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Tulsa · Tulsa · American Tavern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 29, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The Tavern's wine list reads like it was built to check boxes rather than excite anyone — Freixenet minis, Sonoma Cutrer, Bordeaux by region rather than producer. It's the kind of list that gets the job done on a Tuesday without asking too much of you or your wallet.
There's a gesture toward range here — sparkling from Jura, a nod to Bordeaux, some California staples — but the execution leans heavily on safe, recognizable names rather than interesting producers. The sparkling section is surprisingly stocked with mini formats (187mL), which is either clever for solo pours or a sign that nobody's ordering full bottles of bubbly. Francois Montand NV from Jura is genuinely the most interesting thing on this list and probably the least ordered. The rest skews toward brands you'd recognize from a grocery store endcap.
Glass pours land in the $11–$13 range, which is reasonable for Tulsa but still stings when the bottles behind them aren't exactly prestige pours. We couldn't confirm a specific BTG rotation or count, so we'll reserve full judgment — but the price point suggests they're not pouring anything that'll change your life by the glass.
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut NV (187mL) — $11
At $11 for a personal-sized pour of a serviceable Cava, the markup is actually fair — about 57% over retail — and it's a low-commitment way to start a meal with bubbles without committing to a full bottle of something middling.
Francois Montand NV
A Jura sparkling on a Tulsa tavern list is genuinely unexpected — this French Crémant-style producer is worth the ask. It's priced at $44 a bottle, which is steep relative to its ~$15 retail, but it's the one pour on this list with actual personality. Most tables will walk right past it.
Francois Montand NV (by the bottle)
We love that it's here, but a 193% markup — from $15 retail to $44 on the menu — is hard to swallow. If it's not a Wednesday, you're overpaying significantly for the privilege of drinking the most interesting bottle on the list.
Rotari Brut Rosé NV (187mL) + Tavern burger or bar snacks
A cold, fizzy rosé in a mini bottle alongside whatever they're doing with a tavern-style burger is an underrated move. The light red fruit cuts through fat, the bubbles cleanse the palate, and at $12 you're not even committed to finishing it.
Wednesday — Select bottles of wine at half price every Wednesday — they call it Winesday Wednesdays.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Tavern isn't a wine destination, but Winesday Wednesdays at half price on select bottles genuinely change the math here — show up mid-week, grab the Montand or something from the Bordeaux section, and you've got a solid neighborhood wine night. Any other night, keep expectations modest.
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Mondo's wine list won't blow anyone's mind, but it does its job honestly — fair prices, decent Italian representation, and enough options to keep a table happy all night. Send your friends here for dinner without hesitation; just steer them toward the Allegrini instead of the Meiomi.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brookside / Peoria corridor · Tulsa · Italian
Prossimo is doing the right things with wine in a city where many restaurants don't bother — the Italian focus is genuine and the top-shelf picks show range. The markups keep it from being a great wine destination, but as a neighborhood Italian with a real list, it earns its place.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Cherry Street · Tulsa · Creole and Cajun
Nola's is a genuinely fun place to eat Creole food in Tulsa, but the wine list is an afterthought dressed up in nice stemware. Lean hard into the cocktail menu or bring your own bottle — check if they have a corkage policy, because that might be your best move here.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brookside · Tulsa · Modern American
Oren is the kind of wine list that makes you recalibrate your expectations for a mid-size city. It's not a deep cellar and there's no half-price night to celebrate, but the curation is thoughtful, the markups are mostly honest, and the picks are the kind you'd expect from a much bigger food scene. Worth ordering from the list — not just the cocktail menu.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brady Arts District · Tulsa · Craft cocktail bar with beer and wine
Valkyrie is a cocktail bar first and a wine bar never, but the list has more backbone than it has any right to. Come for the drinks, stay curious about the Gamay.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Hartford · Hartford · American Tavern
Tavern in the Square West Hartford is a perfectly decent place to watch a game and eat a burger, but the wine list is purely functional — familiar brands, steep markups, and zero curation. Stick to draft beer or a cocktail unless a glass of Prosecco is all you need.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Village Tavern Greensboro is a reliable wine night out if you calibrate your expectations — it's not pushing any boundaries, but 150+ bottles and a legitimate Monday half-price program make it worth a visit when you're in the neighborhood. Come Monday, order the Jordan, and leave satisfied.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Henry's Tavern is a perfectly fine place to drink wine if wine is what you need and beer is what everyone else ordered. Don't come here expecting discovery — come here expecting to not be let down.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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