Wine Bar
Unclaimed profile87 Sussex
Jersey City, NJ
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-13 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
The beverage program at this wine bar runs across four solid categories. Cocktails split into Seasonal and Classic sections at $17, with named spirits, house-made infusions, and a $40 smoked signature, Chapter 87, built on Clase Azul Gold. Wine pours by the glass cover multiple regions with a dedicated sparkling section including Taittinger and Schramsberg half-bottles. Six $8 drafts include two breweries, and the non-alcoholic side offers three $12 mocktails and an Athletic Brewing IPA.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Chapter 87 smoked cocktail if you want the program's high-end signature, or the Bada Bing! For a vodka, passion fruit, guava, and Prosecco side car with a vegan foamer option. Wine drinkers can take the Taittinger Champagne half-bottle or the Chateau Armens Bordeaux St. Emilion Grand Cru by the glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a full beverage spread rather than a single focus: named cocktails at $17, producer-listed wines by the glass, local drafts, and dedicated non-alcoholic mocktails all sit on the same menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $17 each, with the Chapter 87 smoked signature at $40. Wine by the glass runs $14 to $22, with half-bottles of Taittinger at $75 and Schramsberg at $65. Draft and bottle beers are $7 to $8, and mocktails are $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A $40 smoked signature cocktail using Clase Azul Gold, Bogart's Bitters, and agave sits alongside a by-the-glass wine list that names producers and regions and includes Taittinger and Schramsberg half-bottles, plus two drafts and a non-alcoholic IPA.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Seasonal and Classic sections at $17 each, with named premium spirits, house-made infusions, and fresh seasonal ingredients. The $40 Chapter 87 smoked cocktail uses Clase Azul Gold, Bogart's Bitters, and agave. Bada Bing! Offers a vegan foamer option and Prosecco side car.
Menu strengths
- — Two distinct sections, Seasonal and Classic, each priced at $17
- — Chapter 87 smoked cocktail with Clase Azul Gold, Bogart's Bitters, agave, and smoked presentation at $40
- — House-made infusions and named premium spirits across the list
Standout selections
- — Chapter 87: smoked cocktail with Clase Azul Gold, Bogart's Bitters, and agave, $40
- — Bada Bing!: Ketel One Vodka, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, guava, egg white or vegan foamer, Prosecco side car, $17
- — Sage Advice: Bourbon, Elderflower Liqueur, Sage Syrup, Fresh Lemon, $17
Pricing: Seasonal and Classic Cocktails each $17; Chapter 87 smoked signature $40
Wine
White, red, and sparkling by-the-glass sections list named producers and regions. The sparkling section includes Taittinger Champagne 375ml at $75 and Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 375ml at $65. Dinner and vegetarian menu pages reference sommelier-selected wine pairings.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass list spans multiple regions with named producers and a dedicated sparkling section including Champagne
- — Sommelier-selected pairings referenced on dinner and vegetarian menu pages
Standout selections
- — Taittinger Champagne 375ml, $75; Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 375ml, $65
- — Chateau Armens Bordeaux St. Emilion Grand Cru, $22
Pricing: White $15–$19; red $15–$22; sparkling $14–$75
Beer
Six draft beers at $8 each, including 902 Path and 902 Chilltown Crusher. Bottle beers range $7 to $8 and include Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA at 0.2% ABV, giving the list a non-alcoholic option.
Menu strengths
- — Six drafts at $8 each, with two breweries represented
- — Bottle selection includes a non-alcoholic Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA at 0.2% ABV
Standout selections
- — 902 Path Jersey City Pale Ale — 8 — Draft beer, 5.6% ABV
- — 902 Chilltown Crusher Pilsner, draft, 5.3% ABV, $8
- — Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA, bottle, 0.2% ABV, $7
Pricing: Draft $8; bottles $7–$8
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail section lists three drinks at $12 each: Blush & Bloom, Berries & Cream!!!, and Spring Thyme. Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA at 0.2% ABV is also on the bottle list, and the bartender has recommended a non-alcoholic Prosecco.
Menu strengths
- — Three named mocktails at $12 each in a dedicated section
- — Non-alcoholic beer and a non-alcoholic Prosecco option both available
Standout selections
- — Spring Thyme: housemade blueberry thyme lemonade, $12; Blush & Bloom: cranberry juice, sage syrup, fresh lime, ginger beer, $12
Pricing: Mocktails $12 each
How it sits with the food
Dinner and vegetarian menu pages state that dishes are paired with sommelier-selected wines, so the by-the-glass list is built to accompany the kitchen's plates.
Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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