Restaurant
Unclaimed profileMac's Speed Shop
Greensboro, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Mac's Speed Shop pours a wide cocktail lineup with bold barbecue-adjacent touches like the brisket-topped Mac Daddy Bloody Mary. The Perfect Macarita arrives by glass or pitcher, and zero-proof options cost just $5. Wine is straightforward and affordable, while daily specials keep beer and shots in the mix.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Raspberry Elderflower, a gin cocktail with fresh raspberries, mint, and St. Germain. For a group, the Perfect Macarita pitcher at $40 is the efficient move. Sunday brings $7 Mac Daddy Bloody Marys.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who like both classics and sweet-tart refreshers will find range. The pitcher format suits groups, and the $5 zero-proof drinks give nondrinkers a real option beyond soda.
- When should I go?
- Monday's $7 Macaritas and Thursday's $5 wine glasses offer the clearest value. Sunday's signature Bloody Mary special is another anchor.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11.5 to $13, with the Perfect Macarita pitcher at $40. Wine is $11 per glass or $30 per bottle; zero-proof cocktails are $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans into Southern barbecue culture—the Mac Daddy Bloody Mary comes with brisket and fried pickles. A pitcher-sized margarita and daily shot specials add a party-friendly bent.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad, current cocktail list spans gin, bourbon, rum, and tequila, with creative touches like peach tea and fresh watermelon. Daily specials and a pitcher format make it accommodating for groups.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails with detailed ingredients, from Raspberry Elderflower to Watermelon Paloma.
- — Perfect Macarita available by glass or $40 pitcher.
- — Daily specials rotate: $7 Macaritas, $7 Bloody Marys, and $5 Jameson shots.
Standout selections
- — Raspberry Elderflower — Gunpowder Irish gin, fresh raspberries, mint, lemon, St. Germain, soda ($11.5)
- — Mac Daddy Bloody Mary — Tito's vodka, Guinness, BBQ sauce, brisket, fried pickles ($11.5)
- — Perfect Macarita — Hornitos Plata, lime, triple sec, sour, orange juice ($11.5/$40 pitcher)
Pricing: $11.5–$13; Perfect Macarita pitcher $40
Wine
A compact but serviceable list covers the basics—Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, red blend, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Rosé, and Prosecco—at uniform pricing. Thursday's $5 wine special is a value hook.
Menu strengths
- — Eight varieties by glass or bottle with consistent pricing.
- — Thursday $5 wine glass special.; Includes Italian and New Zealand labels alongside California standards.
Standout selections
- — Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneburn (New Zealand) — $11 glass/$30 bottle
- — Chardonnay, Bogle (California) — $11 glass/$30 bottle; Prosecco, Lamberti (Italy) — $11.6 split
Pricing: $11/8oz glass, $30/bottle; Prosecco split $11.6
Beer
Beer is part of the brand's identity, with a beer-of-the-month draft at $5.5 and recurring specials like $2 off pints and $4 Sam Adams. Specific draft names aren't listed, but the presence is clear.
Menu strengths
- — Beer of the month draft at $5.5 every day.
- — Tuesday $2 off draft pints; Thursday $4 Sam Adams pints.
- — Wednesday $11 PBR buckets and Friday $3 Miller High Life add low-cost options.
Standout selections
- — Current drinks menu mentions 'Beer of the month drafts' and daily specials including $2 off draft pints on Tuesday and $4 Sam Adams pints on Thursday.
Pricing: Beer of the month $5.5; specials vary
Nonalcoholic
Two zero-proof cocktails are priced at $5, matching the bar's promotional energy. Both are fruit-forward refreshers rather than afterthoughts.
Menu strengths
- — Two named zero-proof cocktails at an accessible price.
- — Sunset Spritz and Blueberry Breeze offer distinct flavor profiles.
Standout selections
- — Sunset Spritz — cranberry, hibiscus, pineapple, Sprite ($5)
- — Blueberry Breeze — blueberry, lemon, club soda ($5)
Pricing: $5 each
Spirits
Daily shot specials: $5 Jameson (Wed), $4 Fireball (Fri), $6 Deep Eddy (Sat).; Cocktail list employs bourbon, gin, rum, vodka, and tequila.
Menu strengths
- — Daily shot specials: $5 Jameson (Wed), $4 Fireball (Fri), $6 Deep Eddy (Sat).
- — Cocktail list employs bourbon, gin, rum, vodka, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — Daily specials include $5 Wells on Monday, $5 Jameson Shots on Wednesday, $4 Fireball shots on Friday, and $6 Deep Eddy on Saturday.
Pricing: Shots $4–$6; wells $5
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