Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileMaximillians Grill & Wine Bar
Cary, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar North Carolina, presents a beverage program shaped by co-owner Will Hennessee, who curates both the wine selection and the cocktail menu. The wine list runs over 15 by-the-glass options alongside an extensive bottle list. Local draft beers and a full bar round out the offerings. A private upstairs loft accommodates up to 24 seated or 35 standing for cocktail parties. Corkage is available for those bringing their own wine.
- What should I order?
- Begin with a glass from the over 15 by-the-glass wine options, then explore the extensive bottle list if staying for a full evening. A cosmo has been praised by a diner. Local draft beers are also available.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine-focused drinkers who want a broad by-the-glass range or a deep bottle list, plus groups booking the private loft for a cocktail party, will find the setup useful.
- When should I go?
- For a wine dinner with pairings, or for a celebration in the upstairs loft, which seats up to 24 or holds 35 standing for cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- A corkage fee applies to BYO wine. Pricing for glasses, bottles, cocktails, and beer is not detailed in the available information.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A co-owner personally curates both the wine and cocktail menus, and the venue pairs that with an upstairs loft for private cocktail gatherings.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
The cocktail menu is curated by co-owner Will Hennessee, and a full bar is listed. A diner praised a cosmo. The upstairs loft hosts standing cocktail parties for up to 35.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu curated by co-owner Will Hennessee.; Full bar listed as an attribute.
Standout selections
- — Will Hennessee's carefully curated wine selection and cocktail menu are presented.
Wine
Over 15 wines by the glass plus an extensive bottle list, curated by co-owner Will Hennessee. BYO wine and a corkage fee are options, and a wine dinner with pairings was noted.
Menu strengths
- — Over 15 wines by the glass.; Extensive bottle list.
Standout selections
- — OpenTable description states the venue offers over 15 wines by the glass in addition to an extensive bottle list.
Beer
No specific breweries or styles are named.; Local draft beers are stated in the venue-authorized description.
Menu strengths
- — Local draft beers are stated in the venue-authorized description.
Standout selections
- — Local draft beers are stated in the venue-authorized OpenTable description.
How it sits with the food
A wine dinner with wine pairings was noted, indicating the kitchen supports a paired format, though specific dishes are not listed.
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