National Harbor...good beer anywhere?

Discussion in 'New England' started by jdoncbus, Mar 5, 2012.

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  1. jdoncbus

    jdoncbus Pundit (919) Jun 17, 2006 Ohio

    Howdy folks. I have to attend some conference in April for three days at the National Harbor and have looked around and I have not found much on decent beer bars, stores, etc. I know DC has great choices but I will not have access to a vehicle. If anyone can suggest any places around National Harbor I'd appreciate it.
     
    #1 jdoncbus, Mar 5, 2012
  2. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Perhaps consider using the metro system to get around. I believe you can take a bus to a metro station, and from there you'll have access to pretty much the entire city. From what I tell, figure on it taking you roughly an hour to get from the National Harbor to Churchkey and other "hot spots" in the Dupont Circle area.

    http://wmata.com/rider_tools/tripplanner/tripplanner.cfm

    Good luck!
     
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  4. C20Percent

    C20Percent Initiate (0) Aug 24, 2011 Virginia

    Have you had an opportunity to look at this: http://www.nationalharbor.com/consumer/home.htm

    I'm not sure making the trip into DC with no car is worth it -- it's even a hike to cab it. I'd probably just stay in the Harbor area. I've heard good things about Cadillac Ranch and Bobby McKey's, as far as bars go.

    The Potomac Gourmet Market has a beer selection comparable to a Whole Foods. I'd check there for sure. There's a good burger joint there, a steakhouse. I've eaten at Ketchup before, and it's not bad. Old Town is better, but you'll be fine if you can't escape the Harbor.
     
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  5. jdoncbus

    jdoncbus Pundit (919) Jun 17, 2006 Ohio

    The funny thing is my brother in law lived in Dupont a few years back. I had fun at the Brickskeller besides it being a little "warm" in the place.
     
    #5 jdoncbus, Mar 5, 2012
  6. SwillBilly

    SwillBilly Savant (1,180) Feb 4, 2004 Virginia


    Besides Paradiso, Virtue Feed and Grain has a pretty good tap list, short walk from the Water Taxi as is Bilbo Baggins.
     
    #6 SwillBilly, Mar 5, 2012
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