Wine Bar
Unclaimed profilePrint Works Bistro
Greensboro, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Print Works Bistro pairs a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence list with a seasonal craft cocktail program and a North Carolina–focused beer lineup. Over 75 wines pour by the glass, from Ballard Lane Chardonnay to Opus One. Cocktails lean on housemade syrups and bitters, with zero-proof versions of several drinks. The spirits shelf spans bourbon to Japanese whisky.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Fever Dream, a rye and Aperol number with tiki bitters and cinnamon demerara over crushed ice. Wine drinkers should scan the by-the-glass list, which reaches from a $8 Ballard Lane Chardonnay to Taittinger Brut. Zero-proof drinkers can order the Care to Share without alcohol for $6.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will find broad range, from North Carolina labels to first-growth-level bottles. Cocktail fans who like seasonal, housemade ingredients have several options, including zero-proof versions. Beer drinkers who favor North Carolina breweries will recognize names like Wicked Weed and Legion.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14–$17; zero-proof versions are $6–$7. Wines by the glass start at $7 and reach $20; bottles start at $26. Beer prices fall between $7 and $9.50. Spirit pours range from $6 to $52.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine program holds Wine Spectator Award of Excellence annually and lists over 75 by-the-glass pours, including high-end bottles like Opus One and Schrader Old Sparky. The cocktail menu rotates seasonally and pairs with zero-proof renditions, while the beer list stays local to North Carolina.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A seasonal craft list uses housemade syrups and bitters across eight named drinks, from the rye-based Fever Dream to the stirred Almost Famous. Several cocktails have zero-proof counterparts. Guest feedback is mixed: the blueberry bourbon drink earned praise, while others were called fine but not exceptional.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal list with housemade syrups and bitters, including zero-proof versions.
- — Eight named cocktails with varied bases and formats, from crushed-ice tiki to stirred up.
Standout selections
- — Fever Dream – Bulleit Rye, Aperol, tiki bitters, pineapple lime, cinnamon demerara; crushed ice.
- — PWB Old Fashioned – Maker's Mark with maple-pecan syrup and orange zest.
Pricing: $14–$17; zero-proof $6–$7
Wine
The list carries over 75 wines by the glass and earns Wine Spectator Award of Excellence each year. Selections span Champagne, sparkling, white, red, rosé, dessert, and North Carolina bottles. Bottle pricing climbs from $26 to $2000, covering everyday pours and luxury collectibles.
Menu strengths
- — Over 75 wines by the glass, ranging from $7 to $20.
- — Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awarded annually.; Depth includes North Carolina producers and high-end Napa and Bordeaux names.
Standout selections
- — Taittinger 'La Française' Brut – Champagne, Reims MV, $95.
- — Opus One – Napa Valley '14, $600.; Schrader Cellars 'Old Sparky' – Napa Valley '14 1.5L, $2000.
Pricing: By the glass $7–$20; bottles $26–$2000
Beer
The beer list focuses on North Carolina craft breweries, offering eight named pours from Sugar Creek, Little Brother, Victory, and Wicked Weed. Styles span lager, pilsner, sour, blonde ale, Kölsch, and IPA. Non-alcoholic and gluten-free options are noted.
Menu strengths
- — Strong North Carolina representation, including the Little Brother Brewing.
- — Style range covers lager, pilsner, sour, ale, IPA, and more.
Standout selections
- — Pleasing Gene – Little Brother Brewing pilsner, $7.
Pricing: $7–$9.50
Nonalcoholic
Zero-proof versions of Fever Dream, Care to Share, and Viva Forever are priced at $6 or $7, matching the complexity of their alcoholic counterparts. The beer menu also notes non-alcoholic selections. This gives dry guests a real stake in the cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Three named zero-proof cocktails, each tied to a full cocktail recipe.
Standout selections
- — Care to Share (Zero Proof) – Ketel One-free version with black tea syrup, apple grapefruit, Luxardo syrup; $6.
Pricing: $6–$7
Spirits
The spirits menu spans bourbon, rye, single malt, tequila, rum, cognac, Irish, Japanese, port, sherry, madeira, and digestifs. Eight named pours range from $12.50 for Graham's 20 Year Tawny to $30 for WhistlePig 12 Year. Neat pours and cocktail use are both offered.
Menu strengths
- — Broad category coverage from bourbon to Japanese whisky and fortified wines.
- — Priced accessibly from $6 to $52, with notable names like Macallan and Clase Azul.
Standout selections
- — WhistlePig 12 Year Rye – $30.; Macallan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch – $24.
Pricing: $6–$52 per pour
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