Beer bar with a wine list that earns respect
· Atlanta · Asian gastropub / brewpub · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 18, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Hopstix’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You come to Hopstix expecting a deep craft beer menu and rice bowls — and you'd be right — but then the wine list shows up and it's actually ten options deep with some genuinely decent producers in the mix. It's compact, sure, but for a brewpub in Atlanta, this thing has no business being this coherent. Expectations: exceeded, mildly.
Ten labels, all available by the glass, running from a Lovo Prosecco to a Babylonstoren Cabernet out of South Africa — that's a wider geographic swing than most dedicated wine bars bother with. The CH Berres Riesling from the Mosel is the standout flex here, a real wine from a real producer that signals someone at least peeked beyond the distributor's top-ten sheet. Chehalem Rosé from Oregon and OTWC Pinot Noir round out the lighter end nicely, and the Chalmers Red Blend from Australia adds a left-field pick that most guests will ignore but shouldn't. Gaps exist — no Spanish, no Italian reds, no natural wine presence — but for what it is, this list punches above its weight class.
All ten bottles are poured by the glass, priced between $10 and $14, which is a refreshing lack of gatekeeping in a city where by-the-glass programs often top out at five boring options. Bottle prices run $40–$56, so the markup is honest — you're not getting hosed for opting to drink by the glass. No rotating picks or featured pours that we could find, which is a missed opportunity given the inherent variety already on the list.
CH Berres Riesling — $12
A legit Mosel Riesling at brewpub prices is the kind of thing you'd normally pay $18 for in a restaurant that knew what it had. The acidity cuts straight through anything spicy or rich on the menu.
Chalmers Red Blend
Most people at a gastropub will default to the Cab or the Pinot. The Chalmers Red Blend from Australia — built around southern Italian varieties grown in Victoria — is the adventurous pick nobody's ordering, and that's a shame.
Conundrum White Blend
Conundrum is fine, but it's a California grocery-store staple that shows up everywhere and costs more than it delivers. With the CH Berres and Kate Arnold on the same list, there's no reason to default here.
CH Berres Riesling + Spicy Asian noodles or Korean fried chicken
Off-dry Riesling and heat-forward Asian food is a combination that needs no convincing — the residual sugar tempers the spice while the acidity keeps everything from going heavy. This is the move at Hopstix.
The Bottom Line
Hopstix is here to sell you craft beer and it does that job well — but the wine list is a genuine overachiever for its context, with fair prices and at least two bottles worth getting excited about. Send a wine-drinking friend here without apology.
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Paschal's earns its reputation on the plate — the fried chicken alone justifies the trip to Northside Drive. But the wine list isn't doing the food any favors, and there's no evidence of a serious program behind the bar. Order a cocktail, ask for sweet tea, or bring your own if corkage allows — and focus on what this kitchen actually does well.
Crowd Pleasers
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Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
Grocery Store
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Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Alma Cocina is primarily a food-and-cocktail destination — the tequila and mezcal program is where the real energy lives. The wine list covers its bases with Spanish and South American bottles that suit the menu, but don't come here with a wine-first agenda. If wine is central to your night, this is a fine backup; if it's the main event, look elsewhere downtown.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Bar Blanc earns the Wild Card badge not by accident but by conviction — this is a short list assembled with a real point of view, priced fairly, and anchored by producers most Atlanta wine lists haven't discovered yet. We'd send a friend here any night they want to drink something genuinely interesting without being lectured about it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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No Mas! Cantina earns its reputation on agave, atmosphere, and birria tacos — not on its wine list. If wine is your thing, you'll find a functional but uninspiring selection that won't embarrass anyone but won't impress either. Order the margarita, enjoy the room, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that shares it.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Six Feet Under isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — but the pricing is fair, nearly everything pours by the glass, and the Cava and Calafuria Rosé give you honest options that actually make sense with seafood. If you're here for the food and want something decent in your glass without overthinking it, this list does the job.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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