District Winery

385 Water Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 •

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16 Reviews

50-200

Guest Capacity

Indoor/Outdoor

Venue Setting

About District Winery

Unique Washington, DC Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' at DC's first winery.

A unique, new event space in Washington, DC, District Winery hosts full-service weddings for up to 200 attendees. The first commercial winery in Washington, DC, District Winery is located in the Yards community along the Anacostia River. The modern, sophisticated space with sweeping river views is the ideal venue for your wedding.

Elevate and enhance your special event with superb cuisine, wines made onsite, and a dedicated event manager. Executive Chef Michael Gordon proudly leads the accomplished events culinary team in delivering customized menus comprised of only the finest fare. Event guests will enjoy District Winery wines expertly crafted by Head Winemaker, Conor McCormack. Additionally, event hosts will enjoy personalized attention and service from a dedicated event manager to ensure flawless execution.

All turnkey events at District Winery include use of our custom walnut top tables, chairs, high top tables, bar stools, marble topped bars, china, glassware, flatware, linen napkins, printed menus, and small table top items to enhance your decor.

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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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16 Reviews for District Winery

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16 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

5.0

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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 are SO happy that we found District Winery! Our wedding there last weekend was complete perfection! The venue itself is absolutely stunning. We loved that there are both indoor and outdoor spaces. We were fortunate enough to have a beautiful day so that we could hold our ceremony outside on the terrace, but the fact that there was an easy Plan B to move inside if the weather didn't cooperate was a huge stress off of our minds.

Aside from the stunning event space, the Winery also totally delivered on quality of service and food. The servers were SO attentive - many of our guests commented that their wine glasses never even got close to empty, because the servers were so on top of it! The event staff were so polite and professional, and very helpful when we were trying to box up some decorations at the end of the night, which we greatly appreciated. The food was absolutely delicious. We really loved that the Winery invites their wedding couples to a "tasting night" to try ALL of the food and wine on the entire menu - this was a really nice touch and allowed us to feel confident about the menu we selected.

We cannot say enough positive things about our event coordinator, Courtney. In the months leading up to the wedding, Courtney was extremely patient, organized, and thorough in answering all of our (numerous) questions. She offered very helpful suggestions on logistics of the day. Courtney was completely unflappable throughout the rehearsal and wedding day - she was calm, cheerful, and kept everyone on schedule. We were able to relax and have enjoy the festivities because we were confident that Courtney had a handle on everything behind the scenes. Thanks so much for giving us such a perfect day, Courtney! You're fantastic at what you do!

We had an amazing experience at District Winery, as did our friends and family. The space is beautiful, the food and service are amazing, and their events team goes above and beyond. I can't recommend this venue enough!

Kylie , 4/13/18, 7 Reviews

Category: Ceremony & Reception Venue

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

5.0

District Winery blew us, and all of our guests away in amazement. Our event manager, Courtney Ross, was incredible to work with. Her attention to detail, patience, and friendliness made the whole planning process smooth. On the day of, everything was set up perfectly, ran on time, and the service was OUTSTANDING. We had a dedicated banquet server focused on us as the couple. Our guests also could not stop raving about the food. Thanks to DW for making our day even more perfect!