Sportsman’s Wine & Liquors

Washington, DC, United States

4.2

Closed now

18 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 202-265-2420
Website:
www.sportsmansdc.com
Address:
3249 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20010
Mount Pleasant
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.4 mi14th & Irving Sts. NW (Columbia Hts.)
0.4 miColumbia Heights
0.5 miHarvard Street
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Washington, DC) 12:38 AM Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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18 reviews of Sportsman’s Wine & Liquors

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Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
Great neighborhood place to grab a bottle or two. It has convenient hours and good prices. The owner is super nice too.
Place rating: 2
Washington, DC
Well-​stocked, good location, but if you’re going to correct customers’ pronunciations of items, you should be darn sure you’re right! I was headed here today to pick up some crème de cassis for Christmas Eve, and I called on my way to see if Sportsman’s had it. Guy on the phone said «Yes, we have CREAM de cassis.» I’m not a pronunciation snob– in fact, I’m the opposite– so this was such a turn-​off that I ended up going to Irving Wine and Spirits down the street instead for what I needed. When I came home, the entire internet confirmed that my pronunciation had been correct– it’s a French word after all, with that little accent on it– so, meh, Sportsman’s. You’ve got a good thing going on, but try not to make potential customers feel stupid.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Enough can’t be said about Arun. He’s very knowledgable about his selection, and if you’re looking for something, let him know. I’ve occasionally asked for an obscure beer, and if it’s not there, he’s offered to order it for me on several occasions. His knowledge of his products is also stellar– he’s made some solid wine and liquor recommendations to me. As far as customer loyalty goes, this is what living in Mt. Pleasant is all about.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
This is a great liquor store! The owner (Arun) is very nice and is extremely knowledgeable about his products. He has excellent recommendations and often offers me deals /​discounts. The selection is good and the prices are good, too. This is a great neighborhood small business that has excellent customer service. Sometimes they even have wine tastings, so I’ll stop by on my way home from work just to see if they have anything new or fun happening.
Try it! It’s great!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
This neighborhood gem is utterly unappealing on the outside but on the inside if full of expert advice and friendly neighborliness. The couple who own it are always friendly. I don’t know my wines, so I asked for a wine suggestion to go with a wild rice and cashews, and they nailed it. The outside looks like any other alcohol corner store, but the people who run it make it a perfect Mt. Pleasant experience.
Place rating: 4
Washington D.C., DC
Arun runs a great place. Super friendly, good prices, good recommendations. I generally go elsewhere for wine (picky) but this is a great neighborhood liquor store
Place rating: 3
Washington, DC
Meh. always closed when I walk past. If you’re into alcohol, this is the best place to go out of the three stores nearby.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
This is a great neighborhood small business. I look forward to seeing and talking with the friendly staff here, its part of why I go. I often ask if they will stock my favorite brand and there’s never any hesitation to do so. There’s tastings every week of some kind of product and the owner has tasted most everything in the store. That’s not always easy to find in the district. This is not a «hole in the wall» but a family-​owned business with great staff and a comfortable atmosphere. Come in, introduce yourself and you won’t regret it.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
My lushness has come full circle, to the point where I’m reviewing Sportsman’s Wine and Liquors.
Here’s why it’s awesome: they have mini wine tastings in the shop. Yes, the shop is cramped but they still manage to find the space to sling free samples. Secondly, the owner knows his liquors. Seriously. Want a good recommendation for a fruity cordial? Or what to mix with that gin? The owner will know. Thirdly, they have specials on stuff that you’d actually want to buy (not cleaning-​out-​our-​closet-​of-​non-​selling goods). While I might go elsewhere for my beer, I’ll always go to Sportsman’s for everything else.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Arun GETS IT. I’m here at least once a week (oh hey drinking habit) pickin’ up a little somethin’ something… whether it be beer, wine, or liquor. I’m always greeted with a warm hello and given recommendations for what I’m looking for. If they don’t have it, they will look in the back and if they don’t have it, will likely order it for you.
I could go to Samber Market next door or Argyle across the street for booze, but the friendly and helpful staff keeps me coming back for more. This is one of the many small business in Mt. Pleasant that I just love and needs to stay in the neighborhood forever.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
This is a great liquor store. Arun is so friendly and remembers all his customers by name. He always gives good recommendations and is very knowledgeable about all his products. He has a wonderful and very helpful staff. I highly recommend this store.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
This liquor store is incredible for one reason: the owner. He must have a PhD in owning a small business. His customer service is unlike anything I’ve ever seen… which is why (even if the prices are a few bucks more) this is the only liquor store I shop at.
Examples? He knows everybody by name. He recommends new liquors based off what he knows I like (and if I don’t like them, he always tells me I can return them for a refund). He’s let me try some of his private stash. He’s fronted me money when I forgot my wallet… and I’ve only lived in the neighborhood 6 weeks.
You can tell Arun genuinely likes owning this store and loves to get to know his customers. I can’t suggest this store strongly enough.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
The owner is very helpful and I have never been disappointed with his wine recommendations. I am happy to support this local business as opposed to buying wine from that long aisle at Giant.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
Stopped in here on a whim on a way to a fall-​themed party the other week. My mission? Good autumn beer. None of that Blue Moon Harvest Moon or Sam Adams junk — something truly amazing. And oh — I found it. Weyerbacher Pumpkin Ale. yummmmm. The husband and wife duo who own the shop were very helpful in helping me select the perfect brew — although it is a bit pricier ($ 13 for 4) it is worth it, as they advertised. They know what they are talking about, and they have an excellent selection of beers (Weyerbacher and others) I couldn’t find at other local stores. Thumbs up.
Place rating: 3
Arlington, VA
Just glanced around, mostly, but the regular prices on booze seemed a little above average, but the sales were pretty good. I hate walking into a store and not buying anything so I ended up with a fifth of Bushmills for 19.99. The beer selection/​pricing was really damn bad, though. On the other hand, the folks here were really nice. I’ll probably be back if I just want one bottle of liquor for myself, but I imagine there’s somewhere nearby where I can buy liquor and beer at the same time.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
This liquor store is one of those hole-​in-​the-​wall looking ones you walk by every day without thinking twice about. It’s your standard neighbourhood liquor store where most of the customers go to get lotto tickets and your Mt. Pleasant drunks go to try buy more pints of vodka.
Why 4 stars then? Well. The people who work there are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and the prices are competitive. I was in there last week and a customer asked if they had a floral liqueur and the owner offered to order it just for her.
The wine selection is spot-​on with a good selection of varietals — and they also have wine tastings some Saturdays.
For a corner liquor store, Sportsmans is the best in Mt. Pleasant.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
A solid-​if-​unremarkable beer and wine selection (Samber Market a few doors down has the edge in terms of selection and quality) sold by some very friendly and helpful guys. They’ve got all the bases covered when it comes to liquor, and the prices are about equal to those at Lee-​Irving.
Sportsman’s is a neighborhood institution — if you live on the north end of Mt. Pleasant Street, you can pretty much count on running into a few of your neighbors while you’re digging through their coolers.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
Fantastic local liquor store. Extremely friendly owner with a good selection and excellent prices on my favorite top shelf tequila.