Cantina Bambina
Category: Cocktail Bars, Waterfront, Happy Hour Spots
Neighborhood: The Wharf
Price:
Address: 960 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
✨ Vibe
A lively, flip-flop-friendly open-air dock bar that perfectly captures the laid-back energy of the Southwest Waterfront with two levels of stunning Washington Channel views.
🍸 Best For
Sunset cocktails, casual waterfront dates, remote work with a view, seasonal holiday celebrations, and pre-concert drinks at The Wharf.
🔥 Highlights
- Seasonal Transformations: Known for its famous "Snow Globe" winter pop-up, the venue transforms into a festive holiday wonderland featuring specialty hot cocktails, themed decor, and cozy waterfront vibes.
- Prime Entertainment Hub: As a key partner for "Rock the Dock," the venue offers a front-row seat to live music performances, outdoor movie nights, and unique community events like the annual Running of the Chihuahuas.
- Signature Waterfront Sips: The menu features a refreshing array of frozen margaritas, local craft drafts, and creative "dockside" specialties like the Spicy Butterfly and the Dutch Lemonade.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- The venue operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required, making it an ideal spot for spontaneous sunset gatherings.
- For those looking for a scenic change of pace during the day, the bar offers high-speed WiFi and a "work from home" friendly atmosphere right on the Potomac.
🔄 Weekly Events
Rock the Dock 🎸🌅
Free concerts every Wednesday night on the floating dock.
Splash City Golf 🏌️♂️⛳️
Join Corona Premier and Splash City Golf to hit biodegradable golf balls into a floating target for prizes.
Sunday Football 🏈🍻
Catch the games waterfront starting at noon.
Thursdays at Bambina 🍿🎬
Free movies, frozen margaritas, and sunset views at the Boat Bar.
Thursdays at Bambina: FREE Movies 🍿🎬
Enjoy free movies, frozen margaritas, and sunsets at the boat bar.
🍿 Movie Night at Bambina
Free movies featuring frozen margaritas and boat bar drinks.
Happy Hour
$6 Pacifico beers all night during Rock the Dock.
Recent Reviews from Google
I wish people realized that 4-star reviews (bc you don’t believe in 5 starts or whatever) - while you mean well - genuinely hurt a business. Make it either 5 stars, if you would return, or just don’t ...
Great location with views on upper 2nd floor although, not many fresh friendly drinks that are old and without wines/ciders
To be clear, I attended a post-sailing drinking event and did not try the FOOD. The cocktails and beer were delicious and the SERVICE from the bartenders was 100% wonderful, polite, and professional....
We went there mostly for the great view and lively atmosphere and I got a nice service and drink also!
Disrespectful, unprofessional, and borderline unlawful. We tried to visit this spot for a night out but were immediately accused of having fake IDs simply because they were from out of state. Without...