Amp 150
Airport hotel wine that actually shows up
Near West Side / Hopkins Airport · Cleveland · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 22, 2026
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First Impression
Walking into Amp 150, you get the picture fast: this is a polished hotel bar near Cleveland Hopkins that wants to be taken seriously without making anyone feel stupid. The wine list is long enough to feel like someone tried, and the 3oz pour option is a legitimately good move for travelers who want to taste around without committing to a bottle.
Selection Deep Dive
The list runs 100-150 bottles deep, which sounds impressive until you realize it's leaning hard on California's greatest hits — Napa Cab, Central Coast Cab, North Coast Cab. You get the idea. William Hill, Aquinas, and Avalon are workhorses, not revelations, and the regional focus doesn't stray far from the safe middle of American wine. That said, there's nothing embarrassing here — these are reliable producers that most guests will recognize and enjoy. If you're hoping for Burgundy, Barolo, or anything with a little dirt under its fingernails, look elsewhere.
By the Glass
Twenty by-the-glass options is a solid count for a hotel restaurant, and the 3oz pour format lets you run a mini flight through the list without wrecking your night before a morning flight. The pricing — $4.25 to $6.75 for a 3oz pour — is airport-adjacent reasonable. Don't expect the list to rotate with the seasons; this feels more like a curated set-it-and-forget-it situation.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Aquinas, North Coast, CA — $6.75
Aquinas punches above its price tier consistently — North Coast fruit with enough structure to hold up to the prime rib without costing you a second thought. At this pour price, it's the move.
Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill, Central Coast, CA
Most people skip Central Coast Cab for the Napa label, but William Hill's Central Coast bottling is leaner, more food-friendly, and a smarter order at the table than the prestige-priced Napa stuff nearby on the list.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Avalon, Napa Valley
Avalon is a perfectly fine supermarket Cab, but you're paying a Napa Valley premium for a wine that doesn't deliver Napa Valley substance. The name does more work than the wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Aquinas, North Coast, CA + Prime Rib
Prime rib wants a Cab with some backbone and dark fruit — Aquinas delivers both without overwhelming the beef. Classic call, no apologies.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Amp 150 is exactly what a good hotel restaurant wine program should be: fair prices, enough options to keep most people happy, and no disasters hiding in the list. We wouldn't drive across Cleveland for it, but if you're already here, you're in decent hands.
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