Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSeaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar
Matthews, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar pairs a 400-bottle wine room with an on-site 5-barrel brewery, making it a rare hybrid in. The wine club and weekly tastings anchor the program, while house beers like Silver Meteor IPA and Juice Train Hazy IPA keep the taproom lively. The brewery is the only one in town, and the rotating guest taps and local ciders broaden the draw.
- What should I order?
- Start with a glass from the rotating wine list, which features lesser-known international grapes alongside classics. For beer, try the Silver Meteor IPA, a flagship West Coast IPA dry-hopped with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, or the Juice Train Hazy IPA for a citrus-forward, low-bitter option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts looking for a deep, affordable selection and a structured club will find a home here, as will beer drinkers who want to sample house-made brews in a comfortable taproom. The courtyard and large patio make it a group-friendly spot.
- When should I go?
- Weekday evenings for a relaxed glass, or the first Tuesday of the month for the Wine Club pickup party. Weekly tastings and quarterly events offer additional reasons to visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The Wine Club runs $50 per month, with a first-month discount for longer commitments. Individual bottle and glass prices are not listed, but the program emphasizes affordability.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The dual identity as both a production brewery and a 400-wine wine bar is uncommon, and the on-site pizza shop adds a casual food component. The wine club's educational bent, with hand-curated bottles and a pickup party, fosters regular engagement.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Over 400 wines from around the world at affordable prices. Weekly tastings, a monthly Wine Club, and quarterly events. Rotating by-the-glass selections feature lesser-known wines and classic international grapes.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection of over 400 wines.; Affordable pricing and educational wine club.
Standout selections
- — Rotating wines by the glass include lesser-known wines and classic international grapes.
- — Monthly Wine Club includes three hand-curated bottles and a 10% discount on wine bottles.
Pricing: Monthly Wine Club membership is $50 per month; first month 50% off for recurring plans of 6 months or longer with code SBC50.
Beer
On-site 5-barrel brewery, the only one in. Daily taps include house beers like Silver Meteor IPA and Tidewater Red Amber, plus guest taps and rotating local ciders from Red Clay.
Menu strengths
- — On-site brewery with unique house beers.; Diverse tap list including local ciders.
Standout selections
- — Silver Meteor IPA - flagship West Coast IPA, dry hopped with Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe.
- — Juice Train Hazy IPA - aromatic without bitterness, unfiltered, rich blast of citrus.
How it sits with the food
The on-site pizza shop, The Exchange Pizza Depot, offers pizza, quesadillas, salads, and sandwiches, which pair naturally with the house beers and the wine selection.
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