Buck's Fishing & Camping, the Upper Northwest neighborhood hangout, now has a tiny wine bar sharing its wall. Buck's Wine Bar seats just 20 people, stocks around 400 bottles, and skips reservations and time limits entirely. It sits at 5027 Connecticut Ave. NW in Washington, D.C.
Popville describes the spot as an intimate wine bar next door to Buck's Fishing & Camping. The Washingtonian reports that the room has a wooden communal table, counter seats, and some standing room. Ordering happens at the counter, and there's a self-serve water station.
What's Poured and What's on the Plate
The glass list is short, at about six wines, but the shelves are not. Per Washingtonian, the bar stocks around 400 bottles for retail sale, and it sells them at retail price.
Snacks are on the menu, too. The report lists cheese, charcuterie, olives, and duck cassoulet.
Bring Your Own, or Buy and Stay
Prefer your own bottle? The wine bar charges a $25 corkage fee, according to the same account. The bar also plans to host occasional local wine geeks and winemakers.
Outside of regular bar hours, the space is available for private events during the rest of the week, the Washingtonian reports.
Which Opening Date Is Right?
Start times are a bit tangled. Popville's announcement said, “Open this Saturday and Sunday the 24th and 25th of October!” The Washingtonian, published Tuesday, instead reports that the bar would open Friday and Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. this week.
It remains unclear which schedule is the accurate one, and no further operating hours have been verified beyond that reported Friday-and-Saturday plan. Anyone planning a visit may want to confirm before heading over.
