The Beer Bar That Forgot About Wine
Vinings · Atlanta · Gastropub/Tavern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed November 1, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Meehan's Public House @ Vinings’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Ten bottles. That's the wine list at Meehan's Vinings — a round number that tells you everything you need to know about how seriously wine is taken here. This is a pub first, a food spot second, and a wine destination somewhere around never. To their credit, at least they're not pretending otherwise.
The list reads like a grocery store endcap that someone thought was curated: Carmel Road Cab, Oyster Bay Merlot, Barone Fini Pinot Grigio — all recognizable, none exciting. There's a California bias throughout, which makes sense for a crowd that wants something familiar and approachable. The one moment of mild interest is The Predator Old Vine Zinfandel, which at least has some personality compared to the rest of the lineup. Don't come here looking for anything Old World, anything natural, or anything that requires explanation.
Nine of the ten bottles are available by the glass, which is genuinely generous and probably the smartest thing about this wine program. Glass pours run $9–$12, with most options sitting at $10 — accessible pricing for a pub setting. Rotation appears non-existent; this list looks like it hasn't changed since the menu was printed.
The Bottom Line
Meehan's Vinings is a pub that happens to have wine on the menu, and the wine program reflects exactly that level of ambition. Pricing is fair and the by-the-glass selection covers the bases, but there's no depth, no discovery, and no sign that anyone thought hard about this list. Order a beer or a whiskey — that's what this place does well.
10 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
Carmel Road Cabernet Sauvignon $10.00/$40.00 Blackberry, Black Cherry, Vanilla - California, USA
Red
$10.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
Oyster Bay Merlot $10.00/40 Plum, Blueberry, Oak
Red
$10.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
The Predator Old Vine Zinfandel $12.00/$48.00 Cherry, Blackberry Jam, Vanilla - Lodi, California
Red
$12.00 / glass · $48.00 / bottle
Chemistry Pinot Noir $12.00/$48.00 Light bodied, Strawberry, Raspberry- Willamette Valley, Oregon
Red
$12.00 / glass · $48.00 / bottle
Artesa Pinot Noin $60.00 Bright Red Berry, Rose, Plum
Red
$60.00 / bottle
Crossings Sauvignon Blanc $10.00/$40.00 Grapefruit, Tropical Fruit, Mineral - Marlborough, New Zealand
White
$10.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
Benzinger "Running Wild" Chardonnay $11.00/$44.00 Honeysuckle, Green Apple, Butterscotch - San Benito County, CA
White
$11.00 / glass · $44.00 / bottle
San Simeon Grenache Rose $10.00/$40.00 Ripe Raspberry, Cantaloupe, Rose california, USA
White
$10.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio $10.00/$40.00 Floral, Lemon, Honeydew - Trentino, Italy
White
$10.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
Lunetta Prosecco - 175ml $9.00 Apple, Peach, Crisp - Trentino, Italy
White
$9.00 / glass
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