PNW pours, comfort food, no complaints
Cascade Park / East Vancouver · Vancouver · Gastropub / Southern-inspired comfort food · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 29, 2026
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The wine list at Frontier Public House is short, unpretentious, and gets out of the way — exactly what you'd expect from a neighborhood gastropub that leads with craft cocktails and cold beer. Ten labels, a handful of glass pours, and a clear Pacific Northwest lean. It's not trying to be a wine bar, and honestly, it doesn't need to be.
The list leans hard on approachable PNW varieties — Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay all make appearances, which makes sense given the Washington and Oregon sourcing. There's a Malbec and a Red Blend for the crowd that wants something bigger, and a Prosecco for the table that orders bubbly on a Tuesday. What's missing: any real depth, no vintage info, no producers named anywhere on the list. You're essentially ordering by variety and hoping for the best.
The by-the-glass program covers most of what's on the list, with a flat $13 price point across the board making decisions easy if not particularly exciting. No rotation, no featured pours, no half-price nights — what's listed is what's poured, night after night. For a gastropub crowd, it works fine; don't come in expecting a rotating natural wine flight.
Pinot Gris — $13
At a flat $13 a glass, the PNW Pinot Gris is the smart move — Oregon and Washington do this grape well, it works across the menu, and you're not overpaying for the privilege.
Riesling
Most people skip Riesling at a gastropub without a second thought, which is a mistake. Washington state Riesling punches well above its reputation, and if Frontier is sourcing locally, this could be the most interesting pour on the list that nobody orders.
Malbec
A Malbec on a PNW-focused list sticks out for the wrong reasons — it's almost certainly not local, producer is unnamed, and at $13 a glass it's the least interesting thing you could put in your hand here.
Pinot Noir Rosé + Southern-inspired comfort food (fried chicken or similar)
A dry PNW Pinot Noir Rosé cuts through the richness of fried Southern comfort food without bullying the flavors — it's the kind of pairing that makes you look smart without trying.
The Bottom Line
Frontier Public House isn't a wine destination, but it's a solid neighborhood spot where the wine list won't embarrass you or empty your wallet. Go for the food, grab a glass of Pinot Gris, and call it a good night.
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