Bar
Unclaimed profileNeat Bourbon Bar
Greenville, SC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Neat Bourbon Bar is a bourbon-focused destination in pouring over 120 whiskeys, from Buffalo Trace to William Larue Weller. The cocktail list is equally serious, featuring classics like the Prohibition Old Fashioned and a Barreled Vieux Carré. Happy hour brings select drinks down to $8, but the rare pours are the real draw. Wine, beer, and nonalcoholic options fill out the list without stealing attention from the whiskey shelf.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Prohibition Old Fashioned, made with Old Forester 1920, Peychaud bitters, and a cherry and orange peel. For a whiskey flight, ask for a pour of Blanton's Single Barrel or William Larue Weller 2024 to experience the rare finds.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Bourbon enthusiasts and whiskey collectors will appreciate the extensive list, including allocated bottles rarely found elsewhere. Cocktail traditionalists will also find well-executed classics.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers select cocktails for $8, wine for $6, and domestic beers for $4, making it a good time for a casual drink.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13-$15, with happy hour pours at $8. Whiskey pours start at $7 and reach $390 for rare bottles; a glass of wine is $8-$13.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's claim is its whiskey program: over 120 bourbons and ryes, including rare allocated bottles like William Larue Weller.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A crafted cocktail menu balances classics and originals, with a modern bent on sours. Guest accounts praise the Espresso Martini and an Old Fashioned, while a whiskey sour twist shows range. Prices align with a premium cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail list includes well-known classics like the Sazerac and Manhattan, executed with quality spirits.
- — Happy hour pricing at $8 makes crafted cocktails accessible.
Standout selections
- — Prohibition Old Fashioned: Old Forester 1920 bourbon, Peychaud bitters, simple syrup, cherry, orange peel.
- — Espresso Martini: Praised by a guest as 'perhaps the best she's ever had.'
Pricing: $13-$15; select cocktails $8 during happy hour
Wine
A compact wine list spans white, red, and sparkling by the glass or bottle. Underwood Pinot Gris and La Crema Pinot Noir offer accessible choices, while Veuve Clicquot is the top bottle option. Happy hour wine at $6 is a solid value.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list includes both glass and bottle options across still and sparkling styles.
- — Happy hour wine at $6 provides an inexpensive entry.
Standout selections
- — La Crema Pinot Noir: A reliable red by the glass at $12 or bottle at $46.
- — Veuve Clicquot: The premium sparkling bottle at $80.
Pricing: Glasses $8-$13; bottles $30-$80; happy hour wine $6
Beer
The beer list is modest but includes craft and domestic options, from a Belgian witbier to a local IPA from Burial. Prices are moderate, and happy hour domestic beers at $4 are a deal. A safe complement to the whiskey focus.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a local craft option: Burial 'Surf Wax' IPA.
- — Happy hour domestic beer at $4 offers a low-cost alternative.
Standout selections
- — Allagash White: A Belgian-style witbier at $6.; Burial 'Surf Wax' IPA: A local craft IPA at $6.
Pricing: $5-$8; domestic beers $4 during happy hour
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited to Heineken 0.0 and Liquid Death water, both priced affordably. This is a minimal offering, but it does provide a designated-driver option beyond soda. Priced reasonably at $3-$5.
Menu strengths
- — Provides a non-alcoholic beer choice with Heineken 0.0.
Standout selections
- — Heineken 0.0 — 5 — Non-alcoholic beer; Non-alcoholic options include Heineken 0.0 and Liquid Death.
Pricing: $3-$5
Spirits
The spirits program is the centerpiece, with over 120 bourbon and whiskey options spanning bourbon, rye, imports, and rare allocated bottles. Pour prices range from $7 to $390, covering everyday pours to coveted limited releases.
Menu strengths
- — Over 120 bourbon and whiskey options, including rare allocated bottles.
- — Program covers bourbon, rye, and Japanese whisky, with pours from $7 to $390.
Standout selections
- — William Larue Weller 2024: A rare find bourbon, priced at $120 for a pour or $210 for a larger pour.
- — Blanton's Single Barrel: A rare find bourbon at $28.
- — Bookers 'The Reserves': Bourbon at 123 proof, priced at $30.
- — Yamazaki Single Malt 12 yr: Japanese whisky at $16 or $30.
Pricing: Pours range from $7 to $390
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