Wine Bar
Unclaimed profilePounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar
Charleston, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Pounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar pairs a wine list with cat-themed names—Catbernet Sauvignon among reds, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay among whites, plus Champagne and Sparkling Rosé—against a beer board spanning ciders, IPAs, porters, and sours. The cocktail menu contributes a Meowmosa and a customer-approved frosé. Non-alcoholic options include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, lemonade, and sodas. This is a beverage program designed for easy sipping while cats roam.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Catbernet Sauvignon for a red that nods to the house theme, or choose the Sparkling Rosé for a lighter pour. If beer suits the mood, the Pluff Mud Porter offers a local-style dark option, while the Bold Rock Pineapple Cider brings fruit-forward sweetness.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cat lovers who want a drink while interacting with felines will find the wine and beer lists approachable. The variety of reds, whites, and sparkling wines, plus ciders and sours, gives casual drinkers room to explore without intimidation.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list leans into cat puns with Catbernet Sauvignon, and the beer selection includes local-inspired names like Pluff Mud Porter. This is a rare cat cafe where the beverage program is more than an afterthought, offering enough range to stand on its own.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list includes the Meowmosa, a cat-themed take on a mimosa, and a customer recently praised the frosé.
Menu strengths
- — The Meowmosa provides a signature cocktail that fits the cat cafe theme.
- — A recent customer described the frosé as delicious, indicating a satisfying frozen drink.
Standout selections
- — Meowmosa — Cocktail listed on the venue's beverage menu.
Wine
The wine list spans red, white, and sparkling styles, featuring Catbernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Champagne, and Sparkling Rosé. Names like Catbernet add charm, while the range covers common preferences.
Menu strengths
- — A broad selection across red, white, and sparkling ensures options for different tastes.
- — The playful Catbernet Sauvignon name ties the wine list to the cat theme.
Standout selections
- — Catbernet Sauvignon — Red wine listed on the menu.
Beer
The beer menu offers a diverse lineup including Bold Rock Pineapple Cider, Overly Friendly IPA, Island Coastal Lager, Pluff Mud Porter, New Belgium Dominga Sour, Miller Lite, Kona Big Wave Ale, and Angry Orchard Hard Cider. This covers ciders, IPAs, lagers, porters, and sours.
Menu strengths
- — The mix of ciders, IPAs, lagers, porters, and sours provides something for a wide range of beer drinkers.
- — Including local-style names like Pluff Mud Porter adds regional character to the list.
Standout selections
- — Bold Rock Pineapple Cider — Hard cider listed on the menu.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include hot and iced coffee, hot and iced tea, hot chocolate, lemonade, and assorted sodas. This covers classic cafe beverages, suitable for designated drivers or those avoiding alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — A full range of coffee and tea choices covers both hot and cold preferences.
- — Hot chocolate and lemonade add comforting and refreshing alternatives.
Standout selections
- — Hot Coffee — Non-alcoholic beverage listed on the menu.
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