Bluejacket
✨ Vibe
A soaring, light-filled three-story gastropub set within a beautifully restored 1919 naval manufacturing plant that blends historic industrial charm with a vibrant neighborhood energy.🍸 Best For
Pre-game Nationals Park festivities, craft beer exploration, casual group dinners, weekend brunch, and sports fans looking for an upscale atmosphere.🔥 Highlights
- An impressive rotation of 20 drafts and 5 cask ales crafted on-site, featuring unique flavor profiles like the "Forbidden Planet" and experimental barrel-aged rarities.
- A modern American menu highlighting elevated comfort food, including their signature tomato soup and grilled cheese and artisanal seasonal brunch favorites.
- The stunning "Boilermaker" architecture, which showcases the elaborate brewing system amidst original metal frames, expansive windows, and three levels of gathering space.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- As a central hub for Navy Yard sports fans, reservations are highly recommended during Nationals game days and major sporting events.
- You can take the experience home by visiting their on-site retail shop for exclusive, small-batch 16-ounce cans and fresh bottle releases.
🔄 Weekly Events
Weekend Brunch 🥞
Enjoy a seasonal brunch menu featuring dishes designed with the flavor profiles of Bluejacket beers in mind.
Happy Hour
Enjoy $10 liters of IPA and Lagers during all NFL games throughout the season.
📰 In the News
5 Stupid Questions With DC Beer Legend Greg Engert
Bluejacket is a prominent boutique brewery in Washington, D.C., founded by Greg Engert and the Neighborhood Restaurant Group to explore a vast range of brewing styles. The facility features specialized equipment, including a coolship and nearly 60 oak barrels, focusing on the production of matured lagers, aromatically hoppy ales, and sour beers.
Highest-rated Beer in Washington DC
Bluejacket is highlighted as a premier destination for craft beer in Washington D.C., with five of its brews ranking among the city's top-rated selections. Notable entries from the brewery include high-scoring favorites such as the Open Window Imperial IPA, Perfect Places American IPA, and Lost Weekend IPA.
A guide to culinary culture in Washington, DC
Bluejacket is a craft brewery and restaurant housed in a century-old former factory in Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood. Founded by beer director Greg Engert, the venue features a unique selection of brews inspired by the city's historically permissive liquor laws and serves as a cornerstone of the District's modern artisanal movement.
Bluejacket brewery is planning a major expansion beyond D.C.
Bluejacket is expanding its operations by nearly doubling production at its Navy Yard brewpub and seeking a second production site outside of Washington, D.C. The brewery plans to implement a canning line and begin distributing its beers to a wider national market.
WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Slow Bullet IPA
Bluejacket Brewery features its Slow Bullet IPA, a soft and juicy 5.0% ABV beer brewed with Mosaic hops. Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director Greg Engert recommends pairing the craft beer with green vegetables, pesto dishes, or classic Chinese food like fried rice and lo mein.
Recent Reviews from Google
The atmosphere was extraordinary, making it a place I would normally rate five stars. However, I must point out the extremely disappointing service from the host, Natitude 23. Her rude behavior, poor...
3.5⭐ Overall a very good brewery with an ok kitchen. Been here quite a few times before for drinks but this was my first time eating here. Came before a Nats game so it was fairly busy but we were...
Visited March 2025. I really enjoyed my experience at Bluejacket! Was stunned to try to food and discover how tasty it was. I loved the tomato soup and grilled cheese! Doesn’t necessarily pair well...
It’s really a mixed bag. The service was good and so was the beer. Great beer actually. It was the food that brought this down to a three. For what you’re paying, the portions are so small and...
Great Atmosphere, Delicious Food & Craft Beer! These guys from Bluejacket definitely brightened up the evening. Everything was spot on — delicious food, a great selection of their own craft beer, and...
