ChurchKey

A Washington DC destination without peer for beer lovers, ChurchKey serves to define a new genre of dining + drinking with a collection of 555 hand-picked labels meticulously curated by Beer Director Greg Engert.

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  • Phone

    (202) 567-2576

  • Website

    churchkeydc.com

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  • Type

    Beer Bar

Address

1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW) Washington , D.C. 20005 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 292


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AFAR Media

Negotiate through the 150-seat high-ceiling beer hall/lounge to its 60-foot bar and select from over 550 beers (50 drafts , 500 bottles) from 30 countries , and rare international and English-style ales Read more

Jenna Schofield

Food is upscale pub food , great beer list , knowledgeable barkeeps, good music and TVs to watch a game. Every seat is full and they say it's not even busy. The arancini are delish!

Sofia Papastamelos

This place has a lot of really great brews on tap in a variety of styles. Get a full pint or a tasting glass if you want to try a couple types.

Behrad Eats

Can't go wrong with the mouthwatering Brat Burger topped with beer-braised sauerkraut , and emmentaler with a side of fries .

Behrad Eats

Can't beat the delicious Disco Fries with cheddar cheese and sausage gravy .

Thaís Soares

Kind and knowledgeable staff that can help you navigate the beer menu . Tater tots were delicious. The place has a winter-ish vibe - too dark and with few available tables if you want to sit outside.

Y.Arman Barlas

They always have a great list of rotating beers on tap covering all tastes. Such an extensive beer list , bottles, can, craft and draft .

DoubleDeuce

Serious connoisseurs ask for the beer booklet. It contains the secret beers ! They also smartly have a good menu with more than just traditional pub fare including tasty flatbreads and more.

Cole T

Beer selection is INSANE! Dimly lit and relaxing vibe inside (upstairs from Birch and Barley). Food is good too. My favorite beer bar , period. Always a stop when in DC.

ketzirah lesser

If you aren't sure what kind of beer to get, just ask the bartenders . They are great at helping to find something you'll like, and will usually give you a splash before you commit to full pour

Brian Smith

Churchkey is the benchmark of brewpub in DC. Sitting above the restaurant Birch and Barley, Churchkey host as many of 55 new and unique beer per week. The number of barkeeps shows this is important.

Dan Money

Fantastic in every way. Tartare , pate and pastas were all excellent. Beer menu is incredible (and even bigger upstairs). Awesome bartenders and staff . Love it

Louis McCoy

Knowledgeable staff if you're not sure how to navigate the massive beer menu . Really crowded on the weekend, come during the week if you want to have a conversation over a delicious beer .

Trevor M

Great atmosphere and very large bar space. This place was crowded on a Tuesday which is a great sign. The Asian wings were tasty but had too much sauce. Awesome beer selection !

Sam Lee

Impressive number of taps, but you have to go with the cask ales . This place is an experience for beer lovers.

Nathan Hartmann

Definitely one of my favorite spots in DC. Great for a casual night. Despite how packed it gets, it's usually quite easy to grab a drink from the bar tenders

Josh Powell

Yes. Just yes. Amazing beer selection , fantastic bar staff--friendly and always ready with a recommendation. (Although really, how could you go wrong with such a finely curated selection?)

Chris Fredericks

Love sitting at the hightop tables near the windows in the afternoon when the sunshine is streaming in. The selection of draft beers and knowledge of the staff is incomparable.

Alex Ravenel

Massive number of excellent beers , some of them very rare--including, the day I was there, Rothaus Pils. Only the second place in US I have seen with that beer .

Epicurious

With so many beers on offer, Bailey couldn't possibly settle on just one wing dish, so he created three homemade sauces for his semolina-crusted, twice-fried wings . Read more

Amelia Friedman

The bartenders know their shit. Tell them what your favorite beer is, and they'll get you something amazing. You can also order 4 oz drinks so you can taste them all.

Serious Eats

Great food paired with a fantastic, extensive beer selection . Tide over your wait downstairs by going up to ChurchKey's beer bar .

Paul Travis Klein

Everything here is the best. Always. But watch out for Friday and Saturday nights. It's standing room only and totally rough. Check out Drafting Table up the street if you're looking for more space.

Robin Bertels

That beer selection ! Where to start? Fortunately all beers on tap can be ordered in 4oz tasters , so you can sample a wider variety of different beers .

natalie kay

Excellent selection of beers . Mac and cheese sticks are great to share and the homemade smores are spot on!

Travel + Leisure

An upstairs/downstairs, beer-focused restaurant and gastropub . At Birch & Barley, order the cavatelli and flounder tartare ; at Church Key, Tater Tots and charcuterie .

Simon H

It kinda goes without saying... this is the best place to drink beer in DC. Take advantage of the staff 's knowledge and try as many new brews as you can!

Arminda Klier

Really great beer selection divided into easy-to-skim categories. If you can't pick just one, go for the option to get 4oz beer flights . Plus the disco fries were delicious!

Lily Jung

Good beer selection . It changes daily. The food menu on the foursquare site isn't the same. IT is best to check the website.

Andrew Doll

Local bar with a SUPERB beer selection . Great menu and fun cheese plate selection as well !

Washington Post

Mac and cheese sticks are: cooled overnight, cut info 3-1/4-inch-by-1-inch bricks, coated with garlic-infused panko bread crumbs , fired and served with a sweet tomato relish . Read more

Y.Arman Barlas

They always have a great list of rotating beers on tap covering all tastes.

Behrad Eats

Must try the Mac & Cheese Sticks made with garlic breadcrumbs and served with tomato relish .

Rachel L

Awesome beer selection . Get the poutine tater tots

Island Bruin

They have a large tap list - 20+ the night we were there. But they were almost all from two breweries - one in Michigan and one in Florida. I was hoping for local

Trevor

Wonderful selection of beers of all types, available in small and regular sizes. Gets extremely busy early in the evening.

Sophia H

Fantastic stouts ! Mala Vida Bourbon (brewed by Montseny) is amazing, very chocolatey and silky-smooth.

Frank Rimalovski

Awesome, I mean awesome tap beer (~50) selection, cool bar scene with good food to boot. Strongly recommend when in DC. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more

Connie Haro

Best bartenders in the entire city ! Super friendly and great people to talk to.

Ben Drucker

Insane beer selection including a bunch of gluten free beers . All three popular varieties of Green's and a lot of others.

Greg Brown

Beer , of course! Enough to suit all styles and preferences....try one of the flatbreads for a nice pairing.

Rachel K

So many good draft beers and a super huge collection of bottled beer .

Mark Schroeder

Front window seating upstairs was great but a little drafty. Great beer selections and a nice and helpful staff . Food was decent and fairly priced .

Joey Marburger

Ask for Eddy. She'll take care of you and she's got opinions on beers that are honest and awesome.

Kimberly A.

The small plates are delicious: meatballs on a bed of lentils , all of the flatbreads , the tater tots taste like fried balls of mashed potatoes ! HEAVEN!

Polina Weitz

Huge beer selection , chill vibe. The mushroom toast was delicious and the cauliflower was good.

Spike

With 555 unique beers that represent 30 different countries , any beer connoisseur can find what they're looking for here. --Jon Taffer, Bar Rescue (Sundays 10/9c)

David Pitts

So much beer ! Dozens of craft options. Be ready to stand if you're there at night, it's packed.

Adam Renz

Amazing beer selection and a menu that always manages to shine. Ask the bar staff and wait staff for recs.

Chris

Try the secret Luther burger (breaded chicken and bacon between glazed donut buns ) not listed on the menu. Available only Sundays for lunch !

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