Flight Wine Bar

Drinks — 5 stars
Layout/​Décor — 3 stars
Downtown DC needs more wine bars. Don’t get me wrong, I love Proof, but the bill can really add up sometimes, so it’s nice to have a good, less expensive option nearby Having said that, Flight is sort of an odd space; the curved bar with seats for 16 is interesting, with what appears to be a tree growing behind it, but the rest of it is a bit drab.
But you’re not really here for that are you? You’re here for the wine, and I’m here to tell you that it’s worth the visit for their thoughtful and interesting selection. Bored of Bordeaux? Tired of Tempranillo? Flight has unusual, inexpensive, and often overlooked grape varietals such a Serbian Prokupac, Hungarian Kekfrankos, and Georgian Rkatsiteli. And since this is Flight, they of course serve flights of wine with choices such as the Ottoman Empire (whites from Greece, Slovenia, and Georgia) and Austro-​Hungarian Empire (a mix of white and rosés from the aforementioned countries).
The glassware is short and boxy, and pours are available in half and full pours. No cocktails, but they offer liquor and four draft beers with another nine beers and ciders in bottles and cans, including Stillwater Stateside Saison and Evolution Lucky No. 7 Porter. The food menu is short and skews Italian (charcuterie, cheese, and sausage for apps, and linguine with sardines and wild boar oso buco for mains).

Very cute wine bar in Chinatown. It’s small but very cozy atmosphere. I was impressed with the amount of wines they have on the menu. So many choices! Although I wished they had more «small plate» items on the menu to munch on while we were getting drinks. They had a few items on the food menu but nothing I was interested in.

Came here last night with two friends. I was exceptionally pleased with the service. I got there a bit early than my other friends but they seated me at a table while I waited for them to come for about 15 minutes. The waitress came around to ask if I had any questions about anything, and I was able to sit there comfortably.
My two friends got the flights, we got three cheeses, and I got the Elderflower Lemonade. My friends were VERY pleased with their order. The waitress really helped them pick three combinations of wine out based on their palates, and she gave me my non-​alcoholic drink suggestions as well.
That Elderflower Lemonade was phenomenal. It tasted a lot like lychee juice. I’m honestly going to see if it’s something I can order on Amazon. Otherwise I would definitely come back to Flight just for that.
Overall, great experience. Beautiful décor and great ambiance as well. I will for sure bring friends here in the future.

All the food here was subpar. The squash fritters were way underseasoned & not enough sauce, the dip was also underseasoned, the mushrooms on the mushroom toast weren’t the best quality, and the salad dressing was also underseasoned. But the wine was good! So I guess at the wine bar, stick with the wine. Go figure.

I went to Flight during happy hour with several friends. The selection of wine is good and the place is cute but the bizarre amount of rules means it’s unlikely I’ll be back.
First, we were told happy hour was only at the bar. This is somewhat common in bars, but on my previous visit happy hour wasn’t limited so this wasn’t a welcome change. Since Flight is basically one large room, it seems silly to distinguish the «bar» from a table 10 feet from the bar. The bar is somewhat horseshoe shaped, so if you’re there with several friends it wouldn’t be easy to chat while sitting there.
There was some hummus on the happy hour menu we tried to order. We said we realized we couldn’t get the happy hour price since we weren’t sitting at the bar, but would still like to purchase it. We were told we couldn’t even order it, even if we paid a non-​happy hour (i.e., higher) price. Being told at a restaurant that we couldn’t order something on the menu was the weirdest part of the whole experience. To their credit, when we said this was ridiculous the manager did allow us to order it, but it took some persuasion.
Some of the food was good (I liked the cacio e pepe-​different than usual– and a friend liked her charcuterie board) and the wine selection is huge.

It’s fairly well known that if you tell me there’s wine, I’m down. Flight not only has wine, but lots of it! Plus, a really visually cool bar area. Add those things to the company of a good friend, and I have myself a fantastic night!
We were able to get some of the few remaining bar seats and right away a bartender brought over water and menus for us to look at. The flight list has so many great and interesting options that it was hard to choose! We must have spent a solid fifteen minutes just reading through all the options and descriptions. I believe my friend ordered the New World Whites, and I chose the Star Spangled Banner collection of domestic wines. The Viognier was fruity but not too sweet, the Pinot Noir was so smooth and the Syrah blend was bold! I really enjoyed the wide range they managed to fit into three glasses. And I appreciated the little cards detailing the specifics of each wine so we didn’t have to keep going back to the menu.
We also ordered a couple selections of the charcuterie. The prosciutto, another meat and the Caciocavallo cheese, which literally translates to Cheese Horse, so, how could we not choose that one, you know?
We ended up not eating here because it seemed pretty pricey. But other than that, the only minus I would give flight is that I think it’s weird to serve the wine in those bodega glasses. I don’t really know why I feel that way, it’s just not my favorite.

I came here with a group of ladies to partake in a «start of the work week happy hour» (they have happy hour until closing on Monday). I really liked the atmosphere – dim lighting, not too loud and not too crowded. We didn’t order any flights, instead we ordered from their happy hour menu – I got the Tempranillo (Portuguese Red). I really like my wine; it had a slight sweetness which is just perfect for me. I don’t care for sweet wines but I do like a teeny hint of sweetness. Also, some ordered the zucchini fritters and some ordered the bean dip. The bean dip was quite tasty but the zucchini squash left a lot to be desired. It didn’t taste like zucchini; instead, it tasted like spaghetti squash which is not a problem, I like spaghetti squash. Unfortunately, it didn’t have much flavor. It did come out piping hot – good to know that it was freshly made. The manager (I think) greeted all of us as we walked in and the bartenders were friendly and patient. All in all, I enjoyed Flight Wine Bar and look forward to trying one of their flights.

I love Flight Wine Bar. Especially pasta is so delicious. We went here for Valentine’s day. It was best wine and food. I recommend the pasta and mushrooms toasts.

I’ve been to Flight a couple of times to grab a drink and have enjoyed both experiences. While the place is small, I think the atmosphere is nice and cozy. I’ve never had a problem getting a seat, even pre-​gaming on New Year’s Eve!
Lots of wine options, which can be somewhat overwhelming if you’re not in-​the-​know. However, I’ve often relied upon the recommendations of the servers or picked a wine flight so that I could sample a few different ones at once.
Their price points are on the higher end but not anything to be totally shocked over.
I still intend to stop in, when I can, as I like what they have to offer.
I haven’t eaten here yet, so I can’t speak to their food.

Decent service and food. It gets PACKED on weekend nights. I recently visited with my fiancé and I ordered a rose wine and he ordered a beer. I also ordered the octopus appetizer, which was decent. They don’t have a very big menu with very many choices.
The wine bar is located behind the Verizon Center near the corner of H & 6^th St. They have a really interesting bar area and I’d probably visit again for drinks (but not food).

After getting the evening started at Poste, we moved our group of girls over to Flight.
I had never been here before, but found the place quite to my liking right from the start.
Their rustic décor creates a nice and warm atmosphere that literally invites you to hang out there for a longer period of time.
We were able to snatch a long table on the right side and decided to order a few dishes to share since everyone was hungry.
Here is what we decided to get:
— Warm Spiced Olives
— Tagliolini Con Tartufo
— Mushroom Toast
— Cheese & Charcuterie board for 5 with smoked speck, salami cured with fennel and Sangiovese, prosciutto, Beemster gouda and Bayley Hazen blue cheese
All food options were great, but my favorites were the pasta and the blue cheese.
For wines, we had a hard time deciding since their wine menu is massive.
Eventually, we paired together in 2s and each pair ordered a couple of flights.
My girl and I went with the «Old World Whites» and the «Balkan Reds».
All wines were lovely, but I think I enjoyed the whites a bit more than the reds.
All in all, I had a lovely experience here and I can’t wait to come back during my next visit to D.C.

I have been to flight several times now and definitely enjoy it!
Flight offers a book full of different flights, the book has nice descriptions of each flight helping you choose what to order. The staff seems somewhat knowledgeable, but by no means am I impressed. Using the same 3 words to describe wine over and over doesn’t seem to help.
Each flight is priced at $ 18 making your choice solely based on what sounds good to you, which is refreshing.
They have a nice food menu where you can order a full meal or opt for an appetizer or cheese & charcuterie board. The cheese & charcuterie boards are beautiful, and they are generous with the portions! Something that I appreciate is that during happy hour they have both food and drinks for a deal.
At flight they serve all the wine in what appear to be regular drinking glasses, with no stems. Our server explained that the owner found these glasses in Spain when they were wine tasting and enjoyed drinking out of them better. It doesn’t bother me, but if you insist on a glass with a stem you can request one (maybe with a frown or smirk from the server).
Flight has a nice bar that is circular is makes it easier to talk to the person next to you. They also have a few large tables around perfect for large parties or groups.

YummmMMmmmyyyyy!
Excellent atmosphere, attentive and prompt service and most importantly yummy food!
My two friends and I showed up for happy hour. The happy hour menu was surprisingly lush. There were several food options as well as beer and wine offered. I can’t remember if there were any mixed drink option, I have selective attention to beer and wine only.
The prices for happy hour were very reasonable. Browsing the normal menu, I don’t know that I would visit, just due to my very limited budget and frugality habits. The happy hour was very pleasing though. I had the butternug squash fritters, which were a little mushy on the inside (as expected) and crispy and well seasoned on the outside (yummerz for sure). I also sampled the meatball happy hour plate which came with two decently sized meatballs, doused in sauce with a hefty garlic bread portion on the side. Veryyyy delish. The meatballs were moist and seasoned well. Cooked to perfection.
I would go back again when I’m in town, for the happy hour menu for sure!

I am very much a fan of Flight wine bar.
For a business dinner, I made a reservation here since my old boss was a fan of wine and gluten free. He’s relatively easy to please, but I have to plan around that.
We managed to conquer both with ease, although we were a little unclear who our server actually was. Not a big deal, but there’s a certain level of accountability you like to have when you need food and booze.
On my second visit, I brought my friend here after we watched the tree lighting. Service was much more attentive… but that may be because my friend and the waiter got along smashingly.
If you are in or around that area, or are looking for a good wine bar, I highly recommend. I’d just be clear who your server is… and who he/​she likes at your table. Makes life a lot easier.

Awesome happy hour spot in Chinatown.
Its simple, rustic-​ish, low light décor makes it a perfect spot for a date night or for a night out with the girls. I really like their wine, though it is a bit pricey. Happy Hour ends at 7 pm and there are no late night specials. That said, if you do get there on time for happy hour, the items on the menu are awesome. The meatballs are a must!
Their dinner menu is quite savory too. I had the gnocchi, which I highly recommend.
The hostess and the servers are so extremely friendly. I’m a big fan of this place.

I’ve been dying to hit this place. The design and concept of their menus and restaurant is awesome! The concept alone made me fall in love with this place; however, it was a short lived lustful fling once I finally made a trip to Flight. Nothing blew my mind, nothing stood out to me and nothing made me really want to come back.
Monday evenings they offer happy hour all night, which is awesome. They have killer meatballs, but other than those two things keep on moving.
Happy hour is offered through out the entire restaurant, which is a huge plus! There is plenty of room to spare and you don’t have to sit at a cramped bar to enjoy a drink.

I came here for happy hour yesterday and it was awesome! It was supposed to be 3 of us, but one of my friends backed out and the other was 20 minutes late. I was sitting there by myself, and took a call and the staff was super accommodating. They were really friendly and came by to check on me frequently. On top of that, they didn’t seem to mind at all that I was holding a table for my friends.
Their happy hour specials were wonderful and no restricted to any seating areas. They also have outdoor seating which looked really nice. The ambiance of the place is great too.
Fries — awesome. They came with a great cream sauce.
Zucchini fritters — These are sort of like little patties or zucchini mix that breaded and fried. 4 come in an order and they were tasty.
Steak Slider — A MUST. This was the best thing we got and they were a good size.
If you’re looking for a convenient restaurant with awesome food and good service, this is the spot. Stop by for happy hour if you get out of work early one day.

Wonderful wine bar in the heart of DC! Flight offers a broad range of wines from all around the world. You can do a flight (taste and compare 3 wines side by side), or have wine by the glass or by the full/​half bottle. They even offer beers, ciders, spirits, apéritifs, and digestifs for non-​wine lovers.
I love the wine bar and the atmosphere. The gold-​hued bar has a modern look to it, with a wooden wine shelf branching out into the ceiling. You can sit around the central half-​circular bar or at one of the bar tables. Wines are poured into tumblers. The list of wines is quite extensive. Everything from reds to rosés, from the Loire Valley in France to Santorini, Greece.
All flights are $ 18. You can a flight of French whites, Greek whites, or Old World whites. There are light-​bodied and full-​bodied reds, Spanish reds, and even a category called «Hipster and Proud of It.» I chose the Muscat Three Ways.
+Cooperatives of Samos, High Peaks, Muscat, Samos, Greece (2012)
A: White rose, lychee /​/​P: Pineapple, pear /​/​F: Aromatic, dry finish /​/​N: A cooperative representing all the growers in Samos.
+Jorge Ordonez, Botani, Sparkling Moscatel, Malaga, Spain (2012)
A: Jasmine, peach /​/​P: Melon, honeysuckle /​/​F: Sweet finish balanced by refreshing acid /​/​N: Hand-​harvested grapes.
+Cooperatives of Samos, Muscat Vin Doux, Samos, Greece (Dessert)
Apricot jam, butterscotch, and melon flavors with a sweet finish.
It was a wonderful flight of muscat wines. I especially liked the Jorge Ordonez. It was perfectly balanced. Not too sweet, with all the fantastic fruity tones in check. Very, very lovely. The Cooperatives of Samos dessert muscat wine was a tad too sweet for me. Next time, I’m just getting a glass of the Jorge Ordonez.
Lots of wines to try! They also serve food, from appetizers to small plates of fried cauliflower and grass-​fed lamb to large plates of seafood bouillabaisse, hanger steak, and slow-​cooked pork belly. Beautiful wine bar with extensive selection of wines to satisfy enough the toughest oenophile.
Happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. weeknights and 10 p.m. to closing Saturdays and Sundays.

I’m not sure how I feel about this wine bar. While it’s cute and has a huge array of wines, classified by region, varietal and notes, it is very small. Very, very small. Probably the size of my apartment, small.
Located on 6^th street, on the other side of the Verizon Center and next to Corner Bakery, this wine bar is quite unassuming. When you walk in, you actually have to walk through some dark curtains and down the stairs to enter the bar. There are some tables to the right and a bar to the left. The bar is circular and actually seats quite a few people. There are also a few high-​top bar tables.
The staff were somewhat knowledgeable but did not impress. I asked a few questions that the bartenders seemed to either not know the answer or appeared to kinda just make something up. Hmmmm. Also note that the wine is served in Bodega glasses, not the wine glasses you’re used to seeing.
I went with the sparkling wine flight. I only liked one of the three options. The third option was so sweet, I couldn’t finish it. It was really awful. Unfortunately, this was the only sparkling flight, so you are stuck with those abysmal options. The pour also varied greatly depending on the state of the bartender since they freehand the pours. My friend got significantly more than I did for no apparent reason.
We also got one of the cheese plates, the sweet one, which comes with chocolate, nuts and honey. The portion was very small but the price was high. The options were good though. They did also give us some additional crackers for free.
In the end, I felt like I paid a lot of money and wasn’t that impressed. Perhaps I just need to give it another chance and try a different flight, since their wine list is very extensive.

I can’t believe Flight just celebrated their one-​year anniversary and I’m all late to the party!
This is the perfect location for a date night or to catch up with a friend. Since the space is on the small side, it would be wise to make reservations in advance if you plan on dining.
I was in the mood for bubbly which is exactly what brought me here in the first place, specifically a flight of sparkling wine. For $ 18 you’ll experience three pours, which is actually a great deal. I enjoyed each one because they were all so different.
After enjoying our flights we decided to get one more drink, so we each choose our favorite from the flight for a full pour ($ 13) which almost made me feel like I should have just ordered one more flight and got a little extra jiggy. Keep that in mind if you’re not sure which direction to move after you sample a few.
The bathroom situation is a little strange since you’ll have to remember a code to access, which can be a little tricky. I’m happy to report that I not only successfully found and unlocked the bathroom, but returned with my hands smelling wonderfully clean.
Overall, definitely would recommend for a laid back drink in a calm, relaxing atmosphere.