Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFable: Craft Bar, Wine Saloon, Food Joint
Richland, WA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fable runs a beverage program with real range: a three-tier wine list spanning Readers, Signature, and Heritage labels, cocktails that rotate seasonally and use named spirits like Mezcal and Woodford, and a draft lineup that includes local Washington breweries alongside Guinness and Pfriem. The brunch cocktails add a separate, lower-priced lane, and non-alcoholic beer options are explicitly listed. It is a wine-forward bar that also takes cocktails and beer seriously, without pretending to be a full standalone spirits destination.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Readers wine by the glass if you want value, or step up to the '23 Antagonist Syrah or '23 Protagonist Cabernet for the Signature tier. On the cocktail side, the Fire 'N' Ice and Dark Days show the kitchen's range, while the Hurricane Fable is a 32-ounce shareable format limited to one per visit.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want a wine list with genuine tiering and a Book Club pricing option, plus cocktails that change with the season. Beer drinkers looking for local drafts and a few old-world imports will find a workable list. Brunch crowds have a dedicated cocktail section with $1 refills on megamosas and bloody marys.
- When should I go?
- Brunch is the obvious window for the megamosa and bloody mary specials. Wine & Whiskey Wednesday is advertised on the specials sheet, with details available from the server. Tuesday brings $5 margaritas.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Readers wines by the glass run $10–$12 for 6oz and $15–$18 for 9oz, with Book Club pricing lower. Signature wines are $16–$22 for 6oz and $24–$30 for 9oz. Heritage bottles range $48–$125. Cocktails are $14–$30, with brunch cocktails $8–$16. Draft beers are $6–$8; bottles and cans are $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine program is built around Readers, Signature, and Heritage tiers with a Book Club pricing structure, and the cocktail list rotates seasonally with a dated winter menu. The Hurricane Fable is limited to one per visit and served in a 32-ounce bell container. Brunch cocktails include a $1 refill format on megamosas and bloody marys.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list covers craft, classic, clarified, and brunch formats, with seasonal rotation stated on the homepage. Brunch has its own section, and Tuesday margaritas are advertised at $5.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails use named spirits and modifiers rather than generic well references.
- — Brunch cocktails are priced $8–$16, with megamosa/bloody mary at $10 and $1 refills.
Standout selections
- — Fire 'N' Ice — Mezcal, blanco tequila, Green Chartreuse, muddled lime, Luxardo cherries; $16.
- — Dark Days — Cognac, bourbon, lemon, vanilla, cardamom; $17.
- — Hurricane Fable — light rum, dark rum, Chinola passionfruit, orange, lime, grenadine; limit one per visit; 32 oz bell container; $30.
Pricing: $14–$30; brunch cocktails $8–$16
Wine
A three-tier wine list spans Readers, Signature, and Heritage labels, with by-the-glass and bottle formats plus Book Club pricing. Varieties include Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Rosé, Syrah, Red Blend, Merlot, and Cabernet. Wine & Whiskey Wednesday is advertised on the specials sheet.
Menu strengths
- — Three-tier structure with Readers, Signature, and Heritage wines by glass and bottle.
- — Book Club pricing lowers the cost per glass across tiers.
- — Wine & Whiskey Wednesday is advertised with details available from the server.
Standout selections
- — '25 Readers Chardonnay — retail 6oz $10, 9oz $15; Book Club 6oz $7.50, 9oz $11.25.
- — '23 Antagonist Syrah — Signature wine by the glass; retail 6oz $22, 9oz $30; Book Club 6oz $16.50, 9oz $22.50.
- — '23 Volume 13 Cabernet — Heritage bottle; retail $125, Our House $120, Book Club $93.75.
Pricing: Readers $10–$12 (6oz), $15–$18 (9oz); Signature $16–$22 (6oz), $24–$30 (9oz); Heritage bottles $48–$125
Beer
Always-on draft beers include White Bluffs Brewing NOG, Bale Breaker 5 Star Dive Bar, Mac & Jack's Amber, Cali Squeeze Blood Orange, Pfriem Japanese Lager, Guinness Draught, and Coors Light. Rotating drafts come from local breweries and old-world European imports. Bottles and cans cover familiar domestic and import names plus non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list includes multiple local Washington breweries alongside old-world imports.
- — Rotating drafts are available from local breweries and European imports.
- — Bottle and can list includes non-alcoholic beer options.
Standout selections
- — White Bluffs Brewing NOG — WA; 6.8% ABV; juicy IPA; always on draft; $8.
- — Bale Breaker 5 Star Dive Bar — Yakima, WA; 4.1% ABV; malty pilsner; always on draft; $8.
- — Pfriem Japanese Lager — Hood River, OR; 4.8% ABV; always on draft; $8.
Pricing: Draft $6–$8; bottles and cans $6
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic beer options include Corona N/A, Deschutes N/A Hazy IPA, and Fremont N/A American IPA, all listed under bottles and cans at $6. The brunch menu adds Double Espresso at $4 and Latte/Mocha at $6 with whole, skim, or oatmilk. The selection is functional rather than expansive.
Menu strengths
- — Three non-alcoholic beers are explicitly listed on the drink menu.
- — Brunch coffee drinks include a Double Espresso and a Latte/Mocha with oatmilk available.
- — Non-alcoholic beers are priced at $6, matching the standard bottle and can price.
Standout selections
- — Deschutes N/A Hazy IPA — non-alcoholic beer listed under bottles and cans; $6.
- — Fremont N/A American IPA — non-alcoholic beer listed under bottles and cans; $6.
- — Latte/Mocha — brunch coffee item with whole, skim, or oatmilk; $6.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beer $6; brunch coffee $4–$6
Spirits
Named spirits include Woodford Novel Spirits Edition in The Novel Fashioned or Manhattan, Redwood Empire 101 in the Clearly Summer Whiskey Sour, and Crown Royal Blackberry in the Blackberry Whisky adult shake. Wine & Whiskey Wednesday is advertised on the specials sheet.
Menu strengths
- — Named whiskeys appear in specific cocktails and adult shakes.
- — Wine & Whiskey Wednesday is advertised on the specials sheet.
- — Spirits across cocktails include bourbon, rum, tequila, mezcal, gin, and vodka.
Standout selections
- — Woodford Novel Spirits Edition — named bourbon used in The Novel Fashioned or Manhattan; $20.
- — Redwood Empire 101 — named whiskey used in the Clearly Summer Whiskey Sour; $16.
- — Crown Royal Blackberry — named whiskey used in the Blackberry Whisky adult shake; $6.
Pricing: Cocktails $14–$30; adult shakes from $6
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