Greencork

Traveling to Memphis for work and used Unilocal to find this highly rated spot. The place surpassed my expectations. From the authentic vibe experienced upon walking in, to the fabulous desserts, my colleague and I loved it! For an entrée, I had the Braised Oxtail, which was wonderful. The selections were limited, but I could have chosen several other entrees and been pleased. Having the wine varieties by small our was a great way to try different wines.

AMAZING selection of wine and they have these really cool machines that kind of preserve higher end wines so that they can offer 1, 3 and 6 oz pours. The food was impeccable. Atmosphere was awesome. The staff was super friendly. If you’re looking to have a quiet, pleasant evening and really enjoy the food and drink, this is the place. We will def be back.

Such a fun date night! The staff was attentive, without being overbearing, and The wine/​cheese selection was ridiculously well thought out. Loved this cozy spot-​will definitely be going back.

This place was such a fun date night! It has a very relaxed atmosphere and is a fun place to try different types of wines. The owner and his wife are ADORABLE and were very helpful in explaining the process to me. I look forward to going again.

First of all, what a great concept! I have come to Memphis often for school and I have been looking for a spot where I can come and enjoy a nice glass (or a few pours) of wine and a nice cheese plate, in a warm and
cozy atmosphere! I was treated warmly the second I walked through the door. The host explained the concept and shortly after I was turned loose with my wine card the sommelier quickly greeted my friend and I and talked about some wines to try. He also told us about the tasting kitchen tapa of the day and discussed the menu. The waiter was attentive as well. I love that it is a locally owned, family run business, where EVERYONE invites you in to sit, eat, and enjoy wine.

I visited here with my sister tonight and loved it! They were very friendly and treated us as if we were guest in their home. If you go you HAVE to get the fried pound cake. You won’t regret it. I will definitely be back!

The concept of this wine bar is fabulous. Don’t want to pay $ 8 – 12 for a glass of wine you aren’t sure you like? No problem. Pay $ 3 for a 3 oz pour instead.
The owner of the bar, who calls herself the «Fairy Wine Mother,» is the sweetest woman. She welcomed 22 of us with open arms. Her small staff was able to handle the big group of us without coming off as overwhelmed or annoyed. They were very gracious, knowledgeable, and helpful. We had a fabulous time wining, dining, and mingling.
The environment of the restaurant is also charming. You feel welcomed and valued from the second you walk in the door to the time you walk out.
The food is on the expensive side, but if you splurge and try it out, you’ll realize that it’s worth every penny. As a self-​proclaimed «cheapskate,» I would pay for the picnic basket, the butter-​poached lobster, and whatever that amazing apple-​cake-​something dessert was all over again. Don’t let the prices scare you away, give it a shot.
Overall, I highly recommend Greencork. for the wine, the food, but most of all, the impeccable service.

I love the concept of this place! Very original idea and certainly not something you see every day which is why it’s the perfect place to check out when you feel the need to try something new. Would make an excellent choice for date night. But be warned, it is a little pricy. You have options to choose from 2oz, 4oz, or 6oz wine pours. The wines vary in price depending on the quality. But they had wines from all over the world which turned our night into an adventure. We ended up going with a 2oz pour (varies in price from $ 3 to $ 9) and trying different types of wine. They also served some really good looking cheese platters and desserts. The lady who owns the place is very sweet. She called herself our «fairy wine mother» which was adorable. And she told us that they usually test out new menu items on Tuesday afternoon (for free!). The interior décor of the restaurant was also gorgeous and a little on the fancy side so dress accordingly. I would definitely come back here.

This place is awesome. Such a cool concept. Wine is a bit expensive, but there are many tasty items. The sorbet trio is delicious. Only thing I would change is maybe something for the vegans to nibble on.

I love Test Kitchen Tuesday! We met the owner our «Fairy Wine Mother» and she was just great! The bartender definetly knows what he’s doing. Each one of us had a different flavor craving for a drink and he had a specialty for it. The concept is cool because you can get up whenever your ready and get a glass of wine. Love that! Go with friends and enjoy the cool vibe.

Where to start?
For one, I came here on my first date with my fiancé. He later proposed to me here. The whole restaurant clapped, when I said, «Yes!»
With that disclaimer on the table, let me count the ways in which I love this Memphis treasure.
Oh, wait. I should explain the concept first: Greencork is Memphis’ first self-​serve wine bar.
You stop at the front check-​in area and get a wine card.
Wine dispensers line the walls with description cards. You slide your card in the machine and press one of three different ounce sizes of your choice. The amount you pay for each glass depends upon the size of your drink.
They have 32 different wines nightly. Yes!
ATMOSPHERE:
It’s a casual and cozy place where you can have a romantic beef short rib dinner and wine by the fireplace or meet a group of gal pals to nosh on wine, cheese, grapes, olives and French bread over gossip. Kidding. I’d NEVER gossip about ANYTHING!
The restaurant can serve as a picnic at a table. There’s even a picnic basket item on the menu. I suggest, if you’re going to Levitt Shell or a Botanic Garden concert, that you get the Premium Picnic Basket to-​go.
You can also sit at the bar and watch the Grizzlies win the playoffs (fingers crossed).
They have what they call «Test Kitchen Tuesdays,» when you sample FREE potential future menu items that could be put on the menu depending on how diners like the test dish.
The pièce de résistance is ROBIN, A.K.A. «Your Fairy Wine Mother.»
She is actually the owner and literally makes you feel like you’re eating and drinking at a friend’s house.
Her son is her trusty sidekick, who chose all the cheeses on the menu and will tell you what’s most popular on the menu.
If you visit Memphis, you’re missing out, if you don’t check out Greencork.

I’ve been here several times and each time I come there is always a warm welcome and the hostess is happy to explain the concept of the self-​serve wine bar. The atmosphere is really cozy and nice for small groups. There is a mixture of seating; tall tables, short tables and chairs by the fireplace and off in a corner. The seating is limited so if your party is larger than 2 – 3, I’d say make reservations.
The owner/“Fairy Wine Mother” always makes her way around to greet guests at their tables and ask about their experience thus far. The waiters and the owner’s son are very attentive, checking in and clearing empty wine glasses off of the table regularly. You can watch whatever popular sporting event on the tv over the bar, especially a Grizzlies game.
The food and wine are amazing! The vegetarian options are limited but the menu has something for everyone. Also, the wine changes regularly and is organized by type. This is a lovely local spot. I love the concept, food and the great customer service.

This place I’m speechless I had such a nice time the food was very good and the wine they have a very nice variety the atmosphere is very laid back I definitely enjoyed myself.

The Fried Pound Cake is the best dessert I have had in eons! It has butter pecan ice cream, whipped cream and caramel on top. I did my happy dessert dance while eating it. Our friend told us that 6 of us could share it. Luckily, I didn’t listen to them and ordered two. After eating it is enough for 2 or 3 to share.
The atmosphere is great and everyone who works at Greencork is fantastic. They are all very helpful and courteous.
The concept of the restaurant is great. You can try a few reasonably priced (in relation to the coast of medium and large pours) small pours before deciding which wine you want to choose for a full glass.
The appetizers and entrees are flavorful and unique. The goat cheese appetizer and fig appetizer are both excellent choices.
We will definitely go here again.
Reservations are recommended.

Hotspots like Greencork make me wish I lived in Memphis! Home for the holidays, I arranged to meet a group of girlfriends at the Cooper-​Young wine bar. (One point for the chance to make a reservation!)
Like a YoLo for vino, Greencork bills itself as a self-​serve wine-​on-​tap wine bar. With the swipe of a Greencork card, we could sample two-​, four– or six-​ounce pours of fine and finer wines that ranged from $ 3.50 to $ 20 for a two-​ounce try. At the end of the night, we were charged for all the pours associated with our card. Brilliant!
Although Greencork’s wine selection could certainly stand alone, I’d recommend my dinner dish, as well: Diviiiiine Butter-​Poached Lobster atop fresh scallion johnnycakes and served with semi-​sweet lime butter. (I wasn’t as impressed with my friends’ gnocchi in a one-​note tomato sauce.) And of course, who could resist a shared slice of Fried Pound Cake?!
Since I’m merely a wino in training, I wish I could’ve learned more about wine pairings! Perhaps Greencork’s menu could recommend the right kind of wine to go with each dish. (Bold Red or Sweet White?)

So my first time at Greencork was absolutely wonderful!!! The whole self-​serve concept is fun and different. While they do have a full bar as well I stuck with the wine this time and I did find one I really liked. They tell you the flavors to expect and the region of the wine so it’s not too much of a mystery. Also you can get it in 2oz if you aren’t sure about getting a bigger glass of it. I think that’s my favorite part!
Customer service here isn’t lacking either, even though they don’t have to serve you as much they are still very friendly and sociable. The owner is adorable and her daughter, the chef, is a genius. This is definitely my new spot!

Adorable wine bar in the heart of Cooper-​Young. The atmosphere like the other Unilocalers have said is very cozy and and the wine stations are setup throughout the restaurant so you don’t have to deal with long lines. They’re split up by types of wines, like «Bold Reds», «Crisp Whites,» etc, and they rotate the wines out intermittently so you can have plenty to taste. Upon entering for the wine tasting, they take your credit card and hand you another card that gives you access to the wines. Everything will get charged directly to your card, so hold on to your access card! This process makes the self-​service fool-​proof. You can also decide if you want 2 ounces, 4 ounces, or 8 ounces.
The food was also good. We had the drunken figs, coconut shrimp, and lamb sandwich. All of them were delicious. The lamb sandwich could have used a little extra heat, but very good otherwise.
I was disappointed that we didn’t get an itemized receipt at the end, it’s kind of hard to remember every tasting you just did.
The servers were a little quirky and really talkative, which was fine because we were there to have fun. But at times we were wondering why they wouldn’t leave us alone. There is that fine line after all of being friendly and overly friendly.
I would definitely go back again.

Had a great time! As the others have noted, self serve wine!
One of the servers took away a dish too soon accidentally, and it was replaced without question.
The French fries and hummus are delish!!! Great for sharing!
Staff is very friendly! Get your card, drink all you like, pay at the end!
Will be back for more…

I love this place! I met up with a friend on a Tuesday and there were about 5 tables of people and no wait to fill my card. Thanks to the reviews here I let the hostess know I knew what to do and handed her $ 20, they also have an option to hold your credit card and ring you out at the end for those wanting the exact amount.
There are four wine dispensing machines with eight wines each — 2 whites and 2 reds although one of the whites has several rosés. I was able to try four different 2oz pours and spent $ 15.50 on wine. They do have beer and cocktails available and the cocktails sounded amazing.
Tuesdays are taste kitchen days so with a minimum spend of $ 15 you get a free sample of what the kitchen is trying out — which was half of a chicken panini, very good. We got the picnic basket and it was great! I wish my phone hasn’t died so I could take a picture as it was beautifully displayed. A nice variety of cheeses, meats and accompaniments.
They have a mixture of high and low tables as well as a fireplace seating area, a small bar and a couch seating area. Very nice ambience! The owner came to talk to us and she was very nice, as is the staff. She was great to tell us about some of her favorite wines. The wines change out often so going back will always be a new experience.
If you are eating be prepared to spend at least $ 25 per person for food and wine but you could easily spend $ 40 or more per person so this does have the potential to be a pricey night out. I’m super excited to return with my bf and some friends but I don’t see this as becoming a super regular place but rather a nice place to meet up with friends or a fun date night.

*Sigh* I realllllly wanted to like this place. I adore the concept (self-​serve wine… whhhhaaaat), I am obsessed with Cooper-​Young, and the staff is friendly — makings of a complete win. But the loading of the card/​intro is just absolutely ridiculous. It takes a good 10 minutes for them to explain the set-​up and if you walk-​in behind a group that is just getting started… you’re looking at quite a wait before you get your glass of wine. «Ain’t nobody got time for that!» I like to walk-​in to a place and get my alcohol ASAP. Plus, how much do you load on the card? If you load too much you have to come back and use it… and you’ll probably never hit it just right. And if you don’t load enough, you have to go back to the front counter. It is just exasperating.
And then the cheese plate… don’t even get me started on the cheese plate. There are 4 cheese on the plate, 2 of which have nuts in them… like those disgusting cheese nut balls. 1. If they have nuts IN the cheese, I think they should warn their patrons on the menu. 2. It is gross cheese. 3. I live for cheese plates so I was pretty disappointed.
It really is a great idea but it is lacking… mostly with the loading of the card. But I was also didn’t enjoy their wine selection that much either. I’m giving it 3 stars because I’m hoping they’ll fix a few things. It has the potential to be a baller place. Here’s hoping!