Whitehall Tavern

This is a 20-something bottle list that knows exactly what it is: a neighborhood tavern wine program for people who want a decent glass without getting ripped off. The list skews California-heavy with some French entries, nothing adventurous, but the markups are shockingly fair for a town this size.

The selection reads like a greatest-hits compilation from Total Wine—Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Robert Mondavi Cab—but there's zero shame in that game when you're pricing them honestly. You'll find familiar West Coast labels and safe Euro bets, split between reds and whites with maybe a sparkling option. This isn't a list trying to impress anyone or win awards. It's built for people who want something drinkable with dinner and don't want to decode a novel. The range tops out around $22 a glass, which tells you everything about the target audience.

Six to eight options by the glass, rotating slowly if at all. Expect the usual suspects: a Chardonnay, a Sauvignon Blanc, a Pinot Grigio, maybe a Cab and a Pinot Noir. These aren't cutting-edge pours, but they're poured fresh and priced to move. The glass selection mirrors the bottle list—nothing that'll challenge you, nothing that'll disappoint you.