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Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown, Washington, DC

Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown

4.3
4.3
754 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood 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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 754 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown offers a delightful atmosphere with a "tremendous beer menu" and spacious venue. Guests praise the attentive staff, great beer, and tasty Reuben sandwich. While some highlight service inconsistencies, many appreciate the location's convenience and ambiance, making it a notable spot for a casual meal.

754 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Washington DC

    167 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    167 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Kristi

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Theodore

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 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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  4. adrienne

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 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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  5. Isabel

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 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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  6. Michael

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to meet up with your friends for a D.C. adventure. Close to Metro Center and easy to find. Set us up for an amazing day of Gardens and Galleries and then the amazing and uplifting Harris rally on the Ellipse. ~Recommend

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  7. JenniferA

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great casual place to grab a bite or a cocktail. Great ambiance. Burgers were excellent, but the giant pretzel and beer cheese was one for the memory books !

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  8. Rufus

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice dining experience right across the street from the hotel we stayed at. The reservation was ready when we got there, the staff was excellent, and the food was great just like it is every time we eat there.

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  9. Madeline

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Katia and Nannie (I think that was the hostess’ name) were fantastic at helping our big table make sure we had seats. 10/10!

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  10. Cynthia

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a great experience. Service and food was good. Prices were a bit high but nothing really unexpected with today’s economy. I would dine again.

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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 4.3 stars by 754 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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