This bar is One of my favorite bars in the city!!! Service is always great, Best Bartenders around…read more Never a long wait to receive your drinks. Regulars are very nice. Never closed. Open rain, sleet, or snow!!! No food but ask for a hungry menu call order in and they deliver it to you. Thirsty Bartenders do not work at hungry... lol... so if they forget the ranch you have to walk over or call lol

I would say this is easily the worst bar in Winston. The noise is way too loud and food is mediocre…read moreat best. Plus makes living downtown a nightmare due to constant yelling during weekday nights.

We stopped in after a hockey game on a Saturday night to check this place out as it was on our…read moreroute home. We have always wanted to try this place out seeing it many times off of the roadway and it looked interesting because it was a converted gas station. As we parked and approached campus gas we noted that there was plenty of outdoor seating, primarily wooden benches, tables and places to lounge around outside near the fire pit. There were people enjoying a drink and playing a lively game of cornhole. We strolled around then went inside to explore what the business had to offer in the way of drinks and maybe get something to eat. As it turned out, it was around 9 o'clock, and the lady that came out from the kitchen told me that the kitchen was closed for the evening so we weren't able to get any food at that time so we walked around inside and looked at the small things for sale and the decorations saw the nice high top bar and chairs and since things were winding down, we decided to leave instead of having something to drink. We didn't see a bartender or someone to serve us a drink anyway. So as it stands, we'll have to come back by some other time and check it out. I hear the food is interesting, casual and good and there are a lot of beer selections. I look forward to coming back another time and trying the food and drink.

My wife and I pass this place every late afternoon during our daily walk and finally decided to…read morestop in and check it out. It's an old-style gas station you'd expect to find on Route 66 that has been converted into what I'll call a local pub. It's got some simple comfort foods to go along with a wide variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Barstool table seating inside with picnic tables outside. They've got a cornhole set outside to complete the backyard picnic feel, and I've even seen customers seated with their dogs. Very cool. My wife and I were cheerfully greeted when we walked in. We shared an order of chicken tenders and tater tots. My wife got a bottled water, and I picked a NA beer from their selection. Finally, someplace that carries an assortment of NA beers! The food took a while to come out, but this isn't a fast-food joint and it was nice to slow down and have a conversation. The chicken tenders and tater outs were hot and tasted great. Definitely a generous portion of both and I'm glad we got just one order. In summary, the place is nothing fancy. It's just a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy some comfort foods and frosty beverages. It's definitely on our "will return" list.

Great hidden gem! I came to catch up with a friend on a Friday around 10pm. It was not crowded and…read morelucky for me it was half off wine night! I had a glass of bubbly and I also got a salted caramel porter to try later, even though beer isn't really my thing but salted caramel I can't resist! Great vibes, menu, and an all around relaxing time. Parking can be a little tricky since it's in a residential area but I would definitely return.

I've been here a few times now. My understanding is it's had some changes from its old look and…read moreappearance. I can't really speak to that as I've only ever seen the current "version ". Personally I like the decor. It's kind of got a kitschy almost hipster vibe, but in a good way. Disco balls, plants galore and Bob Ross constantly on TV. I think it's pretty cool and a funny laid back place to hang out. My only mild criticisms would be for the price some of the spritzes and cocktails were not quite as impressive/fancy as I'd expected. But overall they still have a good beer selection and great staff so that makes up for any other shortcomings. Overall would recommend checking out especially if you live nearby.

For a Friday night, it was surprisingly quiet when we walked in--but to be fair, it was close to…read more11:00 PM, so maybe it gets livelier earlier or later. A few people were playing card games at one table, others were hanging out near the pool table, and a handful were just vibing to the music at the bar. They have an extensive beer list and some fun New Orleans-style tropical cocktails. I was happy to see an Aperol Spritz on the menu--and it was made properly, so I ended up ordering a second one. It seemed like a few friends of the bartender came in and started picking the music, which shifted into a mix of dance tracks and rap. The vibe fizzled out a bit after that, so we decided to head out. Overall, it could be fun little spot, we will check back later. If you're in the area and miss Hoots Brewery, definitely check out Bar Nola. I can only imagine how great their Mardi Gras party must be or Super Bowl day. On the other end of the building, there's a huge open space with beautiful hardwood floors and a another bar. It looks like the kind of venue where you could easily host a party with a live band--maybe they even rent it out for weddings or holiday events, though I'm not sure if it's officially part of the bar. There's also a large outdoor area with a TV and an uncovered bar, but since it was cold last night, everyone stayed inside. It seems like you can take your drinks out into the alleyway between the two buildings. Definitely a beautiful area to be when the weather is nice.

Went out here on a whim for a friends birthday and me and my friend fell in love with it! It was…read moreworth the drive. They had a DJ outside and just music playing on the inside. Both locations had great music! They have games inside, a pool table, bar, it's really a very nice size inside. Also the patio is super dope! We are DEFINITELY going back soon and the drinks were good! They don't have food or anything though. Good Service as well!!

I was here last year with the kids and I came back tonight for my other daughter's birthday and…read morewe're having champagne and it's so good! This is a very cool hang in Winston-Salem I highly recommend coming here to play pool and drink

Decided to stop by on an early Friday evening after work. Loved that they had both indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating options. Didn't love the bartender after the first interaction. I had looked at the instagram page before arriving and saw a drink that I wanted to try. I couldn't remember the name when I got there and asked for the drink menu. I was given a look that made me feel like I was wrong for asking for it. One of the patrons was nice enough to show me a basket with menus in it. I ordered the drink and went to find a seat with my friends. Even though it was fairly crowded, there was ample seating. One of my friends ordered the $5 old fashioned and ended up ordering several more. Definitely a great deal for the price and alcohol ratio. I chose the hoopla and then a sidecar. Both were well executed. I wanted to try some of the food, but unfortunately we had eaten before arriving. Several people we spoke to said the jerk wings were a must try so I'll definitely come back for those! Outside of the first interaction with the bartender, the other one was very pleasant and continued to serve us with no issues.

We stopped in the bamboo lounge on a whim while we were just doing a little bar crawling in…read moredowntown Winston. We were so glad we did. Everything was decorated super cute for Christmas. And when I say, everything was decorated, literally everything was decorated. It really got us in the spirit. Our bartender was super fun. She took the time to chat with us and get to know us. The drinks were all served in the cutest little Christmas themed cups and mugs. We were really excited to see that they had red stripe because that's kinda hard to find around here . Their signature drinks were delicious. We definitely wanna go back here again to see what it's like when it's not decorated for Christmas. We've already recommended it to lots of friends.

Great experience, wonderful bartenders! Drinks were amazing with a great visual of the drink as…read morewell. They had some games and some really comfortable chairs!

I had delicious shepherd's pie for St. Paddy's Day, great service, and convivial atmosphere!read more

What a gem! A friend asked to meet me here for a beer and, I'll be honest, it was not even on my…read moreradar of choices. Far away from the "hip" feel of the downtown breweries, I was expecting very little from this. However, I came away greatly impressed. The staff was super friendly. We each got a Blue Moon on draft and sat outside in the screened in porch. We ordered potato skins and they were a great treat with our beer. Their menu had quite a few choices and it made me realize I'll have to come back to try more! This has become my favorite new dive bar in town. A real gem!

I have to give an honest review !! I love this place but some of the menu items in terms of food…read moreare a hit or miss. Been here 3 times since first visiting in Early March of this year. I ordered food all three times and each time the taste seemed to have improved. The first time I got the Caprese and it was very dry. It literally had three ingredients in it, I think the cheese just was too cold and didn't do it for me while on the contrary, the sourdough bread was very burnt and the entire sandwich was just very dry and disappointing.If you want a good safe option, the short rib melt Is really good. The drinks at the bar are also really good. I will also note the ambiance is amazing, I love the way they decorated everything and I feel like it's really fitting for such a historical place, everything seemed very niche and clean which I admired. I will say the service from Lauren Stone was amazing. She was great, she was very kind and held conversation with myself and my boyfriend and recommended and made some really good drinks. The service is really what tops the overall experience. If someone is very genuine and upfront, there's not much that they can't come back from. There's lots of redeeming qualities in a restaurant through people that have humility and really seem to care in my book so I will say this place is honestly a must try.

We stopped into Theodore's for a drink while enjoying the holiday stroll through Reynolda Village,…read moreand what a fun spot this is! The bartender was incredibly friendly, and the cocktails were spot on. They offer a classy lineup of seasonal drinks along with a great overall selection. I went with an Old Fashioned and my wife ordered the Kringle's Espresso Martini. Both were excellent. The vibe inside is cozy and stylish, with different little nooks and corners that make the place feel unique. The large outdoor patio is just as inviting, especially on a beautiful day like today. We didn't try the food this time, but the sandwiches, soups, and salads coming out around us looked fantastic, and people had great things to say about them. Looking forward to trying some food next time. All around, this is a great place to relax with friends or family while enjoying the Village.

Came back for dinner again. The inside is dark, which is nice. Has a real bar tavern feel to it…read more I ordered the boneless wings, garlic parmesan with bleu cheese. They tasted okay, but were pretty greasy. The onion rings were also very greasy and didn't have much flavor. I guess the lesson it, caution around the deep fried stuff. I wouldn't order either again. The wait staff were great. A couple of nice girls there who were there for us. Note, Friday evening is live music night, which I love, but if you're there to talk, outside seating is ideal.

Love this place! Food is amazing and bartenders are great! Highly recommend for Sunday brunchread more

We rented the upstairs space for a corporate event. We had an open bar, a large charcuterie board,…read moreand a full catered meal with burger sliders, roasted brussel sprouts, Mac-n-cheese, crab stuffed mushrooms, and desserts brought in by Cheesecakes by Alex. We had 35 guests. The room had just the right amount of seating for groups of people to visit with each other comfortably. The restroom was conveniently upstairs. We had two bartenders taking GREAT CARE of us the entire time! I really cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was at Joyner's Bar! If we put on another social gathering, we will definitely rent their space and order their catering again. The open bar was a nice touch everyone appreciated! MOST SINCERELY!

Adorable bar with great booths for groups and friendly service…read more I ordered the b's double berry and it was delicious. Highly recommend this place for drinks before or after dinn