Bar
Unclaimed profileJoyner's Bar
Winston-Salem, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Joyner's Bar runs a craft cocktail program with eight signature drinks that lean seasonal and ingredient-forward: Rye Desires pairs rye with amaro nonino, plum, and toasted sesame, while Autumn Hearth stacks spiced chai rum with pumpkin and black walnut. The bar also pours a wide spirit list spanning bourbon, rye, tequila, rum, scotch, and more. Expect thoughtful mixing and a neighborhood-bar setting with serious range.
- What should I order?
- Start with Rye Desires, a rye and amaro nonino cocktail with plum, fresh ginger, and toasted sesame. For something warmer, Autumn Hearth layers spiced chai rum with roasted coffee and pumpkin. Bourbon & Blood offers bourbon, lemon, and Italian vermouth if you prefer a classic-leaning pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft-cocktail drinkers who appreciate seasonal, descriptive menus will find plenty to explore. The eight signature drinks offer variety across spirit bases, from gin in Sweet Briar to reposado tequila in Dusty Desert Rose. Spirit enthusiasts can also work through the extensive list by category.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced in a typical craft range; one guest reported an Old Fashioned at $15, though the menu price was said to be $10. Expect standard neighborhood-bar pricing for well-made drinks.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight signature cocktails show clear craft intent: Rye Desires pairs rye with amaro nonino and toasted sesame, Autumn Hearth uses spiced chai rum with pumpkin, and Bourbon & Blood blends bourbon with Italian vermouth. Descriptions emphasize balance and specific ingredients.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named signature cocktails with detailed, balanced flavor descriptions.
- — Covers a range of spirits and styles, from bourbon and rye to gin and reposado tequila.
- — Seasonal and creative offerings, such as Autumn Hearth with pumpkin and black walnut.
Standout selections
- — Rye Desires — Rye and Amaro Nonino with plum, fresh ginger, and toasted sesame.
- — Autumn Hearth — Spiced chai rum, roasted coffee, pumpkin, and black walnut.
- — Bourbon & Blood — Bourbon, lemon, and rich Italian vermouth.
Spirits
The spirit list spans multiple categories—gin, tequila & mezcal, rye, bourbon, rum, scotch, vodka, cognac, and whiskey—with named pours like Aviation Gin, Don Julio Blanco, Angel's Envy, and Whistle Pig 10 Year. Range is broad, though depth per category is not detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection across at least nine spirit categories.
- — Includes well-known producers from varied origins, such as Don Julio from Jalisco and Whistle Pig from Vermont.
- — Covers both mixing staples and sipping spirits like Ardbeg scotch and Hennessy cognac.
Standout selections
- — Whistle Pig 10 Year Rye — Rye from Shoreham, Vermont.
- — Angel's Envy Bourbon — Bourbon from Louisville, Kentucky.
- — Don Julio Blanco — Tequila from Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico.
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