Top 11 Breweries & Microbreweries in Washington, District of Columbia

Craft Beer & Microbrewery Guide for Washington, DC

In the bustling heart of Washington D.C., craft beer enthusiasts revel in an unexpected find: a vibrant brewery scene that's as diverse as the city itself. From Capitol Hill to Georgetown, innovative microbreweries blend local flavors with artisanal brewing techniques, creating a unique tapestry of suds that's a toast to the nation's capital. A craft beer tour here is more than just tasting; it's an adventure through the city's rich history, culture, and spirit, all poured into a glass.

Capitol City Brewing Company in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.00 star rating

Capitol City Brewing Company

Washington DC

4.00

Unique specialty sandwich option

Right Proper Brewing Company in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.40 star rating

Right Proper Brewing Company

Washington DC

4.40

Right Proper offers unique, small-batch beers.

Other Half Brewing Washington DC in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.80 star rating

Other Half Brewing Washington DC

Washington DC

4.80

Offers broccoli-infused beer options

Red Bear Brewing Co in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.10 star rating

Red Bear Brewing Co

Washington DC

4.10

Offers a wide variety of craft beers

Atlas Brew Works Ivy City Brewery & Taproom in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.50 star rating

Atlas Brew Works Ivy City Brewery & Taproom

Washington DC

4.50

Variety of beer styles available.

Aslin Beer Company in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.40 star rating

Aslin Beer Company

Washington DC

4.40

Bourbon barrel-aged stouts are highly praised.

Hellbender Brewing Company in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.80 star rating

Hellbender Brewing Company

Washington DC

4.80

Variety of different beer styles offered

Atlas Brew Works Navy Yard Brewery & Tap Room in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.30 star rating

Atlas Brew Works Navy Yard Brewery & Tap Room

Washington DC

4.30

Unique beer club offering for regular customers

Right Proper Brewing Co. Brookland Production House + Tasting Room in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.70 star rating

Right Proper Brewing Co. Brookland Production House + Tasting Room

Washington DC

4.70

Cozy, rustic vibe that sets brewery apart

Lost Generation Brewing Company in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.60 star rating

Lost Generation Brewing Company

Washington DC

4.60

Excellent beer selection across multiple styles

City-State Brewing Co. in Washington, District of Columbia - 4.60 star rating

City-State Brewing Co.

Washington DC

4.60

Unique arcade games with pinball, skeeball, and claw machines.

More breweries near Washington, DC

Nighthawk Brewery & Pizza in Arlington, Virginia - 4.20 star rating

Nighthawk Brewery & Pizza

Arlington VA (5.1km)

Unique brewery brewhouse on site

Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. in Hyattsville, Maryland - 4.90 star rating

Streetcar 82 Brewing Co.

Hyattsville MD (9.1km)

Small tasting room seating up to 8 people

Franklins in Hyattsville, Maryland - 4.60 star rating

Franklins

Hyattsville MD (9.5km)

Unique house-made root beer stands out

Third Hill Brewing Co in Silver Spring, Maryland - 4.80 star rating

Third Hill Brewing Co

Silver Spring MD (10.2km)

Wide selection of light and dark beers

Silver Branch Lagerhaus & Biergarten in Silver Spring, Maryland - 4.70 star rating

Silver Branch Lagerhaus & Biergarten

Silver Spring MD (10.6km)

Unique courtyard setting for Biergarten

Denizens Brewing Co. in Riverdale Park, Maryland - 4.40 star rating

Denizens Brewing Co.

Riverdale Park MD (11.1km)

Offers vegan options and non-alcoholic beverages

Atlas Brew Works & Andy's Pizza Carlyle Crossing Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia - 4.80 star rating

Atlas Brew Works & Andy's Pizza Carlyle Crossing Alexandria

Alexandria VA (11.4km)

Unique flavors in pizza toppings

Brewer's Lounge at Rock Bottom Brewery in Bethesda, Maryland - 3.90 star rating

Brewer's Lounge at Rock Bottom Brewery

Bethesda MD (11.6km)

Brewery has pool area for relaxation

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery in Bethesda, Maryland - 3.90 star rating

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Bethesda MD (11.6km)

Unique use of oil for garlic-infused dishes

Port City Brewing Company in Alexandria, Virginia - 4.70 star rating

Port City Brewing Company

Alexandria VA (12.1km)

Multiple German-style beers on tap.

Audacious Aleworks Brewery in Falls Church, Virginia - 4.70 star rating

Audacious Aleworks Brewery

Falls Church VA (12.7km)

Unique artwork adorns the brewery walls.

Solace Outpost in Falls Church, Virginia - 4.40 star rating

Solace Outpost

Falls Church VA (13.1km)

Weekly trivia nights feature live music performances

Aslin Beer Company - Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia - 4.60 star rating

Aslin Beer Company - Alexandria

Alexandria VA (14.4km)

Aslin's menu features a variety of unique dishes like lemon garlic kale salad and chicken sliders.

BabyCat Brewery in Kensington, Maryland - 4.60 star rating

BabyCat Brewery

Kensington MD (14.5km)

Unique standalone mezzanine area.

Settle Down Easy Brewing Co. in Falls Church, Virginia - 4.80 star rating

Settle Down Easy Brewing Co.

Falls Church VA (15.9km)

Settle Down Easy Brewing Co. offers traditional German-style beer.

Caboose Commons in Fairfax, Virginia - 4.30 star rating

Caboose Commons

Fairfax VA (18.0km)

High ceilings give off warehouse vibe.

7 Locks Brewing in Rockville, Maryland - 4.60 star rating

7 Locks Brewing

Rockville MD (18.8km)

Friendly staff make planning easy.

Caboose Brewing Company & Tavern in Vienna, Virginia - 4.40 star rating

Caboose Brewing Company & Tavern

Vienna VA (21.1km)

Unique brewing company atmosphere inside

Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton, Virginia - 4.70 star rating

Fair Winds Brewing Company

Lorton VA (22.5km)

Has a large selection of beers.

Settle Down Easy - Oakton Tasting Room in Oakton, Virginia - 4.90 star rating

Settle Down Easy - Oakton Tasting Room

Oakton VA (24.0km)

Family-run brewery with excellent staff.

G34.3 Brewing Company in Lorton, Virginia - 4.60 star rating

G34.3 Brewing Company

Lorton VA (24.2km)

Unique beer selection with flavorful options

Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company in Fairfax, Virginia - 4.70 star rating

Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company

Fairfax VA (24.6km)

Unique beer pairing events with unexpected themes

Ornery Beer Company in Fairfax, Virginia - 4.20 star rating

Ornery Beer Company

Fairfax VA (24.8km)

Unique beer styles offered

Commonwealth Brewing Co FFX in Fairfax, Virginia - 4.50 star rating

Commonwealth Brewing Co FFX

Fairfax VA (24.9km)

Large indoor space with outdoor patio areas

Events near Washington, DC

Date	Event	Brewery	Location
Dec 20	Santa Brunch	Ornery Beer Company	Fairfax, VA