Bethesda-area bars or restaurants?

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  1. jwat

    jwat Maven (1,278) Jan 19, 2012 Pennsylvania

    My wife and I are going down to Bethesda (North Bethesda, I think) for a wedding later this month. Are there any decent places to go for beer and a bite to eat in that area? The best I've found so far is Rock Bottom...
     
  2. WiscoNYC

    WiscoNYC Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2012 New York

    My girlfriend is from Bethesda so I go down there somewhat often to visit her folks.

    The best beer selection (IMO) is at Mussel Bar. Good amount of taps and a big bottle list. The food is pretty solid.

    Another option is American Taproom. They usually have a few good options. Never eaten there though.

    Oh and those places are right next door to each other.
     
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  3. Beerontwowheels

    Beerontwowheels Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2009 Maryland

    Prepare your wallet. Mussel bar has great food & expensive beer.
     
  4. alysmith4

    alysmith4 Pooh-Bah (1,738) Feb 11, 2005 District of Columbia
    Pooh-Bah

    I've driven by this place a few times, but haven't been. Heard it was good though, and the beer selection looks pretty great:

    http://foodwineandco.com/

    Also, Bethesda is only 15-20 mins from DC and there are a bunch of great beer bars here :slight_smile:
     
  5. jwat

    jwat Maven (1,278) Jan 19, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Thanks a lot, guys! We'll definitely go with one of the ones mentioned here, since we're trying to avoid going into DC as much as possible. I appreciate the help!
     
  6. DoctorSuds

    DoctorSuds Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2013 Maryland

    North Bethesda...aka Rockville.
    Chef Geoff's (Rockville) - Only five beers on tap, but they are generally solid. The food is really good too. http://www.chefgeoff.com/menu/chef-geoffs-rockville
    Founding Farmer's (Potomac/North Bethesda) - Ten beers on tap that are constantly rotating and great food. http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/
    Freddy's Lobster (Bethesda) - 12 beers on tap and tons of bottle. Food is just okay, Luke's has better lobster rolls. http://www.freddyslobster.com/FREDDYSLC/Beers_on_Tap.html
    I also second Mussel Bar.
     
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