Pub Vibes, Surprisingly Decent Pours
· Milton · Gastropub/Tavern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed November 1, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Walk into an Irish pub in Milton, GA and the last thing you expect to think about is the wine list — and honestly, that instinct isn't wrong. The list runs 20 labels across reds, whites, rosé, and bubbles, which is more than most pubs bother to put together. It's not trying to impress anyone, but it's trying, and that counts for something.
The 20-bottle list skews heavily toward recognizable California names — Boen and Three Thieves show up multiple times across varietals, which tells you the buyer prioritized brand familiarity over exploration. There's a nod toward something more serious with the Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 and The Prisoner Red Blend 2022, both of which punch above the pub-list average. Whites lean safe with Kendall Jackson Chardonnay and Murphy Goode Sauvignon Blanc, though Whitehaven and Neyers Carneros Chardonnay add a bit of credibility. The bubbly section — La Marca Prosecco, Wyclef Brut, and Nicholas Feuillatte — is a genuine bright spot for a place that could have just stocked one sparkling and called it a day.
By-the-glass availability isn't confirmed from available sources, so we can't tell you which bottles cross over to pours. Given the list's brand-forward construction, we'd expect the usual suspects — Three Thieves and Kendall Jackson — to be the workhorses at the bar. If you're ordering glass pours here, ask what's open before committing.
The Bottom Line
The Olde Blind Dog is a pub first and a wine destination never — but it's put together a 20-bottle list that's functional and occasionally surprising, which is more than most places with shamrocks on the sign bother to do. If you're here for a pint, stay for a pint. If a friend insists on wine, steer them toward the Neyers or the Stags Leap and call it a win.
20 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
Three Thieves Pinot Noir
Red
Boen Pinot Noir
Red
Three Thieves Cabernet Sauvignon
Red
Iron & Sand Cabernet Sauvignon
Red
Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Red
Complicated Red Blend
Red
The Prisoners Red Blend 2022
Red
Columbia Crest Merlot
Red
Portal 10 Year Tawny Port
Red
Three Thieves Chardonnay
White
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay
White
Neyers Carneros Chardonnay
White
Murphy Goode Sauvignon Blanc
White
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc
White
Three Thieves Pinot Grigio
White
Unsanctioned Pinot Grigio
White
Fleurs De Prairie Rose
Rose
Wyclef Brut
Bubbles
Nicholas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Brut
Bubbles
Lamarca Prosecco
Bubbles
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Solid Range
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Basic Stemmed
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
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Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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