Maxwell Park
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Category: Wine Bars, Happy Hour Spots, Romantic
Neighborhood: Shaw
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Address: 1336 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
✨ Vibe
An approachable, high-energy wine sanctuary that blends expert sommelier curation with a nostalgic, neighborhood feel powered by old-school hip-hop and cozy outdoor fire pits.
🍸 Best For
Romantic date nights, expanding your wine knowledge, casual celebrations with friends, wine connoisseurs and beginners alike.
🔥 Highlights
- Award-Winning Excellence: Recently named one of the Top 10 wine bars in the U.S. by USA TODAY 10Best, this Shaw staple is led by renowned sommelier Brent Kroll and recently celebrated its eighth anniversary.
- Ever-Evolving Menus: The wine list rotates monthly with playful and creative themes, ranging from "UNESCO Heritage Vacation" to pop-culture pairings, ensuring there is always something new to discover.
- Unique Culinary Pairings: Beyond the grapes, the kitchen serves up inventive and delicious comfort food like artisanal "crunch wrap supremes," dumplings, and gourmet grilled cheese designed to pair perfectly with your pour.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Seating is "old school" style and handled on a first-come, first-served basis as the venue does not take reservations.
- Check their calendar for monthly wine classes and private tasting opportunities to help expand your palate in a fun, low-pressure environment.
Recent Reviews from Google
From the moment we arrived till the moment we left, the experience was amazing! The wine selection is impeccable. There are varieties to meet every wine connoisseur’s standards yet the wine...
A good time here with friends. We tried to get extra dirty martinis but they were out of brine which is on us for ordering martinis at a wine bar (even though they have cocktails available). The wine...
I came here with my friends after Dacha, and we had a really good time. The service from our bartender was phenomenal. The red wine he selected for us was a crowd pleaser. They were also playing...
Just came here for a night cap. It was nice outside so we wanted to sit outside by one of the fire pits. The wine selection is great and rotates monthly. Definitely a great spot to check out, whether...
This place is amazing! They don't take reservations, if you want a table you have to walk in here, when you feel like it, old school style! They also have artisanal cruch wrap supremes!
