50 Best Beer Bars near Bethesda

“Went for happy hour. Appetizers were really good. Truffle fries were on point! Hot, fresh, delicious! I had shrimp taco which was good. It was $7 for 2 taco.
Nice beer selection. I love IPA, they had several to choose from.
The only caveat I had was at 7pm they started trivia. Trivia wasn't the issue, the issue was the person on the mic was extremely loud. We weren't playing trivia, we were more interested in talking to each other. The loudness was too much. We left and went down the street.“

“Great burger cooked perfect. Good atmosphere good service.“

“10 out of ten would recommend my server Alexis was amazing definitely having to come again“

“This place is MOST AWESOMENESS! A definite must come eat!“

“Best apartment complex on the Strip! This building has everything you could ever need as a college student. The leasing and maintenance staff are friendly and helpful. Hands-down the most convenient place to live as a UMD student, as it's the closest apartment off the high way and only 10 mins away from downtown silver spring!!!!“

“OMG! I never knew pizza could be an experience. Lol! My favorite outside food but Andy's does the absolute most. It's literally pizza with added luxury, if you ask me. I don't eat pork, but I will scarf down that pepperoni special with extra basil and that yummy SPICY HONEYYYYYYY! Lol! I'm going back in 1...2....3....“

“Bistro Cacao was an outstanding choice to cater lunch for a very important business meeting. The food was AMAZING, from appetizers, salad, main course and dessert! Highly recommend them for your next event, meeting or just a fine place to dine!! Great Service, Great Food, Great Presentation!“

“Amazing paired meal with great service.“

“@potomacsocialtavern
So I'm working in DC this weekend and every i come i stay at the Crown Plaza in Arlington. The hotel is amazing but, the restaurant, Potomac Tavern is just amazing! The service, the food and best of all, the people. I asked my bartender to make me something special. I think I just had the BEST Old fashion ever! He used there own brand of whiskey, Potomac whiskey. So smooth and the flavors just popped! SO GOOD!
Of you are in the area stop by and try one.you will not regret it.
Thanks Kassa, you rock!“

“Clean, quick service, normal wait time for food. Real sliced beef on the nachos. See attached pic for details.“

“We had a wonderful time with Wow as our Guide to street food in Thailand. The small plates, tapas style food was a great way to sample a variety of all very fresh, hot and tasty Thai dishes. We spent 3 weeks in Thailand and this was a great trip down memory lane. Plus, we found Sriracha in their store! Highly recommend them, you'll have a wonderful night with the best Thai hospitality.“

“Love me Other Half wherever I can find it!“

“Great atmosphere, food, and staff 🥰“

“This place is a great neighborhood bar for craft beers and good vibes. Rosemary the bartender is very nice and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this bar if you are in the area!“

“We've been buying these dumplings from Costco for the past year and love them. We were so excited to find a storefront. The food was so good! We ordered the pork bao bun and the pork and chive dumplings. Prices were reasonable and the portions are perfect for sampling.“

“We hosted a large group (50+) at Settle Down Easy in Falls Church. Frank and Zoe were very helpful, suggesting options and answering questions. Frank was very accommodating and set a minimum spend instead of charging us to rent the space. The space had just the right vibe for this group. They partner with El Tio Tex-Mex Grill for catering, and that was a good experience, too. Everything was on time and as expected. It was a good experience and a venue that we would consider again for a group gathering.“

“We came from out of state (NC) and just happened to Google bars around and this popped up. Hands down the best time we had. Luke, the bartender, was funny and amazing. We ended up going back the next day just to see him before we left town. Definitely will be back!“

“Stayed at a local hotel and ordered from Door Dash. SECRET SPICY CHICKEN was great. Pretty much like General Tso's Chinese but a tad spicier. Large pieces of good quality chicken, even the medium order was too much for me. Pair it with steamed white rice, put the rice in the sauce. Very good.“

“First time in Arlington, all the way from Annapolis and it was such and amazing vibe, our waitress kelsy was 5 stars took very seriously my GF allergy and was making sure with the kitchen, very knowledgeable of the Menu and she was very Nice. Will definitely go back for Food and hospitality.“

“I recently dined at this establishment, having a late lunch. I was very impressed by the attentiveness/politeness of the staff. I ordered goat curry with garlic naan, and the meal did not disappoint. My server, Danish, was an excellent host and made the experience very warm and welcoming. I will dine here again.“

“Bottomless Brunch $33. All of their food is very very fresh tasting and delicious.“

“Awesome spot!! Food was very good! We got the brussel sprouts, Mac & Cheese with bacon, tots, Reuben and the Jalapeño burger. I wish the Mac & Cheese had that cheesy gooey ness to it but that’s a personal preference. It was still super good and we ate the whole thing.
The beer list was extensive! I stuck to their Sour selection and dang they were all so good! My friend had a few different drinks but the one that stuck out was the Peach Cider. It tasted like you legit just bit into a Peach!
The whole staff were welcoming and friendly. The bartender, Joe, (I hope I remembered his name correctly) was great!“

“This is a good-bar that's reasonably priced. Food and service are great. Real people go here

Vegetarian options: You can leave meat off some items. The Westover Melt is veggie and delish.

Wheelchair accessibility: Roll right in“

“super friendly and accommodating. we really enjoyed our visit and the food.“

“I happened to be in the shopping center and I needed something for dinner. I have always wanted to try them but never got the chance. They were great! Loved the Peking Duck dumpling, and my partner loved the Bulgogi Dumpling. I also ordered the Teriyaki Chicken as a recommendation, and it all did not disappoint. It reminded me of New York Chinatown. Next time... soup dumplings! There are lots of good veggie options, too. All I was missing was my boba tea, and I would have been set. Lots of great choices!“

“Thanks again for a wonderful dinner shared with my family. Though it’s been many, many years, it’s still the same, with a few changes, its a great place. I know I can always count on you all every single time and I’m proud to know you’ve been my neighbor all these years as well. Whenever you’re around, it always feels more like home. And I love that for all these years you’ve had the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue. So many friends have been given a forever home, including a very special friend of mine. Thanks for all you continue to do. I hope you never leave us.“

“I really love this place. Since recently moving from Korea to the U.S., I find myself coming here whenever I crave Korean fried chicken. This is the only place that truly captures the taste of the chicken I used to enjoy back home. I once tried the BBQ branch in Greenbelt, but I was really disappointed—it didn’t taste anything like what I remember.

Whenever I feel homesick, I come here for chicken. The breading is perfectly crispy without being too thick, and the meat is juicy and fried to perfection. It's the kind of flavor that lights up a bulb in my head and brings me right back to Korea.“

“Spacious place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a laid back atmosphere.“

“My son and I were visiting DC and always looking for a good burger. The burgers were outstanding. One of the best I have ever had.“

“Good beer, fantastic service, Nice environment“

“Muy deliciosa la comida el servicio y la atencion super 😋👌😋👌recomiendo al 100 %“

“Excelente ambiente , deliciosa cerveza artesanal lo mejor que he probado, muy amables todo el equipo de trabajo. Nice 😊 excelente lugar para relajarse con amigos ,tomar cerveza Y cenar.“

“I happened to be at The Renegade two weeks ago. I love country music so I thought it could be a great idea to show my brother this restaurant. We came from Spain and discovered this place! What we didn’t know is that we would meet Paul, who took care of us and “tour us around” their menu and options. The food was delicious and healthy as well! Artichokes, hummus, cauliflower and the chicken were amazing! My brother is vegetarian so they prepared a pad thai for him and he really enjoyed it. After dinner, was time to look everybody dancing on the floor… With the perfect atmosphere! I wish I could post some pictures!! Thank you very much Paul, for treating us so well, you very much surprised us! Will come back 🤩🤩🤩🤩“

“Love trivia night it’s excellent“

“LOVE THIS PLACE! Very chill place to setup and work on your laptop. The coffee drinks and foods are fantastic, they have great hot and cold sandwich options. My personal favorite is the Kimchi Burrito, and the new Pork Katsu burger is great too! Highly recommend Prego “

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

“Excellent food and service!! Friendly staff reasonably priced. Very nice and clean restaurant. I highly recommend!!!“

“The food is great here! I’ve been a couple of times now and never had a bad meal. The sandwiches are delicious and the pizza is amazing. Really good selection of beers too!“

“The best chicken doughnut sandwich ever.“

“Great Pizza and a fantastic management team. This place is a rare find. Can’t recommend highly enough.“

“Wine market, bar, small plates joint in a good location. Stopped in for a flight and light bite on a Saturday night. The downstairs bar/market was packed, lots of energy, and buzzing. We were upstairs because we had a reservation. Decidedly quieter up there only a couple of other folks dining, the back room had a large party (15) cozy with lighting in the right place. We started with a flight and narrowed in on Pomerol by the glass. The Somm was friendly, knowledgeable, and made a good suggestion for our final glass, a Cahors. A licorice-bomb that we really liked. On the food side, we were very basic, fries with homemade ketchup; French onion soup, with cheddar and a nice bread on the side; and roasted/fried cauliflower with yogurt, pine nuts, and pickled raisins, which was a little overdone. We didn't venture much further on the food menu, but we were really here for the wine anyway. On our way out, we perused the markets but weren't able to find that Cahors in a bottle server/somm. sensing our dilemma, procured a bottle for us from the back. Nice experience, I'd explore more by the glass options here and they have some interesting finds in the wine market.“

“Great Spot! You’ll really like it!“

“Food is great but I feel shorted on the oxtail portions, it’s precisely why I won’t leave a tip when I pick up carry out. I go based off the last order…if I feel shorted on the portions from the last order then I won’t leave a tip on my next order.“

“Yes come on in & enjoy the excellent serve“

“When ordering delivery via door dash you can’t get the cheese pizza without paying extra for the cheese. Pizza was good but this added cheese ($2) made it almost too cheesy. Garlic knots not buttery/oily/greasy like other places which I appreciated.“

“We hosted a happy hour there, staff are super fun and nice, food is awesome, cocktail is really good!“

“We had a blast despite the chill today. Looking forward to coming back when it is just slightly warmer. My only complaint would be why the heaters weren't turned on by the playground today, a lot of us parents were freezing.“

“Love it, a great spot with character, good burgers and chicken sandwiches, and a fantastic beer list.
Bonus points for playing interesting movies and music that doesn’t rely on an algorithm!

Kid-friendliness: They have kids sliders and chicken tenders, just not seen on the main menu I think. They’re always great to our kids. And kids generally love rock music, which is what goes on here. Go before 8-ish, I think bands play after 9 or so.“