10 Best Breweries in Washington DC

"Bluejacket comes from Neighborhood Restaurant Group, the local hospitality company that stocks its all of its bars and restaurants (Churchkey, the Sovereign) full of outstanding beer. Bluejacket always has a staggering number of drafts to choose from, from IPAs to stouts. It’s also a favorite hangout before and after Nationals games."

"The Arsenal is a part of Bluejacket Brewery and is a great place for folks to grab a beer and enjoy delicious food. The restaurant features a number of vegan offerings on the menu..."

"to the Navy Yard, you can find the top breweries in the city serving up Belgian style craft brew, IPAs, sours, porters and lagers. Many of the District’s bars and restaurants have embraced the local beer scene and are sourcing beers across the DC area to serve their customers. Our favorite spots have beer gardens, tasting rooms and pick up locations, making it convenient to enjoy a pint no matter what life throws at your schedule."

"The historic Shaw neighborhood is where you’ll find Right Proper Brewing Company, a brew pub established as a local gathering place. The brewery is located on the spot where the legendary musician Duke Ellington learned to play jazz. A ‘yeast-forward’ brewery, Right Proper sources a variety of yeasts and cultivates its own strains to craft its beers."

"Right Proper's Shaw Brewpub is a neighborhood brewery and a restaurant in a fun and welcoming space filled with murals from local artists"

"4 out of 5 stars Bars Breweries. Named after the hellbender salamander, which is the largest salamander in North America, Hellbender Brewing Company was founded in 2014 by Ben Evans and Patrick Mulane. The staff uses a Belgian mash filter system that’s more eco-friendly and efficient than others and it was said to be the first of its kind on the east coast back when it was installed."

"Hellbender Brewing Company was established by close friends Ben Evans and Patrick Mullane. The long-time DC residents named their brewery after the endangered Eastern Hellbender, the largest salamander in North America. The company is committed to environmentally safe brewing practices and dedicated to raising awareness about the Eastern Hellbender."

"Beers here are produced in 20-barrel batches in a 100% solar-powered Ivy City facility. That means you can expect fresh product and a good deal of variety, from the citra and mosaic Dance of Days pale ale to the crushable District Common lager. Visitors are welcome to return to its original Ivy City location, as well as its newly minted location in Navy Yard for limited indoor and patio seating."

"Atlas Brew Works is part of the growing number of reasons to eat and drink around D.C.’s Ivy City neighborhood. Notable beers include the hop-forward Rowdy Rye, the District Common ale, and the Dance of Days pale ale. The taproom is open daily and hosts tours on Saturdays at noon, 2 p.m., and 6 p.m."

"Take a tour on Saturdays at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., or 6 p.m. Kid- and dog-friendly. No reservations on Saturdays after 2 p.m."

"3 out of 5 stars Restaurants Steakhouse. District Chophouse dates back to 1996, the original emerging days of the brewpub craze, and long before the craft brewing surge truly took hold. Located near the Verizon Center in Chinatown, they're a full-service restaurant known for their steaks and burgers."

"District ChopHouse is not only a fine brewery, it’s an upscale restaurant with an extensive wine list, too. They offer a small, but well-rounded, selection of standard brews, including a lager, an IPA, a Scottish, a stout, and a Belgian pale ale. They’re located just outside Capital One Arena, so stop in for a steak or some fresh seafood before a game."

"City-State Brewing is a newbie to our nation’s capital, and we should be seeing its big debut sometime around Memorial Day weekend of 2021. Not only will it offer a brewery with taproom, it will also be an arts venue and event space. It will offer five new brews, each inspired and named in honor of the District."

"Other Half Brewing is actually a Brooklyn-based brewery with a DC location. They tout 96 pages of IPAs, Imperial IPAs, and stouts online and, should you place an order for delivery or pick-up, a free bag of Doritos will accompany your order. Other Half offers hour-long virtual tastings as well, and has pop-ups at a few locations throughout New York state."

"A wooden structure shields drinkers at this Brooklyn brewery’s new-ish D.C. taproom and production facility in Ivy City, which boasts 20 draft pours at a time. Seats are available on first-come, first-serve basis on the covered outdoor deck."

"This lively restaurant is located on 14th Street, one of D.C.'s most bustling streets. Sette Osteria has a laid-back vibe that is casual enough to drop in with a group last-minute ..."

"Fun, fresh, and vibrant all describe the brunch scene at Sette Osteria on 14th Street. Order plates like a brunch tart, Nutella flatbread, smoked salmon platter to split and snack ..."

"The restaurant has been able to get accreditation from Michelin Guide and that in itself should be a proof to the great food available at the location. The prices are affordable enough and the ambience is quite posh looking enough. The down to earth approach in a posh appearance should provide you with a contrasting experience in its own right."

"Kyirisan only serves brunch on Sunday, but boy is it an awesome brunch with some amazing dishes. Try dishes like the Truffled Kimchi Congee, Scallion Pancake or the Panko Chicken Sandwich for some slightly different, but awesome, breakfast flavors. They also serve blueberry pancakes, a lump crab cake benedict and gravlax croissant sandwich."

"Sycamore StreetLength: 0.47 milesDifficulty: EasyBikeable: NoTrail Map:ViewDescription: East Falls Church Metro and the W&OD trail are a short distance away. The trail provides a refreshing and informative walk as you read the interpretive panels about nature. You will enjoy the wetland garden, forest, playground, and picnic area."

"This gem is technically not a park so much as a Harvard University Research Institute with a library, museum, and garden. The estate hosted important diplomatic meetings during the second world war with delegations from China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States all taking part in the “Dumbarton Oak Conversations.” These conversations led to the establishment of the United Nations Charter in 1945. The garden was featured in National Geographic as one of the top ten best gardens in the world in 2014."

"Located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington DC, Dumbarton Oaks is one of the city’s most significant historic landmarks. Beatrix Farrand, the first professional female landscape architect in the United States, designed the park in 1921. With the goal of creating the illusion of country life within the city, Farrand’s design includes formal gardens that transition to a more naturalistic landscape with constructed waterfalls and ponds."

"This little known and very beautiful public park, on the northern edge of Georgetown, is one of DC's local secrets. Wander down Lovers' Lane off R Street and into the foliage and over quaint bridges. Dumbarton Oaks Park is the coolest place to be in the height of the humidity."

"Military RoadLength: 0.6 miles, + 0.15 to Potomac river & heritage trailDifficulty: Moderate to difficultBikeable: NoTrail Map:ViewDescription: Features a forested area and rocky stream that runs down to the Potomac River & Potomac Heritage Trail. There are several areas where you will have to cross the stream. If you walk far enough, you’ll find the remnants of an abandoned swimming resort."

"You will wander into Montrose Park from Georgetown by walking along R street between 28th and 32nd. This one has a large playground area for children, two sets of tennis courts, and a series of trails that eventually take you over to Rock Creek Park. Check here to find a map of nearby parking and here to find a complete history and set of maps."

"Montrose Park in Georgetown is located between two sites worth visiting on their own, Dumbarton Oaks and Oak Hill Cemetery. The small park has beautiful gardens, trees, and a playground. It’s great for dogs and families, or for a nice quiet stroll on a Sunday afternoon."

"is one of the few cities to have one of these—officially, that is. Sandwiched between Montrose Park and Dumbarton Oaks Museum and Gardens, this picturesque trail starts near 31st and R Streets NW in Georgetown and cuts through Rock Creek Park..."

"Theodore Roosevelt Island Park is a fitting memorial to America’s 26th President, who was an avid outdoorsman known as The Great Conservationist. Located in the Potomac River, the island is a wilderness preserve containing several hiking trails that lead to a 17-foot bronze statue of Roosevelt himself, created by American sculptor Paul Manship. The tranquility of the park provides the perfect setting to escape the bustle of the city or contemplate quotations from Roosevelt’s writings, found inscribed on four granite monoliths surrounding his statue."

"Theodore Roosevelt Island Park is a national memorial situated on an 88.5-acre island in the Potomac River. A footbridge from the Virginia side of the river provides access to the island. In addition to the memorial plaza featuring a decorative fountain and a 17-foot-tall statue of the 26th president, the park has several hiking trails and boardwalks through the island’s natural habitats."

"Go for a walk in the peace and quiet of the Theodore Roosevelt Island. Extra plus: little to no tourists tour the island."