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Red Bear Brewing Co

209 M St NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002-3406

(202) 849-6130

Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible

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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts

Independent Status
Independent Taproom listing
Pet Policy
Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
Food Options
Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
Family Policy
All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
Parking & Transit
Street parking and bike racks; limited lot stalls.

On tap

What’s on tap right now

7 pouring

BeerStyleABVStatus
Wheatfield

Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour.

Wheat5.4%On Tap
Yard Work

Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints.

Pilsner5.3%Kicked / Sold Out
River Porter

Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast.

Porter5.8%On Tap
Zero Gravity

Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz.

NA IPA0.5%On Tap
Westbound

Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish.

West Coast IPA7.4%On Tap
Night Watch

Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body.

Stout6.6%On Tap
Orchard Hour

Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin.

Cider6.4%On Tap
Hazy Memory

Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness.

Hazy IPA7.0%On Tap

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4.6

5 reviews

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Riley Hart

San Diego, California

8/7/2026

Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups

Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.

Avery Kim

Denver, Colorado

8/2/2026

Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers

Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.

Jordan Blake

Austin, Texas

7/28/2026

Dog HeavenFood Truck Hits

Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.

Casey Nguyen

Portland, Oregon

7/23/2026

Perfect for GroupsCozy Taproom

Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.

Morgan Ellis

Chicago, Illinois

7/18/2026

Crisp LagersGreat IPA Selection

Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.

Red Bear Brewing Co FAQs

Is Red Bear Brewing Co dog friendly?

Yes. Red Bear Brewing Co is dog friendly in Washington, including patio seating.

Does Red Bear Brewing Co serve food or host food trucks?

Yes. Red Bear Brewing Co hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.

Can I host a private event or group crawl at Red Bear Brewing Co?

Red Bear Brewing Co can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.

Does Red Bear Brewing Co have outdoor patio seating?

Yes. Red Bear Brewing Co lists outdoor patio seating in Washington, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.

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Three more pours within about 10 miles.