Would probably have a better store if the service wasn’t so pretentious and actually wanted to educate their customers. Not sure why a “craft” store would scoff at ignorance. Just go up a few blocks to Harry’s tbh

Worst customer service ever! I felt the need to validate my purchasing power as I was snubbed from the time that I walked into the door. Word to the staff, treat all patrons with respect regards of race. This visit will not sour my love for visiting DC.

Visiting DC? Looking for a spot to scoop up the locally brewed and crafted adult beverages? Come talk to the guys that know local and support local at the same time.

Excellent place for drinks

Nice selection of good quality wines, liquors, and craft beer. This shop has a cozy atmosphere in the middle of the wharf. Dont be scared away by the complaints about the staff, theyre fine, just not overly bubbly, in my opinion

A great selection of wines and reasonably priced. The staff person was helpful and gave some nice recommendations.

Very exclusive selection of liquor. I highly recommend the Hardys Cognac! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Decent beer selection for a wine store, lots of craft beers of various styles, even has Athletic Brewing (non alcoholic craft beer)

Owner was very helpful in recommending wines, super knowledgeable

Rather limited selection...better than nothing!

Very nice elegant friendly

Really rude and sarcastic cashier- seeing that there are similar reviews here complaining about the same man. Management/owner- take note.

Very bad attitude not friendly or professional,I ask did he suggest any good red wines explained that I am not that knowledgeable of wine that well an was shaded by my lack of knowledge for wine.. definitely not a inviting environment an would not recommend unlessYou are an sommelier..

Staff did a great job helping me find a delicious wine based on my palate.

Theres a lot I love about Cordial, but the best thing about it is the friendly and knowledgeable staff. The selection is carefully curated, so you may not find all of the same labels youre used to elsewhere, but the staff is happy to help you find exactly what you need even if its new to you. Ive always gotten great recommendations, whether the guidance I offer them is my friend is making curry and I need to bring a non-sweet wine to drink with it or I need a bourbon for someone who usually drinks Makers or I think I want white wine but I dont know what Im making for dinner yet, so it has to be versatile. Cordial is my go-to whether I need something specific or just want to try something new.

I was recommended this place by s friend. The hard cider selection is excellent. Ciders from across the country and around the world. They also have a nice selection of Bourbon from local distilleries. The proprietor is very knowledgeable and willing to spend the time to explain anything youd want to know. I will go back for more....

Really nice little shop. Not a huge selection, but what they have is top shelf!

Nice selection of wines and other spirits. Except for David, the person promoting two French wines, the staff there were not very knowledgeable or helpful. The lady at checkout did not give me a receipt for my purchase until I asked for it.

Great choice of hard to find wines! The store manager is very helpful and offered to get other wines that we were interested in. Love this place.

Great option at the Wharf. The staff are always helpful in finding just the right bottle of wine, spirit, or local craft beer.

This is a cliche craft vendor. If you are into liquor snobbery, this is the place! The staff fully reinforces this culture, and has no problem giving condescending or pretentious answers to genuine questions. So, if you value the appearance of liquor snobbery; as opposed to simply rejoicing in the pleasures of fine distilleries, this place is for you! (I wont be back, as I wont reinforce behavior which is counter to celebrating spirits.)

DC drinks! Yes, it does. Cordial is a great place to get DC-distilled drinks as well as other favorites. They appear small in size but their surprises are significant. And its well worth it.

Great selection. Great service!

Great and knowledgeable staff and affordable wines. They usually have a bottle or two open you can taste, too!

Great little gem; selection is unique and staff is very friendly.

Incredible selection and a very knowledgeable staff to boot!

This is the place to go for niche and boutique distilleries and vintners. The space is straight out of London and a joy to visit. The knowledgeable staff are fun and friendly.

Awesome samples and amazing curated beer selection. Love this little shop!

This place has an amazing selection of artisan and craft wines, spirits, and beers both for everyday and special occasions. On top of all that, they have hands down some of the best customer service and knowledgeable staff around, especially the store manager, Riahna. Keep up the great work, Cordial!As an aside:Wildly inaccurate and inflammatory review by Michele Charles, which should be deleted. For being the size of the shop they are, which is small considering the size of most other wine stores in the DC area, they have a more than adequate selection of craft beers including Prarie Artisan Ales, Burial, Goose Island, 3 Stars, DC Brau and a plethora of other producers. In fact, they have way more craft beers than big beer brands; in fact, I dont believe they carry any AB-InBev products outside of one or two brands, if any at all. So to say that they have no craft beers is 100% inaccurate. Im probably one of the biggest beer nerds and snobs around and their selection is more than adequate for my extremely selective palate.

Great selection, fair prices and kind staff.

Great selection of wines. Proprietor is quite knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Very friendly service. Will be a must stop for me each time I visit my son who lives near the Warf.

Super!

Great service and selection!

Great spirits

Good beer and happy hour

Just wine and alcohol. No craft beer!

Exclusive items

Nice shop