Bluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant

Bluejacket / Arsenal RestaurantBluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant
Bluejacket / Arsenal RestaurantBluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant
Brewery, Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go

300 Tingey St SE
Washington, District of Columbia, 20003-4600
United States

(202) 524-4862 | map
bluejacketdc.com
BEER STATS
Average:
3.87
Beers:
278
Ratings:
1,536
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.06
Reviews:
38
Ratings:
129
pDev:
12.32%
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Rated by david18 from New York

3.73/5  rDev -8.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.75

Feb 01, 2015
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Reviewed by bubseymour from Maryland

4.29/5  rDev +5.7%
vibe: 2.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.25
Spent the day visiting the Navy Yard area of DC for the first time, so decided to visit BlueJacket for early dinner on a Friday around 4pm. Had a very lively “yuppie” happy hour vibe around the bar area. Way too crowded and loud so my wife and I got table seating in the dining area which was very nice and quiet. Buffalo wings were delicious and calamari so/so (white dipping sauce was very good. Had a great selection of beers across many styles. I was only able to have 1 NEIPA full pour and it was quite tasty. Bought a 4 pack to go. Waiter was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely like to get more of their beers to-go sometime. Not sure Id care to go out of my way to visit in person again unless I was in the Navyyard area for other reasons.
Apr 08, 2023
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Reviewed by Sheppard from Massachusetts

4.26/5  rDev +4.9%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
Bluejacket has continuously improved its beer offerings since I first went there. It's a cool spot in a beautiful former Navy building in the Navy Yard. Food kind of goes in the Churchkey elevated pub food sphere. They do a lot of cool collabs too.
Feb 07, 2023
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.93/5  rDev -3.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4
This is a catch-up rating, as I've hit this place in DC on multiple occasions. Big wide-open space, high ceilings in this now bustling part of town. Game days must be nuts. Food offered, did not try. A wide variety of taps covering the gamut of styles, all pretty darn good. A must stop in DC, and near the Metro and ballpark.
Jan 29, 2023
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Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina

3.9/5  rDev -3.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.75
Visited here on 11-1-22 for a late lunch and a pint with Da Boss.

Seemed like this would be a happening place other than the middle of a workday afternoon. Spacious with a sizable main dining area inside with some tables outside.

Quality of the beer was pretty good. I had the Lazy Jane which was okay, and Da Boss had a nice crisp pilsner.

Service was very good and attentive. Staff seemed eager to be friendly and help.

Selection was pretty good.

Food was good as Da Boss had the Fish n Chips which were good and i had the goat cheese burger with basalmic which was very good. Fries were okay, pretty average.

Overall it was nice to try but likely would not return if back in DC.
Nov 01, 2022
 
Rated: 4.34 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Aug 15, 2022
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Reviewed by Tsar_Riga from Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
I'd been trying to get out to this spot for several years, but finally stopped in on my most recent trip to DC. The food was delicious brewpub styled fare. The star, though, was the wide selection of Bluejacket beers. I love NEIPAs, so I focused on those, but there were plenty of other options on the menu, and if I'd more time, this place would stand up to repeated visits to plumb its options. I will make a point of coming back.
Apr 10, 2022
 
Rated: 4.06 by SierraFlight from Virginia

Feb 11, 2022
 
Rated: 4.31 by Jaasoares from Virginia

Jul 09, 2021
 
Rated: 4.21 by BeerMe8 from Florida

Apr 06, 2020
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Reviewed by HoppingMadMonk from New Jersey

4.24/5  rDev +4.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Staff was friendly and willing to answer questions and give suggestions on food and beer
Place was upbeat,not too loud, clean and friendly
The beer at the least was interesting to Incredibly good. Nice selection of all different styles , some with interesting twists. Everything came off as really well made. Had two stouts that were exceptionally good. Food was very good as well
Dec 31, 2019
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Reviewed by SSGCujo from Wisconsin

3.89/5  rDev -4.2%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4
A cool place for a beer. A large selection. The bartender knew his product. The swag shop was not good. The selection wasn't good. The person in the area would rather talk on his phone than answer a question.
Aug 05, 2019
 
Rated: 4.35 by ScottP from New Hampshire

Jun 28, 2019
 
Rated: 3.83 by gabe71tx from Virginia

Jun 18, 2019
 
Rated: 4.1 by Frank_TX from Virginia

Oct 17, 2018
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Reviewed by Sally-the-drinker from District of Columbia

3.71/5  rDev -8.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
Atmosphere was industrial, but homey with a casual young vibe. Since they are a relatively new brewery, they have a large selection of beers that they are experimenting with, from fruity IPAs to thicker nitro stouts. Waitstaff was knowledgable about beers and helped pair the drink with the food. The food was comfort food with an intereting twist, such as gazpacho with a chili oil drizzled on top. Would come again and go on their brewery tour.
Aug 21, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Jul 07, 2018
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Reviewed by IMFletcher from Kentucky

4.29/5  rDev +5.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5
Visited after a Nats game, so the place was crowded. Service was still good, and the coffee stout I ordered was very good. My only complaint was the sticky floor.
Jun 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4.14 by SDRedDevil from California

Jun 04, 2018
 
Rated: 4.41 by hoponit from New York

Feb 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Dec 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by srw from Virginia

Nov 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.24 by Kurzman from Rhode Island

Sep 20, 2017
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Reviewed by jjboesen from Maryland

4.2/5  rDev +3.4%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 3.75
Anyone familiar with the DC Beer Scene knows about Churchkey, a world-class beer bar that offers 50 drafts, over 500 bottles and an eclectic food menu. Bluejacket is the next step: a brewery devoted to their own beers. Located in the Navy Yard District, near to the Navy Museum, the Yards Park Waterfront and the Nationals Park, Bluejacket is situated in the former US Navy Arsenal Building. It is an attractive venue: a large multi-story room that is overlooked by shiny brewtanks; there is a long bar in the middle and a large array of tables for regular dining.

Bluejacket offers 21 draft beers, including three on cask. The styles run the gamet from Belgian to Farmhouse to Saisson and several versions of IPAs. Try them all if you like bu ordering three-ounce tasters. The beers rotate frequently, so you will need to check the website prior to your visit - or visits. Please note: this place is mobbed on game days. If you enjoy great beer (and baseball), then this place is a home run.
Sep 05, 2017
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Reviewed by clayrock81 from Florida

3.9/5  rDev -3.9%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4
Not a bad spot at all but not my first choice next I get back to DC. Didn't eat so can't judge food but if the food is as good as the beer then you'll have a pretty good meal. Good selection of their own beers and a couple I had weren't bad but a couple others were spot on. As for service the bartender was nice and inquisitive but man are they a little slow but no one's perfect. Not to be overly critical becauseI wouldn't call this a tourist place the amount of Nats fans and families detracts from true beer bar vibe (it is across the Nats stadium in a tourist-type area).
Aug 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4.31 by socon67 from New York

Jul 31, 2017
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Reviewed by VABA from Virginia

4.09/5  rDev +0.7%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 4
We stopped at this brewery on a weekend when there was a Jazz festival nearby. The place was lively (with non-Jazz concert goers) and had a good selection of decent beers on tap.
Jun 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4.31 by AirBob from Massachusetts

Feb 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.06 by DoubleSimcoe from Pennsylvania

Jan 25, 2017
 
Rated: 4.33 by frasergrove from California

Nov 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.57 by swelch1976 from Virginia

Oct 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.23 by kevintaraross from Maryland

Sep 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.2 by SveNss0N from Massachusetts

Aug 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by Ctb6582 from Maryland

Jul 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.88 by oskinker from Maryland

Jul 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.7 by Emersonio from District of Columbia

Jul 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by TheBlueJerzzzz from Virginia

Jun 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.66 by vfgccp from New York

Jun 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.78 by Corbinsa from Indiana

Apr 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.41 by MNBeerGeek from Minnesota

Apr 12, 2016
Bluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant in Washington, DC
Brewery rating: 3.87 out of 5 with 1536 ratings