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Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown, Washington, DC

Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown

4.0
4
769 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for craft beers
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot - Entrance off 12th Street. (Corner of 12th and H St)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas Cruz

What 769 people are saying

Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Good for groups

Review summary

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Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown offers a lively atmosphere and a "tremendous beer menu" perfect for groups. The service is often praised as "great," with attentive staff and quick service. While some dishes are hit or miss, the burgers and Reuben are "amazing." Conveniently located, it's ideal for pre-game gatherings.

769 Reviews
  1. CarlB

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was quite delicious and we were given generous portions. One had fried cod with chips and the other had grilled chicken.

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    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. I had wings and a steakhouse burger. Both were awesome. I drank a couple of Capitol Kolsch beers as well. Highly recommended.

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    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and place to pregame before going to the arena.

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  4. Matthew

    Denver19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere were very good. Unfortunately, our server brought the wrong beer and messed up my meal order. (I ordered off the menu, no unusual substitutions.) There were only two people at our table, so it’s odd that he couldn’t get our basic orders correct. This was not our first visit, but it was the first time I can remember being disappointed when we left.

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  5. matthew VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in town for the A10 basketball tournament. Great place to pregame, Great wings, and I love their Kolsch .

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  6. JosephR

    Washington DC4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a reservation. Arrived on time to find out there was a 2 hour wait. What? Plenty of tables but was told there was not enough staff. Very disappointing when you travel an hour and are so excited. Too bad that they can’t contact and let us know. Anyone can take the reservation; the important thing is to hold the reservation.

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    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Much of the food was cold, bland or just of poor quality.

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  8. John VIP

    Milwaukee15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    If you like bar food this is a good place to go. Service was quick.

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  9. Keith

    Baltimore1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The evening we went to this restaurant it was not busy at all yet we waited 15 minutes to have a waiter come to our table. Another couple walked in and got service right away. I had to go to the front desk to remind them that we had not been seen since we were seated. Food was cold and did not have much flavor. My daughter changed her mind on what soda she wanted and they charged us twice as they said it was because it was a different flavor even though it is all you can drink. It was a Sunday night yet it was extremely loud. Save you money and go somewhere else.

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  10. Doreen VIP

    Caribbean10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was just ok. Food was really like an Applebees. Nothing special.

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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 stars by 769 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
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot - Entrance off 12th Street. (Corner of 12th and H St)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas Cruz
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