Nido Wine Shop + Market
Category: Wine Bars, Bottle Shops, Spanish
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
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Address: 3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010, United States
✨ Vibe
Nido is a chic Mediterranean-inspired gem with warm Andalusian décor, blending the charm of a European specialty market with a welcoming, high-energy neighborhood social hub.
🍸 Best For
Natural wine lovers, artisanal gift shopping, casual lunches, tinned fish connoisseurs, and Friday night social tastings.
🔥 Highlights
- Iconic Spanish BLT: A crowd-favorite signature sandwich featuring savory Serrano ham on light, airy fresh-baked focaccia.
- Expertly Curated Market: Shelves are stocked with world-class tinned fish, imported European pantry staples, and a natural wine selection managed by knowledgeable "wine geniuses" Thea and Morgan.
- Award-Winning Neighborhood Flavor: Featured as a premier destination in Mount Pleasant—recently named one of Time Out’s "coolest neighborhoods in the world."
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Don't miss their popular Friday night wine tastings, which offer a rotating and expert-led deep dive into unique global bottles.
- Limited indoor seating is available, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine and their famous Basque burnt cheesecake on-site.
🔄 Weekly Events
🥪 Daily Lunch Service
Made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and soups including the Spanish BLT, Broccolini Melt, and Nido Italian.
🥪 Daily Mediterranean Lunch
Made-to-order lunch featuring items like the Spanish BLT, Broccolini Melt, and Nido Italian sandwich.
🥬 Path Valley Farms CSA Pickup
Pick up preordered local CSA boxes, produce, and dairy from Path Valley Farms.
🍷 Weekly Wine Tastings
Join Nido for wine tastings featuring Mediterranean-focused selections curated by Thea Merl.
🐟 Wine and Tinned Fish Club
Monthly subscription box featuring two natural wines or ciders and two conservas curated by Sommelier Thea Merl.
📰 In the News
The Best Restaurants In Columbia Heights & Mt. Pleasant - Washington DC
Nido Wine Shop + Market is a Mediterranean-inspired destination in Mt. Pleasant featuring Andalusian-style décor and shelves stocked with imported European pantry staples. The shop offers a curated selection of wines and tinned fish alongside a prepared menu of soups, snacks, and sandwiches, including a signature Spanish BLT.
Nido Wine Shop & Market - Review - Mt. Pleasant - Washington DC
Nido Wine Shop & Market is a Mediterranean-inspired shop and cafe in Mt. Pleasant featuring imported European pantry staples, tinned fish, and a curated wine selection. The venue offers a seasonal, sandwich-heavy lunch menu with highlights like a Serrano ham BLT on fresh-baked focaccia and Basque cheesecake.
A Jewish-Korean Crossover Featuring Red Bean Rugelach — And More Spring Pop-Ups
Nido Wine Shop + Market in Mount Pleasant hosted the "Both/And" pop-up in May 2025, featuring a culinary collaboration between Magpie and the Tiger and storyteller Liz Kleinrock. The event showcased a fusion of Jewish and Korean flavors, with unique offerings such as red bean rugelach, soondubu shakshuka, and marbled rye steamed buns with kimchi sauerkraut and pastrami.
Mount Pleasant was just named the coolest neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
Nido Wine Shop + Market is featured as a premier shopping destination in Washington D.C.’s Mount Pleasant, which was named one of the world's coolest neighborhoods by Time Out. The shop is recommended as an essential stop for visitors looking to experience the local flavor and community character of the district.
2023 In Food: The Best Things We Ate Around The D.C. Region This Year
Nido Wine Shop + Market in Mount Pleasant is a neighborhood staple known for its Spanish-inspired snacks like tortilla española and its signature airy Basque burnt cheesecake. The shop features an expertly curated selection of natural wines and hosts weekly Friday night tastings led by a knowledgeable staff.
Recent Reviews from Google
I’m obsessed. This is a vibey wine shop serving amazing sandwiches and gourmet foodstuffs. I bought a bunch of foodstuffs for a gift! The Spanish BLT is perfect. There’s seating inside FYI.
Incredible spot. Grab some focaccia and a glass of wine, then peruse the wine bottles with owners Thea or Morgan (both wine geniuses). If you’ve already discovered Nido on Google Maps and are now...
Beautiful hidden gem next to Purple Patch in Mt. Pleasant! Swing by for a delicious glass of wine, the spreads for your charcuterie or a delish sammy (haven’t tried, but dying to!).
Amazing spot! Loved the food and the ambience. Fantastic curation of delicious and thoughtful items. The co-owner, Thea, is warm and friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. We will back for sure. This...
This is my favorite spot in Mt Pleasant. Sandwiches are great, and Thea always carries the best fishies and snacks from all over the world, and welcomes you with the greatest smile ever. Wine tastings...
