A communal, bottle-driven winegarden, with two lush garden patios, reimagined dinner party fare, and a fun and affordable wine list. Dreamt up by local husband-and-wife team Paul and Brittany Carlson, we’re basically your favorite chic, backyard dinner party in wine bar form.

Come for the diverse 50-bottle wine list, and stay for the creative, casual and shareable dishes with hints of the southwest from chef and partner Cable Smith, getaway-inspired craft cocktails, well-curated beer selection, sunny vibes, and magical, plant-filled and vibrant space.

Evoking the atmosphere of a modern backyard wine party meets beer garden, our space brings the outdoors in, with an indoor ‘patio’ inspired by warm-weather climates. The open, airy space is accented by warm, earthy color tones, natural woods, decorative breeze blocks, twinkling string lights, glowing candles, a wall of dried flowers from Guatemala, and live greenery throughout.

As at a beer garden, groups are welcomed, with large handmade wood tables featuring seating for up to 42, with built-in ice buckets to keep bottles chilled. There is also bar and ledge seating for 24, and plenty of standing room for lively gatherings (post-COVID). The indoor space features two large flat screen TVs and one large TV on the back patio to air sporting events, debates and more. The space is also family-friendly and dogs are welcome on the streatery and front patio.

Lulu’s Winegarden also features three lush outdoor patios – an ivy-lined front patio overlooking dynamic U Street, a charming plant-filled back courtyard, and a chic streatery.