Washington, D.C./ Food & Drinks
Published on April 27, 2020
Shopping for beer, wine and spirits?Schneider's | Photo: Gabriel T./Yelp

Got a need for beer, wine and spirits?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top beer, wine and spirits outlets in Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for beer, wine and spirits.

Consumers in the Washington area usually spend more in the spring at food and beverage shops than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses get more reviews. Daily spending at Washington-area food and beverage shops grew to $164,458 for the metro area in the spring of last year, 9% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. The Dignitary

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First on the list is The Dignitary. Located at 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW in Mount Vernon Square, it is the highest-rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Washington, boasting four stars out of 81 reviews on Yelp.

2. A Litteri

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Next up is NoMa's A Litteri, situated at 517-519 Morse St. NE. With 4.5 stars out of 319 reviews on Yelp, the deli and spirits shop has proved to be a local favorite.

3. JoJo Restaurant and Bar

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The U Street Corridor's JoJo Restaurant and Bar, located at 1518 U St. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the venue four stars out of 714 reviews.

4. Schneider's

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Schneider's in Capitol Hill is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 163 Yelp reviews. Head over to 300 Massachusetts Ave. NE to see for yourself.


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