A British pub with a Kiwi wine obsession
Downtown Kennewick · Kennewick · Pub / Gastropub · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 12, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Crown Pub’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into a British-style pub in downtown Kennewick and finding Perrier-Jouët and Deutz on the drinks menu is not something we expected. The list is short, but it has a clear point of view — heavy New Zealand influence with a few French sparkling names that punch above this zip code's usual weight class. Someone here has opinions, and they're mostly good ones.
This is essentially a New Zealand wine list wearing a British pub costume, and honestly, that's more interesting than another Columbia Valley Cab-heavy roster. Akarua, Peregrine, Chard Farm, and Domaine Thomson represent Central Otago with real credibility — these aren't supermarket filler. The sparkling section is surprisingly fleshed out with Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige, Akarua Rosé Brut, and the Deutz Marlborough Cuvée even available in a 200ml format for solo sippers. The gap is everywhere else: if you're not into Kiwi whites, pinots, and bubbles, the list runs out of ideas fast.
Glass pours run $10.50 to $20.50, which is respectable range for a pub but can feel steep when you're not sure what's actually being poured that night. We didn't find a confirmed BTG count, but the list suggests a handful of options rotating around the New Zealand and French sparkling anchors. The Deutz Marlborough 200ml mini-bottle is a clever workaround for anyone who wants a full glass of something nice without committing to a bottle.
Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige — $10.50–$13 (estimated glass range)
Mumm Marlborough consistently overdelivers for its price point — crisp, toasty, and genuinely festive. Getting it at a pub pour price in the middle of Kennewick feels like a minor miracle.
Chard Farm 'Finla Mor'
Chard Farm is one of Central Otago's more quietly serious producers, and the Finla Mor flies under the radar compared to splashier Kiwi names. Most people at a pub will reach for something familiar — don't be most people.
Perrier Jouët Grand Brut Champagne
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is a fine bottle, but at pub markup pricing it tips into expensive-for-what-it-is territory. At $150 or near it on the bottle list, you can do better elsewhere — or just order the Deutz and pocket the difference.
Akarua Rosé Brut + Fish and chips
A classic pub order meets a Central Otago sparkling rosé with enough acidity to cut through the batter and enough fruit to keep things lively. It's the most British-Kiwi handshake on the menu.
The Bottom Line
The Crown Pub is a genuine wild card — a Columbia Basin pub that somehow assembled a credible New Zealand sparkling and Central Otago program worth talking about. The markups aren't a gift, but the list has a real identity, and that counts for a lot in a market where most wine lists are an afterthought.
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