I dropped by for a wine tasting featuring South Africa's first Black woman winemaker this past…read moreweekend. After many years of passing Chat's I had never gone in. I rarely buy liquor and live so close to a grocery store that picking up wine there is my easiest bet more often than not. But since this place is next to the newly opened Civic, I saw them promoting the tasting on their social media as they plan to carry wines from this maker at their location once they are able to serve alcohol. Either way, I was around the way so I dropped by and was pleasantly surprised by how nice everyone was as well as the sense of community that felt present among folks that dropped by for the tasting. Most people I spoke with lived nearby and represented all walks of life. It was nice to just chit chat with folks and sample wine in a warm, cozy and unpretentious environment. I'll definitely be back to support now that I'm more aware of what they have to offer!

Interesting store that has a quality selection of sprits and wines. It's a small treasure trove…read morehere. Found a bottle of Aquavit (from Norway) which I've been in search of for quite a while. Truly happy about that. Picked up some Bombay Gin's Bramble, a pink gin that's been scarce due to the pandemic. The staff is knowledgeable, and the on-line ordering is reliable and efficient.

Wanting wine to go with our leftover pizza, we ventured into Batch 13. It provided quite a nice…read moreatmosphere where we could choose from a variety of wines. The employees were very helpful in pointing us to the white wine section where prices were very affordable. Would highly recommend!

I came here because I was in search for Georgian wine, and I read other reviews saying that the…read moreowners of this wine shop are Georgian. The inside is spacious, with two levels, and a good variety of wine as well as other types of alcohol. The woman working behind the counter was friendly and helpful, and directed me to where the Georgian wine was. I picked up a bottle of Amber wine for $25. I brought it to my friend's house for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it- a few people took pictures of the bottle so they could buy it. I thought $25 was reasonable considering the wine was from 2016, and tasted really good. This place will probably become my go-to wine store in DC from now on!

Great liquor store in Columbia Heights. Selection is nice and curated. The items here are mid to…read morehigh end but prices are reasonable. Service is fast and friendly.

Don't go get the shots one too many times (literally only at the end of the month) , the clerks get…read moremad at the sight of you & decides to take the shots (about 30-50) off the shelf ! I thought the purpose was to make money and build a rapport with your customers so that they WANT to come back. Yeah apparently not!

This place has an exceptional selection of both the mainstream and the hard to find. Could spend an…read morehour just browsing the Amaros (Amari). Wine, whisky, you name it. We visit anytime we're in town.

It was great that they had Strega which I bought and so many kinds of rum but the ambience was at…read morefirst not great with every store worker not greeting me when I came in except for the Spanish speaking gentleman who greeted me and asked if I was looking for anything specific. He was very good with proper customer service. I really appreciated his positive working attitude and willingness to help.

Been a long time customers of Cairo, and don't let the unassuming storefront tell the story, as…read moretheir selection, pricing, and customer service is really solid across the board. This is a store that cares about their selection, service, and their customers. If you don't know what to get, ask for recommendations and they'll be honest, matching your tastes or your budget. Don't see it in stock? Ask for it, and they'll order it. Did you just purchase way too much than you want to carry home? Good news, they deliver! You can even order online now at www.dcwineguy.com or order via the app. If you want to shop at and support a true locally owned and operated store that cares about their customers, Cairo is the place for you.

This place is amazing! I call and place an order before noon and it's usually delivered before 5pm…read more The selections are huge and the prices are reasonable. The best part is that they have NO DELIVERY FEES, as long as the order is $50 or more. Very pleasant and courteous employees who answer the phone personally (no nonsense) and are very responsive to questions.

Must visit for all your fine wines and spirits. Hidden along Wisconsin street between a Shell…read morestation and Tartufo Italian Restaurant, it can be easily missed unless you are a regular. A great selection of all sorts with an added bonus of an assortment of bottles to try before you have to decide. A must visit and support as you may be pleasantly surprised with some rare hard to find bottles. Also...heard they have great tasting events of great bottles! Highly recommend and enjoy!

Great selection of wine and the owner is so knowledgeable and clearly values his customers. I wish…read morewe had a Verified Wines back home as I don't want to order wine from anyone else! Thank you for your kindness and such great customer service! You guys are the best!!

I am such a huge fan of this place. everyone that works here is so friendly and they really know…read morewine. I always get a great recommendation, and you can also always get a free taste of wine when you visit.

This place shouldn't be a hidden gem to anyone! The concept is wonderful as they bring amazing and…read moreunexpected experiences and different types of wines, rums, bubbles, and many more liquors and cocktails mainly focused from Latin American producers. They also have snacks and tapas. Always very clean and organized, and well stacked. Can't forget about the staff. Always knowledgeable and willing to help with a big smile. This place is a must! We are members, and the membership is totally worth checking out specially for the price. I know they also have a bar located at Cocecha at Union Market, so check that out as well. You won't regret the experience!

My review is based solely on the CUSTOMER SERVICE. I noticed that two male employees did not greet…read moreme when I entered the store. Basic customer service skills dictate that employees should greet customers upon arrival. When I brought this to their attention, they explained that they were engaged in a conversation. However, they could have taken a moment to acknowledge me before continuing their conversation. Yes I know I am beautiful, but it only takes a moment to SPEAK! Additionally, the store was quite empty, which made me think that they were expecting inventory. I believe that it is important for employees to acknowledge customers, regardless of their gender. When I expressed this sentiment to the employees, they laughed, which I found unprofessional and disappointing. UGH!

World Wine and Spirits is one of the beloved wine and spirit shops in Hill East. It's right on…read morePennsylvania Ave SE right before you go over the bridge into Fairlawn. It's the corner of a block of row homes and is pretty small, but they have a great stock of wines and spirits. They have all the basics for a decent price and on at times, they bring in people to do wine tastings. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It's a true neighborhood shop!