Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSmall Batch
Winston-Salem, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Small Batch brews its own beer daily and pours a seasonal cocktail list that changes with the calendar. The kitchen's beverage program spans six in-house cocktails, a compact wine list, and a draft lineup that gets a $3 special on Thursdays. It's a working brewpub rather than a cocktail lab, but the drinks are honest and priced to encourage trying several.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Blackberry Gin Smash, mixing Aviation Gin, Cointreau, blackberries, and tonic for a balanced, fruit-forward cocktail. Then move to a craft beer flight to sample the day's in-house brews—a direct way to gauge the brewery's range.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want freshly brewed beer in a casual setting will find the daily rotation and flights appealing. The cocktail list offers enough variety for those not in a beer mood, and the modest prices across all categories make it easy to explore.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10-$12, wines are $8-$10 by the glass or $22-$38 by the bottle, and beers are $3.50-$6. Shooters are $6. Thursday brings $3 draft beers.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A brewpub that also runs a seasonal cocktail program with creative ingredients like lemon balm and jalapeño syrup. The house-brewed beer is the anchor, but the cocktail list shows more ambition than the typical brewpub.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Six seasonal cocktails are mixed in-house, including a Spring Sangria, a Spicy Pineapple Margarita with jalapeño syrup, and a Blackberry Gin Smash. The list balances familiar formats with creative twists, all priced at $10-$12.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal menu with creative ingredients like lemon balm and jalapeño syrup
- — Six distinct cocktails spanning gin, tequila, rum, and vodka bases
Standout selections
- — Blackberry Gin Smash: Aviation Gin, Cointreau, blackberries, tonic
- — Spicy Pineapple Margarita: Astral Tequila, triple sec, pineapple and jalapeño syrups, lime
Pricing: $10-$12
Wine
A compact but varied wine list covers white, red, and sparkling. Selections include a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, red blend, and a brut sparkling, all available by the glass or bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of styles including sparkling, white, and red
- — Glass and bottle options provide flexibility; Accessible price points from $8 a glass
Standout selections
- — Echo Bay Sauvignon Blanc: Bright and refreshing, $10/$38
- — Axel des Vignes Bordeaux: Big and silky, $9/$32
Pricing: $8-$10 glass, $22-$38 bottle
Beer
Small Batch is a brewpub brewing fresh craft beer daily. Craft beer flights allow sampling, and the list includes familiar labels alongside house brews. Thursday's $3 draft special adds value.
Menu strengths
- — Brews fresh craft beer daily; Craft beer flights offered for sampling
- — Low price range and Thursday $3 draft special
Standout selections
- — Craft beer flights: sample the daily house brews
- — Austin Eastciders: available in Blood Orange, Pineapple, and Dry Apple
Pricing: $3.50-$6
Spirits
The spirits program is lighter, defined by $6 shooters like the 5th & Cherry and Pacific Cooler. A community reviewer noted a wide liquor selection, suggesting more depth than the shooter menu alone.
Menu strengths
- — Shooters are priced affordably at $6; Community reviewer noted a wide liquor selection
Standout selections
- — Shooters — 6 — Includes 5th & Cherry (Vodka, Cherry Limeade), Pacific Cooler (Coconut Rum, Lemon, Pineapple, Blue Curacao), Kamikaze Grand-dad (Old Grandad, Soy sauce)
Pricing: Shooters $6
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