Restaurant
Unclaimed profileVault & Vator
Greenville, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Vault & Vator's cocktail program is the draw, with a lengthy list of V&V signatures and classics plus a dealer's choice route. The Gold Bug and That Green Gentleman show real range, while reviewers single out the historical sidecar and Hugo 75. Wine and beer lists are compact but fairly priced, and mocktails get a Seedlip option.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Gold Bug, a Scotch-led mix with Cocchi Americano, Strega, and Laphroaig. For mezcal fans, That Green Gentleman pairs it with Green Chartreuse and basil. If you're feeling adventurous, the dealer's choice lets the bartender build something custom.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for creative signatures and a dealer's choice challenge will find plenty to explore. Classic drink lovers will appreciate the historical twists on standards like the sidecar and Hugo 75, which reviewers praise for authenticity and flavor.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are the natural time for a cocktail-focused visit, when the full menu and dealer's choice are available.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run around $18, as seen with the dealer's choice mezcal margarita. Wine by the glass starts at $7 for cider, and half-bottles range from $15 to $19. Beers are $3 to $8, making it easy to keep costs moderate.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is structured with a V&V signatures section and classics, plus a dealer's choice option that invites bartender creativity. Ingredients like ube-infused pisco, honey nut Cheerio-infused bourbon, and pink peppercorn-infused gin show a willingness to experiment beyond the expected.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive, with V&V signatures, classics, and a dealer's choice option. Named drinks like The Gold Bug and That Green Gentleman show creativity. Reviewers highlight the historical sidecar and Hugo 75 for authenticity, while the coconut-based On The Lanai gets praise for complexity.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu with signatures, classics, and dealer's choice
- — Creative ingredients like ube, honey nut Cheerio-infused bourbon, and pink peppercorn-infused gin
- — Classic cocktails with a historical twist, as noted by reviewers
Standout selections
- — The Gold Bug: Dewar's, Cocchi Americano, Strega, Laphroaig, Cointreau, bitters
- — That Green Gentleman: Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, dry vermouth, cinnamon, lime, basil
- — Dead Man's Punch: Rum blend, pineapple oleo, banana, demerara
Pricing: Cocktails around $18
Wine
The wine list offers sparkling, white, red, and cider options, with several half-bottles. Prices are modest, from $7 cider to $19 for a DAOU Cabernet half-bottle. It's a compact but serviceable selection for a cocktail-focused venue.
Menu strengths
- — Half-bottle format allows trying quality wines without full commitment
- — Reasonable price range, with most options under $20
Standout selections
- — DAOU Family Estates Cabernet Sauvignon half-bottle at $19
- — Giesen Sauvignon Blanc half-bottle from Marlborough at $15
Pricing: $7–$19
Beer
Beer options include a gose, blonde ale, IPA, kolsch, and a hard seltzer, with local and house selections. Prices are low, from a $3 house beer to $8 for the Edmunds Oast Blonde Ale. A decent range for a bar focused on cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of styles including local and house options
Standout selections
- — Edmunds Oast Blonde Ale at $8; Anderson Valley Briny Melon Gosé at $6
Pricing: $3–$8
Nonalcoholic
Mocktails are available and can be enhanced with Seedlip, a non-alcoholic spirit. This is a single offering rather than a full program, but it provides a non-alcoholic option beyond soda.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu mentions mocktails and offers Seedlip (NA spirit) as an addition.
Standout selections
- — Mocktail — Add Seedlip (NA spirit) to your Mocktail
Pricing: Not specified
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