Good house beer, they have a wheat beer I enjoy, but I've had their Oktoberfest and others and have never been dissapointed. Food is great, steaks are prepared well and the potatos are awesome. A little bit pricier but worth it. It's near the Verizon Center, so it's busier before and after games and events. If you're eating I'd recommend reservations, but if you just want a drink the bar is big enough that you usually don't have to fight too hard for a spot.

reviewed on: 2009-11-06 15:30:49

Great location near Wizards/Capitals stadium. Interior has vaulted ceilings and lots of booth seating. Brew kettles are on second floor and are visible through glass. The atmosphere is slighly more upscale and the prices reflect it. Both the food and beer are worth the cost, though.

Had a fabulous meal of surf and turf (filet mignon and lobster), as well as very tasty mixed salad starter.

The beers I had were both good quality. I first had a lager ("Light Lager") that was crisp and finished nicely. With my meal, I had a pale ale ("Velvet Ale") that complemented both the seafood and the beef nicely.

reviewed on: 2009-04-22 19:30:48

Located just north of the National Mall in Washington D.C. (where all the monuments are), this brewpub is located in a nice area with plenty to do before or after eating. It is also very close to hotels, the Verizon Center, and public transporation. The subway in D.C. is awesome, so I recommend using that as your intracity long distance travel (vs. bus or taxi). There is parking in the area, but you have to pay or it's very limited.

There is a sign on the front desk saying, "Proper dress required", or something similar, but I've seen people with hats inside, so dress isn't too important. It is a more "upscale" than TGIF or Chili's, but it's nothing too fancy for the beer drinker. There is a bar (which I didn't pay too much attention to) and plenty of booth and table seating. Upstairs is a rec room setup with billiars, and downstairs are the bathrooms and a private party room (accessible via elevators near the entrance/bar).

The food is somewhat pricey, and the beer is about average in price. The food is great though, and so is the beer. A lineup of five or six beers is on-tap, which is standard for a brewpub. The beer ranges from lighter beers (but not lite beer) to heavier beers like stouts.

I would say this is a great place if you're looking for something a bit fancier. The food is great, you just have a pay a little more for it.

reviewed on: 2008-03-28 23:52:47