Breweries in Washington, DC worth going out for.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

I keep track of breweries in Washington, DC and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Wunder Garten

Wunder Garten

Northeast Washington • $$

Tents, taps, and fire pits

Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)

Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)

Northwest Washington • $$

Beer boots & family hangs

Aslin Coffee DC

Aslin Coffee DC

Northwest Washington

Craft beer & coffee bar

The Sovereign

The Sovereign

Northwest Washington • $$

Belgian beer temple

Hellbender Brewing Company

Hellbender Brewing Company

Northeast Washington • $

Eco-friendly craft brewery

The Washington Brewing Company

The Washington Brewing Company

Washington

Wood-fired pizza & craft beer

Atlas Brew Works Navy Yard Brewery & Tap Room

Atlas Brew Works Navy Yard Brewery & Tap Room Great terrace

Navy Yard

Craft beer & pinball

The Midlands Beer Garden

The Midlands Beer Garden Great terrace

Northwest Washington • $$

Family-friendly craft beer oasis

Atlas Brew Works Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room

Atlas Brew Works Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room Great terrace

Southeast Washington

Gay-owned brewery with drag shows

Right Proper - Taproom & Brewery

Right Proper - Taproom & Brewery

Northeast Washington

Local brews & murals

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Lost Generation Brewing Company

Lost Generation Brewing Company

Northeast Washington

Literary-inspired craft brewery

City-State Public House

City-State Public House Great terrace

Edgewood

Industrial brewery with rooftop

DC Brau

DC Brau

Northeast Washington

Industrial brewery hangout

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How are these breweries in Washington, DC chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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