Sunset Wine & Spirit

Washington, DC, United States

4.8

Open now

8 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 202-483-8285
Address:
1627 1st St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001
b/t N Q St & N Florida Ave
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 mi7th and Rhode Island Avenue NW Bus Stop
0.5 miNorth Capitol St and Pierce St
0.5 mi7th and R St NW Bus Stop
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Today

Today 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Washington, DC) 2:06 PM Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description

Specialties

As a family-​run business, we offer friendly customer service with no glass between the register and the patrons. We offer competitive prices and a wide selection of wines, beers and spirits, including a high-​end selection of bourbons.

History

Established in 1965.

Sunset Liquor was established in 1965 by the landlord back then, James G. Brown in the heat of the riots that began after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. as a fast food restaurant. Despite the mass amount of stores that were forced to close down due to the rebellions and discrimination, the store managed to survive. 48 years later, Sunset Liquor is now a successful liquor store that provides a diverse variety of wine, beer, and spirit.

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8 reviews of Sunset Wine & Spirit

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Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
As far as «corner liquor store» places go, Sunset is the best. Bobby is the sweetest man alive, and is always so helpful. He greets me by name every time, and never hesitates to let me come in with my dog, who he also greets by name!
I would say that, generally, it seems their prices are maybe a dollar more than you’d find at a larger establishment, but that doesn’t even remotely diminish their rating!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Sunset is the best. Bobby is the best. Best selection in alcohol AND icecream. And I just had his wife’s Indian food from their stand out front and they are definitely consistent –The best. Kind, generous people, GREAT service. Thanks for adding to the charm and community of Bloomingdale!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Great selection, friendly staff who always greet me with a warm smile and never a hint of judgment.
Place rating: 5
Silver Spring, MD
This place is an institution and has a strong sense of Bloomingdale neighborhood. I have watched it grow with the neighborhood, and Bobby seems to be well connected to each member of the community. First time I walked in here was to grab some beer, I walked out with a friendship.
They had a TON of cool options in local, domestic and foreign brews. I almost didn’t know where to start, but one of the employees helped me pick something nice.
I am pretty impressed with their grown collection of Scotch and Wine! If there is a special spirit that you are just jonesin for, just ask one of the nice folks behind the desk. I am sure they will make it appear on your next visit.
Overall, its all i expect from my local wine/​spirit store.
Place rating: 3
Washington, DC
It’s all relative right? I lived in Pennsylvania all of my life until moving to DC over a year ago. I never thought I’d say this, but boy do I miss state-​run liquor stores. Depending on where you go in DC, the prices can be sky high. I went here hoping to find some deals, but it seemed pretty run of the mill. Sure, it’s nicer than places with bullet proof glass, but that doesn’t make it a 5-​star joint in my book.
I will say the man behind the counter was extremely nice. I mentioned that I was looking for mini bottles of champagne (the ones at Giant seemed to be priced too high). He didn’t carry them, but he seemed to take my request seriously. Someone let me know if they start to carry them!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
This is as good as it gets in the District! Before I discovered Sunset Spirits, I would go to the sketchy bodegas or those inflated liquor stores to get the good stuff, but I always come out feeling robbed — either in quality or money! I thought to myself life isn’t fair! Then I came across Sunset Wine & Spirit. This is hands down the best liquor store in the district — better than Barrel House on 14th. You can get hard liquor imported from India, the Caribbean, etc. — I’m not talking about the Bacardis and the Captain Morgans, I’m taking about the unheard of stuff that goes down extra smooth. Plus. .. (drumroll). .. it’s at a great price! Also, the guys that run the place are extra nice.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Best wine selection I’ve found in the area and great prices. Friendly service too! I’ve never purchased liquor here, but the selection looks pretty diverse.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Better than a lot of the liquor stores in the area. No glass screen in between the register and the patrons. Usually no loiterers standing outside. They sell Natty Boh which is hard to find in the district and they have a buy one get one free wine deal on tuesdays.