Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileProper Brick Oven & Tap Room
Pittsburgh, PA
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-06 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room runs a wide-ranging bar program: a lineup of Proper-house cocktails, an Italian-leaning wine list, a 20-plus bourbon and rye whiskey selection, and 30 craft beers on tap. Cocktails stay between $12 and $14, while whiskey pours start at $6. The Pabst Blue Ribbon at $4 all day is a staple.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Proper Old Fashioned, made with Evan Williams Bonded, house syrup, and bitters at $12. For a change, the Proper Manhattan uses Old Overholt Rye and a house vermouth blend. If beer is preferred, Pabst Blue Ribbon is $4 all day.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a broad selection will find something here, from cocktail enthusiasts to whiskey collectors and beer casuals. The Italian wine list and the low-priced PBR offer distinct draws.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12 to $14. Whiskey pours run $6 to $15, with doubles $12 to $30. Wines by the glass are $13 to $15, bottles $48 to $60. A draft Pabst Blue Ribbon is $4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink menu pairs a dedicated house-cocktail section with a whiskey list of over 20 bourbons and ryes, plus an Italian-focused wine list. The bar also pours 30 craft beers on tap, including a $4 Pabst Blue Ribbon every day.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
House cocktails lean on classic templates: Proper Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Negroni, plus an Espresso Martini and a sangria. Prices sit at $12 to $14, with the espresso martini using the Nicholas' espresso beans.
Menu strengths
- — Named house cocktails show a clear, classic-leaning style.
- — The Espresso Martini uses the own Nicholas' espresso beans, adding a local touch.
Standout selections
- — Proper Old Fashioned — Evan Williams Bonded, house syrup, bitters — $12
- — Proper Manhattan — Old Overholt Rye, house vermouth blend, bitters — $12
- — Espresso Martini — Nicholas' espresso beans — $14
Pricing: $12-$14
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, and sparkling with a leaning toward Italian varietals. Pours by the glass run $13 to $15, with bottles from $48 to $60. Several Italian reds are available by both glass and bottle.
Menu strengths
- — A focused Italian selection includes Schiava, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, and Montefalco Rosso.
- — Wines are offered by both glass and bottle, with bottle prices starting at $48.
Standout selections
- — Castelfeder Schiava — $13 glass / $48 bottle
- — Avignonesi Super Tuscan — $15 glass / $56 bottle
- — Scacciadiavoli Montefalco Rosso — $14 glass / $52 bottle
Pricing: $13-$15 glass; $48-$60 bottle
Beer
The bar pours 30 craft beers on tap, with the menu highlighting IC Light and Pabst Blue Ribbon. Pabst Blue Ribbon is $4 all day every day, and IC Light is $5.
Menu strengths
- — A large draft lineup of 30 craft beers on tap.
- — Pabst Blue Ribbon is $4 all day every day, a consistent value.
Standout selections
- — Pabst Blue Ribbon — $4 all day every day
Pricing: $4-$5
Spirits
A dedicated whiskey section lists over 20 bourbons and ryes, with pours from $6 to $15 and doubles from $12 to $30. Named selections include Evan Williams Bonded, Buffalo Trace, and Whistlepig 6yr Bourbon.
Menu strengths
- — An extensive whiskey list with over 20 bourbons and ryes.
- — Pours start at $6, making entry-level bourbons accessible.
Standout selections
- — Evan Williams Bonded — $6 pour / $12 double
- — Buffalo Trace — $8 pour / $16 double
- — Whistlepig 6yr Bourbon — $8 pour / $16 double
- — Angels Envy — $12 pour / $24 double
Pricing: $6-$15 pour; $12-$30 double
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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