District Winery
Category: Wine Bars, Waterfront, Event Spaces
Neighborhood: Navy Yard
Price:
Address: 385 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
✨ Vibe
A sophisticated yet relaxed waterfront "jewel box" that blends modern glass-and-wood architecture with a warm, "wine-and-conversation" atmosphere perfect for soaking in river views.
🍸 Best For
Romantic date nights, golden hour wine flights, upscale group outings, and picturesque waterfront weddings.
🔥 Highlights
- Immersive Wine Experiences: Go behind the scenes with guided tours of the production facility or enjoy curated seated tastings in the barrel room to explore their signature house-made varietals.
- Stunning Waterfront Terrace: The expansive wraparound outdoor patio and glass-enclosed mezzanine offer a chic, greenery-filled setting with unmatched views of the Anacostia River.
- Refined Seasonal Dining: Beyond the wine, the kitchen serves beautifully plated small plates, artisanal charcuterie boards, and standout cocktails like their highly-praised espresso martinis.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Advance reservations are highly recommended for seated wine tastings and the restaurant, especially during the sunset rush and weekends.
- The venue offers a popular Wine Club membership that includes monthly subscriptions and exclusive perks for those looking to make this their regular Navy Yard haunt.
🔄 Weekly Events
🧪 Tasting Room Activities
Guided tastings, food pairings, and interactive activities in the Tasting Room.
🍷 Tours & Wine Experiences
A guided tour of the production facility and a curated wine-tasting experience. Activities include food pairings and blind tastings.
📰 In the News
Navy Yard DC: Top Eats, Stays, & Activities
District Winery offers immersive wine tours in D.C.'s Navy Yard that provide insight into the wine production process alongside seasonal small plates. The venue features a lounge bar where guests can enjoy wine flights or a glass of their signature 2017 Zinfandel.
A Flower-Filled Wedding at District Winery
District Winery hosted a summer garden-party themed wedding featuring a color palette of white, blush, and blue with elaborate floral installations. The event highlighted the venue's outdoor patio views and a versatile menu that included family-style dining, a popcorn bar, and late-night "bodega" breakfast sandwiches.
D.C. Court of Appeals rules against District Winery in off-site storage case
District Winery faced a legal setback after the D.C. Court of Appeals ruled against the Navy Yard venue regarding the off-site storage of approximately 168,000 bottles of wine. The case centered on the winery's use of a Northern Virginia storage facility and its compliance with local regulations.
D.C.’s first winery opens in the Yards on Wednesday
District Winery opened as Washington D.C.’s first commercial winery in the Yards neighborhood, featuring an on-site winemaking facility and the restaurant Ana. The venue offers creative American dishes and sweeping views of the Anacostia River, providing a unique waterfront dining and wine-tasting experience.
First Look: District Winery Brings Urban Winemaking to the Nation’s Capital
District Winery is a 17,000-square-foot urban winemaking facility and event space located in D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood. The venue features an on-site restaurant called Ana, a tasting room offering various wine flights, and a production space where grapes sourced from across the country are processed into locally crafted wines.
Recent Reviews from Google
We stopped by District Winery on National Espresso Martini Day, and the universe clearly approved — our server surprised us with a few to sample, and they were chef’s kiss! 🍸 The atmosphere is equal...
My now husband and I celebrated our wedding at District Winery this past weekend and we couldn't have asked for a better venue. Some of our friends attended weddings here and said the staff does such...
This is my regular spot to go to since I live very close to the location; though let me inform you that I have never been dissatisfied nor have I been unimpressed with the food, service, and overall...
We did a scheduled wine tasting - 5pm on a Saturday. It’s just a seated tasting in the barrel room, not an actual tour - but we learned a lot and had a great time!! Only notes to improve: a snack of...
I always visit a winery in every place I travel and that’s why I visited this one, it was well located and in a very nice area. However, I didn’t like the wines that much. Honestly, I think they...
