The first time you visit the newly opened Barca Pier and Wine Bar<\/a><\/a>, take a few bites of tapas and a sip of wine, and then close your eyes. If not for the recognizable Capitol sitting right across the Potomac River, you’d swear that you’re at a fancy Mediterranean villa, enjoying an afternoon at the coast. The food and drink at Barca Pier & Wine Bar is that authentic, and that downright delicious. <\/p>\n Choose from the extensive wine list, or one of the bar’s lively cocktails, and order as many of the small plates as possible. Papas bravas, gambas al ajillo, and pan con tomato are just like you’d get in Spain, and are perfectly portioned so that you can pass and share several plates per round of drinks. Before you know it, the sun will be setting, and you’ll be on your way home dreaming of your next mini vacation at Barca. <\/p>\n Find the eatery right in the historical district. They are open daily for lunch or dinner service. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The first time you visit the newly opened Barca Pier and Wine Bar, take a few bites of tapas and a sip of wine, and then close your eyes. If not for the recognizable Capitol sitting right across the Potomac River, you’d swear that you’re at a fancy Mediterranean villa, enjoying an afternoon at the… <\/p>\n
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