The Hive
Spokane's Neighborhood Pour Done Right
South Perry · Spokane · New American
Reviewed April 9, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The list is short and familiar — you've seen most of these bottles at your local grocery store — but the prices are so reasonable you almost do a double-take. This is a neighborhood spot that knows its crowd and isn't trying to impress anyone with obscure Jura pours. That's not a knock; it's an honest self-assessment that most restaurants never manage.
Selection Deep Dive
The 20-35 bottle list leans hard into Pacific Northwest anchors — Chateau Ste. Michelle and Washington State staples — with California filling the rest of the card. There's no real Old World presence to speak of, and nothing here is going to surprise a seasoned drinker. What it does well is stay in its lane: recognizable, approachable producers at prices that make the decision easy. The regional focus on Washington and Oregon is a nice touch for a South Perry neighborhood spot, even if the execution doesn't push into smaller or more interesting local producers.
By the Glass
Six to ten options by the glass, covering the basics — a Chardonnay, a Cab, a Pinot, a Sauvignon Blanc — without much adventure. The pours are priced so fairly that ordering a glass instead of a bottle almost feels like the smarter play. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here, so don't expect anything new next visit.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay 2022 — $14
At $14 a glass for a wine that retails around $20, this is the easiest call on the list. Indian Wells is a reliably ripe, food-friendly Washington Chardonnay that holds its own at twice the price. Ordering a bottle's worth by the glass here would still feel like a deal.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022
Most people in a casual spot like this grab the cheapest Chardonnay on the menu and move on. La Crema's Sonoma Coast bottling is a real step up — brighter acidity, more coastal restraint — and at $16 a glass it's barely a dollar more than the baseline options. Most guests walk right past it.
Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
At $28 a glass it's technically the best-marked-up deal on the list percentage-wise, but Duckhorn Napa Cab is a $55 retail bottle that's already priced for approachability. You're paying restaurant money for a wine that deserves proper glassware and a focused tasting environment — neither of which a casual New American spot in South Perry is really set up to deliver. Save Duckhorn for somewhere that treats it right.
Meiomi Pinot Noir 2022 + Burger or grilled chicken entrée
Meiomi's soft, fruit-forward Pinot Noir is built for exactly this context — casual food, relaxed setting, no fuss. The ripe strawberry and mocha notes hold up against a burger without overwhelming a lighter chicken dish. At $18 a glass, it's the crowd-pleasing move that actually works.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Hive won't earn any wine geek credentials, but it's pricing its list with a generosity that most restaurants in this city can't match. If you're in South Perry and want a solid, affordable glass without negotiating with a wine list that takes itself too seriously, this is your spot.
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