Wine Bar
Unclaimed profile87 Sussex
Jersey City, NJ · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The 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
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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.
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