Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

1. Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club

7.6
1103 Bladensburg Rd NE (at L St NE), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Trinidad - Langston · 21 tips and reviews

Brightest Young ThingsBrightest Young Things: Five Words: 100 Proof Root Beer Slushie.

Shannon Y.Shannon Yazurlo: the most fun happens when 100 proof rootbeer floats are involved

Amy S.Amy Semmes: get the root beer slushy....and then hold on!

&pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

2. &pizza

8.3
666 Monroe St NE (at 7th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Edgewood · 14 tips and reviews

Cam X.Cam X: Maverick and the root beer

Jake B.Jake Beagle: Haven't had anything I didn't enjoy. Especially the white birch soda.

Nicole K.Nicole Knight: Always delicious!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

3. Shake Shack

8.4
800 F St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Penn Quarter · 107 tips and reviews

Sam H.Sam H: Shack burger, cheese crinkle fries, rootbeer float = perfection

Adam R.Adam Renz: New York's greatest gift to the places with Shake Shack. Get a shack burger and a fair shake with some crinkle fries. House beer is also solid.

Burger DaysBurger Days: The newest Shack in DC has all the goodness you expect from the joint. The Shack Burger, Shack Stack, Smokeshack. But only here can you get the Astro Doughnut-infused concrete, Doughnuts are Forever. Read more.

The Pug is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

4. The Pug

7.5
1234 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 49 tips and reviews

Stephanie D.Stephanie D: Fantastic dive bar. Good bartenders. Hot cider & root beer cocktails are great.

Casey C.Casey Cavanagh: One of my favorite bars in DC. No frills, just good people and good beer.

Emma K.Emma Kelly: They have Natty Boh, nuff said.

Jetties is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

5. Jetties

7.3
1921 I St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 23 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Knobel: Nobadeer and Straight Wharf are excellent! Bonus: Stewarts's Root beer fountain soda.

Ana Marie 💃Ana Marie 💃: Love their sandwiches...surf side or the hot roast beef with provolone and au jus are my go tos

Antwan J.Antwan Jones: This place just opened up this week here in this area...hope it's good. BTW, here's a coupon!

Luke's Lobster is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

6. Luke's Lobster

7.8
624 E St NW (btwn 6th & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 69 tips and reviews

adam s.adam shane: Crazy amounts of lobster meat in that hoagie! Delicious. With a Maine root rootbeer and chips taboot.

Meghan S.Meghan Sue: I love this place. Great lobster rolls (and I've had real maine lobster rolls). Great people watching via picture window :)

LivingSocialLivingSocial: Go for the Taste of Maine with a Sarsaparilla soda. Don't forget to put Sriracha in your cocktail sauce. If you want to eat like a king, finish your meal with one of their "baby blue pies". Perfect!

Dog Tag Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

7. Dog Tag Bakery

8.3
3206 Grace St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 14 tips and reviews

Miranda D.Miranda DC: Great Portuguese kale soup and they have matcha lattes!

Felicity B.Felicity Barber: Coffee, service, oatmeal, pastries

Mark A.Mark Alexander-Gray: We were there late, not a lot to choose from.

Lincoln is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

8. Lincoln

8.0
1110 Vermont Ave NW (btwn L St and Thomas Circle NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 149 tips and reviews

Liz R.Liz Reasey: The root beer short ribs are fabulous!

Derek G.Derek Gaskins: Great ambiance and cuisine. Brunch is one of the dopest in the city!

Washington PostWashington Post: On June 15, President Obama took winners of an Obama for America fundraising contest to Lincoln. Read more.

&pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

9. &pizza

8.0
1215 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 12 tips and reviews

Kon S.Kon Stantin: Good pizza for China! Several options available... Prices are reasonable and takeaway option is available and in good packaging!

Erica H.Erica Hall: Everything is good here!! Never disappointed!!

Yasaman M.Yasaman Mahdian: You can customize your pizza to your taste. I like the option. It doesn’t disappoint.

Capitol City Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

10. Capitol City Brewing Company

7.3
1100 New York Ave NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 218 tips and reviews

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!

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.

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: 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.

Ted's Bulletin is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

11. Ted's Bulletin

8.7
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 305 tips and reviews

Gary S.Gary Slate: Try the milkshakes and/or Root Beer Float, they're delectable!

Rodrиго Р.Rodrиго Ривера: Classical milkshakes. Big portions. Great for breakfasts. It gets very crowded during the weekend. Good option in the area. Ideal for groups and families. Recommended.

BlakeBlake: Get a poptart!!!!

Good Stuff Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

12. Good Stuff Eatery

8.2
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Jaimee L.Jaimee Lucke Hendrikson: chicken sandwich + root beer float. look for chef spike behind the counter, wearing a hat.

Shannon C.Shannon Curtin: Well worth the wait...amazing burgers and fries...make sure to try the dipping sauces. Spike was here when we came too, very cool

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama had lunch with staff members who worked on debt ceiling negotiations. Read more.

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

13. Shake Shack

8.2
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 226 tips and reviews

KR C.KR C: Don't leave with out having a root beer float.

Molly C.Molly Cushing: Shack burger and shake will never be a bad decision. Busy lines move fast. Food is ready quickly. My favorite place.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Desserts here are built around frozen custard. It’s blended into killer shakes and “concretes,” a blend of custard and traditional ice-cream toppings such as hot fudge and cookie dough.

The Red Hen is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

14. The Red Hen

9.2
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Shorstein: Caccio e pepe is delicious! They'll make it for you even if it's not on the menu. It's on par with many I've had in Rome!

Washington PostWashington Post: Critic Tom Sietsema: Nothing predictable about wine selection. Get: 2011 chablis from Gilbert Picq ($50). For food, get the baby octopus or hand-made pastas. Share the fried artichokes or crostini. Read more.

Sara K.Sara K: The ricotta crostini with truffle honey & brown sugar butter will change your life.

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

15. Whole Foods Market

7.8
4530 40th St NW (at Albemarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Grocery Store · Tenleytown · 22 tips and reviews

Anastasia D.Anastasia Dellaccio: The Dolci Gelati gelato is local, artisan and incredibly delicious!

Ashley G.Ashley Groves: They don't sell Half Foods here.

Derek F.Derek Fromson: Value Meals, offered in the deli section at all locations, are a great deal. For $6,8 or 10, choose a main dish of chicken or pasta + 2 non-protein sides for $6, vegan +2 for $8, meat/fish +2 for $10.