City Tap House Penn Quarter is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

1. City Tap House Penn Quarter

8.0
901 9th St. NW (I St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 99 tips and reviews

Cesar C.Cesar Calderon: Delicious Tartuffo pizza and great draft selection, including local brews

Neal J.Neal Joseph: Fabulous, heavily local beer list, with 2 beers on cask. Burrata was incredible.

Kelly G.Kelly G: The Honey Goat Cheese pizza was beyond incredible. I'll definitely stop in next time I'm in DC!

Capitol City Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

2. Capitol City Brewing Company

7.4
1100 New York Ave NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 218 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark Holman: Try the beer it is great, Fuel is nice, malty and has a hint of chocolate. The Corn and Crab Chowder is awesome.

The Brew NoobThe Brew Noob: 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!

MsTwixt M.MsTwixt MsTwixt: 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!

Jackpot is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

3. Jackpot

7.8
726 7th St NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Chinatown · 27 tips and reviews

Brandon S.Brandon Sorensen: Great Beer selection, bartenders will provide samples and recommendations.

Ari S.Ari Schuler: Excellent beer selection. Try the rare and small batches!

Peter R.Peter R: Free popcorn is always a good touch. Great selection of beers and the bartender was really friendly. It’s in a basement so it’s a good place to go when the heat index gets above 100

Elephant & Castle is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

4. Elephant & Castle

7.5
1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 12th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews

Alexandre C.Alexandre Carvalho: New Castle beer is delicious! If you like dark, sweet and strong beer, this is the way to go

MartinMartin: Excellent service, great food and reasonable beer selection. It's more up market than traditional pub grub, but very tasty. We loved the shepherds pie, apple berry crumble, and cheesecake.

Daniel T.Daniel Tantalean: Bangers and Mash all the way! It was just some good ole home cookin' with some great local beers from Loose Canon and DC Brau. Like the vibe, really enjoyed the food and beer.

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

5. Dubliner Restaurant & Pub

7.8
4 F St NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Irish Pub · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 70 tips and reviews

Kelly K.Kelly Klein: You have to get the guiness burger...it is to die for and you can't get it anywhere else!

Washington PostWashington Post: During the summer, the open patio offers a great venue to people-watch on Massachusetts Avenue as you sip your Bass Ale, served by waiters with authentic brogues. Read more.

stepherstepher: Our server was hilariously snarky. Artichoke dip is tasty and Guinness is cold. Excellent music. Recommended.

Landmark's E Street Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

6. Landmark's E Street Cinema

9.2
555 11th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews

Paul Travis K.Paul Travis Klein: You can buy two beers at a time and have them put it in one big cup to circumvent the one beverage per ID rule. Also, ask for the beer of the month.

StaceyStacey: Great indie/foreign film venue. Small and cozy, AND they serve beer and wine. Perfect combination of awesome.

Crystal U.Crystal U.: This place has Crabcakes, Wine, Sweet Potatoe Fries, Beer, Pretzels, & Caramel Popcorn! Totally Awesome ....

Old Ebbitt Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

7. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 689 tips and reviews

sp u.sp ud: Starr Hill Northern Lights IPA is very good on tap.

Brandon F.Brandon F.: Epic atmosphere, cool people, and they have Guinness on tap. I recommend a dozen oysters on the half shell: two each of East Beach Blonde, Matunuck, Raspberry Point, Rocky Bay, St. Simon, & Wellfleet.

Jake S.Jake Smith: Sit at the bar, order some adventurous beers and and appetizer (namely, the crab and artichoke dip), immerse yourself in the unique experience of this historical locale.

Free State is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

8. Free State

8.2
501B G St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Chinatown · 9 tips and reviews

Jennifer P.Jennifer Plante: Great selection of Mid-Atlantic beers, spirits and wines.

M B.M B: Really good music and a nice variety of craft beer on draft

Christopher C.Christopher C.: Beer, wine, liquor

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

9. Hill Country Barbecue Market

7.9
410 7th St NW (btwn D & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · Penn Quarter · 273 tips and reviews

Daniel N.Daniel Nazar: Moist brisket, mac & cheese, sweet tea (or a cold Shiner), and Blue Bell ice cream for dessert. Y'all can thank me later.

EaterEater: Try the moist brisket, the sausages imported from Kreuz Market or any variety of sides. Most nights of the week bring live music and pitchers of Shiner are always $20. [Eater 38 Member]

Maria G.Maria Galperin: The moist brisket is incredible, there are great margarita pitchers, shiner on tap, $3 PBRs, karaoke downstairs on Wednesdays and old school country on Thursdays. Perfection. Avoid the potato salad.

Capital One Arena is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

10. Capital One Arena

8.6
601 F St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Basketball Stadium · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews

David B.David Bashford: Your mayor demands beer, next Caps game bring your offerings to 417!!! :)

Andrew W.Andrew Wiseman: Drink beer towers at the sushi place next to the movie theater before you go in

Olivia J.Olivia Jane: Greasy fries, beer and men with beards. Gotta love hockey 😍

Daikaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

11. Daikaya

8.6
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 284 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Svetlik: 'Wednesday Cat' is a great beer in a great can. Who knew beer could even BE so buttery

Justin T.Justin Taylor: Great beer great food

Tyrus M.Tyrus Manuel: Tasty lunch, great beer menu. Japanese and domestic on draft.

The Hamilton is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

12. The Hamilton

8.9
600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 265 tips and reviews

Taesasha G.Taesasha Gregory: Ask about the Growler special....$12 for 4 pints of a specific beer Monday-Friday. Limited quantity. First come, first served!!

Lisa Z.Lisa Zimmer: There's a lot of hand shaking and fist bumping here but with all the love put into making my cocktail, all is forgiven. Solid beer selection as well.

Kaz K.Kaz K.: 3pm to 6pm every day: half off sushi (sashimi, nigiri, rolls: anything on the right side of the sushi menu). Drinks not happy hour: ~$6 for a beer, $11 for a cocktail, $10 for wine.

Ella's Wood-Fired Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

13. Ella's Wood-Fired Pizza

8.1
610 9th St NW (btwn F & G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Bond: Excelllent pizza, good beer on tap and ggod service at reAsonable prices for DC

Jim C.Jim Collins: My experience at Ella's Pizza was craptacular. I had a Living Social coupon, and after confirming that I hadn't used it, ordered a happy hour $5 pizza and a couple of beers. Imagine my surprise when I

chuck f.chuck fritter: New promotion first beer is free on Caps game day w/ ticket stub

Penn Social is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

14. Penn Social

7.1
801 E St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Penn Quarter · 60 tips and reviews

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: Two floors, three bars, patio seating, over 30 draft beers, multiple HD projection screens and TVs for football and soccer games, and tons of events such as Tuesday Trivia night and happy hours. Read more.

Ann M.Ann M: Good beer and pretzels, fun, loud, atmosphere. All the food (except pretzels) is spicy, so if you like that, you're in luck.

Corey S.Corey Simon: A good selection of beers, decent prices and no cover if you get there early.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

15. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.1
900 6th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Chinatown · 56 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Maggio: Latte on draft + ham & cheese croissants!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: If it's warm out, try the Pure Black and Tan combination of the Draft cold-pressed coffee & milk and their Pure Black.

JLJL: Favorite coffee shop in the area. Great atmosphere and draft iced latte 😍☕️