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    Screwtop Wine Bar

    4.1 (416 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    SCREWTOP WINE BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Sangria and rosé flight
    Alexandra M.

    Great spot for a girls night or a date night! I went during the summer and the vibes were great. Plenty of red, white, and pink options, with bottles available for purchase. Walking distance from the Clarendon metro stop. They have flight options with adorable names. I'd recommend the "That's Amore" Italian Red Wine flight. Only reason I did not give it a higher rank is my sangria had a fly in it. The waitress was really apologetic though!

    William D.

    Awesome spot that you can find cool wines and get amazing bites. Everything looked good and as you can see maybe I over ordered but it was so worth it. Everything is stuffed! And these might be the biggest tacos you'll ever have. The crema and salsa are so legit. You can find big name wines as well as smaller hard to find producers. Staff is super nice and are easy to chat with. They have deals on different days and I think taco Tuesday might be the move. You may find it hard to find parking in Clarendon but they have a great parking garage right next door. Don't go to the wrong one though because there is one that's just for loading and you'll get towed! I found it very easy to park near the crate and barrel and walk a few minutes. It's a shame it took me so on to get here. I know why it's a favorite of so many locals.

    Loving this flight
    Evan B.

    Deliciousness - 3.5/5 Happiness - 4.5/5 This is a cozy (trust me, you'll be sitting next to other people) bistro and market with a great selection of wine and some OK food. Decorated to match the season, I had a good time here. I really enjoyed the Thanksgiving themed decorations. All the servers had individualized Thanksgiving themed shirts, many of which gave me a chuckle. The drink selection is impressive. I liked that they had multiple themed flights, and I went for the Pumpkin Pickin Pinots. The wines were from across the country and each was delicious. And they absolutely gave my tummy a happy autumnal feeling. I then had an Irish Coffee that was well-balanced in that the alcohol didn't completely overwhelm the coffee taste (as all too often happens). I was less enthused about the food. I ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos. The toppings overwhelmed the fish and the side sauces didn't really add anything to the dish. I was hoping for food that packed as much flavor as the wine. I'd absolutely pop back in here for a flight or two (or three!). Good service, friendly fellow customers, and great wine!

    Maria-Elena T.

    Never heard of this place and was skeptical when a friend suggested it! Close enough to walk from Clarendon metro stop. Place was hopping. We got the last table outside. Service was great. We each got a different flight so we could taste 8 wines total. My flight of four were all red and from Italy. My friend got the safari flight. We compared favorites in each flight. Fun place. And the wine is good! Inside they had a cheese refrigerator.

    Chicken Empanadas
    Lexie K.

    Nice happy hour spot. Limited menu but good wine available. The empanadas were good. The chips were meh, very little to them. Just potato chips and few had some melted cheese on them. The server was nice and friendly. Small spot. Make a reservation if you want a spot to sit other than the bar.

    Wine tasting
    Toni G.

    Great food options and wine selections. Small space, but lots of events for wine club members and locals. Good service too! Highly recommend this place. Nice outdoor seating.

    Grilled cheese
    Nancy M.

    Had a great time with friends here! Pick a table and you can order from your phone. The place is beautiful, lots of wine options, very lively in there. I ordered a grilled cheese to pair with my Mexican wine flight. They bring a sheet that explains each wine and they tell you where to start and which direction to follow. I love a wine flight because it lets you try different wines before committing. I'm sure if you needed help deciding a glass to have, they would assist. Cute spot!

    Wine flights
    Kimaya C.

    Wine flights- liked the little descriptions they came with to explain the wines you're getting. A bit pricier than similar places nearby but the wine was good. Food- disappointing. The shrimp saganaki was pretty good but the flatbread was dry, with not a lot of flavor and too much chicken The service was quick but they could've done a better job with explaining the differences in the flights and providing recommendations

    Taco taco tacos with chicken. Goat cheese and bread.
    Kim P.

    Love the concept and the ambiance/cool factor of the bar. When we walked in we went straight to the bathroom -one of the workers stopped my husband -" do you have a reservation?" The place had many tables inside and out so i guess she thought we were homeless using the bathroom. I dont think we look homeless-maybe they have a problem with that. Then we sit down and have no internet to scan the qr code for the menu. We tell the waitress that and she never says- hey we have the wireless pw right here . So brings us paper menu. Which is fine but would have liked to know the wifi pw was on the cork on the table since we had to share the paper menu. It turned out well. Food and drinks were great- had paid to park and found out they have use to the public garage next door . Maybe next time will be better. Service is a little slow but you do need some time to go through the menu

    Pumpkin pie
    Sehar M.

    My friends and I came here to celebrate Halloween and it was fantastic! One of my friends and I shared the grilled cheese sliders and empanadas on the happy hour menu, which was wonderful. I also got the pumpkin pie which was very good. The service was quick! Our waitress was great! The ambiance was wonderful. They seated us at a big seat table where we were able to hear each other. I can't wait to go back again. Of particular note, the chocolate lava cake was great too!

    Lava cake
    Anirudh J.

    The Guide To Imbibe book featured Screwtop Wine Bar (Buy two flights, get them 50% off), so I took my mom and we went to the establishment. It's a bit hidden when looking for it on the street, and it's a bit small on the inside. The servers were very attentive and quick! I got the Virginia wine flight, my mom got the Australian wine flight. It was a very good and varied selection of wines. I didn't know VA has such good wines locally! For food, I got the mahi mahi tacos. Not the best tacos in the world, but not the worst. I wouldn't re-order again. The taco itself needed a lot of seasoning and flavor. The chipotle sauce they gave had a great kick to it. And for dessert, we treated ourselves to a chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream! It was warm, gooey, and reminded me of my childhood! I loved it!

    Pancakes
    Monica S.

    Located in Arlington, street or garage parking are the options for this restaurant. Its located on the side of an apartment complex. It is cute but very very small. I felt very squished and not really able to sit and relax. We had reservations for 11:00am but only two others parties were there. Overall, I felt like it was an average experience, average food, and cramped space. Decent- good pricing though (which I bumped it up a star for). Couldn't really put anything else on the table. Wasn't able to scooch by the next table without asking our table neighbors to move.

    Angelo T.

    Looking for a place with a good wine selection and good food options, Screwtop is your place! The service of the staff is what keeps me coming back. They are always friendly and able to help select some amazing wines to try. I like how they have many wine tasting options, and they are always changing to keep the menu fresh. I love how they even have some Virgina Wineries on menu! I highly recommend visiting!

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    Loved it. Took my parents here and they really enjoyed the price and Sunday day of half off wine bottles (very good ones)

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    So good for brunch! Espresso martini is best in Arlington. They also have such a cute shop and a great wine club!

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    Food was delicious and service was amazing. Great vibes all around and it was busy the entire time.

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