Washington DC Visit.

You will be stumbling distance from churchkey, the best beer bar in the city.

 

What @hoppytobehere said. I'd also add Red Apron Burger Bar to the list. Very chill spot with an excellent tap list.

Right Proper, Bluejacket & 3 Stars for breweries. Bluejacket is right next to Nats Park, but make a reservation if you want to go on game day. Place is an absolute zoo when they are playing at home.

 

Churchkey is, indeed, a short walk, but closer to you are Pizzeria Paradiso and The Big Hunt.

The Sovereign is over in Georgetown and is a must visit if you like Belgian beer, though you might have better accessibility in the UK. Right Proper - Shaw Brewpub and Kitchen is a nice little brewpub which has on varied American styles. Both are short cab rides from Dupont Circle unless you REALLY like walking.

There is a Whole Foods Market a couple blocks over from you which is on the way back from Churchkey. If you are interested in picking up some local beer for your room, I'd suggest hitting it up.

 

You are also an easy walk to Adams Morgan, 4 spots to recommend there. Smoke & Barrel, Black Squirrel, Jack Rose, and Roofers Union. All on 18th st. within a 5 minute walk of each other.

 

One of the best beer bars in the nation***

 

yup

 

I don't think it's outrageous. Yeah it's more expensive but it's also in downtown DC offering arguably some of the best selection of any bar in the area. For example, a bar that compares is Armsby Abbey and that's in Worcester (not exactly middle of DC) and has the same prices. Worcester is way more affordable to live in. My point is it's expensive but you get your money's worth. Especially with the events they throw. Where else could you possible find Hill Farmstead, Trillium, Bissel Brothers, Suarez, Jackie Os, Oxbow, Veil, Foam, Lawsons Finest, Alchemist and more top tier breweries at the same place.

 

I'm not going to argue your point, but in your mind how high would they need to go on the price before the current $14/10 oz pour of the Barrel Aged Latte Stout from world class brewers Manor Hill would be considered "outrageous"?

 

I would want to know the cost of that beer from the brewer beforehand before I assess that.

 

Churchkey is the place to go. Bluejacket, Pizza Paradiso and the Sovereign Are also worth checking out.

 

I will be in DC for work towards the end of October. Looks like the only store I'll be able to visit will be A-1 Wines &Liquor on K Street. Anybody been there recently? What kind of local beers could I find there? It will be a little bit of an effort to get there and I'm just curious if it's worth it. Thanks in advance.

 

You'll be about 5-8 minute uber ride to Whole Foods P St. I'd go there. Where in DC will you be working?

 

Snallygaster: "It's like Churchkey, but even more expensive!" (tm)

 

I came here to say this.

 

Honestly, WFP has gotten so bad that I wouldn't recommend anyone go there anymore for bottles. Go to Craft Beer Cellar instead - wayyy better and not much further.

 

Last time I went there, not only was there nothing interesting, the warm shelf was half empty, and what they had was littered with stuff that must have been there for months like 'out of' seasonals and 3L of every Belgian beer imaginable (st Bernards, draak, etc).

Really sad state of affairs for what was once the best selection in the DMV. I'm sure they still sell tons of lagunitas 6pks and what have you, but whoever is in charge is either clueless or has given up on catching limited releases. I'm curious what this entails for BCBS quantities, since they are probably still a top GI account.