It was a nice day and since it had been a while since our last visit, we stopped by Fiddlin' Fish…read moreBrewing Company in the evening. They had ciders from Bull City Ciderworks so I ordered the Blueberry Lemon cider. My husband started with an IPA which is his favorite but when he saw the limited-time release stout, he decided to switch. It was their last batch of Big Winston Chocolate Stout aged for six months in freshly dumped bourbon barrels from their next-door neighbors at Broad Branch Distillery. I'm not usually a beer drinker but this stout was quite nice. They also added cocoa nibs and I could definitely taste the chocolate. It's always fun to visit breweries because they're constantly offering something new.

Fiddlin' Fish is one of my favorite bars to go to in Winston. The servers here are so nice and…read morethere is always something fun going on. Every Thursday night they offer FREE music bingo, it's so fun and you can win some really cool prizes. They also have a variety of food trucks during the week. If you haven't been here yet you are definitely missing out on a good time!!

While in Winston, we stopped into Wise Man to grab a beer with friends. I'm a big fan of a few of…read moretheir beers, but unfortunately have only gotten to their brewery a couple of times. There was a great crowd that night, with people inside, and out enjoying their patio. They seemed to have an open mic night going with a variety of musical styles performing. It was a great crowd, and good energy. The staff were friendly, they offer a great variety of beer styles, something for all beer drinkers. We got a drink enjoyed it outside, while listening to the music. Though we didn't partake, they also had a food truck on site, offering dinner. Overall, a good visit, and good beer!

Nice open space with a large selection of drinks and an outside area to enjoy as well. Perfectly…read moregood stop when checking out all the breweries in the local area. Service was fast as well.

I have to be honest--over the past three years, we've visited Joymongers around 20 times. The…read morelocation is great and the live music is consistently solid. However, the beer taste is noticeably off. I'm not sure what's affecting the flavor, but it does make me wonder whether the tap lines are being cleaned as regularly as they should be. We've tried them all, the hoppy IPAs, the lighter styles, some ciders and even the dark porters and the issue seems consistent across the board. Five friends who've joined us on different visits have said the same. At this point, I usually just order a margarita instead. Each beer or cider runs about $7, but the space itself is impressive: a large indoor area with plenty of picnic tables, additional seating outside, a dart wall, cornhole, and another beanbag toss game. Sometimes people will dance to the band but the seating is awkwardly close to wear the bands play. There is a restaurant beside Joymongers that will bring your food order to you, menus are placed at the brewery tables and when the bay doors are open, you can catch a truly beautiful sunset.

I finally came here the other night for a community potluck (camel city supper club) and I had a…read moregreat time. Its a nice spacious area with plenty of long tables, bar seating, and a bunch of tvs and games. I enjoyed mingling with friends for a bit and then played a couple rounds of darts. I had a glass of prosecco and their large marge (margarita) since I'm not big on beer and both were tasty! Bartenders were nice and friendly and I had a great time all around. I will be back for darts, friends, and more fun! @azfitfoodfun

I may have only been once but I will be going back. They were friendly and kind to our ladies…read morenetworking event. Their drinks were excellent and well thought out. Something for everyone

Love bar set-up of so many seating options, beer/cocktails selection were really good! Had & loved…read moretheir cucumber Breeze (cucumber syrup, G&T). No food trucks on this particular Friday but live music of William Nesmith was amazing! Was pleasantly surprised to see so much folks with kiddos at a bar ơn Friday night (so much fun!)

My friend and I had a pretty good time here. There was a raspberry gose on tap that was incredibly…read moretasty, and also 6.1% We ordered and shared the nachos which were DELISH. Topped with beer cheese and guac and jalapeños and the most deliciously seasoned grilled chicken. I've been dreaming of these nachos ever since. It was PACKED because of the World Cup so the bartenders were slammed and service was a bit slow. But we got what we needed and despite being busy, they were really nice.

Small batch is a great downtown bar. Actually, it's more than just a bar. Small Batch is a brewery,…read morebar and full restaurant. the service is good. We enjoy going on Wednesday nights for trivia. Their burgers, sandwiches and fries are really good. We have had several appetizers, and the are really good to. They have a wide selection of beers on tap and a full bar. We highly recommend Small Batch.

This is a great place to have a craft beer or glass of wine and a conversation. There are several…read morecomfortable seating options to choose from. They have 12 draft beers on tap and several wines by the glass. There's also a wide variety of wines and beers in bottles and cans available for on-site consumption and to go.

Great choice for an adult, relaxed, quiet atmosphere to have a craft beer or a glass of wine. Good…read moreselection of both by the glass, bottle and NC beers on tap. The staff is very engaging and helpful. To add, the playlists are always jamming with classic "Old School" music! Come out anytime and have a drink at the counter or take a bottle, 4 pack or growler home. Hours are 11am-9pm Mon-Sat.

We stopped in on a walk home one night. We have walked by this place for almost 3 years and decided…read morewe should finally check it out as we love a good cocktail bar. We were the only ones in the entire place on a Friday night on the first warm weather night. The cocktail menu was super creative with a fantastic bar selection but the drinks were got were just okay, not great. We just can't figure out what the place is missing. The service was great, the location is great right on 4th Street, the inside of the bar and decor is really cool, and the drinks and menu are genuinely really nice and creative, but where are all the people? It is always empty with no one there which really brings it down. I think it deserves more attention but it's hard to enjoy it too much when it's always so dead and the drinks aren't quite good enough to carry it alone.

Fantastic spot, just above Foothills on Fourth St. Fantastic staff, top shelf liquor, great staff…read moreand huge selection of beers and wine. The food is top notch as well.

I had an absolute blast today visiting Sutler's Spirit Company! The owner, Scot Sanborn, his wife,…read moreDana, and their sweet distillery dog, Moose were so welcoming, entertaining and down right nice! The inside has a very rustic, industrial but yet modern twist with everything copper, stainless steel or natural wood. All of the pillows, chair cushions and even the bed for Moose were made from vintage US Mail bags, which was unique and also the pillows had Sutler's name! The lights were hanging across the ceiling with candles lit in lanterns to give a very relaxing ambiance. The walls lined with barrels aging rum and natural wood and stainless steel tables. They even have a custom skateboard made in collaboration with Exodus Skate Shop! The name of the distillery came from the era of the Civil and Revolutionary Wars, when the "Sutlers" were traveling merchants that had tents and sold the soldiers "spirits" to drink such as gin. This goes back 200 years! This being said, Sutler's Spirit Company is the first legal distillery in Winston Salem and makes each batch of gin and rum with their own recipes and by hand! They even use NC locally grown herbs such as coriander, lavender, juniper berries, Angelica root and dill seed! They make rum in a large copper still and the gin in a stainless steel still so the herbs don't alter the rum flavor. They use natural molasses in place of sugar cane because it can't be grown here and age the rum in bourbon barrels to get a nice, Amber color! The process takes anywhere from a couple weeks for gin to at least 3 months to age the rum! It was captivating to hear not only how they got started, but also how intense the process is... Over 4-5 "cuts" to get the final drink! They use handpicked ceramic bottles with their custom labels and hand cork and seal each batch! The best thing was they even let you grab an empty bottle, rinse it and fill and cork your very own if you like! When we got to taste the gin and rum, I was delighted and very pleased! The rum was smooth, and gave you a little warmth as it went down. It was very clean, yet a little bite at the end... Honestly the first rum I would just sip vs mix! The gin, served "on the rocks", with either a squeeze of fresh lemon or fresh lime juice ...simple, yet smooth and dry with subtle hints of the herbs... The best part was it didn't have that "burn or rubbing alcohol flavor" you get with vodka! The hint of lime provided a nice citrus note and I could sip this as well vs mix it with anything! If you prefer, they'll serve it with tonic as well. They let you keep your rocks glass and also sell bottles, but can only sell one bottle per person per year due to law. They also have handmade, custom souvenirs such as copper shot glasses, copper mugs, shirts and leather bound flasks! Even Moose had a barrel on his collar! They are part of the Craft Distillers Trail and stamp your distillery passport with their wax seal to show you've been and inside it shows every distillery in NC so make sure to take it to each location! Sutler's Spirit Company is located in downtown Winston Salem beside Hoots and The Porch and a definite must!

The Sutler's Spirit tour was my first experience visiting a distillery, and I left with more…read moreknowledge than I ever expected to gain and a yearning to visit more of the distilleries in our state! Sutler's is located in a small renovated warehouse type building which it shares with a restaurant and brewery. I really liked the way the distillery had been decorated as it had a laid back, cozy feel too it with, of course, many wooden barrels. The roaming of the owner's dog Moose also helped to give off a homey sort of feel as we learned about the liquor business. The owner did an excellent job of teaching us about Sutler's Spirit's and how they do things, while also educating us on the industry as a whole. It was very eye opening to learn about the hurdles to getting a product in this industry to market as well as some of the short cuts that can be taken (and how to spot some of the "distilleries" that take these shortcuts). I found it particularly interesting that the distillery itself cannot even sell its own drinks to tour goers (they can give a sample of the products). Luckily, the brewery next door is glad to sell you a drink and will let you carry it on the tour. Hopefully as the distillery industry matures in North Carolina some of the laws will be relaxed a little to encourage more industry growth. As of just a few months ago, Sutler's is now allowed to sell one bottle per person per year, which is certainly a good start. As for the liquor itself, Gin is the only product that Sutler's currently has on the market. Although, they are already working on their next product, Rum. I must admit that I am not a huge Gin fan, but I really did enjoy the Sutler's Gin. It does not have nearly as strong of a Juniper flavor as most Gins that I have tried, but has many different flavors from the botanicals that it is distilled with. The bottle is also unique as it is a super heavy ceramic bottle. This certainly sets it apart in the store and gives it the top shelf look it deserves. Overall, I would highly recommend the tour or Sutlers Spirits if you are looking for something different and out of the norm to do with friends. You will certainly learn a lot, taste some great Gin, and even get a glass to take home with you to drink your Sutler's Gin out of!