Chat's Liquors

Interesting store that has a quality selection of sprits and wines. It's a small treasure trove here. Found a bottle of Aquavit (from Norway) which I've been in search of for quite a while. Truly happy about that. Picked up some Bombay Gin's Bramble, a pink gin that's been scarce due to the pandemic. The staff is knowledgeable, and the on-line ordering is reliable and efficient.

I came to Washington, DC for business and states in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. I wanted some wine, but not a whole bottle. When I stopped in on. Saturday, there was a wine tasting that was run. Happy to taste Washington wine I'd never had before. I asked if they, by chance, had any half bottles. Burnie said they just has sparkling wine in splits, BUT he had a Malbec in a can. I usually steer clear of wine in cans, yet I acknowledge I'm can curious. Cheers Burnie! I'm enjoying some Malbec before heading home.

Surrounded by restaurants, bars, and other liquor shops along Barracks Row, Chat's Liquors is a no-frills, small shop with kind service and a good selection of wine, beer and other alcohol. I usually go in for the chilled white wines in the back.

If you are looking for the best spirits and wines, this is the spot. A full service experience, very knowledgeable with unique brands. Many local and small brands yet full of taste. Owner is generally there handpicking the selections.

Called ahead to see if they had a specific tequila and I was very surprised at how friendly they were on the phone! About an hour later I showed up for the tequila and was greeted with a smile and a pleasant demeanor. If you're having a bad day, head over to Chat's for a mood pickup and some liquor/wine/beer. Customer service is top notch and although it's a small space I found it very well organized. I also received a coupon via email for $5 off my next purchase. I will definitely be returning soon!

Chat's is a longstanding family owned liquor store that has the best service I have ever found (though I am used to VA ABC stores....). What sets Chat's apart is that they carry a very expensive stock of drinks that are hard and/or impossible to find otherwise. For example, they are the only store in the area that carries Wyoming Whiskey, my favorite.As far as service goes, Burnie is your man. When I mentioned that I would love to get multiple bottles of the WY Whiskey for gifts, he instantly offered a discount for a bulk order. He promptly followed up with me via email, informed me of the next shipment, and set aside a box. Now I'm set for birthdays and holidays to come. Thanks, Burnie!Also, if you are ever walking by and see a man in the window (Burnie!) who appears to be offering tastings, stop in! He is very knowledgable of his stock and picks fun, new items for you to try.

4.5 stars, rounding up for service. So I'm not gonna mince words - this place does not look appealing from the outside. They have old signage and wine in the front window, which is usually a MAJOR red flag for me (light degrades wine). Go inside anyway, and you'll find a high quality selection at very reasonable prices and a helpful staff.I came in to try and find a fortified wine for cooking (turns out you can't sell that with a wine and beer license in DC, so you need a liquor store!). The woman behind the counter took one look at my grocery bag, knew exactly what I needed, and went to find it for me.I follow her back, and she's rummaging like crazy among the boxes. Above her, I see a $20 bottle of what I needed and mentioned that I saw it. "That is for drinking," she said, "and you're cooking, right? Let me find you the lower priced stuff I use for cooking." She kept looking and found me the $7 bottle (of the same size) of what I needed, passing up the opportunity to sell me a more expensive bottle I didn't need.So I started going around the store, and their selection of wine and liquor is excellent. I wound up buying a local mead that I love and can never find, as well as a bottle of Riesling from a New York producer I adore. Their prices were quite reasonable for the area and given that they're local rather than a big chain (a couple more dollars than Total Wine, which is absolutely worth it to me to not have to trek to Virginia!). So look past the exterior and come on in - you'll almost certainly find what you need, at a fair price, and the staff will help you do it.

I've never been to a friendly liquor store, but Chat's was just that! My roommate and I stopped by to grab the ingredients for mules, and we could get our liquor, ginger beer, and limes all here. Prices were standard, and while the store is cramped, there were plenty of options at a range of prices.No judgement for showing up in sweatpants with a clear intention to have a lazy Saturday night.

I live in NY but my Mom lives in DC. I called to have them deliver something for Mother's Day. There was a mix-up and the delivery didn't happen as scheduled, which was disappointing, but they apologized, offered me a discount, and rectified the situation as quickly as they could. Mistakes happen. I don't judge businesses when they do. I pay attention to how they deal with it and that's why Chat's gets my highest recommendation. Any future business I have in the area will be theirs.

Reasonably priced liquor store. Somewhat small selection, but in a great location. Was holding a tasting when I visited.