll have a great time trying! While you’re at it, get a unique taste of town chatting with the local masters behind Greensboro’s celebrated beverage boom. So, what’ll you have?

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Drink Stats

Number of Craft Breweries
10
Number of INdependent Coffee Shops
20+
Number of independent bars in Greensboro
25+

Drink Notables

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Bull City Cider Greensboro

Crafting unique ciders that bridge the gap between wine and beer, Bull City Cider uses gluten-free yeast and ingredients to ensure a naturally gluten-free cider. Ciders are made with 100% apple juice and never back-sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, so you taste the apple in all its glory! The BULL is bucking the trend of mainstream ciders. Taste the revolution! Learn more

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Pig Pounder Brewery

Pig Pounder Brewery's Boar Brown was named the Best English Brown Ale in the World at the 2017 World Drinks Awards. Learn more

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One Thirteen Brewhouse

One Thirteen Brewhouse + Rooftop Bar is a 4-story bar and event space located at the former Greene Street Club (113 N. Greene Street). The remodeled 20,000-foot space includes four bars, one on each floor. Learn more

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SouthEnd Brewing

Family-owned business and brewery aimed to create the perfect place to relax, have a beer, grab a bite, and strike up a conversation. Learn more

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Natty Greene’s Brewing Co.

Natty Greene's Brewing Co. is a North Carolina craft brewery. Brewing sessionable style ales and sours for people who like to drink beer, more than one! Learn more

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Beer Co.

A bottle cap storefront with popular beer from around the globe and a small list of wine offerings. Conveniently located in the infamous Hamburger Square district of Downtown. Learn more

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Green Valley Grill

Enjoy fresh seasonal Old World European and Mediterranean flavors from the wood-fired rotisserie and grill. Pair it with your choice of artisanal co*cktails, craft beers and 500 wines. Learn more

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Lewis & Elm

Located in downtown Greensboro’s Southend, Lewis & Elm is the place to relax andenjoy a diverse selection of wine, cheese, beer, and lite seasonal fare. Learn more

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Fainting Goat Spirits

Fainting Goat Spirits, Greensboro’s first legal distillery, earned a Best in Class Vodka and Grain spirits for its Tiny Cat Vodka at the 2018 American Craft Spirits Association awards. Learn more

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Tasting Room

ighborhood wine bar and retail shop that welcomes wine lovers of all knowledge levels. Offering wines from all over the world. From Natural Wines to Pet-Nats and more. Their motto is "quality over price." Learn more

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Bourbon Bowl

Bourbon Bowl is a locally-owned and operated bowling alley with 6 full-service bowling lanes, a co*cktail bar, and indoor/outdoor dining areas serving tasty craft food, ice-cold beer, and premium co*cktails. Learn more

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Dram & Draught

A place for the whiskey fanatic, the craft beer fan, the co*cktail enthusiast, the winetipper, and more. Learn more

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Northern Roots Coffeehouse

Specialty coffeehouse located in Downtown Greensboro. Proudly serving Loom Coffee as well as organic, non-GMO, and local baked goods. Learn more

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Moshi Moshi

Established in 2020, Moshi Moshi serves a variety of sweet treats for the Triad. From delicious boba tea and sparkling yogurt to limited edition Kroffles and Taiyaki, Moshi Moshi will always have an option to satisfy your sweet cravings. Get your sip together. Learn more

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Sage Mule

At The Sage Mule, you’ll find your favorite go-to’s crafted with love and creativity. You’ll also find exciting new flavors and combinations you didn’t know you needed in your life. You’ll wake up with some of the finest coffee Greensboro has to offer and tackle the morning with freshly baked, scratch-made pastries. Enjoy locally-sourced ingredients that transform the humble sandwich into something sublime. Learn more

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Vida Pour Tea

An organic, fair trade local tea shop in Greensboro, NC. Sells local goods, kombucha, kefir, hand-blended tea, herbs, and art. Located on Historic State Street. Learn more

Drink Links

Downtown Greensboro ★★★★★

The BORO Social District
When you visit Downtown Greensboro, the good times don't have to stop when you walk out the door of your favorite restaurant or bar. Starting March 1st, visitors can stroll with their alcoholic beverages through the City of Greensboro's Border of Refreshments Outdoors (BORO) program, which designates areas where alcoholic beverages purchased from area businesses may be consumed in outdoor public spaces during specified times.

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Downtown Greensboro ★★★★★

Bars, Breweries, & Nightlife
When the sun sets in Downtown Greensboro, our center city comes to life. From live local music and energetic dance floors to craft beer and co*cktails... find your niche in Downtown Greensboro.

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Triad City Beat ★★★★★

Northern Roots Coffeehouse calls downtown space home, bringing clean design and living wages
The downtown storefront at 300-B S. Elm St. has finally found a long-term tenant. In the last couple of years the space has undergone numerous changes, from a UNCG pop-up shop to former presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s campaign office. But now, the recently renovated space is bright and airy with pops of greenery that elevate its mostly white walls and minimal décor.

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Coffee Affection ★★★★★

8 Best Coffee Shops in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, North Carolina is a beautiful place to live and visit. Featuring the perfect blend of city life with the downhome feel of the country, feeling content when in the city is easy. But what do you do when you’re in the mood for a great cup of coffee and don’t feel like making it at home? You find a favorite coffee shop to enjoy. For those of you on the hunt for the best coffee shops in Greensboro, we’re here to help.

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Triad city Beat ★★★★★

Max Barwick, 1618 Midtown bartender, makes gold in a glass
Max Barwick, the bar manager at 1618 Midtown in Greensboro, recently won the 2018 co*cktail Classique, a national mixology competition that uses Lucid absinthe, with his drink, “Bitter Party of One.” Barwick will visit the Lucid Absinthe’s Distillery in France in November.

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Greensboro News & Record ★★★★★

Greensboro distillery wins medal
Fainting Goat Spirits walked away with an award at the American Craft Spirits Association awards in Pittsburgh. The distillery was awarded Best in Class Vodka and Grain spirits for its Tiny Cat Vodka.

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Our State ★★★★★

The Essential North Carolina Grocery List: Beer
The Wall of Beer is famous among enthusiasts and hobbyists alike: Running along the far left-hand side of the store, the huge cooler is arranged largely geographically, with West Coast beers paradoxically in the far-right back corner. As you work your way toward the sunny front of the store, you move through the eastern United States and finally to North Carolina, which gets its own geographical distinctions: Asheville, Piedmont, etcetera. Between the cooler and the shelves of singles from all over — Japan, Denmark, Norway — there are maybe 2,000 different beers here, says Brian Garner, a manager who’s worked at Bestway for about four years.

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Our State ★★★★★

A Beer Lover’s Guide to the Triad’s Craft Brew Scene
If you’re looking for a new North Carolina brewery tour to try, consider a three-day escape to Greensboro...

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FAQs

Drink - Greensboro Life? ›

An Eau-de-Vie is normally enjoyed after a meal (Digestif) as it aids the digestion process, however it can also be enjoyed before a meal (Apéritif), in a delicious co*cktail or can be used for cooking and preparing pastries.

How do you drink eau de vie? ›

An Eau-de-Vie is normally enjoyed after a meal (Digestif) as it aids the digestion process, however it can also be enjoyed before a meal (Apéritif), in a delicious co*cktail or can be used for cooking and preparing pastries.

What proof is 12 percent alcohol? ›

Serving measurements include: 5 ounces of wine per glass, 24 proof or 12 percent ABV. 12 ounces of beer per serving, 10 proof or 5 percent ABV. 1.5 ounces of liquor or spirits per shot, 80 proof or 40 percent ABV.

Does Greensboro have good nightlife? ›

When the sun sets in Downtown Greensboro, our center city comes to life. From live local music and energetic dance floors to craft beer and co*cktails... find your niche in Downtown Greensboro.

How much alcohol is in a shot of vodka? ›

How Much Alcohol Is A Shot Of Vodka? A shot of vodka, which can be anywhere from 40-95% ABV, is 0.6 to 1.425 ounces of alcohol, respectively. The average shot is 1.5 ounces of liquid, so a simple ABV calculation reveals how much alcohol is in the shot.

Is eau de vie strong? ›

Cognacs are double distilled, the first distillation will transform the wine to a cloudy liquid with a strength around 27-30 %abv and known as brouillis The second distillation transform the brouillis into a water clear and very strong (67-72 %abv) spirit we call eau de vie which is then aged in oak casks for many ...

What percentage alcohol is eau de vie? ›

The eau-de-vie is a drink with a high alcohol content, greater than 37.5% vol., the production of which includes two main stages: the fermentation of agricultural raw materials (cereals, fruits, wines or plants) and the distillation of this fermentation in a still.

Can you walk around downtown Greensboro with alcohol? ›

Visitors may stroll with their beverages within the BORO district only from 12 PM - 9 PM. ​Check to see if a retailer allows BORO drinks before entering the establishment. Look for the BORO sticker at the door. ​Don't carry drinks into another bar or restaurant that serve alcohol.

Why is Greensboro NC famous? ›

Today, the city is better known as “Tournament Town” for its wealth of athletic venues – courts, fields, stadiums, and even pools. Greensboro has played host to the men's and women's ACC basketball tournaments, the PGA Wyndham Championship, and the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Is Greensboro NC a wealthy city? ›

In 2022, Greensboro, NC had a population of 297k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $55,051. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Greensboro, NC grew from 295,483 to 297,202, a 0.582% increase and its median household income grew from $51,667 to $55,051, a 6.55% increase.

How many beers equal a shot? ›

Generally speaking, the National Consumer League reports that one 12-ounce beer is equal to one shot, though this varies depending on the specific ABVs of both the liquor and the beer. However, the alcohol content directly impacts how much of a particular liquor you can safely consume.

What is the smoothest liquor for shots? ›

Tequila. Tequila liquors are great for shots. It's smooth, it's strong, and it packs a punch.

How many beers are in 1 shot of vodka? ›

Vodka that is marked as 80 proof has 40% ABV. This means that 12 oz (354ml) of 5% beer contains 0.6 oz (17.7ml) pure alcohol. The vodka shot at 1.5 oz (44ml) has 0.6 oz (17.4ml) of alcohol. When you compare alcohol content, this fairly simple math shows that one regular beer is equal to one shot.

Is eau-de-vie a wine? ›

In French, however, eau de vie is a generic term for distilled spirits. The proper French term for fruit brandy is eau-de-vie de fruit, while eau-de-vie de vin means wine spirit (brandy), and several further categories of spirits (distilled from grape pomace, lees of wine, beer, cereals, etc.)

Is eau-de-vie the same as schnapps? ›

In Germany, the word schnaps can refer to any strong, clear alcoholic beverage that is distilled from fermented fruit must. The name is not limited to the country and numerous other German-speaking countries and regions (Switzerland and Austria, for instance also regularly refer to eaux-de-vie as "schnaps").

What's the difference between vodka and eau-de-vie? ›

Unlike vodka, akvavit, gin, or even jenever, Eau-de-Vie isn't produced by distilling grain. Instead, being a fruit brandy, it is only made using fruit. In almost all cases, there will only one variety such as Williams pears or Mirabelle plums. An Eau-de-Vie's quality greatly depends on its ingredients.

What does eau-de-vie taste like? ›

Common flavors are framboise (raspberry), poire (pear), pêche (peach), pomme (apple), cerise (cherry), gratte-cul (rosehip), quetsch (a type of dark-skinned plum), and mirabelles (which are native to France and similar to greengage plums).

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