Wings are a happy hour staple and really, they’re good anytime of day! There are wings in almost every style served around the District so you can find the perfect ones for you. Of course, if you want the very best wings in DC, we recommend these 9 best wings in DC.
- Federalist Pig
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Facebook/Federalist Pig The Federalist Pig is a meat lover’s paradise. But don’t dine without trying their flavorful dry-rubbed wings. 1654 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Smoke and Barrel
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Facebook/Smoke & Barrel You have your options of wings here. You can try chicken, pig or even vegan wings. Each are carefully covered in flavorful sauce and cooked to perfection.
2471 18 St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Duffy’s Irish Pub
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Facebook/Duffy’s Irish Pub Duffy’s are probably the most famous wings in DC. They’re definitely the traditional ones, deep fried and served with your choice of sauce.
2106 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
- KoChix
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TripAdvisor/management KoChix double fries their wings for extra crispiness. Choose between the sweet and savory garlic sauce, honey spicy sauce or the hot honey spicy sauce.
400 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Nando’s Peri-Peri
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Facebook/Nando’s PERi-PERi There are plenty of Nando’s locations around the district so you will definitely be able to find one near you. Their wings are marinated for 24 hours in their “peri peri” sauce giving them extra flavor and juiciness. Multiple Locations
- Bonchon
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TripAdvisor/Warren W Bonchon specializes in Korean fried chicken and their wings do not disappoint. They are double fried and generously coated in garlicky sauce. 1015 Half St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- ChurchKey
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TripAdvisor/marinolete ChurchKey is best known for beer but their beers go great with a side of wings! There are three different options that will satisfy every craving!
1337 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
- Wingo’s
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Facebook/Wingo’s Wingo’s is a take-out only no-frills type place that is tucked away on a side street. Their wings are clearly one of the best things on the menu. Their patrons often gobble them up outside on the benches leaving the whole street smelling delicious. 3207 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007
- Ivy City Smokehouse
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Facebook/Ivy City SmokeHouse Tavern & Market The wings at Ivy City are smoked and grilled so not the traditional fried kind but they have all the flavor and taste you would get from traditional wings without the extra calories! 1356 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Facebook/Federalist Pig
The Federalist Pig is a meat lover’s paradise. But don’t dine without trying their flavorful dry-rubbed wings. 1654 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
Facebook/Smoke & Barrel
You have your options of wings here. You can try chicken, pig or even vegan wings. Each are carefully covered in flavorful sauce and cooked to perfection.
2471 18 St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Facebook/Duffy’s Irish Pub
Duffy’s are probably the most famous wings in DC. They’re definitely the traditional ones, deep fried and served with your choice of sauce.
2106 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
TripAdvisor/management
KoChix double fries their wings for extra crispiness. Choose between the sweet and savory garlic sauce, honey spicy sauce or the hot honey spicy sauce.
400 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Facebook/Nanndo’s PERI-PERI
Facebook/Nando’s PERi-PERi
There are plenty of Nando’s locations around the district so you will definitely be able to find one near you. Their wings are marinated for 24 hours in their “peri peri” sauce giving them extra flavor and juiciness. Multiple Locations
TripAdvisor/Derek W
TripAdvisor/Warren W
Bonchon specializes in Korean fried chicken and their wings do not disappoint. They are double fried and generously coated in garlicky sauce. 1015 Half St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Facebook/ChurchKey
TripAdvisor/marinolete
ChurchKey is best known for beer but their beers go great with a side of wings! There are three different options that will satisfy every craving!
1337 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Facebook/Wingo’s
Wingo’s is a take-out only no-frills type place that is tucked away on a side street. Their wings are clearly one of the best things on the menu. Their patrons often gobble them up outside on the benches leaving the whole street smelling delicious. 3207 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Facebook/Ivy City SmokeHouse Tavern & Market
The wings at Ivy City are smoked and grilled so not the traditional fried kind but they have all the flavor and taste you would get from traditional wings without the extra calories! 1356 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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