NDW Winch House ~ WILLIAM III Cafe

Dating back to 1799, the 208 year old Winch House at NDW has had a very colorful and varied past and over the last year has undergone a complete structural restoration to not only restore it to its former glory but to also house a new WILLIAM III Espresso Bar ~ Cafe  in the area that was once used to store winch handles, tow chains and every other device used to renovate and keep the Naval warships in the past going strong. WILLIAM III has been working in conjunction with NEXCOM and NAVFAC to make this a reality and provide the Military and Federal Government employees at NDW a place to get away from the daily grind and enjoy a variety of great "Made to order" food and drink in a relaxed historic atmosphere. 

Winch House Construction Pictures

             Old brick mortar removal                                                 Bricks being replaced                                               Roof being replaced

Main Cafe floor slab poured with utilities roughed in     Travertine flooring, window and counter installation                        Equipment installation

Opening Day December 12, 2007     

                                                 Opening Crew                                                                                   Four choices of flavored coffee and two sole source arabica each day

Our outdoor cafe area has seating for up to 28 with wrought iron tables, chairs, oversize canvas umbrellas and background music surrounding the entire area creating a relaxing semi-private atmosphere.