BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

In an area teeming with great restaurants, many of which are situated along the water, BARCA Pier & Wine Bar takes it up a notch. This floating bar on the Potomac has unobstructed views of the DC skyline—and you can’t get much more quintessential Old Town than that. The bar and restaurant focuses on Spanish-style tapas like patatas bravas, jumbo garlic shrimp, and octopus prepared like you might order in Barcelona. On the drinks side, you can also do as the Spaniards do and order up a fancy gin and tonic or a Rioja wine.

In an area with plenty of waterfront restaurants, Barca Pier & Wine Bar takes it up a notch as a floating bar on the Potomac with unobstructed views of the DC skyline. You can’t get much more quintessential Old Town than that. The bar and restaurant focuses on Spanish-style tapas like Patatas Bravas, Jumbo Garlic Shrimp, and octopus prepared like you might order in Barcelona. On the drinks side, you can also do as the Spaniards do and order up a fancy gin and tonic or a Rioja wine.