Best Restaurants with Great Beer in NoMa

28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11873)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 215 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

2. The Sovereign

4.7

Exceptional(672)

Price: Expensive

• Belgian • Georgetown

Booked 32 times today

The Sovereign is a Belgian bar & bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine & fabled brewing culture of Belgium. Located in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, the Sovereign's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga whose classic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes draw on French, German & Dutch cooking techniques & traditions. The Sovereign features 50 drafts & more than 350 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director, Greg Engert.

3. Cafe Berlin

4.7

Exceptional(2329)

Price: Moderate

• German • Capitol Hill

Booked 13 times today

Café Berlin has been serving authentic German cuisine on Capitol Hill since 1985. It occupies the ground floor of three townhouses whose front yards serve as Biergarten for outdoor dining. The interior features a small bar and two cozy dining rooms. The restaurant is located within a short walking distance of Union Station and the U.S. Capitol. It draws politicians, congressional staffer, and tourists as well a loyal following of neighborhood residents. The traditional dishes are authentically prepared with lighter touch by chefs with extensive experience in German cuisine. In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant offer seasonally changing menus that feature fresh asparagus in the spring, salads and light fares in the summer, Bavarian dishes during Oktoberfest in the fall, and wild game in the winter. Desserts which are freshly made in-house include apple strudel, black forest cake, and luscious cream tortes. The bar offers a selection of imported German beers and wines.

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4. Gypsy Kitchen - DC

4.6

Exceptional(1593)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Logan Circle

Booked 50 times today

Just like the bohemian travelers who inspired our name, Gypsy Kitchen’s alluring flavors aren’t bound by borders. Instead, our chefs go wherever the inspiration takes them, crafting deeply creative dishes that transport you to uncharted places around the Mediterranean and beyond. A menu designed to taste and share gives guests the freedom to explore the menu at their own pace, connecting over seductive flavors, festive craft cocktails and curated regional wines. The alluring interior matches the menu, with welcoming dining spaces that foster connections and spark conversation. Antique tapestries and rugs, twinkling lights and vibrantly patterned tile set the scene in the expansive dining room. Or, take a seat on the rooftop patio oasis, where lush greenery, plush cushions and the sky overhead evokes the feeling of being on a caravan to explore a distant land.

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5. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

4.7

Exceptional(1069)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Navy Yard

Booked 11 times today

The Arsenal is the 200-seat restaurant & bar housed within the brewery, Bluejacket. The menu updates, refines and extends the classic fare of beer halls and public houses by featuring the best locally sourced products available and highlighting reinterpretations of hearty classics such as steamed mussels, artisanal sausages and more. Gourmet sandwiches, seasonal salads & vegetables, alongside approachable bar snacks are the perfect accompaniments to a signature Bluejacket brew.

6. Mallard

4.8

Exceptional(122)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Logan Circle

Booked 36 times today

At Mallard, Chef Johnson will apply classic and global techniques to the culinary traditions of the south while incorporating the best local and regional ingredients available. Undergirding it all will be a sense of hospitality rooted in Johnson’s memories of the family table. Mallard’s menu will range from Chef Johnson’s take on classics like Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Pork, Piquillo Peppers, and Tabasco-Shellfish Nage and Wild-Caught Blue Catfish with Poached Oysters, Summer Corn, and Smoked Trout Roe to new creations like Seared Sea Scallops with Cracklin’ Cornbread, Charred Peaches and Dandelion Greens and Crisp Berkshire Pork Trotters with Ramp Chow Chow, Sunny-Side-Up Egg, and Edisto Island Grits. Dessert options include Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Rhubarb and Almond Shortbread and Banana Puddin’ with Cracker Jacks and Nilla Wafers.

7. Belga Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(4771)

Price: Moderate

• Belgian • Capitol Hill

Booked 23 times today

Belga Café is a great place to eat typical Belgian cuisine. Hours of operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday starting from 5 pm, Lunch: Tuesday - Friday from noon until 2:30 pm, Brunch: Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm & Sunday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.To inquire about PRIVATE EVENT email at info@belgacafe.com

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8. Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1048)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Penn Quarter

Booked 21 times today

The wood-fired pizza oven at the heart of the restaurant is what makes our handcrafted pizzas come alive with flavor, bringing inspiration to the rest of our menu. Our philosophy is to use the freshest, best quality ingredients, prepare it well and to serve it with joy. We invite you to share in the experience of what makes Ella's so special. Enjoy!

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9. City Tap House - Penn Quarter

3.7

Very Good(1227)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

City Tap House boasts one of the area's most extensive local, national and international microbrew line ups, including over 40 drafts and an extensive bottle collection, with seasonal and rotating options, as well as a house made specialty cocktail menu. Complimented by our American regional cuisine and gourmet brick oven pizza menu; City Tap House offers guests a rustic, comfortable dining and bar setting adjacent to our spacious open kitchen. Currently open for lunch and nightly dinner service as well as for weekend brunch, City Tap House looks forward to having you join us for any occasion! Enjoy happy hour in our bar area Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Seasonal patio dining available. Please inquire about large group accommodations and catering menus for happy hours, cocktail receptions and seated functions as well as full-venue buy outs. We offer both semi-private and fully private event space.

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10. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

3.9

Excellent(1160)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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Bob
Dallas - Fort Worth •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Certainly a go to in downtown DC. Tuesday night and the place was hopping. Had a reservation, and we weee promptly seated. Service was perfect and food and drink excellent. Plenty of great places to eat downtown. This definitely on my favorites list.
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Gregory
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Enjoy the lunch and service was very good. The staff was able to handle individual checks for a party of 12. Thanks
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The Arsenal at BluejacketPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Navy Yard
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4.7
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Anna
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very good and cute atmosphere, the service is nice too! Food is tasty, portions could be bigger though :)
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Gypsy Kitchen - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Logan Circle
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4.6
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Daniel
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Service was a delight. Everyone was so friendly. Food was absolutely amazing! Apple Strudel for dessert was so good! Highly recommend Cafe Berlin!
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Cafe BerlinPrice: Moderate• German• Capitol Hill
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4.7
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LannyVIP
Las Vegas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Jan 2025
Phenomenal beer selection, great food, spectacular service again.
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The SovereignPrice: Expensive• Belgian• Georgetown
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4.7

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Hamilton

2. The Sovereign

3. Cafe Berlin

4. Gypsy Kitchen - DC

5. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

6. Mallard

7. Belga Cafe

8. Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

9. City Tap House - Penn Quarter

10. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

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