Astro Beer Hall
✨ Vibe
A lively, retro-inspired space in the heart of downtown DC that combines nostalgic charm with a high-energy, modern beer hall atmosphere.
🍸 Best For
Craft beer enthusiasts, casual group hangouts, pre-museum lunches, and late-night sweet treats.
🔥 Highlights
- Signature Galactic Eats: Indulge in crowd favorites like the crispy Asteroid Chicken Sandwich, juicy smash burgers, and perfectly seasoned tater tots.
- Craft Brews & Donuts: Enjoy a stellar rotation of regional and national craft beers complemented by fresh, creative treats from the attached artisan donut shop.
- Modern Tech & Retro Fun: Experience a seamless visit with convenient digital ordering in a vibrant, space-themed environment located just steps from the Metro.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Conveniently located near the Smithsonian museums, making it the perfect refueling station for tourists and locals alike.
- Offers easy online reservations and dedicated space for booking private group events.
📰 In the News
Shirlington Scores a Cosmic Playground for Beer, Fried Chicken, and Arcade Games
Astro Beer Hall features a massive 14,000-square-foot 'cosmic playground' in Shirlington that pairs a doughnut and coffee shop with a full-service bar and arcade. The venue offers 24 tap lines, a 140-seat patio, and a playful menu of fried chicken sandwiches, specialty burgers, and doughnuts made by an on-site robot.
Look Inside Astro Beer Hall, D.C.’s New Lava Lamp-Lined Bar
Astro Beer Hall is a massive, two-level cosmic-themed space in downtown D.C. that combines a bar, coffee shop, and arcade. The venue features space-inspired decor like lava lamps and sci-fi murals while serving a signature menu of Astro doughnuts, fried chicken, and 20 rotating draft beers.
Jeopardy! Bar League at Astro Beer Hall
Astro Beer Hall hosts a Jeopardy! Bar League, inviting trivia enthusiasts to compete in a game show-style tournament. The event provides a social atmosphere where patrons can test their knowledge while enjoying the venue's extensive selection of craft beers and food.
Recent Reviews from Google
If Chicago Dave at the bar hadn't helped me order digitally, I probably would have given up and left. The Asteroid Chicken Sandwich and Tots ($16.75) was very good. Close to the Metro.
The atmosphere was nice in general. There was a smell and the glassware didn’t seem clean. The doughnut place attached was good. Would be an added benefit to have the donuts heated since it is getting...
Stopped in for lunch after visiting a nearby Smithsonian. The beer selection was solid, featuring a decent mix of regional breweries and national brands. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, which...
Great selection of beers, and the smash burger was terrific. Service was a little slow because the bartender was the only person working downstairs on a Saturday night. She was busting her tail to...
Solid beer selection, great burger! Next time donuts as well!
