A Brewpub That Actually Respects Wine Drinkers
Old Market · Omaha · Brewpub / American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 11, 2026
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Walking into a converted firehouse in Omaha's Old Market, you're not exactly expecting a 100-bottle wine list — but here it is. The vibe is loud and beery, which makes the wine program feel like a genuine bonus rather than an afterthought. It's not trying to be a wine bar, and that honesty is half the charm.
The list leans heavily on California and Pacific Northwest workhorses — your Pinot Noirs, your Chardonnays, your Sauvignon Blancs — with a nod toward France rounding things out. Over 100 selections is genuinely impressive for a brewpub, even if the list favors recognizable labels over adventurous producers. You won't find any skin-contact orange wine or a deep Burgundy rabbit hole here, but you will find something drinkable at almost every price point. The range covers casual Tuesday-night territory all the way up to a $62 Au Bon Climat, which is a real wine from a serious California producer.
Eight to fourteen pours by the glass is a solid window, and the happy hour deal — $2 off glass pours Monday through Friday from 3–6 pm — makes this genuinely affordable territory for after-work drinking. The glass selection tracks the bottle list in terms of producers, so don't expect surprises, but the Monday reverse happy hour (9–10 pm) is a legitimately good late-night value play.
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir — $62
At a shade under 2x retail, Au Bon Climat is the most fairly marked-up bottle on the list and it's actually a wine worth drinking. This is a Santa Barbara producer with a real track record — not a grocery store label with a clever name. At a brewpub, finding this on the list at this price is a minor miracle.
Acrobat Pinot Noir
Most people walk past Oregon Pinot at a brewpub and order a pint instead. Don't. Acrobat is a solid King Estate project — fruit-forward, easy-drinking, and way more interesting than anything else you'd order on autopilot at this price point.
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
At $35 a bottle, you're paying more than double retail for a wine you can grab at any grocery store on the way home. Oyster Bay is perfectly fine, but it's a $16 bottle and the markup here doesn't justify the splurge when better options exist on the same list.
Acrobat Pinot Noir + Fresh Atlantic Salmon
Oregon Pinot and salmon is a classic West Coast pairing for a reason — the wine's bright acidity and red fruit cut through the richness of the fish without stomping all over it. This combination works whether you're in Portland or a renovated firehouse in Omaha.
Monday — Every Monday: 50% off all wine bottles under $65. Happy hour Mon–Fri 3–6 pm with $2 off wines by the glass. Reverse happy hour Mon–Thu 9–10 pm and Fri 10–11 pm.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Upstream isn't a wine destination, but it earns real credit for maintaining a 100-bottle list with fair markups and a Monday half-price program that's genuinely generous. If you're here for the beer, great — but don't let that stop you from ordering a bottle of Au Bon Climat.
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