Dabney Cellar
Category: Wine Bars, Oyster Bars, Speakeasies
Neighborhood: Gallery Place / Chinatown
Price: $$$
Address: 1222 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
✨ Vibe
A cozy, candlelit subterranean hideaway featuring exposed brick and "campfire cabin" warmth that feels like a sophisticated secret tucked away from the city bustle.
🍸 Best For
Intimate date nights, late-night wine sessions, oyster lovers, and upscale nightcaps.
🔥 Highlights
- Michelin-Caliber Snacks: Backed by the team behind its Michelin-starred sister restaurant upstairs, the cellar serves "life-changing" honey biscuits, deviled eggs, and some of the freshest local oysters in the District.
- Curated Wine & Cocktails: Enjoy an immaculate selection of nearly two dozen wines by the glass and inventive cocktails, including the funky "Xtina" and the highly-anticipated seasonal "Dabnog."
- Speakeasy Charm: Located in an intimate English basement, this 24-seat "hidden gem" offers a secluded, discreet atmosphere with a wonderful playlist and top-tier service.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Walk-ins are highly encouraged, making this the perfect spontaneous destination for a high-end glass of wine or a pre-dinner bite.
- Keep an eye out for seasonal specials, such as their famous bottled eggnog available during the holiday season.
🔄 Weekly Events
Mid-Atlantic Wood-Fired Dining 🪵
The Dabney offers a 5-course prix fixe experience and an à la carte menu featuring regional ingredients cooked over a wood-burning hearth.
📰 In the News
Chef Jeremiah Langhorne: bio, restaurants, and recipes
Dabney Cellar is a subterranean wine bar located beneath Chef Jeremiah Langhorne’s flagship restaurant, The Dabney, in Washington, D.C. The venue offers an intimate space that aligns with the chef's award-winning focus on Mid-Atlantic culinary traditions and locally sourced ingredients.
The Dabney – Restaurant Review
Dabney Cellar is a casual basement wine bar located in Blagden Alley beneath the acclaimed restaurant The Dabney. The venue specializes in wines by the glass and fresh Virginia oysters, offering an intimate atmosphere perfect for a low-key date night.
At The Dabney Cellar in DC, Simpler Fare Is the Star, and People Are Loving It
Dabney Cellar is an intimate, 30-seat basement wine bar located beneath the Michelin-starred Dabney in Washington, D.C. The tavern focuses on high-quality, minimally prepared fare such as mid-Atlantic hams and local oysters, paired with a rotating selection of seasonal wines in a casual, walk-in-only setting.
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.
