Beer First, Wine Very Much Second
Baseline / CU South · Boulder · Brewpub / American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 14, 2026
Wingman Metrics
Boulder Social is a brewpub through and through — the taps are the headline act and the wine list feels like it was assembled from the endcap of a grocery store. You'll spot names you recognize from the supermarket checkout line, which is either comforting or a little deflating depending on your expectations walking in.
The list tops out around 10–20 bottles, all firmly planted in safe, commercially familiar American territory: Josh Cellars Cab, Meiomi Pinot, Kendall-Jackson Chard. There's no regional exploration here, no small-producer detours, and nothing that would make a curious drinker linger over the menu. It's a list built for people who drink wine because they don't want beer, and it does exactly that — nothing more.
Six to ten pours by the glass, ranging from $8 to $14, which is fair enough on the surface until you clock the bottle markups sitting between 100% and 146%. The glass program is functional and recognizable, but don't expect any rotation or surprise pours — what you see is what you get, every week.
La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast — $40
At exactly 100% markup it's the most reasonable bottle on the list — La Crema actually delivers some Sonoma Coast character, and at least you're not paying 140%+ for the privilege of drinking it.
La Marca Prosecco NV
Nobody comes to a Boulder brewpub ordering bubbles, which means you can pop a bottle of Prosecco without anyone trying to steal your glass. It's a party trick more than a gem, but it beats fighting over the last IPA.
La Marca Prosecco NV
At $32 for a bottle you can grab at any liquor store for $13, the markup here is the worst offender on the list at 146%. Order a local draft instead and put the difference toward dessert.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough + Pub Nachos
Kim Crawford's citrus-forward bite cuts through the cheese and sour cream in a way that a heavier pour simply won't — it's not a transcendent pairing, but it's the most sensible combo on a menu built around shareable pub food.
Tuesday — Wine Tuesday: all bottles half price in the dining room and bar areas. Best reason to drink wine here — the markups make a lot more sense at 50% off.
❌ The Bottom Line
Boulder Social is a solid neighborhood hangout where beer is the move and wine is an afterthought priced accordingly. If it's Tuesday, half-price bottles change the math — otherwise, stick to the taps.
One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.