Small Batch is a fun brewery and bar right in downtown Winston-Salem. There is a board outside listing all the beers on tap. Inside are German beer benches and tables that you would find at a Bierfest in Germany. There is also a long bar with seating and then some high tops on the left wall. The service was really great and the bartenders thanked us for stopping in. The Double IPA was very fresh and one of the better local beers we have had. We were there on an afternoon where the local arts school was shooting a film so it was neat to watch the movie filming and we had to be quiet a few times as the cameras rolled. We did not order any food yet I saw a lady at the bar eating chicken and waffles and it looked really yummy. read more

Small Batch - Double IPA - Breweries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

milk stout is fire! atmosphere is fire! love the amount of seating and that they are sponsor for my kickball team

Very small but incredibly clean place with great presentation and tasty food! They have a great variety of menu items to choose from for carnivores and vegetarians alike! We had Brussels sprouts, loaded fries, a veggie burger with cheddar cheese & 'tobacco onions', a hamburger with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, & guacamole, and a BB burger with cheddar cheese. Everything was EXCELLENT so unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert. The shakes looked really great though! If you are passing through downtown WS, stop in here and make sure you save room for dessert! read more

A coworker recommended this and it didn't disappoint. Their burgers/sandwiches are delicious. Two of my coworkers ordered the Mac daddy and it could have fed 2 people (we went for lunch). The Mac cheese had a good flavor and the burger was cooked to perfection (medium-rare) Another coworker ordered the parm sub. He said the Parmesan cheese was soft and had a good sharp taste. I had the smokehouse. I'm always skeptical about bbq sauce on burgers because it drowns other flavors out but the addition of the jalapeños really made a nice and unexpected compliment to the burger. read more

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Such a disappointing experience! I came to visit my husband while he was out of town for work and was so excited to try one of the famous milkshakes. After waiting a considerable time for a table in the main restaurant, we were able to find an open table in the bar. When taking our drink order, I told the waitress that we would be getting a milkshake for dessert. That would have been the perfect opportunity for her to tell us that the kitchen closed at 10 PM so that we could order our milkshake with our meal. Unfortunately, our waitress was too busy dancing with the bartenders behind the bar to provide us with prompt, friendly service and when it came time to order our milkshakes, she advised me that the kitchen was now closed and I couldn't order a milkshake. Although our food was good, I won't be returning. The service was slow, our waitress was less than friendly, and I didn't even get to try a milkshake. read more

Hope the foods good, cause the service has sucked for the last half hour. I wanted a refill and i patiently waiting to be acknowledged. The waiter finally came, filled up the other ppls drink, but left mine empty on the table. When we came in we were ignored, we sat ourselves, and waited for someone to say hey, be right with you. But no one,came. Finally a little blonde girl gave us menus, and started cleaning, the bro walked around flipping his hair. The actual guy waiting tables seemed to be the only one,here doing,anything. Poor dude. Au revoir ya'll read more

I wanted to love this place, but it left much to be desired. The service was SUPER slow and just not personable. My burger was overcooked and missing the bacon. The patty lacked seasoning, the carmelized onions were just soggy and not carmelized at all, and the pimento cheese was just melted gloop with pimento flavor and no actual pimentos. Their Mocha Stout was more like a Malted Gose than a stout......super disapointing. The highlight of the meal was the zucchini chips which were the only thing that was seasoned. The food was really overpriced for what we got. Save your money and go to Trade Street Diner, instead! read more

I love the morning after burger. Sooooo good. The Sunshine fries are really good also. Huge portion! Great beer selection. Definitely recommend read more

Very interesting burgers here! The prices are a little high and there isn't much room, but they were very very delicious! One note...a $12 burger does not come with a side, so expect to spend $2 more for fries. But...with a burger as big as they are, multiple people can split one thing of fries. If you still have enough room left in your stomach then try their over the top milkshakes. I'll definitely be going back for one of those soon! read more

Grabbed some quick beers before hitting the road again, we got the Percolator Mocha Stout and a Arsenal Brown Ale. The brown ale seemed sweeter than most Browns I've had before, but the mocha stout was really good. The place has a cool, casual vibe with mixed wood planked walls. The music was pretty loud, and the place was pretty packed! read more

Small Batch - Arsenal Brown Ale - Breweries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I think I've eaten about every burger offered in town and by far this is my favorite. We love the atmosphere and staff here. Drinks are reasonably priced and my go to place to watch soccer I read more

Great new bar / pub - first visit was a lightweight one, worked from there one afternoon. The barstaff was attentive and friendly and the drinks were reasonably priced. I noshed on the zuccini chips and they were fantastic! I'll definitely be back for more. Especially the burgers which I've been told by multiple folks are the best in Winston. read more

Small Batch has become our favorite place to relax after work or to stop in for a pint before a movie at a/perture or music at the Carolina Arts Cafe. Inside you'll see exposed vents along the ceiling and a concrete floor that gives Small Batch an urban, city feel. However, this brewery is anything but cold and impersonal. Subway tiles provide a backsplash for the taps, and refurbished pallets line the walls. Artsy chalkboards showcase the current draft beer list. Lining one of the walls are wooden slats with their Kickstarter backers' names. Typically Small Batch has an IPA, amber, stout, and seasonal brews on tap along with several guest beers. You will find handcrafted cocktails like my favorite Bloody Mary and a selection of wines and bottled beers. Their beer offerings are unique and creative. Made in, well, small batches, the beers rotate quickly. There's usually something new to try on each visit. Several personal favorites of mine have been the epic Blood Diamond IPA (it took citrus to a whole new level), the chili spiced South of the Porter (I am wondering what they could do with the habaneros I grow?), and the unfiltered Woodhouse Wheat (prompting a Netflix binge of Archer). This local craft brewery is now serving food. Here's my 4 favorites. The Cheesemonger (béchamel sauce- goat cheese - fresh mozzarella - grana padano - arugula - olive oil) The mild bitterness of the microgreens partnered with freshly ground black pepper added complexity to this upscale open-faced cheese sandwich. The creamy béchamel sauce and mozzarella provided balance to the sharp flavor of the goat cheese. It's our favorite Breadzzas. Cobblestone Market (arugula - BBA pulled pork - seasonal market vegetables - Small Batch house vinaigrette) The bitterness of the baby arugula was offset by the sweetness of the BBA marinated pork. This good sized salad was tossed in light vinaigrette that didn't overpower the other ingredients. The red onion, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes added a blend of color and crunch. Our favorite salad paired well with the citrusy Limonhead IPA. The hoppy bitterness, toned down by the lemon zest, along with the herbal aroma made this a great partner for the salad. Southern Hospitality (grit cake - BBA pulled pork - forest mushrooms - Kranked gravy) The fried grit cake, neutral in flavor, added a nice crunch and acted as a vehicle for the meaty, delectable mushrooms and pulled pork that had been marinated in a sweet BBA sauce. Topped with fresh, aromatic herbs and dressed with the rich Kranked brown gravy, this was our favorite dish from the Small Batches group. When available, we would pair it with the BBBBA - Bourbon Barrel Amber 7.1% ABV. The dark amber, bourbon flavored beer was robust and could stand its ground alongside this hearty dish. Loaded Doughnuts (double fried Krispy Kreme - Kranked chocolate sauce - whipped cream - chocolate shavings) The doughnuts were warm and fluffy inside with a slight crispness to the outer crust. They reminded me of indulgent deep fried fair food with a gourmet twist. Drizzled in a rich, bitter sweet chocolate sauce and covered with a heavy whipped cream, they paired very well with a pint of Kranked or The Percolator 5.8% ABV. The cocoa aroma, coffee flavor, and mild carbonation make this a very drinkable stout. Together, they made a wonderful finish to our evening. Small Batch is friendly, casual, and inviting. On Wednesdays, they have something interesting in the Randall (a process where other flavors are infused into the beer) and have created concoctions like Butterbeer using Match Day IPA and butterscotch candies. If you stop in Thursday for Pint Glass Night and order two beers, you'll take home the Small Batch glass of the month. Please check out our food and brew review blog for more details at http://foodandbrewreview.wordpress.com/2014/02/28/a-thirst-for-quality-small-batch/ read more

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The atmosphere here is for sure an acquired taste; the music is pretty loud and it's small, so there isn't a lot of space between tables. Definitely not a place you'd go if you want romance or privacy... it's pretty young & hipster-y, but a lot of fun if it's your style! The food was really good. My husband got the "Morning After" burger which has fries, fried egg, bacon, and maybe some other stuff. He really enjoyed it. I got the chicken stingers and they were awesome, too, just a little spicier than I was expecting. We also ordered the loaded fries which were awesomeeee. The important part, tho: THE SHAKE. It was delicious. We got the strawberry biscuit batch and it was plenty big enough to split. The shake was more strawberry than strawberry cheesecake, but that's my only complaint. Our waitress was super outgoing and had a great sense of humor. She made sure everything got to us quickly and that we enjoyed it all. My husband wasn't too fond of his first beer but she was more than happy to replace it with something else he chose. Overall, we'll definitely come back! read more

Small Batch - The shake menu! - Breweries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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I went here while in town for work and was very happy. First off I had sticker shock because how cheap this place was for a brewery. I got the fish tacos and an app. I think it was fried cauliflower? The meal was all very good. I couldn't finish my meal which may not be shocking since I got an app but I figured with the low prices the meal portion was going to be very small. I also tried two of their beers. I got an IPA which was really good and then another which wasn't as good. The second one though I appreciated because it was named after Cersei and you have to love a good game of thrones reference. read more

I had previously posted a positive review when BB first opened but I felt the need to revise. For the price you pay -$12 for a burger with no fries- I expect it to come out in a timely fashion. I additionally expect it to be warm when it comes out. The past two times I have visited BB, it has taken at least an hour to get a burger that was lukewarm at best. The burgers are good, but no longer great. I understand a backed up kitchen is not the servers fault. However it is their responsibility to ensure guests are comfortable while they wait. We were not acknowledged. The food was brought out by someone other than our waiter and we didn't get a chance to ask for ranch, additional napkins, or anything else we needed. There is great potential but this restaurant needs to up their service and fast. read more

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As my first time here, I was fairly pleased. The food was very good. I got the Báhn Mi (pulled pork sandwich), which was very good. I especially loved the sauce on it. The sandwich came with a side, of which I picked the butternut bisque. For $11 it wasn't too bad. My only complaint is that they don't have a lot of food choices. I know this restaurant is mainly focused on the bar and the beer that the restaurant makes in addition to other alcohol, but I feel as if they could put a few more choices on the menu. I enjoyed my experience though, and will most likely be back to have the Báhn Mi again! read more

Small Batch - Breweries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

"Keep it Raw" may be good for for vegetables, but when it comes to meat a good hot sizzle would work better - it, the meat, needs to stay on cooking for a bit longer. Everyone's burger was undercooked, which isn't good for a burger; a steak yes - a burger no. The fries and the tator tot casserole were really good, as well as the beer. The service good, a bit aloof; but good. The experience was nice and enjoyable. I will come back, if only to update the review about the service and that the burgers lack a side of their own. Remember to order a side with your meal, otherwise you'll be lacking. read more

What a quaint establishment. The service was superb. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the company of the bartender. We asked for a meal recommendation and he suggested the taco salad. It was delicious! One of the BEST I've ever eaten. The beer was equally as good. Check this place out when in downtown Winston-Salem. read more

Worst service I've ever had, and they knew it. So they decided to add a 20% tip without telling us when we were only a group of 5. I served for ~4 years. So I can confidently say they weren't slammed (~15-20 people in the place). It was almost like they wanted to ignore us despite us ordered apps, mains, and lots of alcohol. We wanted to stay and order more too, but they never came to ask. My wife had to order her last drink from the bar, and even the bartender was rude. If management is reading this, you're missing out on revenue, and you may want to look into the 20% tip application. I've never heard of an automatic tip for less than 6 people, and when it's applied they're supposed to tell the patrons. I fear for the kitchen staff too becuase the food was great, but we won't be coming back due to the service. read more

This place has two sides to it - Small Batch is the bar side and Burger Batch is the "family" side. It's all the same thing; they are connected. The food is legit and interesting. The zucchini chips are awesome, and the milkshakes are crazy. read more

Small Batch - Breweries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wow. Talk about an amazing burger. I had a burger with bacon, pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato, on Texas toast. Hands down one of the best burgers ever, in my top 5 for sure. And the sweet tea- the kind diabetes dreams are made of. Lookin forward to coming back for a monster shake read more

My husband and I enjoy going to Small Batch. The service is always good and the food from Burger Batch is fantastic. We were there Saturday night and they were busy. We sat at the bar and Casey was our bartender. He was a true mixologist! He made some wonderfully tasty cocktails for me. He was able to explain what he was doing and why he was putting certain ingredients into the mix. My Winston burger was delicious as usual and the zucchini chips yummy! Thank you Small Batch for another fun evening! read more

Here on a business trip and stopped by for lunch two days in a row! The first day, I had chicken and carrot cake waffles. It was a sizable dish and you probably don't want to order any sides. I loved the fried sage leaves that added a little twist to the flavors. The chicken was tender and the waffles were crispy and chewy. The bacon was nice and thick- candied almost. I shared this with a colleague who had the Pork Belly Cuban. I loved the juicy and flavorful thick cut of pork belly in the middle of my sandwich - although I think it could have used a little more searing and rendering of the fat. The next day I ordered the Smoke Batch (with a pork belly of course) and the sweet potato tater tots. The star of the meal for this lunch were the sweet potato tater tots!!! I wish we had more! Everyone got a piece and came back for more! Our servers were friendly and great at getting our drinks refilled. The prices are slightly higher that I'd like, but the food was good, so I'm okay paying a little more for good food. My ONLY complaint would be how long it took to get our food to us on both days. I understand we were a bigger group, they have one kitchen serving two dining areas, and our food did come out piping hot - but it took at least a 20 minute wait for our food. Next time, I'd love to try the shakes, but they intimidate me. I wish they had a smaller portion size. I would waste more than half and I just can't justify spending so much and throwing most of it away. read more

Manager would not let a few of us college students order a kids meal at the menu price, instead they upcharged us $2. However, this was not specified on the menu, and it does not specify an age! Will not be returning. Unfair treatment. read more

Small Batch - Menu - Breweries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

This was an awesome place to grab a burger and a beer. The environment was great and the servers was very friendly and helpful. Definitely save room for desert! We had a "Black and White" milkshake and it was so good! read more

Not my kind of place, I like the high point location much much much better, I think it was a little more crazy than I thought

Food is pretty good overall and service was great. I did order a burger without the sauce and they still put it on. (I despise any type of sauce on my burger). The atmosphere is clean but I found it a little boring (maybe even out of place) and hard to look at the beer selection when facing the opposite direction. I didn't get a Shake because they are $9 and I was pretty full after my burger and fries. If they would have had "plain" shakes for $4-5, I'd be more apt to get one. I also wanted to add their Health Score was a 90. read more

Ate here with my family for my son's birthday. The Burger Batch side was packed so we were seated over on the Small Batch bar side. We had a great waitress who quickly won the affections of my kids with her Harry Potter tattoos. We started with two appetizers: the Kung Fu Cauliflower and the Zucchini Chips. The chips were fun and delicious, but the Cauliflower stole the entire freaking show for me. I am still thinking about it, and craving it four months later. Crispy fried, tender Cauliflower smothered in sweet teriyaki, creamy yum yum sauce, and spicy sriracha. Pretty much the three greatest sauces on the planet in my opinion. I could have stopped here and ended the night in the sweetest bliss. I followed that superstar up with the Sriracha Chicken tacos. They were very good, but honestly I wanted another Kung Fu Cauliflower. We finished up with a few "It's A Surprise" shakes. These were magnificent creations and utterly delicious...and I'm not a dessert guy. It's a delicious shake with a slab of cake sitting on top, iced, covered in sprinkles and whip cream. Over-the-Top in the best way possible. Delicious and unique. I'll be back next time I'm in the area. read more

Swinging through Winston Salem and wanting to check out a spot for lunch brought us here. It is a burger place attached to small batch brewery. I tried one of their IPAs and I thought it was quite good, I had never heard of small batch brewery but I will have to keep a look out for them. This place is quite small with a bit of a fake-diner feel, but we came at a off time so the limited seating wasn't an issue. The menu boasts an assortment of delicious sounding customized burgers, though the burgers are not cheap and none of them come with a side item. This is definitely a pricey lunch, no getting around that. I got the "figgy piggy" (fig jam, goat cheese, bacon, & caramelized onions), and I quite enjoyed it. And I especially loved that when I asked for a burger medium rare, they actually cooked it medium rare. We split some fries and honestly the fries weren't that great. I was torn between 3 and 4 stars, but I did love my beer, and I did love my burger. So complaints about the price, ambience, and fries while noted, this place still gets a 4. read more

This is a solid burger. I have never been disspointed in any burger that I have gotten here. They have many different types and flavours with lots of good artisan to down home tastes. The milkshakes are certainly their speciality as they are quite literally the biggest milkshakes I have ever seen. When they say that you can get them to go, you shouldn't. They still make an extravaganza of the thing so you can't carry it out of the store. For instance one shake (straberry shortcake) literally has a piece of shortcake sticking out of the top of the milkshake, which contains a ton of the milkshake to begin with. All that to say they take their art seriously and I don't blame them because they are delicious. Regardless, the interior seating is super old school diner, with a long alley. The outdoor seating is also available on the patio when the weather permits. Not to mention this place is attached to small batch so you can order some of the small batch beers (like mr lemonhead) while you are eating your burger. The portion of fries is plenty to share with another. All in all this is a great place and fun to go experience (and you can swing next door for more drinks if that is your thing). read more

Here is what I want in a brewery that serves its own beers: ABV IBU- not necessary but helpful Cost of beer Serving size This place has none of the above. They have some portable chalkboards that list the name of the beer, but no indication as to price or serving size or anything. LAME!! The server said the prices vary and are not consistent. Unless all beers are the same price, give the price of each. So annoying. I am giving two stars because the Percolator Stout was mighty fine, but these guys need to get their act together. Some noob may go in blind and order Willy nilly, but not this expert read more

This is actually two attached places. The bar is Small Batch and the food is from Burger Batch. Good beer and great food. Laid back rustic atmosphere. 20s-30s age crowd and the music overhead was hip hop. We were there around 3pm on 4th of July and it was fairly busy and not too loud. The desserts looked amazing but we didn't have any. read more

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Small Batch is an excellent place for burgers, milkshakes, and a decent selection of beer! On top of that, they host different events just about every day of the week. I come here just about every Wednesday for trivia so not only have I worked my way through the menu, I've also gotten a chance to interact with the employees on a fairly consistent basis. On the food front, you can't go wrong with any of the burgers. They've got a pretty simple, classic burger, but they also have some more extravagant burgers with mushrooms, pimento cheese, etc. The milkshakes are also a huge hit. They're well decorated and pretty tasty, but they're also huge so maybe consider sharing. Every employee I've interacted with has been conversational and friendly and even when they're incredibly busy, they still check on you frequently. There are also tv's throughout the bar, so this is a great place to hangout and watch sports. read more

This was my second time coming here and the food was just as good as I remembered. I got the Smoke Batch sans jalapenos, they're just not my thing. The burger was fantastic. Cooked perfect, bacon was not over done, pork belly practically melted in my mouth. I split an order of the loaded cheese fries with my wife and they were easily the best I've ever had. Last time we came several months ago we tried them and we've been reminiscing since then, and we were not disappointed. As good, maybe better, than we remembered. We passed on a milkshake, we'd reach gotten one before, and for $9 the presentation is next to none, but the quantity of actual milkshake is lacking. That $9 definitely goes to decorating the glad rather than filling it. With two burgers, one side split between us, and two sodas it wasn't an expensive meal ($33) for two, but there are cheaper options if you're budget conscious. But for the price the quality and quantity was worth it in my book. I'll definitely make the 40 mile drive a third time. read more

I spent $30 on: A burger Some fries A milkshake The tip The burger alone was $12. And while there were lots of combinations and a make-your-own option, I just wasn't impressed with the burger patty itself or my toppings. I got the one with chili and fries on it. Now, the chili--I loved it! Generally I hate chili with beans in it, especially when it comes on a sandwich or hot dog, but black beans are okay with me and the chili here has black beans, so it will forever be alright with me. But the burger? Nope. The fries were unremarkable and I had to ask for ketchup and mustard, which where I'm from, is standard at a burger joint. The milkshake, coming in at $9 was worth every penny and I'd easily pay $2 more on a feel good day (but please, please don't raise the prices). I got the one with the cake and cotton candy on top. BOY is that sucker over the top! There's more pomp and circumstance on the outside of the glass than inside where thr actual milkshake is, but that's okay. It's all about the experience and the milkshake was the best part of my experience. Will I be back? Probably not. Will I send others? Absolutely. Everyone should experience Burger Batch at least once. read more

We made a stop here during the holidays after hearing a friend rave about the burgers. The burgers were juicy but not greasy. I had the figgy piggy. The sweetness complimented the savory cheese perfectly. We had the Hefeweizen from next door to watch them all down. The beer had the perfect amount of cloviness and was a perfect compliment to the food. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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Small Batch Brewing. Located on 5th street downtown. Zero parking, As in zip zero nada. You will have to park in a deck and walk up through a shady area. Tiny place inside with blasting music. So loud you cant hear the guy talking next to you. Its like they want to be a dance club. Mediocre beers. Atmosphere is terrible. No information on the beers or prices. Full bar. Bar seating with some tables. Food next door from an extremely over priced burger joint. This place just leaves a bad taste in my mouth every time I go. read more

Yum yum yum! It's located downtown and you may drive right past it. Parking is scare and you may end up parking in the parking deck down the street. This place is really small but it is beautiful and modern on the inside. It has white tile all around and it makes the space feel bright. It's interesting that they get their beer from next door since they are the same owners. Really nice selection of food, like build your own Mac and cheese! Whatt?! I started off with the morning after burger which came with bacon, pepper jack, caramelized onions, fries and was topped with a fried egg. Solid burger. Cooked medium and was juicy. The bacon added the saltiness and crispiness. I loved that the egg was just a little undercooked and some of the yolk leaked all over the burger. If I remember correctly, this did not come with fries. The burger itself was $12. We ordered a side of fries because what is a burger without fries? Crispy fresh fries. Very good. Now the shake! This is the whole reason we came to this place. We had the black and white shake which is pretty much an Oreo milkshake. It was gigantic and exactly what was needed on a hot July day. Oreos crusted the rim and there was a big chocolate chip cookie on top of it all. I almost licked the cup clean. Food is slightly overpriced but the shakes are worth it! read more

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Wow, Small Batch is definitely rather darn cool. The atmosphere and staff are fantastic. Make sure to try their most popular items. And also, the service was excellent and the staff was really friendly. Small Batch, go and try, you'll love it. read more