Books · The Wharf
Politics and Prose at The Wharf
on The Wharf, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Waterfront branch of DC's best-known independent bookstore, selling books, stationery and gifts and hosting author events, signings and classes. Two minutes from Waterfront Metro.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–8pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–8pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–8pm
- Thursday
- 10am–8pm
- Friday
- 10am–8pm
- Saturday
- 9am–8pm
- Sunday
- 10am–8pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near International Spy Museum (15 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Wharf Garage 1 (entrances at 20 Blair Alley SW, 19 Sutton Square SW and 700 Water St SW), Garage 2 (21 Riley St SW, 21 Parker Row SW) and Garage 3 (602 Water St SW) are open 24/7, from $6 for 30 minutes to $23 for 2 hours on weekdays. Waterfront station on the Green Line is a two-minute walk; the free SW Shuttle connects to L'Enfant Plaza Metro and the Mall, and water taxis run from the Transit Pier to Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria and National Harbor.
- The Wharf shops
- Shops generally open 10am–8pm (Sundays 11am–7pm), the fish market vendors from 8am on weekends, and restaurants run to 10pm or 11pm.
Shops a few minutes away
All of The Wharf →- Urban RoastDining · 620 Maine Ave SW3 min walk
- Kinfolk Southern KitchenDining · 685 Wharf St SW6 min walk
- Hank's Oyster BarDining · 701 Wharf St SW6 min walk
- Pink TigerDining · 751 Wharf St SW7 min walk
- Del Mar de Fabio TrabocchiDining · 791 Wharf St SW7 min walk
- Georgetown OpticianSpecialty · 699 Water St SW8 min walk
Before you go
What are Politics and Prose at The Wharf's hours?
Politics and Prose at The Wharf is usually open Sun–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 9am–8pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Politics and Prose at The Wharf?
Politics and Prose at The Wharf is at 610 Water St SW in The Wharf, Washington. It's near International Spy Museum (15 min walk).
Is Politics and Prose at The Wharf open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–8pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Politics and Prose at The Wharf?
The closest option for The Wharf is Wharf Garage 1 (entrances at 20 Blair Alley SW, 19 Sutton Square SW and 700 Water St SW), Garage 2 (21 Riley St SW, 21 Parker Row SW) and Garage 3 (602 Water St SW) are open 24/7, from $6 for 30 minutes to $23 for 2 hours on weekdays. Waterfront station on the Green Line is a two-minute walk; the free SW Shuttle connects to L'Enfant Plaza Metro and the Mall, and water taxis run from the Transit Pier to Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria and National Harbor.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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