Monday Nights Just Got a Lot More Interesting
Green Valley / Friendly Center · Greensboro · American Tavern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 25, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Village Tavern Greensboro is long — 150 to 200 bottles deep — and that's the first thing that impresses you. The second thing is that almost every name on it is one you've seen at a Costco or a grocery store end-cap. That's not a knock, exactly, but it does set expectations.
California dominates here, with Pacific Northwest and France filling in the gaps. The roster leans heavily on reliable household names: La Crema, Sonoma-Cutrer, J. Lohr, Decoy, Jordan, Meiomi. It's a list built for broad comfort, not adventure — you won't find a grower Champagne or a funky Jura white hiding in the back pages. The France section likely delivers the most interesting options if you're willing to dig, but the real depth here is brand recognition, not terroir exploration.
Twenty to thirty pours by the glass is genuinely impressive for a polished-casual tavern in a strip mall-adjacent shopping center. The selection mirrors the bottle list — approachable, familiar, California-forward. Rotation isn't confirmed, but a program this size suggests there's some movement throughout the year.
Meiomi Pinot Noir California — $14 glass / $52 bottle
Not a steal at full price — retail runs about $20 — but on Monday when bottles go half off, you're looking at $26 for a smooth, crowd-friendly Pinot that drinks well with the kitchen's salmon or flatbreads. That's the move.
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay
Most people at a place like this order the La Crema out of habit, but the Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches is the better glass — more tension, more site specificity, and a step above the usual Chardonnay default. Most tables walk right past it.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay California
At $13 a glass or $48 a bottle, you're paying a 220% markup on a wine that retails for $15. K-J Vintner's Reserve is a fine grocery store Chardonnay, but there's no scenario where it earns a $48 restaurant price tag. Move up the list.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Filet Mignon
Jordan is built for exactly this moment — it's polished, soft-edged, and has just enough structure to stand up to a good steak without overpowering it. The filet's butteriness and the wine's restrained fruit are made for each other, and it's one of the few bottles on this list that genuinely earns its restaurant price.
Monday — 50% off select bottles of wine all day Monday in the dining room and bar. Reserve list and sparkling wines are typically excluded.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Village Tavern Greensboro is a reliable wine night out if you calibrate your expectations — it's not pushing any boundaries, but 150+ bottles and a legitimate Monday half-price program make it worth a visit when you're in the neighborhood. Come Monday, order the Jordan, and leave satisfied.
Friendly Center · Greensboro · Korean Fried Chicken and Asian Fusion
Bonchon Greensboro is a legitimately great spot for Korean fried chicken, and the wine list knows it's irrelevant. Come for the wings, drink the beer, and only touch the Canyon Road if it's $3 a glass.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Friendly Center / West Greensboro · Greensboro · Asian-inspired Chinese
P.F. Chang's Greensboro checks the box on wine the same way it checks every other corporate box — reliably, joylessly, and at a markup. If you're here for the food, stick to the Riesling and call it a night; the rest of the list isn't worth the deliberation.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Wendover / West Greensboro · Greensboro · Casual American steakhouse with Australian-inspired theme
We wouldn't send a friend here for the wine — we'd tell them to order a beer or a cocktail and save their wine calories for somewhere that gives a damn. The food can be fine; the wine program is an afterthought.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Friendly Center · Greensboro · Upscale Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Greensboro doesn't take risks with wine, and it doesn't need to — the list is professionally managed, properly stored, and staffed by someone who actually knows it. If you're celebrating a promotion, this works. Just don't expect to discover anything.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Westridge / Holden Road · Greensboro · Italian
Positano isn't trying to be a wine destination, but its Italian-focused list punches well above its neighborhood-restaurant weight class. Fair prices, real regional variety, and a few genuinely interesting picks make this worth ordering a bottle instead of just a cocktail.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Greensboro · Steakhouse / Seafood
B. Christopher's is a dependable wine stop for a classic steakhouse experience — just go on a Wednesday when the bottle prices get cut in half and the math finally makes sense. If you're craving Caymus with a ribeye and an expense account, you'll be happy; if you want exploration, this isn't your room.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Pearl District · Portland · American Tavern
Henry's Tavern is a perfectly fine place to drink wine if wine is what you need and beer is what everyone else ordered. Don't come here expecting discovery — come here expecting to not be let down.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eastside · El Paso · American Tavern
Park Tavern El Paso punches above its weight for a neighborhood tavern — the list has real ambition and a few genuine finds. Just steer clear of the Champagne markup and let the Guelbenzu or Schramsberg carry your evening.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Munjoy Hill · Portland · American Tavern
Wayside Tavern is the kind of place you recommend to wine-curious friends who don't want to feel like they're in a wine bar — there's genuine knowledge behind this list without any of the pretension. Come for dinner, stay for a second glass of something you didn't expect to find on Munjoy Hill.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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