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September 2024 by Bridget Shea Westfall
Even though it's hard to get to from my house due to the layout of Route 1, I make the extra effort to strictly shop at the Department of Beer and Wine. The store is meticulously clean, well organized and carefully curated. The staff are incredibly helpful and offer great recommendations and have outstanding customer service and knowledge of the products they stop. They have growlers you can fill with beers on tap and a wine and beer of the month subscription service that I did for several years, based on the government pay scale system, which was clever for the area. They have great snacks, gifts and non-alcoholic drinks. In fact, my favorite NA tea is based on a recommendation from this store. It's very family and neighborhood friendly and they support a local artisan bread maker and other small businesses. Please support this amazing wine and beer shop!
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August 2024 by Aviv Goldsmith
Cute place with eclectic wines and knowledgeable owners
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July 2024 by Lucas Pokrywka
Loving this place.
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May 2024 by Brian Akey
after getting in at DCA, stopped by on my way to my airbnb. was looking for a basic, refreshing lager and went with a twack of Zadie's, which i've never tried. guy cashing me out described it as '...a beer like when you go to a friend's place and they ask if you want a beer, and hand you one from the fridge.' that's exactly what i was looking for, and exactly what i got. perfect description, and a great way to start the weekend
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December 2023 by Anton S
Great selection of craft beer and wine, and nice clean aesthetics. Top service too.
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November 2023 by Shawn
I love this place!
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September 2022 by YoMags “Mags”
Wow, exotic! This place is amazing even if you have no idea what you are looking at, or looking for. Friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable owner/staff.
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August 2022 by Brendan Corey
Super duper selections. They have some seriously good local brewery beerz
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July 2022 by Joe Korth
I can only review their beer as it is what I buy from here. The beer here has a great selection of local and national craft along with some imports. All top notch and all very fresh..I don’t have to check the dates! I always get the mystery bags as they allow me to try new beer I might not pick for myself. Great local store!
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March 2022 by Marissa Long
An absolute gem - hands down the best in the DC-metro area. First and foremost, DBW has THE coolest, most interesting selection of local beer and wine and specialty stuff from around the world, but there are lots of other reasons to shop there, too. They're my go-to spot for things like cards, chocolate, special food items, gifts, and flowers - arrangements as gorgeous as boutique flower shops but actually affordable. They also collaborate with other local businesses on things like dinner drops, special ice cream flavors, programs for kids, and they do a community clean up program. They genuinely care about their community and the arts, too. DBW is the definition of why shopping small is more rewarding, more fun, and actually matters.
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February 2022 by Kerry Carlson
DBW, as it is affectionately known, is a neighborhood gem. We have loved it since we moved a few blocks away at about the time they opened their doors. They have a ton of good choices in both beer and wine, and they have rotating taps-- you can fill a crowler, bring or buy a growler, and even do some cider! They put a lot of effort into their monthly subscriptions, and we've loved trying new wines and new regions.The snacks section has some fun gourmet options (Rx chicken soup, Jeni's ice cream). On holidays, you can find floral bouquets (order them in advance if you can, they go fast!). Pre-pandemic, they also hosted music classes for kids, a periodic fun weekend morning feature that our daughter loved.
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January 2022 by George Brightman
What a lovely store, well stocked with interesting wines, quite a few of which are pretty fair bargains...but don't sleep on the selection of beers on tap -- wow that chalkboard is chock full of great finds. Bring a growler ( or two );and start your personal tour of the great breweries from across the country.
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December 2021 by Caroline Ellis
Very knowledgeable staff and they carry my husband’s favorite Swiss wine! A go to wine shop while in Alexandria!
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November 2021 by Lawrence Mizerka
Always a wide selection of beers to choose from.
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November 2021 by Heather Ludwig
Wonderful assortment of wine, beer and other delicious food. Service is top notch and I've gotten delivery which is great as well! Oh the flowers have made an awesome last minute gift!
