Dabney Cellar
Category: Wine Bars, Oyster Bars, Speakeasies
Neighborhood: Gallery Place / Chinatown
Price: $$$
Address: 1222 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
✨ Vibe
Cozy and intimate speakeasy-style wine bar with a rustic, cellar-like atmosphere.
🍸 Best For
Date night, intimate conversations, post-dinner drinks, oyster lovers, wine enthusiasts.
🔥 Highlights
- Exceptional oyster selection, praised as some of the best in DC.
- Unique and well-curated wine list featuring Gamay and Nebbiolo, alongside creative cocktails.
- Hidden, below-street-level location with brick walls, creating a cozy and romantic ambiance.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Walk-ins are encouraged, but reservations for The Dabney above may be necessary for dinner.
- Located downstairs from The Dabney, offering a more relaxed and intimate experience.
Recent Reviews from Google
I love this place!!! Found it on Google and popped in for a drink after dinner. The vibes are amazing, it’s below street level with lovely brick walls and a nice classy but cozy vibe. The wine was...
such a cute homey and cozy wine bar! enter downstairs into the cellar giving campfire cabin energy. great selection of wines and the food looked good too. we got the Nebbiolo and the chocolate chip...
This place is absolutely fantastic. Hidden and secluded, this little speakeasy-esque spot has fantastic bites and cocktails at a very reasonable price. Sergei was a wonderful waiter/bar tender, and...
A hidden gem that you absolutely cannot miss. Dabney Cellar is THAT girl. The wine? Immaculate. The snacks? Insane. The vibes? 10/10 The staff? 1000/10 As you can see the oysters here were so good...
Such a cozy, intimate, hidden bar - great for a night cap with your date. I got the strawberry spritz and it was delicious! The playlist was wonderful.
