Capitol City Brewing Company fue el pub pionero en abrir en la capital estadounidense tras el final de la era de la prohibición. Las cervezas artesanales son su orgullo. Aquí se puede disfrutar de una cerveza fría a selección, el bar es la pieza central de la sala, con asientos alrededor y un nivel de entrepiso comedor también. Su proximidad a lugares de interés de Washington como el Museo Nacional del Correo y el National Mall, lo que la hacen una característica popular en los itinerarios turísticos a DC.

Esta cervecería de estilo europeo es la última incorporación de los propietarios de Saloun en Georgetown. El bar se ha convertido en un lugar popular entre lugareños y turistas. La planta baja está construida como una cervecería, con mesas de madera, sillas y cabinas. Arriba es más amplia, con un altillo. El público viene a la selección completa de excelentes cervezas belgas.

Lovers of craft beer will find this brewery to be truly right and proper. Right Proper Brewing Company offers up both traditional brews and beers that have had a bit of imagination and whimsy thrown into the mix. The brewing styles used to craft Right Proper's beers come from all over the world - from Russian stouts to Nordic folk beers. The brewery also offers up gourmet grub for sharing and savoring while sitting out on the sun-filled patio.

Atlas Brew Works is a microbrewery that specializes in lagers and ales. It provides tours for visitors and one can simply walk in without prior reservation. Sample brews such as the India Pale Lager prepared using Waimea hops sourced from New Zealand, the 1500 South Cap Lager infused with German flavors and the rye-based Rowdy Ale. Even though it isn't a bar, it has happy hours every Friday. The staff is friendly and educates guests on the various brewing processes. The brewery tours are conducted only at even-numbered hours on Saturdays.

Founders Mike McGarvey and Dave Coleman established the 3 Stars Brewing Company in a refurbished warehouse in 2010. Visitors above 21 years of age can avail of tours every Saturday, while the beer shop remains open from Thursday to Sunday. Sample beers such as the Southern Belle, an Imperial Brown Ale with hints of oak, Citra and Lemon Peel Saison and Born Sinner, a chocolate-flavored strong ale. The knowledgeable staff guides patrons regarding the best food and beer pairings.

If you're visiting DC and you're a beer connoisseur, DC Brau is a great place to visit. The brewery, one of the few easily accessible within the city, offers tours of its premises, tastings and a number of events across the week. The best part is, you don't have to leave the kids home! They can visit too, and learn about the fascinating methods and science behind brewing beer, though of course, you have to be 21 years old to enjoy a glass.

Port City Brewing Company claims the title for the oldest packaging brewing company in the DC area. You may wonder, what's there secret behind being successful for all these years? Some may claim its the legendary hopzooka, a piece of machinery created by the brewery's brewmaster that allows hops to be added to beer without ever being exposed to oxygen. You can spot this piece of magical beer machinery on a tour of the brewery, or simply enjoy the results of such a creation when you sip on one of the brewery's many hop-tastic beers. Just be sure to look for the pineapple on top of the Port City Brewing Company sign - this spiky fruit signifies that the brewery is open.