Restaurant
Unclaimed profileRainer's Cafe & Bar
Greenville, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Rainer's Cafe & Bar runs a modest beverage program with a clear split: cafe-side drinks like Moscato and lemonade, bar-side classic cocktails on weekends, and a back bar stocked with serious whiskey. Beer is bottle-only. Serviceable, but the cocktail list is thin and the wine list sticks to Moscato.
- What should I order?
- Start with the House Lemonade with honey at $2.95, a refreshing nonalcoholic option. For wine, the Moscato white at $10 is the value pick. If you're after whiskey, ask for Uncle Nearest 1856 or Buffalo Trace from the back bar.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Those seeking a straightforward cafe with a few wines and a solid whiskey selection will find it. Whiskey enthusiasts may appreciate the curated bottles, but cocktail seekers should check weekend bar service.
- When should I go?
- Cafe-side cocktails are only available when the bartender is working. Classic cocktails appear on the bar side Friday or Saturday, so plan for a weekend visit if you want a mixed drink.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wines run $10 to $13, beers $6.95 to $7.50, and nonalcoholic drinks $2.50 to $3.50. Cocktails like the Mimosa are $13. Spirit prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The back bar features a notable whiskey lineup including Uncle Nearest 1856, Widow Jane, and Buffalo Trace, unusual for a cafe. The dual cafe/bar setup means drinks depend on which side and when you visit.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails are limited: available on the cafe side only when the bartender is working, with classic cocktails on the bar side Friday or Saturday. The menu lists a Mimosa at $13.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail availability is clearly communicated on the menu
Standout selections
- — Mimosa — $13 — Classic cocktail; Cafe menu states 'Beer, Wine, and Cocktails* available on Cafe Side' with note that cocktails only available when bartender working.
Pricing: Mimosa $13
Wine
The wine list is minimal, offering Moscato in white and red. Both are affordably priced, with the white at $10 and the red at $13.
Menu strengths
- — Two Moscato options, white and red; Clear pricing on both wines
Standout selections
- — Moscato white at $10; Moscato red at $13
Pricing: Moscato white $10, Moscato red $13
Beer
Beer is bottle or can only, with domestic and imported options. No draft is served. Prices are straightforward.
Menu strengths
- — Domestic and imported bottle or can options; No draft keeps the program simple
Standout selections
- — Cafe menu lists domestic and imported bottle or can beer.
Pricing: Domestic $6.95, imported $7.50
Nonalcoholic
A solid nonalcoholic lineup includes iced tea, lemonade with honey, coffee with a refill, hot tea, and hot chocolate, all priced between $2.50 and $3.50.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of options from iced tea to hot chocolate
Standout selections
- — House Lemonade with honey at $2.95; Keurig coffee with one refill at $2.95
Pricing: $2.50 to $3.50
Spirits
The back bar displays a curated whiskey selection including Uncle Nearest 1856, 1792, Widow Jane, Buffalo Trace, Old Fitzgerald, Legent, and BIB. Prices are not listed.
Menu strengths
- — Notable whiskey brands on display; Includes both premium and approachable bourbons
Standout selections
- — Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey; Buffalo Trace; Widow Jane
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