Beer Town, Wine Afterthought
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · American Brewpub · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · May 19, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Roadhouse Pub & Eatery’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The Roadhouse is unapologetically a beer place — and honestly, that's fine. But when you flip past the tap list looking for wine, what you find is a lineup that could have been assembled by a liquor store clerk with fifteen minutes and a middling budget. This is not a wine destination.
Six producers, all of them names you've seen on grocery store end-caps: Kendall-Jackson, Meiomi, Decoy, Santa Margherita, Josh Cellars, La Marca. There's no regional depth, no indie producers, no attempt to reflect Wyoming's proximity to some genuinely interesting Pacific Northwest wine country. California mass-market and one Italian crowd-pleaser is the full story here. If you were hoping for a Willamette Valley Pinot or anything with a story behind it, keep hoping.
Glass pours run $9–$14, which sounds reasonable until you remember these are bottles retailing for $14–$25. The by-the-glass list appears to mirror the bottle list almost entirely, meaning your options are the same six familiar faces just poured into a glass instead of sold by the bottle. Rotation does not appear to be a thing here.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Alto Adige — $44
At 83% over retail it's still the least offensive markup on the list, and Santa Margherita is at least a recognizable quality benchmark in the category. If you're locked into ordering wine here, this is the least painful exit.
La Marca Prosecco
Nobody comes to a Wyoming brewpub thinking bubbles, but a glass of Prosecco alongside bar snacks or tacos actually works — it's light, low-commitment, and cuts through fried food better than a heavy Cab ever will. Worth considering if it's available by the glass.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
A 157% markup on a $14 retail bottle is the most egregious number on this list. KJ Vintner's Reserve is a perfectly acceptable supermarket Chardonnay — at $10 at Trader Joe's. At $36 in a brewpub, it's a hard no.
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon + Signature Pub Burger
Decoy Cab is an easy-drinking, fruit-forward California red with enough body to stand up to a beef patty without overwhelming the whole experience. It's not exciting, but it's the most logical match on a list with very few logical options.
The Bottom Line
Come here for the craft beer — seriously, that's the move. If your table insists on wine, the Santa Margherita won't embarrass anyone, but there's no version of this wine list that earns a recommendation on its own merits.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Old Steese Highway North · Fairbanks · American Brewpub
The Banks Alehouse isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't need to be — it's a dependable neighborhood alehouse where the wine list exists as a honest backup plan. If you're eating here and skipping the craft beer entirely, the Pouilly-Fuissé and Kung Fu Girl give you more to work with than you'd expect.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown / Massachusetts Street · Lawrence · American Brewpub
Free State is a Kansas institution and one of the best craft beer experiences in the Midwest — come for the beer, stay for the burger, and leave the wine to someone else. The list is fine in the way a gas station sandwich is fine: it exists, it won't hurt you, but it's not why you're here.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Newberry Road / Oaks Mall · Gainesville · American Brewpub
BJ's is a brewhouse, full stop — the wine program is an afterthought wearing a price tag. Come for the beer, stay for the Pizookie, and save your wine curiosity for literally anywhere else.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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