Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSammy G's Tavern
High Point, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sammy G's Tavern pours a serious drink: craft cocktails built on housemade syrups, a wine list that swings from $7 Prosecco to Silver Oak Cabernet, and local drafts from Red Oak and Wicked Weed. A four-beer flight costs $8, and Wednesday halves wine bottle prices. The cocktail menu runs seven classics-plus-innovations and five martinis, with Empress 75 and Kentucky Mule leading the charge.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Wild Turkey Ginger Old Fashioned, where Wild Turkey 101 meets housemade ginger syrup and muddled orange and cherry. For something brighter, the Empress 75 layers Empress 1908 gin with lemon and sparkling wine. The 1800 Blackberry Margarita, with blackberry syrup and a sugar rim, is a guest-pleaser.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a full bar with craft touches will find plenty. The cocktail list's creative range and housemade syrups appeal to those seeking more than standard pours, while the local draft lineup and affordable flights suit beer explorers.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday is the move for wine drinkers: bottles are half-price, according to a customer mention. Other nights, the full bar and draft list are available without a special hook.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11, martinis $9, and drafts $6–$8. A four-beer flight is $8. Wine by the glass starts around $7, with bottles from $25.50 up to $110 for the Silver Oak Cabernet.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program's range is the story: from Empress 75 and housemade ginger syrup to a wine list that spans Prosecco and Silver Oak, plus local North Carolina drafts like Red Oak and Wicked Weed. The $8 four-beer flight and Wednesday half-price bottles add practical appeal.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seven cocktails and five martinis show range, from Empress 75 to the Wild Turkey Ginger Old Fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated cocktail and martini sections with creative builds like Empress 75 and Kentucky Mule.
- — Housemade syrups and fresh ingredients are used, as in the Wild Turkey Ginger Old Fashioned's ginger syrup.
- — Guest reviews specifically praise the pineapple upside down martini and blackberry margarita.
Standout selections
- — Wild Turkey Ginger Old Fashioned — Wild Turkey 101, muddled orange and cherry, bitters, housemade ginger syrup.
- — Empress 75 — Empress 1908 gin, fresh lemon, simple syrup, sparkling wine, lemon twist.
- — Pineapple Upside Down Martini — Absolut vanilla vodka, housemade cinnamon syrup, pineapple juice, cherry.
Pricing: $11 cocktails, $9 martinis
Wine
A substantial list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with regional specifics like Columbia Valley Chardonnay and Oregon Pinot Noir. Glass pours and bottle options are available, and Wednesday halves bottle prices.
Menu strengths
- — List is organized by style with regional detail, such as Drumheller Chardonnay from Columbia Valley.
- — Price spread from $7 Prosecco to $110 Silver Oak Cabernet offers range.
- — Wednesday half-price bottles, mentioned by a customer, add value.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco, Lunetta — $7.25/Bottle — Sparkling wine from Trentino, Italy.
- — Meiomi Pinot Noir — California, $11/6oz, $16/9oz, $41.50 bottle.
- — Drumheller Chardonnay — Columbia Valley, $7.50/6oz, $10.50/9oz, $27.50 bottle.
Pricing: $6.50–$110; bottles from $25.50
Beer
Draft and bottle lists include local and regional names like Red Oak and Wicked Weed. A four-beer flight for $8 encourages sampling, and the lineup covers familiar and craft styles.
Menu strengths
- — Local and regional draft representation from Red Oak and Wicked Weed.
- — Beer flight option allows four selections for $8.
Standout selections
- — Wicked Weed Brewing — Asheville, NC craft beer, $8.
- — Red Oak Amber — Whitsett, NC amber lager, $7.
Pricing: $6–$8 draft; $8 flight
Spirits
Full bar feature supports a broad range of drink options.; Spirits are integral to the cocktail and martini selections.
Menu strengths
- — Full bar feature supports a broad range of drink options.
- — Spirits are integral to the cocktail and martini selections.
Standout selections
- — OpenTable lists 'Full Bar' as an additional feature.
How it sits with the food
The 1800 Blackberry Margarita's sugar rim and citrus could cut through rich, savory dishes. The Southern Peach Tea, with Woodford Reserve and peach, might pair with smoky barbecue. The wine list's Chardonnay and Pinot Noir offer flexible food matches.
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