Brewery
Unclaimed profileNatty Greene's Downtown
Greensboro, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Natty Greene's Downtown pours its own house beers alongside a cocktail list that runs from a Mezcal Old Fashioned to a Blackberry Margarita. The whiskey program is the deep cut: over 50 bourbons and ryes served by the pour or in themed flights. A recently expanded beer garden with on-site brewhouse anchors the brewery side, while mocktails and NA beer keep the nonalcoholic options real.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Wildflower Witbier, a house-brewed Belgian-style wit with coriander, chamomile, and orange peel at $7. For a cocktail, the Natty's Manhattan layers Buffalo Trace, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and Grand Marnier, served up with a house-made cherry. Spirit-focused drinkers should order a pour of Blanton's bourbon.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer drinkers will find house-brewed staples like Guilford Golden Lager and General Stout. Whiskey enthusiasts have over 50 bourbon and rye selections, including pours of Buffalo Trace and Whistlepig. Cocktail fans can explore a menu spanning spritzes, margaritas, and beer cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $9.00 to $13.50; shooters are $8.00. House beers are $7.00 per 16 oz. Whiskey pours range from $8.00 to $99.00 per 1.5 oz. Wine by the glass is $8.00 to $13.00. Mocktails are $7.00 to $8.00.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue operates its own brewhouse and beer garden, with house beers like Guilford Golden Lager and Wildflower Witbier on tap. It also maintains a spirit list of over 50 whiskeys and bourbons, served in 1.5 oz and 2 oz pours or themed flights of three 1 oz pours.
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu balances classics and house creations, from a Mezcal Old Fashioned to a Blackberry Margarita. Beer cocktails like the Lagerita and brunch-specific Paloma expand the range. Shooters are available at $8.00.
Menu strengths
- — A wide-ranging menu covers spritzes, margaritas, punches, and beer cocktails.
- — The brunch-specific cocktail list adds Paloma, Vodka Sunrise, Salty Dog, and Peach Sangria.
- — House creations such as Natty's Manhattan and Blackberry Margarita use named base spirits.
Standout selections
- — Natty's Manhattan: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, Grand Marnier, served up with house-made cherry and lemon peel ($12.50).
- — Mezcal Old Fashioned: Ilegal Mezcal, house-made simple syrup, cocktail cherry, Angostura bitters, orange peel ($13.50).
Pricing: $9.00-$13.50
Wine
The wine list spans whites, rosé, bubbles, and reds from various regions, available by glass and bottle. By-the-glass prices range from $8.00 to $13.00.
Menu strengths
- — Glass and bottle formats provide flexibility.; Varietals include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and sparkling Cava.
Standout selections
- — Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA ($13.00 glass / $52.00 bottle).
- — Freixenet Brut Cava, Spain ($8.00 glass / $32.00 bottle).
Pricing: $8.00-$13.00 glass
Beer
House-brewed beers anchor the tap list, including Guilford Golden Lager, Wildflower Witbier, and General Stout. A beer garden expansion completed in August 2024 added an on-site brewhouse, reinforcing the brewery identity.
Menu strengths
- — A variety of house-brewed styles from American lager to Irish dry stout.
- — Consistent pricing at $7.00 per 16 oz for house pours.
Standout selections
- — Wildflower Witbier: Belgian-style witbier with coriander, chamomile, orange peel ($7.00/16 oz).
- — General Stout: Irish dry stout with dark chocolate and roasted coffee ($7.00).
- — Freedom IPA: Seasonal IPA with Cascade, Citra, Mosaic, Azacca hops ($7.00/16 oz).
Pricing: $7.00/16 oz house beers
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options include several mocktails such as No-Jito and Citrus Sunrise, plus Sierra Nevada Trail Pass NA beer. Hemp-infused seltzers and cocktails are also listed.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated mocktail list with fresh juice components.
Standout selections
- — No-Jito: fresh lime juice, muddled mint, simple syrup, soda water ($8.00).
- — Sierra Nevada Trail Pass: non-alcoholic golden or pale ale ($6.00).
Pricing: $6.00-$8.00
Spirits
The whiskey and bourbon list exceeds 50 selections, poured in 1.5 oz and 2 oz measures. Themed flights of three 1 oz pours offer a structured tasting route. Price range accommodates both everyday and premium pours.
Menu strengths
- — Over 50 whiskey and bourbon selections.; Flexible serving sizes: 1.5 oz, 2 oz, and themed flights.
- — Range includes accessible pours like Buffalo Trace and premium bottles like Whistlepig.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Bourbon, 93 proof ($19.00/1.5 oz, $25.00/2 oz).
- — Whistlepig 10 Yr Rye, 100 proof ($23.00/1.5 oz, $30.00/2 oz).
Pricing: $8.00-$99.00 per 1.5 oz
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