Bar a Vin

Bar a Vin

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✨ Vibe

A charming and intimate French escape tucked away in Georgetown, featuring a crackling wood-burning fireplace and a sophisticated, rustic-chic atmosphere.

🍸 Best For

Romantic dates, cozy winter evenings, wine enthusiasts, and sophisticated late-night cocktails.

🔥 Highlights

  • The Speakeasy Entry: Hidden behind an unassuming entrance and up a set of brick steps, this "hidden gem" offers an exclusive, tucked-away feel right next to the famed Chez Billy Sud.
  • Fireside Hospitality: The bar is anchored by a real log-burning fireplace that fills the room with a pleasant scent and provides a warm, inviting backdrop for enjoying signature drinks like the "Hay Fever" cocktail.
  • Bistro Excellence: Guests can enjoy the full, acclaimed French bistro menu from the adjacent restaurant, including favorites like steak frites, artisanal desserts, and an extensive list of French varietals.

ℹ️ Need to Know

  • Seating at Le Bar à Vin is entirely first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted, making it an ideal destination for spontaneous walk-ins.
  • Located across from The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, ride-sharing is highly recommended due to the neighborhood's limited street parking.

🔄 Weekly Events

🍴 Weekday Lunch

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

A celebration of classic French cuisine, our weekday lunch menu is designed to delight both connoisseurs and newcomers alike.

🥞 Weekend Brunch

Sat, Sun

Experience a charming French brunch in the heart of historic Georgetown, featuring a menu designed to delight with classic French cuisine.

📰 In the News

Axios Dec 12, 2025

The coziest D.C. spots for drinks by a fire

Bar à Vin in Georgetown offers a cozy atmosphere for sipping wine on vintage sofas next to a wood-burning fireplace. Guests can also enjoy the full brasserie menu from the neighboring sister restaurant, Chez Billy Sud.

The Infatuation Dec 3, 2025

Maison Bar À Vins - Review - Adams Morgan - Washington DC

Maison Bar à Vins is an elegant wine bar in Adams Morgan featuring over a thousand vintages and a meticulously restored Victorian parlor-style space. The menu highlights sophisticated French-inspired dishes like smoked eel croquettes and brioche stuffed chicken alongside inventive cocktails like the Maison Martini.

Eater DC Oct 7, 2025

Whisper Over French Fare at This Adams Morgan Wine Bar

Maison Bar à Vins is a moody, three-story French wine bar in Adams Morgan featuring a menu of inventive small plates like savory choux buns and yellow Chartreuse-infused escargots. Led by Chef Matt Conroy, the venue pairs its Victorian-inspired, candle-lit atmosphere with an extensive cellar of over 1,000 wines and creative cocktails.

Restaurant Hospitality Sep 24, 2025

The Popal Group’s newest D.C. concept is Maison Bar à Vins, a French-inspired restaurant and wine bar

Maison Bar à Vins is a three-story French-inspired restaurant and wine bar located in Washington D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood. Managed by The Popal Group, the venue features a seasonal menu of French-inspired dishes designed to highlight a diverse program of organic and biodynamic wines.

Resy | Right This Way Sep 24, 2025

With Maison, the Lutèce Team Brings Big French Energy to Adams Morgan

Maison Bar à Vins is a French-inspired wine bar in Adams Morgan from the acclaimed team behind Lutèce, offering a more casual and spontaneous atmosphere across a three-story historic brownstone. The menu features modern twists on French classics, such as smoked eel croquettes and green garlic brioche-stuffed roast chicken, complemented by an extensive 1,000-bottle wine cellar and creative wine-based cocktails.

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