Brandy’s guidebook
Food scene
This is my cheers. It's the neighborhood brewery and my absolute favorite in the city (followed VERY closely by Red Bear). It's only a 7 minute walk and tucked away in my wonderful neighborhood. They are super friendly and it's just the laid back environment one needs to enjoy a crisp, well made beer.
23 locals recommend
Hellbender Brewing Company
5788 2nd St NEThis is my cheers. It's the neighborhood brewery and my absolute favorite in the city (followed VERY closely by Red Bear). It's only a 7 minute walk and tucked away in my wonderful neighborhood. They are super friendly and it's just the laid back environment one needs to enjoy a crisp, well made beer.
The closest, local coffee shop. Black-owned business. Good vibes.
12 locals recommend
Culture Coffee Too
300 Riggs Rd NEThe closest, local coffee shop. Black-owned business. Good vibes.
LOVE this place! Fantastic beer, great owners, cool vibe, super LGBTQ friendly. Cool events.
18 locals recommend
Red Bear Brewing Co
209 M St NELOVE this place! Fantastic beer, great owners, cool vibe, super LGBTQ friendly. Cool events.
ABSOLUTELY my favorite place to eat in DC. Get the fried artichokes!
29 locals recommend
Stellina Pizzeria
399 Morse St NEABSOLUTELY my favorite place to eat in DC. Get the fried artichokes!
Great NY based brewery opened their second location in Ivy City!
12 locals recommend
Other Half Brewing Co.
1401 Okie Street NortheastGreat NY based brewery opened their second location in Ivy City!
My absolute favorite distillery in DC! The second distillery to open in DC since prohibition (I used to work at the first one for 6 years, and I wouldn't recommend that place anymore, as it's no longer a local company). Don Ciccio has amazing Italian spirits that I always keep in my home bar. Amaro is my favorite and the owner (from Italy) knows what he's doing. They offer free tastings and the cocktail game is perfection.
9 locals recommend
Don Ciccio & Figli
1907 Fairview Ave NEMy absolute favorite distillery in DC! The second distillery to open in DC since prohibition (I used to work at the first one for 6 years, and I wouldn't recommend that place anymore, as it's no longer a local company). Don Ciccio has amazing Italian spirits that I always keep in my home bar. Amaro is my favorite and the owner (from Italy) knows what he's doing. They offer free tastings and the cocktail game is perfection.
This is my favorite distillery in the area. The vibe, the spirit and the space is very inviting. You walk up the stairs and then magically stay for 5 hours. A definite must see while you are visiting.
Chacho Spirits
6031 Kansas Ave NWThis is my favorite distillery in the area. The vibe, the spirit and the space is very inviting. You walk up the stairs and then magically stay for 5 hours. A definite must see while you are visiting.
Food Scene
3 Stars Brewing Company
6400 Chillum Pl NWGreat local brewery.