Nero
Category: Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
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Address: 1207 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
✨ Vibe
A sophisticated three-story Dupont Circle destination that seamlessly blends a modern self-serve wine lounge with a moody, candle-lit subterranean speakeasy featuring exposed brick and an intimate atmosphere.
🍸 Best For
Speakeasy explorers, wine enthusiasts, adventurous foodies, and romantic date nights.
🔥 Highlights
- The Sabina Experience: Recently reopened in late 2024, this hidden basement gem is accessible through a secret brick-wall door and features dramatic cocktail presentations where bartenders incorporate fire into the drink-making process.
- Interactive Wine Tasting: The upper floors feature state-of-the-art WineEmotion self-dispensing machines, allowing guests to sample an extensive selection of curated wines at their own pace.
- Italian-Indian Fusion: The menu offers a unique culinary crossover with standout small plates like their signature Brussels sprouts, artisan pizzas, and flavorful shrimp dishes.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Be sure to check out the happy hour menu for highly-rated deals on both food and craft cocktails.
- The venue spans three levels: head upstairs for the self-serve wine bar or downstairs for the intimate, speakeasy-style cocktail lounge.
📰 In the News
This Dupont Circle Wine Bar Is Back With a Swanky Speakeasy
Nero has reopened in a new three-story location in Dupont Circle, featuring its signature self-serve wine machines and a menu of Italian-Indian fusion dishes. The revamped space includes an upscale main bar, an upstairs event area, and a hidden subterranean speakeasy called Sabina that serves craft cocktails in an intimate, candle-lit setting.
Nero opens new digs in Dupont Today – Sneak a peek inside!
Nero is a restaurant in Dupont Circle that offers a unique fusion of Italian and Indian small plates. The venue features an extensive wine selection served via a state-of-the-art self-dispensing WineEmotion machine alongside a variety of craft cocktails.
Recent Reviews from Google
Love love love this place. A new favorite. We ordered off of the happy hour and couldn’t be more pleased. Good service and good food. The restaurant is such a cool vibe. We took a peek at the wine bar...
It's Mr Speakeasy at another Speakeasy. Nero is a nice, relaxing bar that deals with specialty drinks, wine and more. Bridget, ori, crystal and ashley was fantastic. Definitely made the experience...
This review is for Sabina, the speakeasy underneath Nero. Coming in was pretty cool, the door looks like a continuation of the brick wall. Once inside, the venue is intimate, quaint, and dark with...
This is THE speakeasy. All the drinks are thoughtfully curated and not too sweet. The ambience is cozy and the presentation is fun but not over the top (who doesn’t want the counter lit on fire...
Not only is their food amazing, but the cocktails in their hidden speakeasy is amazinggggg. They also have a self serve wine bar if you’re a wine girlie! The exposed brick is perfection. We tried...