Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSIP Whiskey & Wine Bar
Greenville, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar pairs a deep cocktail menu with a wine list that climbs to $275 bottles and a beer rail that stays simple. Cocktails, arranged into themed sections, run $11-$15 and include a sangria program sold by glass or pitcher. Wine is the other anchor, with monthly tastings.
- What should I order?
- Among the specialty cocktails, Carolina Gold ($14) pairs Bulleit with lemon, honey, and mint, while Southern Backbone ($12) is an Old Forester old fashioned variation. For wine, LaMarca Sparkling Rose is available by the glass at $13.50.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like working through a long, playful cocktail list will find plenty to explore, especially those who enjoy sangria in shareable formats. Wine enthusiasts can trade up to premium bottles like Mercury Head. The beer selection suits casual drinkers more than hop hunters, though New Realm's hazy IPA offers some craft presence.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11-$15; sangria pitchers are $48-$49. Wine by the glass starts at $8 and reaches $16, with bottles from $22 to $275. Draft beer is uniformly $7; bottles and cans are $5-$6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is organized into named sections like 'Southern Draw & Drams' and 'The Squeeze Situation,' signaling a deliberate, themed approach. Sangria is a centerpiece, offered in both glass and pitcher formats. Monthly wine tastings add an ongoing event layer to the bar's program.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Specialty cocktails are organized into five named sections, with 21 listed drinks. Sangria comes in glass or pitcher sizes, with customer praise for the golden sangria. The menu shows clear creative range, from bourbon and whiskey drinks to vodka and tequila numbers.
Menu strengths
- — Sangria is offered in both glass and pitcher formats, serving groups or solo drinkers.
- — A customer account flags the golden sangria as a standout.
Standout selections
- — Golden Sangria, noted by a customer as standout.
- — Carolina Gold ($14): Bulleit, lemon, honey, mint.; The Green Light ($14): Jameson, St. Germain, cucumber.
Pricing: $11-$15 per drink; sangria pitchers $48-$49
Wine
The wine list runs from accessible Prosecco and Sauvignon Blanc to premium bottles like Mercury Head at $275. Monthly tastings are advertised on the homepage. Named selections span Italy, New Zealand, California, and Sonoma Coast, with several offered by glass and bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Wide price range from $22 to $275 bottles, including a $275 Mercury Head.
- — Monthly wine tastings are advertised on the homepage.
- — Multiple wines are available by both glass and bottle, including LaMarca Sparkling Rose and Benvolio Prosecco.
Standout selections
- — Mercury Head by Orin Swift ($275/bottle) is the premium anchor.
- — LaMarca Sparkling Rose ($13.50/glass, $52/bottle) offers citrus and stone fruit.
- — Benvolio Prosecco ($9/glass, $24/bottle) is a clean, light Italian sparkler.
Pricing: $8-$16 per glass; $22-$275 per bottle
Beer
Draft beers are uniformly priced at $7, with options like Stella Artois, New Realm Hazy Like a Fox IPA, Blake's Cider, Modelo, and Sam Adams Seasonal. Bottles and cans range $5-$6, including domestic staples and Wicked Weed Pernicious. The selection is straightforward and affordable.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list includes a hazy IPA from New Realm and Blake's cider, adding craft and non-beer options.
- — Packaged selection includes Wicked Weed Pernicious, a notable IPA, at $6.
- — All drafts are a uniform $7, making pricing predictable.
Standout selections
- — New Realm Hazy Like a Fox IPA ($7 draft)
- — Blake's Cider ($7 draft); Wicked Weed Pernicious ($6 bottle/can)
Pricing: $7 drafts; $5-$6 bottles/cans
Nonalcoholic
A Non-Alcoholic section lists Athletic N/A at $5, a non-alcoholic beer. The offering is minimal but provides a clear option for those avoiding alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Athletic N/A is a recognized non-alcoholic beer brand.
- — Listed at $5, it is priced below most alcoholic options.
Standout selections
- — Athletic N/A — $5 — Non-alcoholic beer; Drink menu lists 'Non-Alcoholic' section with Athletic N/A at $5.
Pricing: $5
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