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Capitol City Brewing Company

Brewery, Sports Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$

Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

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Ranked #10 for sports bars in Washington
The folks at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Men's Health Mag like this place. Would you agree?
"Pub style & free pretzels are yummy!! Onion rings are tasty too!"(14 Tips)
"red and prohibition Porter are the best brews."(6 Tips)
"Great beer, soft pretzels and half-price apps at happy hour."(9 Tips)
"Happy Hour between 4-7 great amber beer"(9 Tips)

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Emily RapkochFebruary 13, 2018
This was a great place to go! Within walking distance from all the major sites, good food, and creative beer names - pretty good beer too. I recommend this place!
KeriNovember 10, 2013
Free pretzels with delicious dipping sauce! Score! Beer is actually really good. I got a flight and liked them all. Steak & eggs from brunch menu really hit the spot! Def will be back when in the area
Mikael WagnerApril 27, 2014
This is a great place for a group of friends to chill, hang and have great times. Peachy peach martini is delish and a. Amber beer. Shared corned dogs, wings, tuna, nachos and quesadilla. 💖 service
Deb TaylorOctober 13, 2014
I know I'm tipping a fair bit here , bit we are doing some leisurely tapas thing. So, to the tip... Try the Southwest Keg Rolls. They will not disappoint. You could pair them with the Pale Rider.
MsTwixt MsTwixtMay 3, 2012
The entrance is tough to find; just go 'round to H & 11th Streets NW and you'll be fine. Their house brewed root beer is FANTASTIC - one of the best we've ever sampled. You get free soft pretzels too!
Rachel ZimmermanMarch 29, 2013
Fried green beans are absolutely worth it. Bean burger was pretty so was the mushroom Swiss burger. Service was friendly despite the major crowds. Beer selection was limited but yummy and unique.
Richard RevillaJanuary 2, 2016
Many many beers to choose from. Wide screens abound and a great pub menu to go with it.
Yilen RodriguezFebruary 19, 2012
AMAZING JUICY BURGERS!!!! THEIR FRENCH FRIES ARE ALSO AMAZING! Their cuban sandwich is surprisingly good as well, i'm cuban and i give it 4stars! out of 5! pretty darn good!
Bridget GriffinJune 25, 2014
Happening place! Service was great along with the beer. And they give@you pretzels like some restaurants do bread. An added plus!
Zlata ZubenkoApril 16, 2016
Portions are large and shareable. Ask for free pretzels (the horseradish dip that came with those was delish!)
Adrienne GonzalezSeptember 2, 2013
When it comes to drinking in Washington, this isn't your best bet but when it's early afternoon and you're stuck in NW for a conference, this might be your only bet. Sit at the bar.
Christy SmithMay 4, 2019
They do flights on request but be warned: they are large. Probably best to split between two people.
Gretchen MurphyApril 1, 2015
Get the fish and chips! (And don't miss the mustard horseradish dipping sauce served with free pretzels)
Will DevineOctober 9, 2012
Can't decide on one of their many fine beers? Order a highly affordable Sampler, with small glasses of their four core beers and one seasonal!
Debbie GrayJune 24, 2013
Good atmosphere & great waitstaff! Kid friendly & food was good! Pub style & free pretzels are yummy!! Onion rings are tasty too!
The Brew NoobJanuary 17, 2012
My favorite pairing is their dark beers with a simple order of beer pretzels and mustard (or cheese). Makes for an especially tasty happy hour snack!
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 2, 2011
The District's oldest microbreweries serve up simple bar tastes in two restored historic buildings... be sure to try the warm, soft pretzels and giant sandwiches! -- Green Guide Editor
Polo OrnelasJanuary 18, 2014
Jalapeño martini it's a bar secret; ask Benny ; porter it's the best on beers
CL BurkeMay 6, 2013
Stumbled in because I was in the area and hungry. Enjoyed trying some local drinks in a pleasant environment. Pretzels were a fun surprise.
Katarina KatsmaApril 11, 2015
Fantastic! Their beer is amazing and reasonably priced. And you get pretzels with your beer, too!
Larry ThorneApril 9, 2018
Have been their 5 days in a row. Great good! Slow service! Went last night and ordered a beer, and the waiter said we have no beer!!! It’s a brewing company!!!! But no beer!!! I was in shock!!!!
Andrew KruleyAugust 13, 2014
free soft pretzels are awesome and the wave red and prohibition Porter are the best brews.
Shivani PatelOctober 11, 2013
Really lovely and attentive staff, free pretzels and dip and awesome pale ale on draft. Wins all round!
Caitlin CooleyJuly 2, 2013
Great food, they do only serve their 4 beers, so no ciders and they ran out of 2 types of wine while I was there =[
Justin ThorpDecember 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Make sure to get the free pretzels when you sit down at the table. You can get cheese sauce and they'll bring it from the kitchen.
Krista MuscarellaMay 26, 2011
Pretzels were unexpected and awesome, cranberry vodkas were strong, and kristy l (our waitress) was amazing with our group of 14! Highly recommend!!
Nicole FarrisAugust 5, 2014
If you think you want a steak from here..don't do it. From out of town and I thought it sounded good, but being the type of restaurant it is, I probably should've had a burger.
Melinda JacksonJuly 14, 2015
Great beer selection. Full bar. Didn't try the food. 45 min wait on a Friday night. No room at the bar.
Rob CampbellMay 30, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The Mango Martini is so good. They also have a spicy version.
Men's Health MagNovember 8, 2011
The owner says this brewery was the first to churn out booze after prohibition. And they have a drink to prove it: the Prohibition Porter. Order one up and toast that you weren't born in another era.
Josh KnepperMarch 16, 2013
The Prohibition Porter was definitely a good choice! Happy hour appetizer prices can't be beat either!
Teresa MarteMarch 21, 2015
I love the pretzels they serve while you wait with the horseradish mustard sauce.
DunjaMarch 30, 2014
Their starters are huge and still so cheap. I'd recommend the nachos, big enough to feed two.
Angie HarmonApril 3, 2016
First basket of delicious pretzels is free. If you want more, they're only $1 each.
kristindownieJune 22, 2014
if it's on tap, the mesquite rye is campfire in a cup, and quite brilliant
Emily Smith van BeekOctober 24, 2012
The tuna steak sandwich is a must have! Skip the steamed veggies though and opt for fries
Ashley HoweJuly 1, 2015
Happy hour is 4-7 and means all appetizers are half price and beers are 3.50
JennOctober 21, 2013
The free pretzels were awesome! Loved porter chili & ahi tuna rocks :) Thanks for being so nice to a #Texan.
Kenneth GillettDecember 21, 2010
The free pretzels are awesome, atmosphere great, owner super duper, and you get to keep the shakers from the margaritas!! Highlight recommended!
ZUMBACHiCK80 💕August 25, 2013
The quesadillas are SO good. So are the nachos. Thumbs up. Good atmosphere.
Tom MaxwellMarch 28, 2016
Honestly the food here was just okay. I think the chili in our nachos was generic canned fare? Complimentary fresh pretzels w/ dipping sauce were good, though.
Jeffrey-Ryan B.October 21, 2013
A great place to grab a beer with lunch and have some pretzels too!
Rob CampbellMarch 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Old Bay Wings are very good. This martini is so good.
Nathan WeberJanuary 25, 2015
The Atlantic Cod used for the Fish and Chips is tender and juicy.
RickyMarch 26, 2011
Cubano Sandwich is the way to go. Red kraut tastes like it was made with dirty tap water. Good micros. Grab the Cherry Blossom seasonal if its still available
DoubleDeuceMarch 11, 2015
To be honest, this place bores me. The huge ceilings just make white noise. But if you want a brewery, they have plenty of capacity. In the winter though, it's an awful climate.
Marchell MascheckJuly 19, 2016
try something the server suggests! you won't be disappointed!
T MarieMay 23, 2015
The turkey burger is pretty exquisite. If you're on the fence, contemplate no more.
Tucker WarnerSeptember 12, 2021
Got some great beer selection and the location is right in the heart of downtown DC.
Katie O'ConnellSeptember 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Want free soft pretzels to go with your drinks or before your meal? Just ask and they will be delivered.

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