Address

4238 Wilson Blvd, Second Floor
Arlington, VA 22203
(Inside of Ballston Quarter)

Parking Info

WHINO is located between Macy's and the bridge that leads to the Ballston Metro Station on the second floor of the mall. Daily, 24-hour parking is available in the Ballston Public Parking Garage which is located at 627 N. Glebe Road. Parking is only $1 (after 6:00pm) for the whole night. Parking level three (G3) leads to the same level WHINO is located. There is also street parking along Wilson Blvd.

HOLIDAY Hours

Thanksgiving Day, November 28 – Closed
Christmas Eve, December 24 – Closed
Christmas Day, December 25 – Closed

New Years Eve PARTY, December 31 – 4pm-2AM
New Years Day, January 1 – Closed

Hours

Monday – Thursday from 4pm – 10:00 pm
Friday from 4pm – 11:00pm
Saturday from 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday Closed

About the venue

WHINO, is a 6,200-square-foot restaurant, combined with an art gallery on the second floor of the new Ballston Quarter at 4238 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia. This modern open concept venue invites patron to inhabit large-scale mural installations while enjoying craft cocktails, beer, wine and globally inspired social plates. WHINO sports exposed black steel high ceilings, creating a loft like experience. The combination of design elements will provide a fun and refined destination for socializing and dining.

Food

WHINO's menu embraces a sharable small plates concept, enhancing the social atmosphere of our unique restaurant/art gallery setting. Our culinary offerings combine modern American dishes with international flavors and ingredients, creating a dynamic dining experience. The menu is seasonally driven and globally inspired, featuring distinctive dishes that evolve with the availability of seasonal items. We source our ingredients locally whenever possible, ensuring freshness and supporting our community.

wine

Our wine program features top-class wines that are both exceptional and undiscovered, offered at great price points. Carefully selected by our wine team, Julie and Jenn, our offerings provide a curated experience suitable for both beginners and connoisseurs. There's a little something for everyone. Additionally, we have a quaint 12-seat tasting bar where we host a wide range of fun and unique wine tasting experiences.

craft cocktails

At WHINO, we consider our craft cocktails to be an extension of our artful ambiance, embodying the creative spirit that permeates the restaurant. Each signature drink is a unique creation, reflecting our commitment to the art of mixology. Our cocktails are not only innovative but also deliver a fun and creative presentation, turning each serving into a visual expression of art. We use only the finest spirits, ensuring that every element, from top-shelf to even our rail spirits, is elevated to enhance your experience. Alongside our cocktails, we offer a vast selection of local and microbreweries on tap, each curated to complement the artistic flair of our offerings.

Art

WHINO began in 2007 as Art Whino art gallery. For over 15 years, it has continued to be a catalyst for art throughout the DMV area. The art that Art Whino and WHINO focus on is part of a new movement most commonly referred to as lowbrow art. It encompasses over 12 genres of art such as muralism, street art, illustration, and street art. Although it spans multiple disciplines, they share the theme of pop culture or a reaction to the current culture, better known by the name pop surrealism. The movement arose in the Los Angeles, California area in the mid-90s, stemming from skate culture with references to underground comics, punk music, and the hot-rod cultures of the street. Most lowbrow artworks are paintings, but there are also toys, digital art, and sculptures.

retail area

Artists in their quest to explore their crafts have started a subculture with custom collectibles. These collectibles elevate the artists' craft to a whole new level by introducing collectors to their vivid imaginations in the form of free-standing sculptures. At the front of WHINO, you will find displays showcasing these collectibles with new releases updated monthly. These sculptures range in size from as small as 8 inches to as large as life-size, standing 5 feet high. The editions are usually limited to 100 pieces or less and typically sell out quickly. WHINO, with its mission to introduce the DC Metro region to alternative art cultures, naturally carries a large assortment of custom collectibles from suppliers in California, Singapore, China, and beyond.

music

On Fridays and Saturdays, WHINO adds another layer to the guest experience. On Fridays, we feature DJs to elevate the lounge vibe with their lively sets. Saturdays showcase a rotation of DJs who play vinyl-only sets, along with our in-house bands that perform Jazz, Funk, and Americana Explorations, highlighting talented band members on guitar, bass, drums, and saxophone. Each weekend, we transform WHINO into a dynamic venue where food, drinks, music, and art converge.