Würst Bier Hall
Great Brats, Forgotten Wine List
Downtown Fargo · Fargo · German · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 22, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The wine list at Würst Bier Hall feels like an afterthought stapled to the back of a menu that's really about beer and bratwurst — which, to be fair, is kind of the point. What you get is a tight handful of grocery store shelf regulars in half-bottle and can formats, priced honestly but chosen without any real intention. This is a beer hall first, and the wine selection makes absolutely no effort to argue otherwise.
Selection Deep Dive
The entire wine program is essentially a convenience offering: Josh Cabernet, Robert Mondavi Merlot, Simi Cab, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé, Josh Chardonnay, and a Confetti Pinot Grigio in a can. That's it. No regional story, no producer diversity, no nod to Old World styles that might actually complement schnitzel and currywurst — just the same bottles you'd find at a gas station with a decent wine section. The format skews toward 375ml bottles and single-serve cans, which at least shows some practical thinking for a high-volume, communal dining space.
By the Glass
It's hard to call these traditional by-the-glass pours — most come in mini bottles or cans rather than a proper pour from a full bottle, which tells you everything about the wine program's ambitions. The Confetti Pinot Grigio in an 8.5oz can at $8.75 is the most honest format here: no pretense, no illusions. Don't come expecting a rotating glass list or anything that changes with the season.
Simi Cabernet Sauvignon (375ml) — $10
At $10 for a half bottle of Simi Cab — a recognizable Sonoma producer that punches above its grocery store peers — this is the least offensive way to drink wine here. The markup is minimal and at least you're getting a name with some actual winemaking history behind it.
Kim Crawford Rosé (375ml)
Nobody walks into a German beer hall asking for rosé, but the Kim Crawford Rosé in a 375ml at $12 is actually the most food-versatile wine on this list. It's crisp and light enough to cut through the richness of a jäger schnitzel without getting in the way — more than you can say for any of the reds here.
Josh Cabernet ($12/12.6oz)
Twelve dollars for a pour of Josh Cab — a brand that lives on grocery store endcaps and Instagram ads — is technically fair markup-wise, but it's still $12 for Josh Cabernet. The liquid isn't bad, it's just aggressively unremarkable, and you could buy a full bottle at retail for less than $15. Order the beer.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (375ml) + Currywurst
The bright acidity and citrusy snap of the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc actually holds its own against the tangy, spiced currywurst sauce. It's not a high-minded pairing, but it works — the wine's sharpness keeps things from getting heavy, which is more than most of the other options on this list can manage.
❌ The Bottom Line
Würst Bier Hall is a genuinely fun place to eat and drink in Fargo — just don't make wine the reason you go. Stick to the beer program, which is clearly where the care and attention lives, and treat the wine list as emergency rations.
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