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Cordial at the Wharf

4.7 (18 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Lorraine T.

As soon as we walked in we were greeted and met with superb customer service. I knew I wanted a Prosecco.... The gentleman walked me over to the selection and also pointed out the bottle which we ended up purchasing being that it was chilled. My friend also had tons of questions regarding Japanese Whiskey. All of which were answered along with suggestions given. We were in and out within 10minutes due to the abundance of help! AND the suggestions were good! I would definitely purchase the recommended Prosecco again!

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Tiffany S.

I was staying at the Intercontinental and unknowingly staring at Cordial's store front for the entire week. My curiosity got the best of me & my fiance and I ventured down one evening during our last couple of nights in DC. The storefront may be a little intimidating and potentially hoity-toity but it's far from it! Cordial had all kinds of reasonably priced wines & spirits. We wanted to drink our wine in the hotel room, so we were limited to the smaller fridge selection, but at least they had a fridge selection. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable but I expected better service based on the raving reviews so far. Cordial has two locations in DC - The Union Market and Wharf. Stop by every Tuesday - Thursday for 10% off. I believe it's only until 6pm though! 209/365

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Mark G.

We are from out of town and was looking for some drinks to have by our hotel pool. I stopped in since the nearby CVS doesn't sell alcohol. When I walked in, I was greeted with a friendly welcome. When asked if I needed help choosing, I told him that my wife liked the hard seltzers. He recommended a local brewery that was on point. It was fantastic and was definitely a perfect drink for the pool.

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Very very good service the man assisted us and answered all the questions we had because I've never heard of some liquors there.

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A quaint store with excellent, knowledgeable, and helpful customer service and unique offerings.

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Undoubtedly the best liquor store in the city. Of course they do stock the standards, but Raj and…read morecrew are phenomenal at providing nuanced and considered recommendations for something new. Gin and scotch selections are excellent and quite variable. One easily comes across complex, yet affordable option on both scores given their selection. Care to try something entirely new? Various interesting aperitif options can also be found. The variability and people has led me to return regularly even though I now no longer live in that part of the city. Thankfully, they largely (albeit not entirely) stray away from the ubiquitous kitsch usually found in Washington liquor stores. And the team truly know their trade. On their wines, they have a large Californian and French selection. Although they certainly do have their share of Italians and Argentinians, on the whole I would say it is less of their strong suit by comparison. Pricing is very good, keeping quality with affordability. I can easily go in and pick up a decent $18 bottle of wine or an amazing $45 bottle, depending upon their fare and occasion. In either case, if you find yourself in pretty regularly (as I do) get to know the guys and you'll find they really do get to know you and your preferences and start recommending just the right thing depending upon the occasion. Couldn't comment on beer selection, no idea but I suspect not significant. For those who prefer good wines and liquor that is probably for the best in any case. All around, excellent place. Couldn't recommend it more highly.

Ah yes, the liquor store where customer service goes to die. If you've ever wondered what it's like…read moreto interrupt someone's day by trying to spend money, look no further. I walked in and must've triggered some sort of invisible alarm labeled "ugh, effort." She looked at me like I personally ruined her weekend, then proceeded to act like scanning a bottle was the emotional equivalent of climbing Everest. No greeting, no eye contact -- just pure, uncut disdain. Iconic, really. I didn't know one could radiate "I don't care" at such a high frequency. If you're into being treated like a burden for existing, this place is a five-star experience. Otherwise, save yourself the headache.

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