Best Restaurants with Great Beer in Downtown

28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11820)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 86 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

2. The Sovereign

4.7

Exceptional(665)

Price: Expensive

• Belgian • Georgetown

Booked 6 times today

The Sovereign is a Belgian bar & bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine & fabled brewing culture of Belgium. Located in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, the Sovereign's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga whose classic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes draw on French, German & Dutch cooking techniques & traditions. The Sovereign features 50 drafts & more than 350 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director, Greg Engert.

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3. Gypsy Kitchen - DC

4.5

Awesome(1588)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Logan Circle

Booked 22 times today

Just like the bohemian travelers who inspired our name, Gypsy Kitchen’s alluring flavors aren’t bound by borders. Instead, our chefs go wherever the inspiration takes them, crafting deeply creative dishes that transport you to uncharted places around the Mediterranean and beyond. A menu designed to taste and share gives guests the freedom to explore the menu at their own pace, connecting over seductive flavors, festive craft cocktails and curated regional wines. The alluring interior matches the menu, with welcoming dining spaces that foster connections and spark conversation. Antique tapestries and rugs, twinkling lights and vibrantly patterned tile set the scene in the expansive dining room. Or, take a seat on the rooftop patio oasis, where lush greenery, plush cushions and the sky overhead evokes the feeling of being on a caravan to explore a distant land.

4. Mallard

4.7

Exceptional(110)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Logan Circle

Booked 8 times today

At Mallard, Chef Johnson will apply classic and global techniques to the culinary traditions of the south while incorporating the best local and regional ingredients available. Undergirding it all will be a sense of hospitality rooted in Johnson’s memories of the family table. Mallard’s menu will range from Chef Johnson’s take on classics like Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Pork, Piquillo Peppers, and Tabasco-Shellfish Nage and Wild-Caught Blue Catfish with Poached Oysters, Summer Corn, and Smoked Trout Roe to new creations like Seared Sea Scallops with Cracklin’ Cornbread, Charred Peaches and Dandelion Greens and Crisp Berkshire Pork Trotters with Ramp Chow Chow, Sunny-Side-Up Egg, and Edisto Island Grits. Dessert options include Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Rhubarb and Almond Shortbread and Banana Puddin’ with Cracker Jacks and Nilla Wafers.

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5. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

4.7

Exceptional(1067)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Navy Yard

The Arsenal is the 200-seat restaurant & bar housed within the brewery, Bluejacket. The menu updates, refines and extends the classic fare of beer halls and public houses by featuring the best locally sourced products available and highlighting reinterpretations of hearty classics such as steamed mussels, artisanal sausages and more. Gourmet sandwiches, seasonal salads & vegetables, alongside approachable bar snacks are the perfect accompaniments to a signature Bluejacket brew.

6. Et Voila

4.8

Exceptional(3897)

Price: Expensive

• French • Palisades Northwest

Booked 41 times today

Chef Claudio Pirollo is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary Belgian/French Bistro.A DC staple for 15 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From Classic European Bistro Cuisine to sophisticated daily Specials! Our bar covers handcrafted creative cocktails, with a large and high hand Wine List. Enjoy our cozy and energic dining room for an unforgettable experience . We cannot wait to see you!

7. Cafe Berlin

4.7

Exceptional(2318)

Price: Moderate

• German • Capitol Hill

Booked 4 times today

Café Berlin has been serving authentic German cuisine on Capitol Hill since 1985. It occupies the ground floor of three townhouses whose front yards serve as Biergarten for outdoor dining. The interior features a small bar and two cozy dining rooms. The restaurant is located within a short walking distance of Union Station and the U.S. Capitol. It draws politicians, congressional staffer, and tourists as well a loyal following of neighborhood residents. The traditional dishes are authentically prepared with lighter touch by chefs with extensive experience in German cuisine. In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant offer seasonally changing menus that feature fresh asparagus in the spring, salads and light fares in the summer, Bavarian dishes during Oktoberfest in the fall, and wild game in the winter. Desserts which are freshly made in-house include apple strudel, black forest cake, and luscious cream tortes. The bar offers a selection of imported German beers and wines.

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8. Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown

4.1

Excellent(756)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Located on the corner of 11th and H street NW, Capitol City Brewing Co. opened its doors in 1992 as the first brew pub in our nation's capitol since prohibition, thus giving its citizens and its many visitors the freedom to enjoy some of the finest hand-crafted beer in the country. On the front of our menu is the symbol of freedom, the Lady Liberty, a statue found atop our namesake, the United States Capitol.Nestled in the heart of Washington's rejuvenated downtown, this location has become a local landmark for celebrating great beer and food with family and friends. We have always taken great pride in our beer so come in and enjoy a cold pint of our very best and match it to one of the many menu selections tailored to the brews we serve.

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9. Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1045)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Penn Quarter

Booked 5 times today

The wood-fired pizza oven at the heart of the restaurant is what makes our handcrafted pizzas come alive with flavor, bringing inspiration to the rest of our menu. Our philosophy is to use the freshest, best quality ingredients, prepare it well and to serve it with joy. We invite you to share in the experience of what makes Ella's so special. Enjoy!

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10. City Tap House - Penn Quarter

3.6

Very Good(1225)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

City Tap House boasts one of the area's most extensive local, national and international microbrew line ups, including over 40 drafts and an extensive bottle collection, with seasonal and rotating options, as well as a house made specialty cocktail menu. Complimented by our American regional cuisine and gourmet brick oven pizza menu; City Tap House offers guests a rustic, comfortable dining and bar setting adjacent to our spacious open kitchen. Currently open for lunch and nightly dinner service as well as for weekend brunch, City Tap House looks forward to having you join us for any occasion! Enjoy happy hour in our bar area Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Seasonal patio dining available. Please inquire about large group accommodations and catering menus for happy hours, cocktail receptions and seated functions as well as full-venue buy outs. We offer both semi-private and fully private event space.

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Sue
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, great service, we keep going back. Highly recommend this place!
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Gypsy Kitchen - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Logan Circle
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4.5
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C.VIP
Las Vegas •108 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were greeted with a big smile at the front stand and promptly seated. This vibrant spot featured fresh, well-prepared sushi and an array of American and Italian selections. Every dish we selected was excellent. Though the place was packed and the noise level was predictably high, I had requested a quiet table when reserving and we were seated in a private booth complete with a door and coat hooks - the closest thing to our own dining room. The star of the evening was was our server Brian S. He was cheerful, informative, professional, welcoming, and everything one wants to insure a good experience when dining out. Kudos to The Hamilton - everyone got everything right!
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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shannon
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was a beautiful amber ambiance as we entered Mallard. Beautifully done decor, warm reception, terrific service. And what a great menu - not lengthy but just right and every dish we ordered was great. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. What a neighborhood gem - we will return and enthusiastically recommend it.
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MallardPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Logan Circle
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4.7
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Mauricio
Upstate New York •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Food and beer were great. Great place and good crowd.
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The Arsenal at BluejacketPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Navy Yard
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4.7
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JohnVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •49 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Food and service were excellent. The muscles were so fresh. Many choices on how to have them we chose the saffron and it was delicious. The short ribs were melt in your mouth tender. Waiter was attentive without being pushy.
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The SovereignPrice: Expensive• Belgian• Georgetown
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4.7

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Hamilton

2. The Sovereign

3. Gypsy Kitchen - DC

4. Mallard

5. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

6. Et Voila

7. Cafe Berlin

8. Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown

9. Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

10. City Tap House - Penn Quarter

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