The Best Wine Bars in Washington DC
6 wine bars in Washington DC ranked by list quality, expertise, and atmosphere.
Washington DC wine bars cluster in Logan Circle, 14th Street, Shaw, and Georgetown. The political crowd drives part of the scene — long expense account dinners with serious wine pairings — and a parallel natural wine layer has emerged in the last decade.
Most DC wine bars run 150 to 300 bottle lists. The food is small plates, often Mediterranean.
Prices are higher than most US cities — $14 to $20 by the glass.
The 6 best wine bars in Washington DC
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
Oysters and wine. The pairing works. The crowd is political. Open daily.
Le Diplomate
French bistro with a deep French wine list. The food is bistro classics. Reserve.
Tail Up Goat
Mediterranean restaurant with a serious natural wine focus. Reserve.
Maydan
Middle Eastern restaurant with a serious natural wine list. The pairing is exceptional. Reserve.
Cork Wine Bar
Wine bar with a tight European list. The food is small plates. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
A Rake s Progress
American Tavern with a serious wine list. The food is excellent. Reserve.
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