Newsroom

The Wharf in the News

As the biggest development in the history of our nation’s capital, The Wharf is creating quite a buzz. Browse the most recent headlines below.

 

To keep up with the latest news and updates about DC’s world-class waterfront neighborhood, sign up for our newsletter or follow @TheWharfDC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

 

For more information and photos about activity at The Wharf, check out The Management Team and The Wharf Editorial Images

 

For Media or Press Inquiries, please submit a Media Inquiry or contact Sofia Royce, Public Relations Vice President at sofia@thebrandguild.com.

The Wharf Announces Winners of the 2021 District's Holiday Boat Parade

calendar icon Dec. 4, 2021

Each year, the District's Holiday Boat Parade features over sixty beautifully-decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. As the boats pass by The Wharf, judges evaluate parade participants' theme, crew, decorations, and holiday spirit. The Wharf is proud to announce the following prize-winning boats and captains from the 2021 District's Holiday Boat Parade.

Learn More

The Wharf Partners with Jack Daniel's and the Washington Capitals

calendar icon Nov. 22, 2021

The Wharf partners with Jack Daniel's and the Washington Capitals for Operation Ride Home, a program that helps bring junior military members home for the holidays. 

Learn More

InterContinental Washington DC-The Wharf Debuts The Spa at The Wharf

calendar icon Nov. 9, 2021

D.C.'s only luxury waterfront hotel, InterContinental Washington DC-The Wharf, unveiled a new full-service spa featuring personalized treatments and stunning views.

Learn More

Bistro Du Jour Brings French Cuisine to The Wharf

calendar icon Nov. 3, 2021

Bistro Du Jour at The Wharf opens on November 3, 2021, bringing an all-day Parisian café to the corner of Wharf Street and District Square along the waterfront. The bistro, which offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, features pastries from Mah Ze Dahr bakery, coffee from La Colombe, and extensive wine and aperitif list.

Learn More

Sixteen Wharf Businesses Honored in WCP's Best of DC 2021 Awards

calendar icon Oct. 28, 2021

The Wharf is proud to announce that sixteen businesses took home prizes in a variety of readers' choice categories in the Washington City Paper's Best of D.C. 2021 contest. Check out which restaurants and shops at The Wharf took home first place in the readers' choice categories including Best Raw Bar, Best Doughnuts, and Best Bookstore. 

Learn More

New Fall Seasonal Offerings to Try at The Wharf

calendar icon Oct. 14, 2021

Not only does fall bring cooler temperatures to The Wharf, but it also brings new food and drink menus with seasonal ingredients like pumpkin spice, curry, apple, maple and more. Check out our list of autumn offerings that we know you've fall for. 

Learn More

Acclaimed Lebanese Restaurant ilili Opens at The Wharf

calendar icon Oct. 7, 2021

Chef and owner Philippe Massoud opens a second outpost of upscale NYC Lebanese restaurant ilili to 100 District Square at The Wharf. The waterfront restaurant offers a mezze-heavy menu with an emphasis on seafood.

Learn More

Where to Eat and Drink at The Wharf

calendar icon Sept. 23, 2021

Anchored by the oldest fish market in the U.S., The Wharf has boomed in recent years with a wealth of drinking and dining options that swing from casual places for happy hour beers or ice cream cones to high-brow options for A5 wagyu rolls or rooftop Champagne. 

Read More

Water Taxi & Wharf Jitney

Introducing one of the best ways to view the city and the easiest mode of transportation to get to destinations on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers: our new water taxi. And if you just want to get across the Washington Channel, catch our jitney to East Potomac Park for a round of golf or a leisurely stroll.

Travel the Waterfront

Commercial Leasing

The District’s most noteworthy companies and retailers are setting down roots at The Wharf. Among the best commercial real estate in DC, our trophy spaces and prime retail locations provide prominent visibility and an attractive location with sweeping vistas and a lively after-work dining and entertainment scene.

Lease Now