Best Beer Pubs & Breweries in the Washington, DC Area

Looking for a great beer in the Washington, DC area? The capital region has a variety of pubs and breweries that offer an extensive selection of beers. Check out these microbreweries, bars and restaurants with a huge selection of local and international beers.

The Brickskeller
Dupont Circle. 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC (202) 293-1885. The Brickskeller is a Washington, DC favorite, most famous for its HUGE menu of beers including more than 1000 different brands from all over the world. The atmosphere is casual and the menu includes burgers, sandwiches, salads and pizza.

DA's R.F.D. Washington
Penn Quarter. 810 7th St. NW Washington, DC (202) 289-2030. American restaurant with “cuisine a la biere,” beer inspired recipes and more than 300 bottled brews and 30 beers on-tap. Same owner as the Brickskeller.

Birreria Paradiso
Georgetown. 3282 M Street NW Washington, DC (202) 337-1245. This beer haven is located on the lower level of Pizzeria Paradiso. The beer list includes 16 draft beer selections, 80 bottled beers and a traditional British-style cask ale.

Capitol City Brewing Co
Capitol Hill. 2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington DC (202) 842-2337
Downtown., DC. 1100 New York Ave., NW, Washington, Washington DC (202) 628-2222
2700 S Quincy St, Arlington, Virginia (703) 578-3888
Brewpub restaurants specializing in handcrafted beers and American cuisine.

Old Dominion Brewing Company
44633 Guilford Dr Ashburn, Virginia (703) 724-9100. The pub is a part of the Old Dominion brewery which produces 31 beers and three soft drinks. The menu includes a wide range of pub food. Free brewery tours are offered on Saturdays at 2 and 4 p.m.

Shenandoah Brewing Company
652 S Pickett Street, Alexandria, Virginia (703) 823-9508
This is the Washington, DC area's only brew-on-premise, where you can brew-it-yourself! Shenandoah brews on premise nine beers on draft as well as draft root beer. Chili, stews and other snacks are available.

Lost Dog Café
5876 Washington Blvd. Arlington, Virginia (703) 237-1552
This gourmet pizza restaurant offers more than 200 beers from around the world.

Dogfish Head Alehouse
800 W Diamond Ave Gaithersburg, Maryland (301) 963-4847. This pub features craft-brewed beers, burgers, hand cut steaks, pizzas, salmon, and more.

CommonWealth Gastro Pub# 1400 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC (202) 265-1400. The first of its kind in Washington, DC, the British-inspired pub offers a variety of British “modern classics” and an extensive selection of beers and wine.

District Chophouse & Brewery
Penn Quarter 509 7th Street NW Washington DC (202) 347-3434. This steakhouse, owned and operated by Rock Bottom Brewery, offers a wide selection of handcrafted beers along with its menu of steaks, seafood, salads and brick-oven pizzas.

Rock Bottom Brewery
4238 Wilson Blvd #1256 Arlington, Virginia (703) 516-7688
7900 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda, Maryland (301) 652-1311
Brewery restaurant chain with 29 locations featuring a great selection of beer, soups, salads, burgers, pizza, salads and more.

Franklin's Restaurant and Brewery
5123 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, Maryland (301) 927-2740 Prince George’s County’s first brew pub offers a variety of beers and American cuisine.