We invite you to join us for one of our upcoming stellar events, where great food, fine wine, and unforgettable experiences come together.
Looking for more ways to dine with us?
Join us for Early Dining, excluding Saturdays and holidays, from 4:30-5:30 PM and enjoy a special curated menu. Click here for details.
Plus, nightly join us at the Wine Bar until 5:30 for 2-for-1 oysters and special $8 wines by the glass selection.
Somm's Table: More than Marlborough, A New Look on New Zealand
Think you know New Zealand wine? Think again. There’s a lot more to New Zealand than Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Join us Sunday, November 1, in the Wine Cellar for our next Somm’s Table led by our in-house Sommelier, Tyler Sole, as he takes you beyond the familiar and into the diverse world of New Zealand wine.
Cape May Restaurant Weekend
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience! Enjoy our three-course, pre-fixe menu for just $65 per person.
Cin Cin at the Washington Inn
Cin Cin returns to the Washington Inn for our second annual celebration of Italian food, wine, and the pleasure of gathering around the table.
Somm's Table: New World v. Old World Blind Tasting
Can you tell the difference between Old World and New World wines? Join us for our next Somm’s Table on Sunday, December 13 at 3PM as we put classic European wines to the test against their New World counterparts in a blind tasting.
LA FESTA DEI SETTE PESCI
On Wednesday, December 16, we invite you to join us for La Festa dei Sette Pesci, the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Each year, we look forward to gathering around the table for this beloved Italian-American Holiday tradition, and we are delighted to share it with you once again.
Wine Tasting
Get your holiday wine lineup ready! Join Sommelier Tyler Sole at the Washington Inn on Sunday, December 20, from 12-2 PM for a Retail Wine Tasting in our Wine Cellar. Whether you’re pairing wines with holiday dinners, stocking up for gatherings with friends, or choosing the perfect bottle to ring in the New Year, Tyler will help you find just the right wines for every occasion.
New Year's Eve at the Washington Inn
Ring in 2027 with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at the Washington Inn & Wine Bar.
New Year's Eve: the Gala Table
Descend the stairs to our Wine Cellar, where you’ll be accompanied by decades-old bottles, and one very special table awaits.
Reserved for up to 14 guests, the Gala Table is the most exclusive way to close out 2026 and welcome 2027.
Somm's Table: Winery Sixteen 600
At its heart, Sixteen 600 celebrates what wine does best: bringing people together, creating community, and making every moment worth savoring.
Join our in-house wine team in our Wine Cellar for an intimate wine tasting designed for just 16 guests.
Local Thursday at the Wine Bar
Join us for Local Thursday at the Wine Bar with live music, specials like 2-for-1 oysters, a special $25 bar plate and 25% off bottles of wine!
Local Thursday at the Wine Bar
Join us for Local Thursday at the Wine Bar with live music, specials like 2-for-1 oysters, a special $25 bar plate and 25% off bottles of wine!
Somm's Table: Northern Rhône vs. Southern Rhône
Take a trip through the Rhône Valley and see just how different the North and South can be. During this Somm's Table, you'll taste Syrah from the Northern Rhône alongside the Grenache-based blends of the South and discuss the grapes, places, and styles that make each side unique.
Local Thursday at the Wine Bar
Join us for the first Local Thursday of the fall at the Wine Bar! Enjoy specials like 2-for-1 oysters, a special $25 bar plate and 25% off bottles of wine along with live music by Joe Ryan!
Somm's Table: Sicily
Join us for Somm’s Table: Sicily, a journey through one of Italy’s most dynamic and historic wine regions. From the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna to the sun-drenched vineyards that stretch across the island, we'll explore the unique grapes, diverse terroirs, and rich cultural influences that have shaped Sicilian wine for thousands of years.
Somm's Table: Natural & Biodynamic
Join us for Somm’s Table: Natural & Biodynamic, an exploration of wines made with minimal intervention and a deep respect for the vineyard ecosystem.
Retail Wine Tasting
Join us at the Washington Inn on Sunday, June 7th from 3-4 PM for a Pop-Up Retail Wine Tasting in our Wine Cellar!
Restaurant Week
An eight-day event showcasing Cape May’s best restaurants! During Cape May Restaurant Week, enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert for one fixed price. Reserve a table and enjoy our delicious three-course menu for $59 a person.
Somm's Table: GERMANIC WINES
Journey through 8,000 years of viticulture to explore how ancestral techniques and indigenous varietals continue to shape the modern glass.
LEGEND IN A GLASS: NAPA VALLEY WINE DINNER
Experience an evening of legendary Napa Valley wines and a delicious dinner with fellow wine friends of the Washington Inn & Wine Bar. Click here for more information, menu & to book your seats!
RETAIL WINE TASTING
Join us at the Washington Inn on Friday, May 15 from 3-4 PM for a Retail Wine Tasting in our Wine Cellar!
MOTHER’S DAY
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delightful three-course brunch at the Washington Inn & Wine Bar on Sunday, May 10, from 11AM until 2PM.
Bubbles & Blooms
Join us for Bubbles & Blooms at the Washington Inn & Wine Bar, a charming springtime experience collaborating with local florist Bad Cat Farm.
Somm's Table: Ancient Wines
Journey through 8,000 years of viticulture to explore how ancestral techniques and indigenous varietals continue to shape the modern glass.
Always Classically Cool Night
Step back in time for a night that celebrates the legacy of the Washington Inn & Wine Bar. Join us on Sunday, April 19, for our Always Classically Cool night, an evening inspired by the dishes, drinks, and memories that have defined the Inn since the Craig family took the helm in 1978.
Pop-UP Retail Wine Tasting
Join us at the Washington Inn on Sunday, April 12, from 3-4 PM for a Pop-Up Retail Wine Tasting in our Wine Cellar with April and Tyler!
EASTER SUNDAY
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a delightful three-course brunch at the Washington Inn & Wine Bar on Sunday, April 5, from 11AM until 2PM.
Local Thursday at the Wine Bar
Join us for the first Local Thursday of 2026 at the Wine Bar on Thursday, April 2 with live music by Joe Ryan from 4:30PM to 8PM and specials like 2-for-1 oysters, a special $25 bar plate and 25% off bottles of wine!
Somm's Table: Chile
Join us for our first Somm’s Table of 2026 on Saturday, March 21, at 3PM, to explore the diverse terroirs of Chile through an educational tasting that journeys from the coastal Casablanca Valley to the high-altitude Maipo Valley.
Tide to Table Pre-Fixe Weekend
On March 13 and March 14, 2026, Washington Inn & Wine Bar invites you to experience Tide to Table, a special pre-fixe menu inspired by the rhythms and richness of the sea that surrounds us here in Cape May.
Galentine's at the Wine Bar
Hey ladies! Join us on Thursday, February 12, from 4 to 8PM in the Wine Bar for our second annual Galentine’s Day celebration and enjoy live music by Hannah Stone, a thoughtfully crafted cocktail menu and delectable small bites, perfect for sharing with the gals.
Retail Wine Tasting
Join us on Sunday, December 21st, from 3-4pm for our last Pop-Up Retail Wine Tasting of 2025 in our Wine Cellar with April and Tyler!
SOLD OUT: Feast of the Seven Fishes
The Washington Inn & Wine Bar invites you to experience La Festa de Sette Pesci, the Feast of the Seven Fishes. This beloved holiday tradition will be presented in an elegant family-style menu, thoughtfully crafted by Executive Chef Vincent Celeste and Pastry Chef Maria Marshall, celebrating the richness of the sea and the warmth of the season. Guests will enjoy seven exquisite seafood preparations, shared at the table in the true spirit of the holidays.
Somm's Table: Port & Pastries
For the sweet tooth in us all, our final Somm's Table of the year will focus on the world of Port wines. British merchant families of Cockburn (who were instrumental in rescuing the Touriga Nacional grape from extinction) and Sandeman (a recognized trademark and leader in production) will be used to demonstrate the differences within this vast style of winemaking: Port.
