District Winery
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Category: Wine Bars, Waterfront, Event Spaces
Neighborhood: Navy Yard
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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.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
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🔄 Weekly Events
🍷 Classic Winery Tour
Go behind-the-scenes to learn about the winemaking process and enjoy a guided exploration of the facility. Cost: $40 per person. Activities are one hour long.
🍷 Guided Winery Tour & Tasting
A behind-the-scenes guided tour of the production facility followed by a curated tasting of five signature vintages.
🍇 Saturday Sips
A fun, interactive tasting featuring five house-made wines and a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking.
🥂 Sunday Sips
Experience the magic of winemaking with a curated tour and wine-tasting experience. Cost: $45 per person. Activities are one hour long.
👨🔬 Taste with the Winemaker
Join winemaker Phil Arras for an intimate tasting to hear the stories and craft that shape every bottle.
🧪 Tasting Room Activities
Guided tastings, food pairings, and interactive activities in the Tasting Room.
🍇 Tasting Room & Guided Pairings
Explore the world of wine through guided tastings, food pairings, and interactive activities like blind tastings 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.
🌙 Urban Winery After Dark
After-hours tasting in the production space featuring five house-made wines and an insider’s look at the winemaking process.
🎨 Wine & Design Sundays
Interactive wine tasting experience led by wine educators while guests get creative with rotating activities. Activities repeat monthly.
🍽️ Wine Dinner Series
A monthly, themed multi-course dinner by Chef Nicholas Fulginiti paired with wines from winemaker Phil Arras.
🍷 Wine Tours & Activities
Guided tours of the production facility and curated wine-tasting experiences. Learn about winemaking with a curated wine-tasting or join for activities like food pairings or blind tastings.
🍷 Winemaking Tours & Tastings
Experience the magic of winemaking with a guided tour of the production facility followed by a curated wine-tasting experience.
Guided Winery Tours & Tastings 🍷
Experience the magic of winemaking with a guided tour of the production facility and a curated wine-tasting experience.
Tasting Room Experiences & Blind Tastings 🍷
Explore wine through guided tastings, food pairings, interactive activities, and blind tastings in the Tasting Room.
Tasting Room Interactive Activities 🧀
Visit the tasting room for wine by the glass, small plates, guided tastings, food pairings, and blind tastings.
📰 In the News
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District Winery is recognized in the Washington Blade’s 'Best of LGBTQ D.C. 2025' awards. The venue is highlighted as a premier destination and top establishment within the District.
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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...
