10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Bethesda

"The Arsenal is a part of Bluejacket Brewery and is a great place for folks to grab a beer and enjoy delicious food. The restaurant features a number of vegan offerings on the menu..."

"What started in 2013 as a craft brew pub in Shaw has since expanded to include a dedicated production facility in Brookland and distribution throughout DC bars. A visit to Right Proper is hardly ever the same, whether you make a reservation for indoor dining or walk up to a patio table. Its selection of wild yeast ales rotate frequently and are brewed in small batches, so you never know what may be next on tap."

"This brewpub is known for its rotating selection of artful and experimental brews. Styles tend to be on the lighter side of the spectrum – expect to see plenty of farmhouse ales, saisons, and other rustic styles. Food fits the gastropub model with options like burgers, pastas, salads, and appetizers like beer battered cheese curds and baked mac and cheese."

"In the Shaw neighborhood in the vicinity of the Howard Theatre, this is a brewpub designed for locals. While many breweries try to garner attention in national beer conversations, this is a place that wants to be the best-kept secret for the neighborhood. Because of that, they’ve focused on serving great food and tasty brews all at an affordable price."

"flag design, and its beers are becoming tied to the city’s culture as well. Find beers with quirky and interesting flavor profiles that also pack a boozy punch. Pours of Peppercorn Saison and Above The Clouds farmouse pale ale are crowd-pleasers that fit in with the ever-changing lineup of one-offs and rotating recipes."

"5 out of 5 stars Bars Breweries. 3 Stars Brewing Company was founded by Dave Coleman and Mike McGarvey in 2012. The duo brought in a background of home-brewing and honor those roots today by having an on-site home-brewing supply shop at the premise."

"4 out of 5 stars Bars Breweries. Named after the hellbender salamander, which is the largest salamander in North America, Hellbender Brewing Company was founded in 2014 by Ben Evans and Patrick Mulane. The staff uses a Belgian mash filter system that’s more eco-friendly and efficient than others and it was said to be the first of its kind on the east coast back when it was installed."

"The brewery started as the passion project of a former politico and a neuroscientist. However, what began as a side hustle eventually grew into a full-time project. They are committed to environmental sustainability."

"5 out of 5 stars Bars Breweries. Atlas Brew Works joined the scene in 2012, founded by Justin Cox and with Daniel Vilarrubi as head brewer. In the years since, the staple beers, such as District Common and Rowdy Rye, have gained a wide presence across the city on draft and by the six pack."

"Take a tour on Saturdays at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., or 6 p.m. Kid- and dog-friendly. No reservations on Saturdays after 2 p.m."

"3 out of 5 stars Bars Breweries. Franklins is a restaurant, a brewery and a general store. Mike Franklin owns the space, which opened in 1992 and added the brewpub component a decade later."

"Look no further than Bardo Brewpub, a beer garden located on a grassy lot a few blocks north of the vibrant H Street Corridor. A unique brew pub with a cult following, Bardo is the reincarnation of Bardo Rodeo – an Arlington brewery that helped launch craft beer in the DC area in the 1990s. Bardo serves rare brews like its ‘White Lightnin’, a sweet and heavy beer with an extraordinary alcohol content, or the ‘Bacon Porter!"

"You’ll find Bardo Brewing on DC’s southeast riverfront just behind the ballpark. It opened in 1994 and had seven different brewers contribute to its opening line-up. It’s completely outdoors, with a pavilion, and hosts private events at no additional cost for the space itself."

"The National Museum of Women in the Arts sits in a former Masonic Temple on New York Ave. in D.C. It’s the world’s only major museum dedicated exclusively to the works of women in performing, visual, and literary arts. The facility has an impressive collection of more than 4,500 pieces of art, including works by Frida Kahlo, Sarah Miriam Peale, Mary Cassatt, and Élisabeth Louise Vigée-Le Brun."

"Since 1987, this museum has celebrated women who have influenced the art world. From Frida Kahlo to Mary Cassatt, the National Museum of Women in the Arts ensures that women artists are never forgotten or under-acknowledged. The museum's collection has more than 4,500 pieces of art."

"Housed in a 1907 Renaissance Revival structure that was previously a Masonic temple, the NMWA is the world's leading museum dedicated to recognizing women's achievements in the visual, performing, and literary arts. The collection houses more than..."

"Home to the world's largest collection of aviation and space artifacts, the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is a world-renowned institution that provides information encompassing all aspects of human flight. The museum is located in two historic buildings that house a vast collection of items and artifacts relating to the space and aviation industry. It features a range of exhibitions on aviation, planetary science, and space exploration."

"If you’re interested in learning about aviation history, then this is your spot. The National Air and Space Museum boasts the world’s most extensive collection of historic air and spacecraft. You can expect to find actual astronaut suits and moon rocks."

"The most hands-on of the Smithsonian museums, the Air and Space Museum is a must-see for adults and kids. Admission is free to the enormous collection of historical planes and rockets, and all kinds of educational activities and events."

"The Woodrow Wilson House was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964. It was the home of the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson after he left office until 1924 when he passed away in an upstairs bedroom. The House is shown by guided tour of the hour; tours take approximately one hour."

"open Mar–Dec | Wed–Sun: 10am-4pm Jan–Feb | Fri–Sun: 10am-4pm$. Step inside the final home of Woodrow Wilson and feel the inspiration of one of our country’s greatest leaders. In this historic home, personal artifacts, memorabilia, photographs and items are on display for all to see and enjoy."

"St. John’s opened its doors in 1816 and every person who has held the office of president since James Madison has attended at least one service there. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square was not the first house of worship in D.C., but it is the one most closely associated with the presidency. It is just one block away from the White House, at the corner of 16th Street and H Street NW."

"Reset your internal calendar with some weekend brunch dishes and drinks from The Smith in Penn Quarter or U Street. Dig into a comforting ranchero egg scramble with corn tortilla and avocado or a plate of vanilla French toast and maple syrup. Add a bloody mary or mimosa to any entree for $8."

"In D.C.'s Penn Quarter neighborhood, The Smith is a local favorite. This restaurant dishes out New American favorites in a lively, friendly environment. As soon as diners walk in t..."

"The luxurious feeling of dining at opulently appointed Punjab Grill extends to dessert. A decadent shahi tukra — the Indian version of bread pudding — comes with fig kulfi. Chocolate lovers will be happy with the chocolate chaat, a medley of chocolate with other flavors like pistachio and raspberry."

"For some of the best Indian food around, head to Punjab Grill. This gourmet Indian eatery features a lunch menu of Indian dishes whose recipes are from the khansaamas, the Punjabi ..."

"Wonderful, upscale, eclectic Indian restaurant, roughly comparable to Rasika. The food ain't cheap, but this is a fine dining establishment, and by that ..."