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Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown, Washington, DC

Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown

4.1
4.1
756 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
22:30
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located on the corner of 11th and H street NW, Capitol City Brewing Co. opened its doors in 1992 as the first brew pub in our nation's capitol since prohibition, thus giving its citizens and its many visitors the freedom to enjoy some of the finest hand-crafted beer in the country. On the front of our menu is the symbol of freedom, the Lady Liberty, a statue found atop our namesake, the United States Capitol.

Nestled in the heart of Washington's rejuvenated downtown, this location has become a local landmark for celebrating great beer and food with family and friends. We have always taken great pride in our beer so come in and enjoy a cold pint of our very best and match it to one of the many menu selections tailored to the brews we serve.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 16:00–22:00 Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 628-2222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas Cruz
  • Private party facilities
    Whatever the occasion, let our friendly, seasoned event staff make party planning as easy as enjoying one of our cold brews. Our flexible, professional servers, chefs and event specialists provide individual attention to the requirements of each event.
  • Private party contact
    Bobby Johnson: (202) 628-4606
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    on the corner of 11th and H street NW
  • Parking details
    Public Lot - Entrance off 12th Street. (Corner of 12th and H St)
  • Public transit
    The Metro is in walking distance of Capitol City Brewing Company! Metro Center is the closest metro stop to us and its only 2 blocks away.
  • Entertainment
    Large Screen Flat TV's showing your favorite sports teams.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 756 people are saying

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown offers a "tremendous beer menu" and a spacious venue perfect for gatherings. While experiences vary, many patrons appreciate the "great food and service" with standout dishes like the salmon entree. It's an ideal spot for those seeking a lively atmosphere and easy access near Metro Center.

756 Reviews
  1. Jason

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Just ok. Seemed understaffed for few people in restaurant.

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  2. Mia

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Surprisingly great experience! Fast service, friendly, overall great. And family friendly at 5:30 pm!

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  3. John

    VIP

    Cleveland

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Fish and chips, nachos and amber chicken were good. Only 2 of their own beers on tap which seemed a little odd being a “brewery”. Our server was slow and spent more time sitting down, talking to others instead of waiting on tables. Took 20 minutes to get our bill. Overall not terrible but would probably find somewhere different next time.

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  4. AliD

    Austin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant does not honor reservations, regardless of when they are made. We arrived with multiple reservations for larger tables and were told it was first come, first served no matter the booking. Fine restaurant and sports bar, but don’t expect making an OpenTable reservation to mean much!

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  5. Kelli

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our service was terrible. The food was okay. I would not recommend unless you want to watch a game on the many TVs in an uncrowded place.

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  6. Tom

    Washington DC

    167 reviews

    4.0

    167 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My dinner companion and I both had the salmon entree. It was terrific.....cooked to perfection, along with the vegetables and rice. I would order it again in a heartbeat. It was outstanding and very well presented.....and at a very good price.

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  7. Kristi

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a large party that had made reservations. We were seated right away but that is where the positives ended. The food was ok at best. Most reports were that everything was bland and dry. Our server was rarely present and seemed to have too many tables. We would not return.

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  8. Theodore

    VIP

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was very good. The draft beer was priced well.

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  9. adrienne

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    1. The staff is good. They are welcoming and attentive. 2. It’s not a real brewery, they don’t brew on site and only had 2 of their beers that were brewed from their facility. 3. The food came out in 5 minutes, you know there is no hope of it being good. It was awful 4. Great for large groups since the place is massive, so you just need to figure out what’s worth it.

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  10. Isabel

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited over 30 minutes to get our drinks, our waitress kept forgetting to bring drinks and food being asked for, the food was bland and the service was mediocre.

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FAQs

Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 628-2222.

Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown is rated 4.1 stars by 756 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 17 times today

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Google Map for Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown

1100 New York Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    on the corner of 11th and H street NW
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 16:00–22:00 Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot - Entrance off 12th Street. (Corner of 12th and H St)
  • Public transit
    The Metro is in walking distance of Capitol City Brewing Company! Metro Center is the closest metro stop to us and its only 2 blocks away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas Cruz
  • Entertainment
    Large Screen Flat TV's showing your favorite sports teams.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 628-2222
  • Private party facilities
    Whatever the occasion, let our friendly, seasoned event staff make party planning as easy as enjoying one of our cold brews. Our flexible, professional servers, chefs and event specialists provide individual attention to the requirements of each event.
  • Private party contact
    Bobby Johnson: (202) 628-4606
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