Solid pub list with a few genuine surprises
Avenues · Salt Lake City · New American
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 5, 2026 · How we review
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Avenues Proper leads with its beer program — this is a brewpub first and a wine destination second, and the list doesn't pretend otherwise. What you get is a tight, approachable selection of about 25 labels that covers the basics without embarrassing anyone. It's the kind of list that exists to complement a good burger or a plate of pub food, not to make a statement.
The list leans heavily California with France and Italy filling in the gaps, so don't come in hunting for anything from the Southern Hemisphere or Iberian Peninsula. Recognizable names dominate — Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Francis Coppola Merlot, Bonterra Oaked Chardonnay — which tells you the kitchen is thinking about accessibility over adventure. The one genuine bright spot is the Montefalco Rosso, a Sagrantino-blend from Umbria that has absolutely no business being on this list and is better for it. The bubbly section covers Veuve Clicquot, Mumm Brut Prestige, and Jeio Prosecco, which is a reasonable spread for a neighborhood pub.
Six options by the glass isn't a lot, but the Underwood lineup — Pinot Grigio, Rosé, and Pinot Noir — handles the everyday pours competently at $15-$17 a can. The rotation doesn't appear to change much, so what you see is what you get, week after week. If you're looking for something more interesting off the glass list, you're probably out of luck — but the Tangent Sauvignon Blanc is a reasonable step up when you want something with a little more brightness.
Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Pinot Noir — $32
Russian River Pinot at the low end of the bottle list is a genuine deal — this producer consistently overdelivers for the appellation, and you're not getting gouged for the zip code on the label.
Montefalco Rosso
Nobody walking into a Salt Lake City brewpub expects to find a Sagrantino-blend from Umbria on the list. It's earthy, a little rustic, and completely out of place in the best possible way — order it before someone realizes it doesn't belong here.
Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne
Veuve at a brewpub means you're paying full restaurant markup on a bottle that's already overpriced at retail. Save it for a place that actually celebrates it — here it just feels like a bottle they keep around for proposals.
Tangent Sauvignon Blanc + Fish and chips
The bright acidity and citrus-forward profile of the Tangent cuts through the fried batter and lifts the fish — it's the right move when you want something crisp and the beer list feels like too obvious a choice.
The Bottom Line
Avenues Proper is a brewpub that takes its wine list just seriously enough to not embarrass itself, with fair pricing and a sommelier on staff who clearly keeps things from going off the rails. Send a friend here for a low-key dinner — just remind them to order the Montefalco Rosso before the kitchen runs out.
Unknown · Salt Lake City · Contemporary American
A bottle-only list that runs from $57 to $1,988, with no by-the-glass section posted. Start with the 2020 CVNE Crianza at $57/bottle or the 2013 López de Heredia at $145/bottle, and confirm today's list because it carries no print date. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Central City · Salt Lake City · Greek
A short, Greek-focused list (with one bottle from Cyprus) that is easy to scan from light to full. Start with the Skouras Moschofilero or the St. George Agiorgitiko at $15 a glass, then ask about the rotating glass; if you bring your own bottle, the list posts a $15 corkage fee that is waived when you buy a bottle in house. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Salt Lake City · Japanese and Sushi
A small wine list tucked behind a bigger sake list: 14 wines, most posted at $12 to $16 for the first number, with Veuve Clicquot at $130 on top. Start with the Simonet Blanc de Blancs or the Redhawk Riesling alongside nigiri, and ask which of the two numbers is the glass price. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Main Street Historic District · Salt Lake City · Contemporary American
A California-leaning list with glass pours from $17 to $55 and bottles that run from $60 to a $900 Opus One. Start with the $60 André Brunel Côtes du Rhône white, or go for the $185 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir, and confirm prices because the restaurant says vintages, pricing and availability change. This unrated guide covers the posted drink list, not service, storage or markups.
The Avenues · Salt Lake City · New American and Italian-influenced wine bar and bistro
A long list organized by style and region, with two-number prices running from 8 | 40 to 19 | 97 and a $17 flight of any three by-the-glass wines on Sunday through Thursday. Start with the 8 | 40 Aichenberg Grüner Veltliner or the 11 | 53 Giraudon Aligoté, and ask which number is the glass price before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Salt Lake City · Italian
A bin-numbered list with Italian reds up front and a 20-pour glass page behind it, judged only on what is posted. Start with the $15 Cascina Vèngore Arneis by the glass, or the $58 Simčič Pinot Grigio if you want a bottle, and confirm prices because the wine menu is linked as 9-16-26. This unrated guide covers the posted wine menu, not service, storage or markups.
· Round Rock · New American
Whiskey Cake Round Rock isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — the all-by-the-glass format keeps things approachable, the pricing is honest, and there are a couple of genuinely good pours hiding in a short list. If wine is your priority tonight, look elsewhere; if you're here for the vibe and want something decent in your glass, Chehalem and Altocedro have you covered.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Columbia · New American
Motor Supply Co. Bistro appears to put its energy into the kitchen, and that may be the right call — but three wines is not a wine program. Until this list gets a serious rethink, order a cocktail or call ahead to ask about corkage.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · New American
THREE isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that abundantly clear. If you're here for cocktails or the bar scene, you're probably in the right place — but if wine matters to you even a little, this four-item lineup isn't going to do much for you. Order the House Champagne at $5, accept the situation for what it is, and move on.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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