District Winery

385 Water Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 •

25 Reviews

50-200

Guest Capacity

Indoor/Outdoor

Venue Setting

About District Winery

Unique Washington, DC Wedding Venue

The District Winery is a rooftop winery for weddings in the Washington, D.C. area. This modern venue has a rustic appeal with polished dark wooden accents throughout the indoor and outdoor space. Couples will find this winery just a three minute drive from Nationals Park in downtown Washington, D.C.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can invite a maximum of 200 guests to their wedding at the District Winery. The Mezzanine, second floor and second floor terrace are available for couple’s weddings. The Mezzanine features large windows overlooking the first-floor restaurant below. Most locations in the venue offer unobstructed views of the Anacostia River. This includes floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor and clear views from the terrace. This terrace is the perfect location for a couple’s wedding ceremony. For couples wishing to host their ceremony in an off-site location, the terrace makes an excellent option for the cocktail reception.

Services Offered
At this city location, couples and guests will be well taken care of throughout the big day. All-inclusive packages give couples the option to put everything in the capable hands of the venue’s staff. Other services offered at this winery include:

Bridal suite
Cleanup
Event planning
Event rentals
In-house bar
In-house catering
Liability insurance
Lighting/sound
Outside vendors
Pet friendly
Setup

Cuisine
Each table at a couple’s reception has a dedicated server offering tableside wine service and other beverage choices. Although they may choose to do so, guests do not have to leave their places to take advantage of the open bar. District Winery wine and other alcoholic beverages--including liquor and beer selections--are available during a couple’s reception. Michael Gordon, the venue’s executive chef, creates mouthwatering menus for couples and guests with vegetarian options if desired. These menu items can be served in the following catering styles:

Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Servers
Stations
Tastings

Other Services
Couples may rent the space in this winery for their ceremony and reception combined or their engagement party, reception, or rehearsal dinner. For any occasion, the venue provides the following event items as options:

Chairs
Dance floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

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Categories: Wedding Venue

Regions serviced: Washington DC

Maximum Capacity:

200

Event Spaces:

Type:

Ballroom, Rooftop, Winery

Style:

Modern, Rustic/Country, Unique

Setting:

Covered Outdoor, Indoor, Scenic Views, Uncovered Outdoor

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25 Reviews for District Winery

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25 Wedding Reviews

5.0

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Rating Breakdown

Quality of Service

5.0

Responsiveness

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Value

5.0

Flexibility

4.9

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5.0

“The Best,” “Incredible,” “Breathtaking,” “Stunning” were the words our friends and family shared after our incredible wedding at District Winery in mid-February.

From our private walkthrough before the grand opening, to our couples tasting where we got to taste EVERYTHING ON THE MENU, to planning correspondence in person and virtually with Rebecca (our on-site event mastermind), to our rehearsal the day before… everything was perfect.

As for the wedding. The modern/urban/semi-industrial feel was so “us” and set the perfect backdrop for a magical night. We arrived about an hour before the ceremony to first take a few pictures in the Barrel Room and then relax in the Barrel Room Suite with the girls while my groom and his boys relaxed on the mezzanine.

When it was time for the ceremony, Rebecca gathered us up and ensured we were all at the right place and in the right order – whilst also coordinating with our officiant and DJ. Following the ceremony, my new hubby and I spent a few private moments alone in the Barrel Room Suite (complete with our own private set of h'dourves and sparkling wine). We then joined our friends and family upstairs in the mezzanine for a cocktail hour with 8 amazing apps and drinks (tons of wine, local beers, and top shelf liquor) were so yummy.

The reception was immaculate and effortlessly cool. We selected the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Grilled Hanger Steak for our entrees and Horseradish Smashed Potatoes and Crispy Brussels Sprouts for our sides. So frickin’ fresh and delicious!! Our guests said it was the dining experience they’ve ever had at a wedding. We really liked the vibe of a family style meal with “French style” tableside serving of the entrees. Rebecca’s coordination of our first dance, welcome speech, cake cutting, family dances, and more was top notch. Everyone shared that they had a fantastic time stop to finish as the flow was simply fantastic. Thank you District Winery!

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Megan, 2/18/18, 7 Reviews

Category: Ceremony & Reception Venue

Services Used: Barware, China, Flatware, Glassware, Bartender(s), House Beer, House Liquor, House Wine, Liquor License, Open Bar, Premium Liquor, Signature Drink, Specialty Beer, Specialty Wine, Chairs, Dance Floor, Furniture, Tables, Indoor, Scenic Views, Cocktail Reception, Dessert, Family Style, French Service, Hors d'Oeuvres, Server(s), Tastings, Wheelchair Access, All Inclusive Packages

5.0

We just had our wedding here last weekend, and it was AMAZING!
While the cost at first may seem a little more than some places, it is worth every penny when all is said and done. Because the price includes so much (coordinators, food, drink, decor, etc.), I think its a good overall value. Food was fantastic, wine (and all other drinks!) were great, staff is super friendly and competent, and the setting just can't be beat.
The entire experience, from day one, was incredibly smooth for such a big event with so many moving parts. We knew we wanted a place were we could have the ceremony and reception on site, have great food, have a great party, and this venue checked every box. We ended up getting married on a Sunday, vice a Saturday, just so we could do it here (btw Sunday wedding made my weekend much more relaxed, so worked out great).
One of the main pros about this place (besides the amazing food and wine) is that they are all pros- they do events all the time and know what they are doing. This was really important for us, since neither one of us had much of a vision for the big day- we just knew we wanted to get married, eat, drink and be merry.
Rebecca, our day of coordinator, was excellent. She helped us fill in the holes on our plans (without trying to push things we didn't want) and basically ran the show the day of- she really should be in the military planning things ;) . She herded all our family members/friends during the rehearsal, created a detailed timeline for the day of that made things run smoothly, and did so many things behind the scenes that I probably am not even aware of. To me, the day was super easy and breezy- and I know that was all Rebecca.

Love this place!

Jennifer, 9/16/18, 9 Reviews

Category: Ceremony & Reception Venue

Services Used: Wheelchair Access, Covered Outdoor, Indoor, Scenic Views, Uncovered Outdoor, Chairs, Dance Floor, Decor, Furniture, Lighting, Tables, Barware, China, Flatware, Glassware, All Inclusive Packages, In-House Bar, In-House Catering, Clean Up, Event Planning, Bridal Suite, Liability Insurance, Lighting/Sound, Outside Vendors, Set Up, Cocktail Reception, Dessert, Family Style, Hors d'Oeuvres, Server(s), Stations, Bartender(s), Open Bar, Premium Liquor, Specialty Beer, Specialty Wine

5.0

When we found District Winery, we knew our search for the perfect venue was over! Not only is the space and surrounding area gorgeous, but the menus were creative, the wine and open bar was delicious, the service was top notch, and every element was top-of-the-line. District Winery makes the very strenuous wedding planning process as straight forward as possible by providing much of the essentials (catering, tables/chairs, etc), while also allowing flexibility in many vendors. Rebecca was our Event Coordinator and is very helpful and responsive. Don't miss out on an opportunity to have your wedding at District Winery!

Gabrielle, 9/2/18, 2 Reviews

Category: Ceremony & Reception Venue

Services Used: Cocktail Reception, Dessert, Family Style, French Service, Hors d'Oeuvres, Tastings, Chairs, Dance Floor, Decor, Tables, Barware, China, Flatware, Glassware, Bartender(s), Open Bar, Premium Liquor, Signature Drink, Specialty Beer, Specialty Wine, Covered Outdoor, Scenic Views

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