Adequate selection of bourbon but considering its a bourbon bar? Nit really. Burger joins and…read morebreweries now have better than what they have... The bartender was very friendly but not experienced. Didn't know what a Vieux Carre was so went with Bolvardier. It was not made properly. I will pass on coming back.

Really great hidden gem in Winston Salem. I loved the overall vibe. Very cozy and perfect for…read moredrinks with friends or a date night. They also have a few comfortable sofas near the window that add to the overall warmth of the place. The Trophy Room has awesome selection of bourbon and whiskey so they will have everything you need. The bartender was lovely and provided great service throughout the night. I will definitely return for a night cap whenever I'm visiting home.

We ended our night out with friends at literally this hole in the wall whiskey bar. And I say that…read morewith the utmost affection. Such a cool little spot and when I say little, it can only hold about 25 people at a time. But it's beautiful on the inside because it's so cozy and the wall of whiskeys are so cool to look at. The bar tenders were hopping the night we were there with 16 of us but they handled it great and the drink options were unique and of course they had all the classics. For a fun and different night out I highly suggest you check out Leo's.

Hidden gem in Asheboro! Tried 3 different cocktails and they were all amazing. Whiskey sour, old…read morefashioned and apple bourbon smash!

This is absolutely a hidden gem amongst bars. It's in an inconspicuous abandoned looking shopping…read morecenter off the beaten path, but they make some of the best cocktails in the city. They have a very extensive inventory of bourbons including all the high-end ones you would want. The bartenders making amazing recipes including my partners favorite, Tom Yum, taste just like the soup. I can often enjoy a whiskey sour with no issue and use the menu to try something different. They don't serve food, so it's a good place to come after dinner. The ambiance is simple, a wooden bar and now that they have expanded, they have some tables as well. This past trip was the most crowded I've ever seen it in there, but the service was still quick and attentive. This bar is a staple for me.

Style, perfection, grace, uniqueness - and well, I'll just say it - what fine establishment this is…read moreand what a treat to visit. For those that follow me on Yelp for brewery reviews, cocktail bar reviews are few and far between. So if I make a point of making a visit, it really is special. Great selection of product (I guess) but what I appreciate is the care and attention each glass is prepared by the bar keep. They are very friendly and knowledgeable - which is good for me, b/c I ask a lot of questions! Service is careful, but does crawl if the house is full, it really is tiny inside - did you know there was a back door, patio area? I particularly like the absence of having to yell at my table mates - it makes this barbour more sophisticated in this respect.Everything, right down to the outside marquee is subtle - and we like leaving the madding crowd far away...

Stopped by this past weekend to grab some lunch and it seemed we picked the perfect time! Not a…read morelong wait at all for seating or food! Started with the appetizer special which was a sampler of apps, and our server was nice enough to sub in some pretzel bites for us. All of the apps were good though, hot and fresh and even more importantly, tasty. We got the mozzarella sticks, pretzel bites, and bangin shrimp. For the main dish I got the spicy smash burger and added bacon. The burger was pretty tasty, both patties were juicy and overall it was the perfect spice. I will say, the burger patties themselves didn't really seem like smash style patties, they were fairly thicker and seemed to be normal grilled patties. Having two was almost too much burger to bun/topping ratio in my opinion. Fries could have been a little more seasoned and crispy as well, but that's more of a personal preference. Also got the Dark and Stormy cocktail as well. It was a nice and refreshing drink to get the meal started, two rums with lime juice, vanilla, and soda water. Overall, the meal was pretty good, and would still come back again!

Well..... we decided to try some place new today.... We were sat pretty promptly and were given ice…read morewater. (No silverware or napkins in sight) Ordered an appetizer of chicken wings. They arrived and were coned nicely and had a great taste. (Still no silverware or napkins) we asked for napkins of course at this point because our hands are sticky. Food came. Burger was missing lettuce (easy fix) he said his steak was cooked PERFECTLY (still no silverware) I requested more mayo and more dressing (still no silverware) we realized there wasn't any silverware when he wanted to cut into the steak. So we had to request silverware. Back to the steak.... Cooked PERFECTLY..... zero seasoning. Added a little salt and requested steak sauce and the steak was demolished. My wales saw my water getting low and said she was coming with more water. I finished my water she came by and asked if we needed anything.... Water please. With a few adjustments to the obvious (having silverware at the table when seating customers, and keeping a real eye out for drinks) this place might be alright. The servers were pleasant and the place wasn't crowded at all. A total of 4 other parties were in and out during our visit.

Being from Texas, it should say something that my favorite cigar place is Ansteads near…read moreFayetteville, NC. The atmosphere is upscale, the bar is awesome, and every person working here is friendly and knowledgeable. I wish I could frequent Ansteads, but I only get to come here a few time a year. If you are in the area you owe it to yourself to drop by.

What a fantastic place to relax and unwind. Awesome atmosphere. There is ample comfortable…read moreseating, bar with terrific spirits and staff is beyond accommodating. Doc, Eric and Josh were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I broke code by working but it was an amazing place to work. But don't work!! Enjoy a great cigar or three, great conversation with a friend or just relax by yourself. I would recommend a visit anytime you are in town. Enjoy!!

Wow! I said I'd come back but I didn't realize it had been 8 years!…read more My husband Dan H and I had a great lunch with some friends today. We all shared an order of fries for the table, which were amazing. Then I got the grain bowl with shrimp, and everything was perfectly prepared and delicious. My husband enjoyed his biscuits and gravy with fried chicken- so tender and decedent. Our friends enjoyed their meal, too, and enjoyed the apple custard for dessert. The mocktails were also delicious- I loved one with hibiscus and ginger. So nice to have a bunch of mocktail options! The ambiance was just as great as it was 8 years ago- spacious and light. The server was great, and let us linger for a few hours without hovering. Hope to be back sooner than another 8 years from now!

If bourbon and whiskey choices were a personality trait, The Whiskey Kitchen would definitely have…read morecommitment issues...because the selection is massive. Seriously, if you can't find a pour you like here, you may just need water instead. Started with the biscuits topped with crackling and house-made preserves, and honestly, that combo alone made me question why I don't eat more biscuits in life. Sweet, salty, buttery chaos in the best way. For the main, I went with the pork chop and greens. The chop leaned a little overcooked for me personally, but the sauce helped bring things back together and added good flavor. The greens had a nice little kick of heat, but I kept waiting for that deep smoky ham hock flavor to show up like an old Southern grandma entering the kitchen... and it never quite arrived. Overall though? Still a solid meal, strong whiskey program, cool atmosphere, and definitely worth checking out if you're in Raleigh looking for a bourbon-forward dinner spot. Travelin_Broke approved with a slight side-eye from the greens.

I've very recently started dabbling in whiskeys and cigars as a man in my 30's trying to find new…read moreand more sophisticated ways to spend time with friends. The days of pounding shots in bars are long behind me and not fun anymore. But a cigar lounge and a glass of whiskey feels relaxed and more sophisticated. The Smoke & Oak has been on my wish list list for a while and I'm happy I finally went! The location is nondescript, looking like a normal house from the street were it not for the sign. Street parking was not difficult to find. Inside, the ambiance is great. Soft warm lighting, ample plush leather chairs for seating, attractive displays of cigars and a huge selection of whiskeys. The staff are passionate, knowledgeable, and friendly and made great recommendations. Walking in as a complete novice felt intimidating, and they made it much easier than I expected. I was taught basic terminology and options on pairings. Pricing felt reasonable and fair. The atmosphere was extremely laid back and relaxing. Socializing and networking with the other men was fun. I'll absolutely come back and you should too.

always love going to smoke and oak when we are in lexington....all the staff is attentive and…read morefun...courtney always stops to say hello with his warm, friendly personality ....wish we lived in town...we would be regulars

Always a great place to stop by in the Greensboro area if you're looking for great whiskey bourbon!…read moreThis place definitely gives you a local feel with the staff being family based. If you decide to do a tasting they have a great variety for you to try that even includes vodka and gin. Their Christmas whiskey is especially very tasty as well. The tasting is very reasonably priced so it does not hurt the pockets! They offer cocktails on Saturday so that is awesome! You can't go wrong by stopping through!

This distillery is such a gem to have in Greensboro! We did the tasting which was fun & came with a…read morecute glass. I don't love whiskey but I really enjoyed a few of them. The Christmas whiskey is limited time but it was my favorite! We also tried the vodka and gin which was cool because I thought they only had whiskey. I love gin & thought it was delicious. It had a slight star anise flavor but it was really delicious & wasn't overpowering at all. The bartender helping us was so kind and made it even more enjoyable. Inside is quaint and so cute. I'm not sure if they have cocktails but I'd love to go back and see. Such a fun place - they also have really cute tshirts!

913 will forever be my favorite night life chill place to drink and eat. The bar is where I sit…read morehowever there are tables and outside seating in the back as well as indoor tables. Anthony is my fav bartender but everyone does an amazing job. I love the on the menu jalapeno strawberry margarita, but like this night pictured if I want something else he will make it for me ! And he's never made me a bad drink ! (This wasn't my first rodeo here ). On to the food. This wasn't my first time having the collard sausage dip and I could eat it with my hands it was so delicious freshly made and creamy ! This is hands down the best dip I've ever had and to top it off the fried pita !! My only complaint is there aren't enough pitas to dip ratio but I will order more next time. And I found the dip greatly paired with the catfish. ( no judgement) The catfish is something I've had before but I didn't have the pleasure of the waffles the last time and let me tell you ! This is a work of art. I want to personally meet whoever made this idea of layered fish , greens and waffles but it was heavenly. And I wanted to eat it all but my stomach just wouldn't allow it. I did however heat the leftover the following morning for breakfast and they were still perfect. Last but not least the Mac and cheese was creamy, noodles were perfectly cooked and it was seasoned to a T. I'm picky on Mac and cheese being my favorite food and they do it justice. See you all next weekend!

Really surprised I haven't reviewed 913 before because I think their food is delicious! This last…read moretime we had the collard dip with pita. The dip is always so delicious - it's one of my favorite appetizers ever. The pita is really good too. I think they recently started adding cheese to it too which is good but not really necessary in my opinion. At first, they brought us pita that was really burnt but our waiter told us she requested a fresh batch without us even saying anything which I think is great service. I also tried their garlic parm boneless wings & they were so good. I loved how seasoned & salty they were, although they might be too salty for some people. I really loved it though! Their cocktail menu is also really interesting & creative. It's mostly whiskey of course but they do have other spirits. I tried the peanut butter & jelly Old fashioned and it was surprisingly delicious. It really did taste like a PB&J so I highly recommend. The inside is small but there's a nice outdoor seating area too. This really is one of my favorite places to get food in the area BUT the only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because anytime I've been there remotely close to closing, they definitely let you know & make you feel rushed. I'm not one to go to restaurants last minute when they're closing because I know how that can make it difficult for employees, but being somewhere 45 minutes before they close shouldn't warrant getting rushed. I've been there before just to have a few cocktails at the bar about 45 min before closing & had the same experience. I still really love this place & will keep going (but probably not within an hour or so of closing lol)

This is the Best Tavern!! The employees are amazing…read more Especially Stacey!! He is Always Friendly and Respectful!!! The Food is Awesome! Thank you for hiring such awesome employees! And having great food!!!

Wow, this was not what I expected and struggled to reach a 3 star. I had buyers regret not getting…read morethe fish and chips. It actually looked good. Instead, I opted for the crab cakes appetizer which they touted as a signature dish. I was disappointed to find that the cakes were mostly filler and harbored no lumps of crab at all. They were very much like the ones you get frozen at the store. For $18, I expected more. The fried shrimp were okay but not exceptional. The potatos were mashed red skin. This was a very average experience and okay for a fast bute but wouldnt go out of my way to eat there.