Restaurant
Unclaimed profilePet Shop
Jersey City, NJ · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Pet Shop runs two distinct bars: an upstairs space for creative cocktails made with fresh ingredients and a basement PS room that is a speakeasy-style wine and cocktail bar. The wine list is curated by an in-house sommelier and rotates, focusing on natural and organic bottles from international and domestic vineyards, with eight wines by the glass or bottle. Cocktails are priced at $14–$16, and a small beer list includes local New Jersey options. A non-alcoholic cocktail, Soft Landing NA, is also available.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Assyrtiko, Zacharias from Greece at $12 a glass or $48 a bottle, a white that reflects the list's international reach. For a cocktail, the High Note ($16) combines gin, pepper jam, citrus vermouth, grapefruit, and lime. The non-alcoholic Soft Landing NA ($16) is a dedicated option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want a serious, rotating natural wine selection in a basement bar setting, and those who appreciate a concise cocktail list with fresh ingredients. The local beer options and a dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail make it work for mixed groups.
- When should I go?
- The basement PS space hosts comedy shows, art shows, and live music, so check the schedule if you want entertainment with your drinks. Otherwise, the two bars offer different settings depending on whether you prefer upstairs cocktails or the downstairs wine bar.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $14–$16. Wines by the glass are $12–$14 and bottles $48–$56. Beers are $5–$8. The non-alcoholic cocktail is $16.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A dual-bar setup with an upstairs cocktail space and a basement wine bar that doubles as a venue for comedy, art, and live music. The wine list is curated by an in-house sommelier and rotates, focusing on natural and organic producers from both international and domestic vineyards.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Two bar spaces serve cocktails made with fresh ingredients, per the venue's description. The menu lists five named drinks, including La Rustica, High Note, Sunset Mile, and Dune Surfin', priced at $14 or $16. The basement PS bar is a speakeasy-style room also used for comedy, art, and live music.
Menu strengths
- — Two distinct bar spaces both serve cocktails, giving the program a dual identity.
- — Cocktails are made with fresh ingredients according to the venue's own description.
Standout selections
- — La Rustica — $14 — sparkling wine, yuzu, vermouth, lemon twist, and olive spear.
- — High Note — $16 — gin, pepper jam, citrus vermouth, grapefruit, and lime.
- — Dune Surfin' — $16 — rum, banana, amaro, pineapple, lime, and bitters.
Pricing: $14–$16
Wine
The basement PS Wine Bar focuses on natural and organic wines from international and domestic vineyards. The list is curated by an in-house sommelier and rotates constantly. Eight wines are offered by the glass or bottle across sparkling, white, orange, rose, and red categories, with prices from $12–$14 per glass and $48–$56 per bottle.
Menu strengths
- — In-house sommelier curates a constantly rotating list of natural and organic wines.
- — Eight wines span sparkling, white, orange, rose, and red categories.
- — International and domestic vineyards represented, from Greece to Virginia to Uruguay.
Standout selections
- — Assyrtiko, Zacharias (White), Greece — $12/$48 — a Greek white.
- — Gewurtztraminer, Elefante Pisador (Orange), Uruguay — $14/$56 — an orange wine from Uruguay.
- — Malbec, Matias Riccitelli (Red), Argentina — $13/$52 — a red from Argentina.
- — Sangiovese blend, Rinieri 'Invetro' (Red), Italy — $14/$56 — an Italian red blend.
Pricing: $12–$14 by the glass; $48–$56 by the bottle
Beer
A beer list shows six beers with ABV and origin, priced $5–$8. Local New Jersey options include Seven Tribesmen Pine Lake Pilsner and Kane Head High IPA. The list also includes Boulevard Tank 7, Allagash White, Labatt Blue, and Coors Light.
Menu strengths
- — Six beers listed with ABV and origin.; Includes local New Jersey options from Seven Tribesmen and Kane.
- — Price range of $5–$8 covers a mix of craft and standard labels.
Standout selections
- — Seven Tribesmen Pine Lake Pilsner — $7 — 5.5% ABV, Wayne, NJ.
- — Kane Head High — $8 — IPA, 6.5% ABV, Ocean, NJ.
- — Boulevard Tank 7 — $8 — Belgian Saison, 8.5% ABV, Kansas City, MO.
Pricing: $5–$8
Nonalcoholic
One dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail is listed: Soft Landing NA, made with N/A Amaro, yuzu, lime, and egg foamer, priced at $16. This provides a single zero-proof option alongside the full bar program.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail is offered.; Soft Landing NA combines N/A Amaro, yuzu, lime, and egg foamer.
Standout selections
- — Soft Landing NA — $16 — N/A Amaro, yuzu, lime, and egg foamer.
Pricing: $16
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