Citizen Public House

The wine list at Citizen Public House won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either. Thirty-some bottles lean into safe California and Pacific Northwest picks with a sprinkle of French and Italian classics—perfectly serviceable for a gastropub that knows its lane.

The list plays it safe but shows some thought. You'll find Pinot Noir from Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, Washington Cab from Gramercy Cellars, and a Scribe Una Lou from Sonoma that suggests someone cares beyond the usual suspects. There's an orange wine from Enderle & Moll—a pleasant surprise for a gastropub—and a Roero DOCG representing Italy. The Pacific Northwest focus makes sense for the vibe, but the list lacks depth in any single region. No natural wine section, no deep cellar cuts, just a curated-enough selection that pairs well with pork belly pastrami.

Four pours by the glass at $8 each is admirably priced and covers the bases: sparkling, white, rosé, red. The rotation appears static—this isn't a place flipping new pours weekly—but for a casual dinner where you're more focused on the Amaro Meatloaf than vinous exploration, it works fine.