Grab a beer, skip the wine list
Millyard · Manchester · American, Bar, Pub · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 21, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at The Goat reads like a grocery store endcap — familiar faces, zero surprises, nothing to get excited about. This is a bar-first operation, and the wine program makes absolutely no effort to argue otherwise. If you came here for the live music and a cold beer, you're in the right place.
Twelve by-the-glass options anchored entirely by California commercial brands — Meiomi, Josh Cellars, La Crema — the kind of producers that show up at airport lounges and chain restaurants nationwide. There's no regional depth, no Old World representation, and nothing remotely interesting to discover. The bottle list caps at $120, which sounds reasonable until you realize the mid-tier stuff is marked up aggressively. This list wasn't curated; it was ordered from a distributor's starter pack.
Twelve options on the glass pour is a decent count for a casual bar, but quantity doesn't help when the quality ceiling is this low. You're looking at the usual suspects — Meiomi, Josh, La Crema — rotating nowhere fast. There's no evidence of seasonal updates or any effort to refresh what's on offer.
La Crema Chardonnay — $16
If you're going to drink wine here, La Crema is the least offensive option on the list — at least it's a recognizable, competently made Chardonnay from Sonoma that doesn't embarrass itself. It's still overpriced relative to retail, but it's the pick by elimination.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Not a gem in any traditional sense, but at a bar where the list is this flat, Meiomi's fruit-forward, easy-drinking style actually holds up reasonably well with a burger. Don't expect complexity — just lean into what it is.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
At $42 a bottle when you can find it for $18 at the grocery store, the 133% markup on Josh Cellars is genuinely hard to justify. This is a $15 Costco wine wearing a restaurant price tag. Order a craft beer instead.
Meiomi Pinot Noir + Build Your Own Burger
Meiomi's jammy, low-tannin profile won't fight with a burger the way a bigger red might. It's not a revelation, but the soft fruit gives you something to sip between bites without clashing. At a bar, that's about the best you're going to do.
❌ The Bottom Line
The Goat is a great spot for live music, cold drinks, and a solid burger — the wine list is just not the reason to come here. Stick to beer or cocktails and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that actually cares.
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