Beer Hall That Forgot Wine Exists
North Expressway · Brownsville · New York–style pizza, American, Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 27, 2026
Wingman Metrics
Walk into Parry's and the vibe is unmistakably taphouse — dozens of taps, sports on every screen, and a menu built around pizza and wings. The wine list feels like an afterthought someone bolted on because corporate said so. If you came here to drink wine, we have some gentle news for you.
The list is essentially a Dark Horse showcase: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Rosé — all from the same mass-market label. There's a token appearance from J Vineyards Pinot Noir and Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay to give things a slight lift, plus the Orin Swift '8 Years in the Desert' red blend for anyone who wants to feel fancy while eating a calzone. Prati by Louis Martini Cab rounds out the red side. No regional diversity, no Italian wines on an Italian-leaning menu, no bubbles — just a handful of grocery-store staples dressed up in a taphouse setting.
Everything on the list appears to be available by the glass, which is about the only thing working in the wine program's favor. Rotation is nonexistent — this list isn't changing anytime soon. There's no half-price wine night or BTG special to sweeten the deal.
Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards Chardonnay — null
Without pricing confirmed, we can't call it a steal, but Sonoma-Cutrer is the most legitimate bottle on this list — a well-made Russian River Ranches Chardonnay that consistently overdelivers relative to its tier. If you're locked into ordering wine here, this is the move.
Orin Swift '8 Years in the Desert' Red Blend
Yes, it's a grocery-store-cool label, but '8 Years in the Desert' is a legitimately fun, fruit-forward Zinfandel-based blend that actually works with pizza. Most people at this table are ordering a craft beer — which means you might get the last pour of something decent.
Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark Horse Cab retails for around $8 a bottle. Whatever they're charging you per glass here, the math is not in your favor. This is the kind of wine that exists to fill a price point, not a glass.
J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir + New York–style specialty pizza
J Vineyards makes a bright, lower-tannin California Pinot that won't fight with pizza the way a big Cab would. The acidity cuts through the cheese, the fruit plays nicely with tomato sauce, and you won't feel like you made a mistake ordering wine at a taphouse.
❌ The Bottom Line
Parry's is a great spot for craft beer and a solid slice — the wine list is strictly for guests who forgot they don't really drink beer. Order the beer, enjoy the pizza, and save your wine night for somewhere that cares.
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