Red Bear

When you’re looking for DC’s best microbrews, your first stop should be Red Bear. The NoMa brewery is located in the old Washington Coliseum (where the Beatles played their first US concert in 1964). While Ringo Starr isn’t hanging out here anymore, you can still find a good show. Red Bear is known for its events, like the weekend drag brunches where you can enjoy their signature red ale and some seriously delicious fried potatoes. But the brewery is also good for a laidback lunch and their Beyond burger pairs perfectly with their Italian-style pilsner.