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New bar at recent Dram & Draught in Greensboro inspired by the memory of a friend

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Greensboro Dram & Draught now Amity

Lentz Ison, owner of Amity, a cocktail bar, stands for a portrait in front of a mural by artist JEKS of his late friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro. Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Greensboro Dram & Draught now Amity

Jo Winall, co-head bartender, prepares the Olive Branch cocktail alongside the Granny Smith (left) and Peachy Situation (right) at Amity.

The exterior of Amity.

Jo Winall, co-head bartender, adds an ice cube to the Cheesecake Bet cocktail.

A memorial for Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew is displayed in Amity.

Specials are listed on a chalkboard at Amity.

The Peachy Situation cocktail at Amity.

Anna Foster, general manager (from left), Jo Winall, co-head bartender, and Lentz Ison, owner, pose for a portrait at Amity.

The Granny Smith cocktail at Amity.

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Meet the new bar, not quite the same as the old bar.

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Greensboro's Dram & Draught has new ownership and name. See the photos.

The exterior of Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

A mural of Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, painted by artist JEKS, is on the exterior of Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

The draft list is displayed at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Lentz Ison, owner of Amity, a cocktail bar, speaks during an interview on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Former signage remains at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

A lounge area in Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

A framed photograph of the building when it housed an automotive shop is displayed above a cork board with a collage of polaroid photos from the Pace and Pour run club at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Jars of garnishes are lined up below the taps at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Anna Foster, general manager, laughs during an interview at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Specials are listed on a chalkboard at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Jo Winall, co-head bartender, smiles during an interview at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Anna Foster, general manager (from left), Jo Winall, co-head bartender, and Lentz Ison, owner, pose for a portrait at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Photos and doodles by staff decorate the space around the cash register at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Jo Winall, co-head bartender, prepares the Granny Smith cocktail at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Jo Winall, co-head bartender, adds an ice cube to the Cheesecake Bet cocktail at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Jo Winall, co-head bartender, adds graham cracker air to the Cheesecake Bet cocktail at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

The Cheesecake Bet cocktail at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Jo Winall, co-head bartender, prepares cocktails at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Jo Winall, co-head bartender, prepares the Olive Branch cocktail alongside the Granny Smith (left) and Peachy Situation (right) at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

The Granny Smith cocktail at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Bitters at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

The Peachy Situation cocktail at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Garnishes at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

A doodle by Ty Smith, co-head bartender, is displayed on a wall and listed for sale at $2,500 at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

The Olive Branch cocktail at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

A Mr. Potato Head toy shares a shelf with a small chest that contains doodles by staff at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Anna Foster, general manager, said she uses the Mr. Potato Head as a visual aid when teaching cocktail classes. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

The Cheesecake Bet cocktail at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

The Peachy Situation cocktail at Amity on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

A memorial for Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew is displayed in Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

The former signage for Dram & Draught has been removed from the building to make way for new signage at Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

The exterior of Amity, a cocktail bar, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Lentz Ison, owner of Amity, a cocktail bar, stands for a portrait in front of a mural by artist JEKS of his late friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

Lentz Ison, owner of Amity, a cocktail bar, looks at a mural by artist JEKS of his late friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro, N.C. Lentz Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff

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Amity

Address: 300 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, N.C. 27406

Hours: 3 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday

Email: hello@amitybar.com

Website: amitybar.com

Instagram: @amitygso

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Lentz Ison, owner of Amity, a cocktail bar, stands for a portrait in front of a mural by artist JEKS of his late friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 300 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro. Ison purchased the Greensboro Dram & Draught, and is transitioning the bar into Amity, a dream he shared with his longtime friend Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew, who passed away in 2021.

Jo Winall, co-head bartender, prepares the Olive Branch cocktail alongside the Granny Smith (left) and Peachy Situation (right) at Amity.

The exterior of Amity.

Jo Winall, co-head bartender, adds an ice cube to the Cheesecake Bet cocktail.

A memorial for Rolando “Rolo” Pettigrew is displayed in Amity.

Specials are listed on a chalkboard at Amity.

The Peachy Situation cocktail at Amity.

Anna Foster, general manager (from left), Jo Winall, co-head bartender, and Lentz Ison, owner, pose for a portrait at Amity.

The Granny Smith cocktail at Amity.

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