As you will read across many reviews you can see online this is a great place for both wine connoisseurs and the everyday consumer of wines and spirits. Cordial At The Wharf at 70 District Square is a newly expanded store in a new location. Very approachable friendly staff . The whole establishment well over doubled their previous offerings in both wines and spirits. The owner is obviously passionate about his craft and has an attention to ensuring your experience is a great one. White wines ,Champagnes , and Craft Beer at the rear of the store in coolers ready to go . Frequent wine tasting events ,sometimes even spirits included .I follow them on Instagram for the latest in tasting offerings ,fun tasting events to find new flavors, and learn something new about wine and spirits . read more

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I visited this store looking for Dekuyper Red Apple Schnapps, as Google indicated it was sold here. While the item wasn't currently in stock, the sales associate went above and beyond to assist me. They took the time to check the ordering system and even mentioned they would speak with the store owner about possibly getting it in and following up with me. That level of effort and care--regardless of the outcome--is what true customer service looks like, and I genuinely appreciated it. Note: The store is tucked away in an alley, so if you're using Google Maps, be cautious when navigating to the location--it's easy to miss or drive past. read more

We came in looking for a sweet red wine and had a specific bottle in mind. The employee let us know they didn't have it, but said there were other sweet red options we could try. We made it very clear that we do not like dry reds and that the sweeter, the better. He recommended a bottle, but his attitude wasn't very welcoming. We decided to trust his recommendation anyway, only to get home and realize the wine was very dry -- exactly what we said we didn't want. We were really disappointed because we were looking forward to trying a new sweet red wine. Better customer service and listening to customer preferences would've made this a much better experience. The place itself was very nice with a lot of selections. read more

Great location... came in after long travel day grabbed a couple bottle as it was close to the hotel. Great selection, was bummed one of the bottles had a cork issue- but the customer service- they immediately switched it out for me! So glad to because it was such a great bottle! Prices were reasonable and service was too notch! read more

The gentlemen working here are just the best. Selection is outstanding and it's very clean. It's a bit more expensive than other liquor stores, but cheaper than drinking in a restaurant at the wharf. $18.00 for a cocktail?... go fuck yourself. I'm going to cordial at the wharf read more

As soon as we walked in we were greeted and met with superb customer service. I knew I wanted a Prosecco.... The gentleman walked me over to the selection and also pointed out the bottle which we ended up purchasing being that it was chilled. My friend also had tons of questions regarding Japanese Whiskey. All of which were answered along with suggestions given. We were in and out within 10minutes due to the abundance of help! AND the suggestions were good! I would definitely purchase the recommended Prosecco again! read more

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So glad to find this shop right near our hotel! We knew we were going to need some cocktails while we were in town and this place had lots of great local beverages. With the help of the cashier, he pointed us to a good vodka and made sure to recommend a nice wine in a can for me! They had some really great bottles of liquor and lots of wine options. Excellent service and perfect location. I wish we were in town a little longer because I am sure we would have visited at least a few more times. But the one visit we made was perfect for the 2 nights we were in town. read more

I was staying at the Intercontinental and unknowingly staring at Cordial's store front for the entire week. My curiosity got the best of me & my fiance and I ventured down one evening during our last couple of nights in DC. The storefront may be a little intimidating and potentially hoity-toity but it's far from it! Cordial had all kinds of reasonably priced wines & spirits. We wanted to drink our wine in the hotel room, so we were limited to the smaller fridge selection, but at least they had a fridge selection. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable but I expected better service based on the raving reviews so far. Cordial has two locations in DC - The Union Market and Wharf. Stop by every Tuesday - Thursday for 10% off. I believe it's only until 6pm though! 209/365 read more

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We are from out of town and was looking for some drinks to have by our hotel pool. I stopped in since the nearby CVS doesn't sell alcohol. When I walked in, I was greeted with a friendly welcome. When asked if I needed help choosing, I told him that my wife liked the hard seltzers. He recommended a local brewery that was on point. It was fantastic and was definitely a perfect drink for the pool. read more

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Fantastic selection and excellent staff! Wine options are diverse and flavorful. Liquor selections equally so--Broken Shed vodka is quite delicious and would also suggest any gin or bourbon they have. read more

Very very good service the man assisted us and answered all the questions we had because I've never heard of some liquors there.

A little pricey, but a really cool selection of whiskeys. Also they occasionally pull in some good beer options. Staff is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. read more

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A quaint store with excellent, knowledgeable, and helpful customer service and unique offerings.

Amazing people running this store. She knew Better what I wanted and described exactly what it was that I needed than I did. Her recommendation was on point and incredible and think I may have a new scotch to add in revolution. Thank you again. read more

I'm blown away by the customer service at this store! Total lifesavers this past Valentine's Day. I had picked out a bottle and called to ask them to keep one back, and mentioned (just in passing, not a request) that I'd flubbed my V-day planning and the giftee would be with me. When we showed up not only had they held it back, but had packaged it in a very nice gift bag, removed the price and had it waiting on the counter. The woman working, who probably took my call, didn't let on AT ALL that it had been last-minute. She made me look WAY more organized than I really was! I was really impressed, they've gained a lifelong fan. Besides all that their stock is interesting and unique, and their website extremely helpful (it shows stock at stores, so you can check if they have something before you go). I will definitely try them first the next time I need a gift. read more

Outstanding customer service and great selection of wines and local distillers. I recently used them for a party I hosted and they took amazing care of me. Highly recommend. read more

Great selection of local liquors from all over the DMV. Also great selection of local beers from all local breweries. Staff is really friendly and gave great recommendations. This will be my new go to spot for beer, wine and spirits. read more

Great selection of wines, beers, and liquors with a focus on local products. Really knowledgeable staff who were able to assist in the selection of some wine options for a dinner party after listening general preferences and the dinner menu. Pleasantly surprised by the welcoming feel from this small shop that initially appeared daunting from the outside. Cordial is now my favorite place to buy wine and spirits in DC. read more