Bluejacket
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✨ 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.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
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🔄 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
Recipe: Bluejacket Common People
Bluejacket provides a detailed recipe for 'Common People,' their signature English-style pale ale, allowing homebrewers to recreate the Navy Yard brewery's popular offering. The guide offers insights into the specific malt and hop profiles that define this quintessential Washington D.C. craft beer.
Bluejacket | Bars in Southeast, Washington DC
Bluejacket is a signature brewpub in DC's Navy Yard featuring a rotating selection of 20 draft beers and cask ales produced on-site. The industrial-style space includes an attached restaurant, The Arsenal, and offers weekend tours of the brewery's impressive facilities.
These Dog-Friendly Breweries Across The U.S. Are Worth Traveling For
Bluejacket, located in D.C.'s Navy Yard district, offers a refined brewery experience featuring a spacious, dog-friendly outdoor patio equipped with water bowls and ample shade. The venue serves a rotating selection of inventive craft beers and upscale bar food with scenic views of the Anacostia River.
Bluejacket Brewery in Washington, D.C.
Bluejacket Brewery is housed in the historic 1919 Boilermaker Building, a former naval manufacturing plant in Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood. The venue features an on-site brewery and restaurant called the Arsenal, offering 25 house-made beers and a modern American menu within an expansive, industrial-style space. The architecture preserves the site's history through original metal frames, expansive windows, and artifacts from its time as a boiler factory.
These Dog-Friendly Breweries Across The U.S. Are Worth Traveling For
Bluejacket is featured as one of the top dog-friendly breweries in the United States worth traveling for. The Washington, D.C. venue is recognized for its welcoming atmosphere for pets alongside its extensive selection of craft beers.
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...
