Greensboro's Laid-Back Pour With Fair Prices
· Greensboro · Cocktail and Wine Bar · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 5, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Bitters Social House’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Bitters Social House is short — nine bottles, nine pours, done. But when your Cabernet Sauvignon runs $8 a glass and $27 a bottle, you stop asking why there isn't more and start asking why every bar in town isn't doing this.
This is not a list built for deep exploration. You've got your Pinot Grigio, your Sauvignon Blanc, your Rosé, your Cab — the hits, played straight. What lifts it above pure afterthought territory is the inclusion of the Cugat Bordeaux and Enate Chardonnay, which suggest someone made at least a few thoughtful producer calls rather than just grabbing the cheapest SKUs off a distributor sheet. The Rabble Red Blend rounds out the reds with a California-leaning crowd-pleaser, and La Vite Prosecco handles the bubbles. Gaps are obvious — no Riesling, no Rosé from anywhere interesting, no old-world reds beyond the Cugat — but at these prices, complaining feels ungrateful.
Every single bottle on the list is available by the glass, which is the right call for a social house format. Pours run $7–$8 across the board, with the Enate Chardonnay and Cugat Bordeaux hitting the middle at $7.50/glass. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority — this looks like a set list with minimal turnover — but the consistency means you always know what you're getting.
The Bottom Line
Bitters Social House isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — but the pricing is genuinely fair, a couple of producer picks show real effort, and the by-the-glass setup means you can drink well without committing to a bottle. If you're in Greensboro and need a glass before or after dinner, this is a perfectly honest place to have one.
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