Paste & Rind

Paste and Rind was one of the best things to come to H Street while I was living there. The perfect wine and cheese bar with owners and staff who you can trust to steer you in the right direction with their recommendations each time you come in. It’s been great to see their business grow since they opened. Even though we don’t live right across the street anymore we still make the trip in to see them regularly. The trolley club they have is also great and a fun way to try new cheeses and accompaniments each month.

This place is the absolute best! I tell everyone I can about it. Delicious cheeses, thoughtful pairings, unique wine offerings? Yes. And the folks behind the counter (typically one of whom is the owner) are so friendly, knowledgeable, and of course very passionate about cheese. Go! Order the cheese roulette! You will not be disappointed!

They have excellent cheeses, wine, and a great atmosphere! The staff are super friendly and quick to serve. This great guy Leo was there, nice conversationalist, and humble.

Paste and Rind is a treasure. It's the best place to go to grab cheese to serve for family and friends, to bring as a gift, or to just to enjoy yourself. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and they go out of their way to help you. The prices are very reasonable and on par with what you'd pay at any chain grocer, except you're supporting a local business! I also love the cheese bar for a very generous cheese plate and glass of wine.

Paste & Rind is our go-to spot for wine and cheese—whether we’re hosting or just treating ourselves. The selection is always top-notch, and one of the best parts is that they sell their wines at retail prices, so you can take home great bottles without the usual markup. We’ve done wine tastings in many places, and the quality here truly holds up. The cheeses are thoughtfully sourced, and the staff is always happy to help with pairings or suggestions. Plus, the atmosphere is just right—great music, comfy seating, reliable Wi-Fi, and strong A/C in the summer (a major bonus in DC!).

My bff and I visited this place on Saturday and we loved it. It's a small cheese shop with quaint seating areas. The owner, Kara, was very friendly and made us feel welcome in the shop. (My friend was extra elated to meet another Kara spelled with a 'K' just like her daughter) We ordered the three cheese sampler and my favorite was this Alpine style cheese. We also had a couple glasses of the rose. All of it was delicious and we will definitely be coming back. I would say the place is a perfect spot for a first or second date. It's also a great spot to have an intimate conversation. The only issue I have is that it is not exactly metro accessible as it's a 20 minute walk from either union station or NOMA station. But it is worth the visit. So please stop by and support a small business if you are in the area.

I am so incredibly grateful for Kara & Aaron (& the whole Paste & Rind Team!). They put together the wedding "cake" of my dreams. I can't believe how lucky we were to have found them. They were so amazing to work with it was unbelievable. They picked the perfect cheeses for our Wedding Day cake, and were on site to assemble (and more importantly disassemble!) our beautiful spread of cheese. It was literally a dream come true. This is an amazing business run by incredible people who truly know and love their cheese! I can't thank them enough.

We got the cheddar plate and the cheese roulette. The cheddar was absolutely amazing and came with a delicious pear mustarda. For the cheese roulette, they gave us a Gouda which was also delicious. The service here was great and the staff were very helpful when ordering. I will definitely be coming back!

Great little spot. I ordered a medium board for my daughter's bridesmaids while they were getting hair and makeup done. The cheeses were unusual and tasty and the board was thoughtfully crafted.

What a sweet wine spot! We came just before close on a Sunday and I am so glad we stumbled in! The small shop is bright and airy with high ceilings. Their tiled bar seating seats at least 10 people, with tables up in the front near the entrance for larger groups. There were also 2 seater high tops in the back that people were reading books at while enjoying glasses of wine. The service - amazing! The two people behind the bar knew all about their wines and were able to suggest some glasses to us off their Women in Wine list for March. I liked that while the rest of their wine list was from your typical wine producing regions, their Women in Wine selections were more local. They also do events and try to incorporate themselves into the community since they're local - so really a great local wine and cheese bar! They also have a wine and cheese subscription - it looked amazing and pretty affordable, too. They also just recently opened a spot in Union Market - I can't wait to check them out there!

We really enjoyed our visit early on a Saturday evening. Excellent cheese from Virginia and wine from Maryland. Great music for the soundtrack and I appreciated the background information and great service from the staff. Totally worth a visit!

We stopped in shortly after their grand opening and had a pleasant experience. The space is VERY small and tight, but if you're able to snag a table or barstool, you'll be able to better enjoy the offerings. Fun Charcuterie boards almost outshine the wine. Wish they did flights/tastings as the per glass prices are a bit high.

Awesome wine bar from a husband and wife duo. I came here the other day and for some wine and cheese and was blown away. You can also get cheese and crackers to go, which seemed to be a popular option the day I was here.

I haven't tried this place because they decided to close for a private event and post nothing on their site and not answer phones. We, and several other people, stood out front trying to figure out when they'd open today and nobody bothered to come out and let paying customers know when we could buy cheese. We waited 30 minutes and tried to call twice but I guess customers aren't worth it to these guys. Ouch.

Fantastic cheeses and wines served by a knowledgeable team. The prices are reasonable and the ambiance is relaxed and non-pretentious for a personalized experience. We came here on a rainy Saturday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed. Will return!

From the moment I walked through the door I could tell this place is special. The ambiance is that of a cozy, intimate living room you'd gather together with friends to engage in stimulating conversation for hours. It's just that welcoming. The service was exceptional. I was greeted by the cordial husband and wife duo that own the establishment and immediately was offered the menu, suggestions on wine pairings, and which cheeses they'd recommend to a novice like myself. I ordered the 3 cheese slate with the Cava Brut Métode Tradicional wine per the owners' recommendation. The pairing was spot on. I also ordered the Duck Prosciutto. The Wild Rosemary cheese will throw you off at first because it actually tastes like rosemary - go figure! I'd highly recommend that and the Duck Prosciutto which is insanely delicious, so much so that you'll want more! As much praise as I give this establishment, there is a con. Given the intimate setting, it is quite small - seating can be limited especially if you have a larger party - so I'd be curious to see what happens on a busy day or night. Despite that, I'd highly recommend you check them out!

I was introduced to this business by receiving a present of the "Twelve Days of Chessman" last year. Loved it and so recently spent a happy Sunday afternoon with friends enjoying the wine and beer and cheeses. Fantastic cheese selection by people who really know their business. Great service; nice ambience and there wasn't any other dining business that day so we could sit as long as we wanted. I see from other reviews that it's sometimes very busy--Sunday seems to be a good bet. The only downside is that it's a long way from our home in Rockville--but the trolley means you can get there on public transportation. Tip: The chessman wheel makes a great gifts for parents/parents in law. Try it! We're hoping for a repeat this year.

Absolutely fantastic little cheese and wine shop. We stopped in shortly after they opened -- perfect pit stop ahead of a reservation or nearby show. Charcuterie boards are on point. Friendly folks working the bar. A few weeks later, we ordered a charcuterie board for a party and they hit it out of the park. Board was the perfect size and received rave reviews from guests. And don't sleep on their Trolley Club... they even deliver locally! Very much recommend.

Very cozy atmosphere with fabulous cheese and wine pairings provided by knowledgeable hosts/ owners Kara and Aaron. We stopped in over the holidays and enjoyed a festive atmosphere with delicious cheese plates accompanied with specialty apricot, honey and almonds. and Wine! Great evening learning about fantastic food with Kara and Aaron.

Wonderful new spot that recently opened in the former Dio wine bar. Super friendly staff and the cheese (and wine) was fantastic. Will be going again soon!

Great hangout place for either pre dinner or post dinner, very helpful staff and amazing service and cheese offerings. They use local cheese and wine from dmv area which I like very much. The owners are very nice and kind. Awesome addition to the neighborhood, look forward to returning!

Perfect new addition to the neighborhood. Great service and really easy for wine and cheese novices to get a curated experience!

Such an amazing place. Great ambiance, fabulous pairings, and the owners are the most wonderful couple you'll ever meet. So excited to have a class place like this one in the DC area. Will definitely be coming back.