Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileProper Brick Oven & Tap Room
Pittsburgh, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The 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
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