Little Pearl is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

1. Little Pearl

9.2
921 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 9th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Capitol Hill · 12 tips and reviews

Heather B.Heather Beck: Dinner tasting menu is inventive & a fun experience! Feels like a leap of faith since the menu only says “Dinner” but it’s worth it! Wine & cocktails are great too super knowledgeable & friendly staff

Rachel L.Rachel L: Awesome inexpensive price fix dinner

Jaime C.Jaime Cook: Ask for Janelle (spelling?) to be your server if available. She's incredibly nice, funny & knowledgeable about the food and wine. Can't wait to go back!

Maxwell Park is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

2. Maxwell Park

8.8
1336 9th St NW (at O St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 17 tips and reviews

Amy G.Amy Graff: Outstanding wine bar w. monthly themed wine lists & unusual selection. Staff feat. DC's top somms but is unpretentious, super helpful. Fab looking bar snacks. Lovely patio.

Andrew W.Andrew Welch: Nice atmosphere, great wine list, friendly people. Outdoor patio. Food options are limited but tasty. Lovely choice if you are in the neighborhood(ish).

Brian T.Brian T.: The duck rillettes toast is excellent

Barcelona Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

3. Barcelona Wine Bar

9.1
1622 14th Street NW (btwn Corcoran & R St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 138 tips and reviews

Josh K.Josh Krakauer: The fresh bread is delicious and pairs with every tapas dish. Recommend the eggplant and the churros for dessert.

Virginia R.Virginia Rudnick: James the waiter rocks he is so friendly and helpful. Order the rockfish, it was amazing. Also the red sangria pitcher is a must. Best new restaurant on 14th st!

hoLLy LynnhoLLy Lynn: Order the hanger steak, potatoes with aioli sauce, & lamb chops!!!! Damn it's good!!!!!!

Dito's Bar is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

4. Dito's Bar

8.4
1602 17th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Northwest Washington · 7 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom Jennings: Love Dito the bartender. Best bartender in DC!

H.L. C.H.L. Cherryholmes: Best Manhattans ever!

Tom N.Tom Neeley: Pray that Rose is here

Dabney Cellar is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

5. Dabney Cellar

8.4
1222 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 3 tips and reviews

Dana A.Dana Allen: Love the vibe here, nice wine selection & cheese, charcuterie & oysters for snacks.

Katherine H.Katherine Hand: Cute somewhat hidden spot. Casual, great wine, cheese and meats

Michael J.Michael Jenkins: It's a perfect little place to skip into and enjoy good conversation and excellent cocktails. Highly recommended.

Primrose is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

6. Primrose

8.2
3000 12th St NE (at Hamlin St NE), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Brookland · 1 tip

Micah C.Micah Chiles: Great decor, amazing service, ask for recommendations on the changing menu

St. Vincent Wine is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

7. St. Vincent Wine

7.9
3212 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Pleasant Plains · No tips or reviews
Le Bar à Vin is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

8. Le Bar à Vin

7.8
1035 31st St NW, Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Georgetown · 4 tips and reviews

BrandieBrandie: Absolutely perfect! An old European vibe with a fireplace, pure perfection. The staffs very helpful!

Saarim Z.Saarim Zaman: decent wines, significantly older (60+) crowd

EaterEater: Visitors to this Chez Billy Sud-adjacent wine bar in Georgetown, which opened in March, will find “rustic” touches like a wood burning fireplace. It pairs well with French wine. Read more.

Lulu’s Winegarden is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

9. Lulu’s Winegarden

7.6
1940 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · U-Street · 3 tips and reviews

Lacey C.Lacey Capps: Dine in back patio. Contactless ordering/💳 & all comm. w/ staff via app. Eclectic menu. All bottles of🍷are $49. Bit $, but worth it. Won't leave full & w/ a buzz for less than $60/70 per. Fun spot.

Brad H.Brad Howard: Everything

Lacey C.Lacey Capps: Sat in back patio. Contactless ordering/💳 & all comm. w/ staff via app. Eclectic menu. All bottles of🍷are $49. Bit $, but worth it. Won't dine & leave w/ a buzz for less than $60/70 per. Fun spot.

Dio Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

10. Dio Wine Bar

7.3
904 H St NE (btwn 9th & 10th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Near Northeast · 1 tip

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Wines by the glass range from $12-$20 and funky beers and cocktails go from $8-15...We recommend the cheese and meats accompanied by one of their “Pink+Orange” wines. Read more.

The Red Hen is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

11. The Red Hen

9.1
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews

Hank R.Hank Rodriguez: The Rigatoni; Brussel Sprouts were perfect & well balanced. And heirloom apple crumble with vanilla bean ice cream was such a great way to end the meal.

Washington PostWashington Post: Critic Tom Sietsema: Nothing predictable about wine selection. Get: 2011 chablis from Gilbert Picq ($50). For food, get the baby octopus or hand-made pastas. Share the fried artichokes or crostini. Read more.

Sara K.Sara K: The ricotta crostini with truffle honey & brown sugar butter will change your life.

Iron Gate is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

12. Iron Gate

8.7
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 61 tips and reviews

Adam K.Adam Kaiser: Loved this place great ambiance. I sat in the bar alley which was nice the also have an out door patio which will have tables during summer. A great romantic escape in the city!

EaterEater: Has a dramatic outdoor space, with a tree and vines climbing the walls. Tony Chittum's cooking leans Southern Italian and Greek, with a wine program from Brent Kroll, and cocktails from Jeff Faile.

BilalBilal: A really cool and intimate place to take your bae or baes.

Clyde's of Georgetown is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

13. Clyde's of Georgetown

8.5
3236 M St NW (btwn Wisconsin & Potomac Aves. NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 150 tips and reviews

Direnc K.Direnc Kadioglu: Came here for brunch several times and I love their Eggs Florentine. Bloody Mary and Mimosas always available :)

Brittany S.Brittany Smith: The duck is fabulous, get it while it lasts. And say hi to the lovely bartenders, I heart them :)

Christine B.Christine B: The crab cakes are SO good, especially on the Eggs Chesapeake. Good Bloody Marys too, nice and spicy! Service is also very friendly.

Reveler’s Hour is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

14. Reveler’s Hour

8.4
1775 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 2 tips and reviews

Christopher C.Christopher C.: Sandwiches, pasta, & deserts.

SJSJ: Food decent but everything is $5 overpriced for what you get. This place is trying to be fancy while you’re really paying for their rent

Bistro Cacao is one of The 15 Best Wine Bars in Washington.

15. Bistro Cacao

8.2
320 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 40 tips and reviews

KrisKris: Great fixed price brunch -- had the eggs florentine and they were delicious. Note that their ground floor is up a flight of stairs. Outdoor seating available on Mass Ave.

WomplyWomply: Bistro Cacao has partnered with Womply to offer $30 cash back after 3 visits Read more.

Juan Felipe R.Juan Felipe Rincon: It's nice to go to a French restaurant that believes delicious food doesn't have to be pretentious and fussy.