Nestled in rustic elegance, this vibrant Spanish tapas spot pairs delightful small plates and wines with a lively courtyard atmosphere and attentive service.
"Whether it's brunch, happy hour, or date night, Barcelona Wine Bar’s shared-plate dining and drinking experience is a D.C. socialite staple. Mingle over pitchers of red wine sangria with a rotation of farm-to-table tapas, including a light spinach and manchego frittata with a bacon crunch at brunch and a spicy eggplant caponata with sweet pepper, basil, and parsley at dinner. People-watch from the garden patio or gather inside the rustic-chic dining room, where the Jamon Mangalica ham being hand-sliced will inspire you to order the charcuterie. After crisscrossing arms with your dining partners to share bites of elevated, familiar flavors, finish on a comfort-food high with a spoon fight over their luscious flourless (gluten-free) chocolate cake. You can do it all again at a second location on Wisconsin Avenue in Cathedral Heights."
"Barcelona’s blend of wine, elderflower, citrus-infused rum, and guava nectar is best enjoyed alongside whipped burrata or patatas braves. Order takeout online, or visit the sprawling patio on 14th Street NW." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb
"Logan Circle’s tapas hotspot unites the flavors of the season in one cool coupe glass ($12). There’s lemon juice, aquafaba, Willis Woods Boiled Cider, Amaro Nonino, Lustau Reserva, and a whole star anise garnish." - Tierney Plumb
"This buzzing Spanish hot spot includes a spiced beef empanada on its tapas menu and amps up the heat with pepper sauce on the side." - Aparna Krishnamoorthy
"A shareable plate of venison carpaccio comes with nutty, savory sherry mustard at this Spanish restaurant. The dish will be served as available at the 14th Street NW location, not at Cathedral Heights." - Travis Mitchell
