Brewery Tour in Washington, DC

 Washington

Day 1

Head up to Brookland for some sightseeing and breweries along the Metropolitan Branch Trail. The trail is great for biking or walking on a nice day.
1
Attraction
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America
Washington, District of Columbia

Before you hit up the breweries, take a tour of the Franciscan Monastery. Enjoy their beautiful outdoor gardens and tour the catacomb replicas.

2
Eat
The Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

This no fuss bar has beer, liquor, and crushes.

5 mins·0.8 mi· via Edgewood St NE
3
Eat
City-State Brewing Co.
705 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017

A great local brewery with games.

7 mins·1.1 mi· via Edgewood St NE
4
Eat
metrobar
Washington, District of Columbia

A fun, Metro themed bar with lots of special events. They also have a few mocktails for any non drinkers.

6 mins·1.0 mi· via Rhode Island Ave NE and 2nd St NE
5
Eat
Lost Generation Brewing Company
327 S St NE, Washington, DC 20002

A husband and wife team in the 120 year old Nabisco Factory.

10 mins·1.6 mi· via New York Ave NE
6
Hotel
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
Washington, District of Columbia

Day 2

For day 2, head over to the 14th and U Street neighborhood. This a great neighborhood for all kinds of food but this guide will focus on beer.
1
Park
Meridian Hill Park
16th St NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Start the afternoon with a short walk around Meridian Hill Park. The cascading waterfall won’t return until 2027 at the earliest but there still a few monuments to see and it’s a lovely place to walk around.

2
Eat
Franklin Hall
1348 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

This large sports bar is great for local brews and bigger groups. It’s an inviting indoor space so it’s perfect to escape the summer heat or winter chill.

4 mins·0.5 mi· via 14th St NW
3
Eat
Aslin Beer Company
1740 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

This is a great outdoor sports bar for local beers. They don’t have food but you can order from Chicken & Whiskey or Doi Moi. Get there early if you go on a weekend.

6 mins·0.7 mi· via S St NW
4
Eat
Right Proper Brewing Company
624 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Right Proper is a beloved brewery in DC. This location offers a full menu so you can grab lunch or dinner here.

6 mins·0.9 mi· via Rhode Island Ave NW
5
Eat
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

This is a little farther south of the U Street area but it has great food options for a dinner and local beers.