Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileHopfields
Austin, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Hopfields pairs a French brasserie kitchen with a serious beverage program. The cocktail list leans classic and house-built, with a dedicated zero-proof section. The wine list skews French, offering by-the-glass and bottle options from Bordeaux, Beaujolais, and beyond. The rotating craft beer draft and deep spirits list round out a program that rewards exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the New Carré, a clarified vieux carré with coconut, pineapple, and green cardamom. For wine, try the Château Fourcas Dupre Listrac-Médoc Bordeaux 2018 or a glass of Sancerre. The zero-proof Faux 77 is a solid choice for abstainers.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a French-leaning wine list and creative cocktails will find much to like. The extensive spirits list and rotating drafts appeal to whiskey fans and beer enthusiasts alike. The zero-proof options make it welcoming for non-drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit the brasserie vibe, with dinner service until midnight. The rotating beer list suggests repeat visits to catch new drafts. A late-night stop could be rewarding.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12 to $19, with zero-proof N/A wine at $8. By-the-glass wines run $13 to $25, bottles $52 to $150. Spirit pours range from $9 to $65 for 2oz.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program is built around French brasserie classics, but with modern touches like a clarified vieux carré and a dedicated zero-proof section. The wine list is deliberately paired with the food, and the spirits list covers a wide range of categories and price points.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative house cocktails with French influences, including a clarified vieux carré and a zero-proof section. Prices are moderate for the quality.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive cocktail list with clarified and house-made ingredients.
Standout selections
- — New Carré – coconut, pineapple, green cardamom, clarified vieux carré, $18
- — Winner's Margarita – canterra negra reposado, grand marnier, lime, $19
- — Negroni Blanc – ilegal joven mezcal, salers gentian, dolin blanc, grapefruit, $13
Pricing: Cocktails range from $12 to $19.
Wine
A carefully selected list with French focus, offering by-the-glass and bottle options from Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Sancerre, and more. Prices are fair for the quality.
Menu strengths
- — Both by-the-glass and bottle options, making it accessible and serious.
Standout selections
- — Château Fourcas Dupre Listrac-Médoc Bordeaux 2018 – oak, tobacco, red fruit, $17 glass/$68 bottle
- — Domaine du Pavillon Côte de Broilly Beaujolais – mild, red fruits, vanilla, $18 glass/$72 bottle
- — Bernard Fleuriet et Fils Sancerre – mineral, citrus, pear, $25 glass/$100 bottle
Pricing: By-the-glass $13–$25; bottles $52–$150.
Beer
A rotating craft beer program with local and imported options on draft.
Pricing: Not specified.
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful zero-proof section with options like Faux 77, Mexican Marti-Not, and N/A wine, showing attention to non-drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Includes N/A wine and N/A craft beers, expanding beyond typical mocktails.
Standout selections
- — Faux 77 – bubbles, elderflower, lemon
- — Mexican Marti-Not – lime, orange, olive brine, jalapeño brine
- — One of One N/A Wine – bubbles, $8
Pricing: One of One N/A Wine priced at $8; other items market price.
Spirits
An extensive spirits list covering whiskey, tequila, mezcal, gin, and more, with a wide range of price points. Notable selections include Weller Special Reserve and Monkey 47.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of categories and price points.; Includes sought-after whiskeys like Weller and Booker's.
Standout selections
- — Weller Special Reserve – whiskey, $10
- — Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin – gin, $21
Pricing: Spirit pours range from $9 to $65 for 2oz.
How it sits with the food
The wine list is curated to pair with classic French brasserie cooking, so expect selections that complement rich, savory dishes. The beer program is also designed to complement the menu, though specifics are less documented.
Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.
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