We had a very disappointing experience at St. Vincent Wine Bar.
We made a reservation for a friend’s birthday and initially were slated to be outside, but it quickly became clear that it was extremely cold and windy. Because of that, we went upstairs to the bar area, which is first come, first served. The bar was completely empty, and the bartender explicitly told us it was fine to stand while waiting.
Shortly after, a staff member named Kirsten approached us and told us we could not stand at the bar and that everyone needed a seat, directly contradicting what the bartender had said. She was rude and inflexible, despite the fact that the bar was empty and our group had just arrived.
We were then forced back outside to a tent that staff claimed was heated. It was not. The tent was cold, very windy, and honestly felt unsafe due to how exposed it was. They should not take reservations there in the winter. We tried to make it work but left after about 30 minutes because the conditions were so uncomfortable.
Before leaving, we checked the upstairs bar again and it was still empty. On our way out, we calmly shared our frustration about being turned away from an empty indoor space, especially on a random Monday night when the place was clearly not busy. Kirsten responded rudely again and showed no interest in resolving the situation.
They ended up losing our entire group’s business, and we would have happily stayed, ordered drinks, and celebrated if we had been treated reasonably. Poor communication, unnecessary rigidity, and unprofessional service made what should have been a fun birthday outing a letdown. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michael Richardson
St. Vincent is a absolutely gorgeous. It gives a cozy, warm cabin vibe that you might find on a ski resort. All it's missing is a fire place. It was perfect for brunch with a good glass of bourbon.
We stopped by for brunch and had the mac and cheese, fries and the chicken sandwich. The highlights were the mac and cheese and the fries especially when they were hot. I would definitely come back for either one. Also the drinks were good and very strong so be careful lol.
Our server was amazing and took the time to answer all our questions and accommodate our requests which we really appreciated it.
Overall beautiful space that has great vibes and energy. I would love to come back for drinks or to check out some music during their jazz events. I'm glad I finally made it by.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tatyana Bolton
Loved this place for a fun birthday gathering - nice location, not loud so we could actually talk. Nice inside and they had interesting wines. All ordering by app so you barely see servers unless you order something new which is why I give them 4 stars for that. Impossible to get like utensils or water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kelly Tchemi
We just went in for drinks and vibe. The drinks were very strong
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ronnie Sharangpani
Still sells foie gras in 2025 and the barkeep lady low key rude but I don't blame her as much as I do management for requiring their food require animal torture (no exaggeration--look it up)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Abigail Alling
When the weather is nice, this place is the best for going with a group and having a drink and appetizers. The wine is great and the cauliflower appetizer was amazing. There was no live music when I went, but there is a stage so I assume sometimes there may be a band. Overall would definitely go back! (I do recommend making a reservation though!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Blackburn
Ya hate to spill the beans on quiet little spots like this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Busse
This is a go-to spot. The purchase from QR code is smart given the size of the place. But- they’ve had events where you couldn’t buy single glasses or cocktails and their kitchen closes super early for just late night snacks remaining. And the only thing that’s really good on that late night menu is the bread. It is always busy, hard to get a table and then the food experience is bleh. We also ordered chilled red wine and they didn’t even ask if we wanted a bucket when sitting outside in the heat & sun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Georgette Reeves
Fantastic food, great patio!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gee Wiiz
Super cute venue for a nice relaxing date night, which is why I visited the location. The upper balcony over the concert area is so serene and beautiful. The menu was cool, could have used some more options. I absolutely love the toast ordering app and the ability to keep a running tab, order at your leisure and close out when you are ready. I didn't see the option to just order a specific spirit neat (You have to go to the bar for that). I opted to go on Monday I figured it would be the slowest of the days that they offered music and give me the opportunity to really check out the venue without it being so crowded, and it did. All in all, I had a great time and experience at St. Vincent Wine and I would highly recommend it for an evening out.
We went on a Saturday night, sat at the bar. The drinks were fine, food was decent. The bartender had RBF and complained about other patrons to us! Unprofessional. She was not friendly or hospitable. At a place like this - when you sit at the bar, the bartender's personality makes or breaks the experience. She broke it tonight. They have fallen off the neighborhood spot for us. Which is too bad. Y'all need to get it together with your staff.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Vontrice Banks
This place is a vibe! Small and quaint. We were greeted by Daniel who was super welcoming and very informative. Music on Mondays are inside. The other nights outside weather permitting. Tyler the bartender made our drinks and they were very good! We ordered from the happy hour menu-the truffle Mac and cheese and duck crochets. Mac and cheese was tasty and the duck was fried just a little too hard for my liking. The band was great (live music from 7-9p). I will definitely be back for the $10 wine tasting on Wednesdays!! And I would like to order entrees the next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
S H
Fantastic food and wine, lovely ambiance. But notorious for having some of the worst service in DC. I’ve been here several times because I love the vibes but service is always a disaster.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Jessica Hennessey
Bartender Nic is awesome and makes the BEST drinks!
Hannah
Lacks all the usual service you would expect at a real wine bar. No server, only a QR code. Expect to be cornered into buying an over priced bottle of wine because they don’t do anything by the glass. They bring the bottles of wine pre opened to the table!!! Absolutely zero wine service, no first taste poured, they just drop it and run away. Aside from selling wine, this “wine bar” resembles nothing like any other real wine bars or restaurants I’ve ever been to. Worst part is they throw a 20% service charge on the bill after giving zero service. Save your wallet and go to your local wine shop and sit in the park instead of this place. There’s nothing saint like about this place.
We had a very disappointing experience at St. Vincent Wine Bar.
We made a reservation for a friend’s birthday and initially were slated to be outside, but it quickly became clear that it was extremely cold and windy. Because of that, we went upstairs to the bar area, which is first come, first served. The bar was completely empty, and the bartender explicitly told us it was fine to stand while waiting.
Shortly after, a staff member named Kirsten approached us and told us we could not stand at the bar and that everyone needed a seat, directly contradicting what the bartender had said. She was rude and inflexible, despite the fact that the bar was empty and our group had just arrived.
We were then forced back outside to a tent that staff claimed was heated. It was not. The tent was cold, very windy, and honestly felt unsafe due to how exposed it was. They should not take reservations there in the winter. We tried to make it work but left after about 30 minutes because the conditions were so uncomfortable.
Before leaving, we checked the upstairs bar again and it was still empty. On our way out, we calmly shared our frustration about being turned away from an empty indoor space, especially on a random Monday night when the place was clearly not busy. Kirsten responded rudely again and showed no interest in resolving the situation.
They ended up losing our entire group’s business, and we would have happily stayed, ordered drinks, and celebrated if we had been treated reasonably. Poor communication, unnecessary rigidity, and unprofessional service made what should have been a fun birthday outing a letdown. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
St. Vincent is a absolutely gorgeous. It gives a cozy, warm cabin vibe that you might find on a ski resort. All it's missing is a fire place. It was perfect for brunch with a good glass of bourbon.
We stopped by for brunch and had the mac and cheese, fries and the chicken sandwich. The highlights were the mac and cheese and the fries especially when they were hot. I would definitely come back for either one. Also the drinks were good and very strong so be careful lol.
Our server was amazing and took the time to answer all our questions and accommodate our requests which we really appreciated it.
Overall beautiful space that has great vibes and energy. I would love to come back for drinks or to check out some music during their jazz events. I'm glad I finally made it by.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Loved this place for a fun birthday gathering - nice location, not loud so we could actually talk. Nice inside and they had interesting wines. All ordering by app so you barely see servers unless you order something new which is why I give them 4 stars for that. Impossible to get like utensils or water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We just went in for drinks and vibe. The drinks were very strong
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Still sells foie gras in 2025 and the barkeep lady low key rude but I don't blame her as much as I do management for requiring their food require animal torture (no exaggeration--look it up)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
When the weather is nice, this place is the best for going with a group and having a drink and appetizers. The wine is great and the cauliflower appetizer was amazing. There was no live music when I went, but there is a stage so I assume sometimes there may be a band. Overall would definitely go back! (I do recommend making a reservation though!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ya hate to spill the beans on quiet little spots like this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a go-to spot. The purchase from QR code is smart given the size of the place. But- they’ve had events where you couldn’t buy single glasses or cocktails and their kitchen closes super early for just late night snacks remaining. And the only thing that’s really good on that late night menu is the bread. It is always busy, hard to get a table and then the food experience is bleh. We also ordered chilled red wine and they didn’t even ask if we wanted a bucket when sitting outside in the heat & sun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Fantastic food, great patio!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super cute venue for a nice relaxing date night, which is why I visited the location. The upper balcony over the concert area is so serene and beautiful. The menu was cool, could have used some more options. I absolutely love the toast ordering app and the ability to keep a running tab, order at your leisure and close out when you are ready. I didn't see the option to just order a specific spirit neat (You have to go to the bar for that). I opted to go on Monday I figured it would be the slowest of the days that they offered music and give me the opportunity to really check out the venue without it being so crowded, and it did. All in all, I had a great time and experience at St. Vincent Wine and I would highly recommend it for an evening out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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We went on a Saturday night, sat at the bar. The drinks were fine, food was decent. The bartender had RBF and complained about other patrons to us! Unprofessional. She was not friendly or hospitable. At a place like this - when you sit at the bar, the bartender's personality makes or breaks the experience. She broke it tonight. They have fallen off the neighborhood spot for us. Which is too bad. Y'all need to get it together with your staff.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
This place is a vibe! Small and quaint. We were greeted by Daniel who was super welcoming and very informative. Music on Mondays are inside. The other nights outside weather permitting. Tyler the bartender made our drinks and they were very good! We ordered from the happy hour menu-the truffle Mac and cheese and duck crochets. Mac and cheese was tasty and the duck was fried just a little too hard for my liking. The band was great (live music from 7-9p). I will definitely be back for the $10 wine tasting on Wednesdays!! And I would like to order entrees the next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fantastic food and wine, lovely ambiance. But notorious for having some of the worst service in DC. I’ve been here several times because I love the vibes but service is always a disaster.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Bartender Nic is awesome and makes the BEST drinks!
Lacks all the usual service you would expect at a real wine bar. No server, only a QR code. Expect to be cornered into buying an over priced bottle of wine because they don’t do anything by the glass. They bring the bottles of wine pre opened to the table!!! Absolutely zero wine service, no first taste poured, they just drop it and run away. Aside from selling wine, this “wine bar” resembles nothing like any other real wine bars or restaurants I’ve ever been to. Worst part is they throw a 20% service charge on the bill after giving zero service. Save your wallet and go to your local wine shop and sit in the park instead of this place. There’s nothing saint like about this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
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