Lost Generation Brewing Company
Category: Breweries, Taproom, Dog Friendly
Neighborhood: NoMa
Price: $$
Address: 327 S St NE, Washington, DC 20002
✨ Vibe
Housed in a historic former Nabisco factory along the Metropolitan Branch Trail, this woman- and minority-owned brewery blends a 1920s speakeasy aesthetic with literary charm and a warm, "low-tech" community energy.
🍸 Best For
Post-trail bike rides, dog-friendly hangouts, literary enthusiasts, live jazz fans, Sunday trivia, and group celebrations.
🔥 Highlights
- Literary-Inspired Brews & Vintage Decor: Enjoy meticulously crafted lagers and IPAs—including the "Grave Shift" dark lager—in a space decorated with jazz-age antiques, Gertrude Stein quotes, and a nostalgic atmosphere perfect for reading.
- Premier Community Events: Recently recognized as the "Best Brewery on the MBT," the venue hosts free live jazz on Saturday nights, popular Sunday trivia with $75 prizes, and serves as the official craft beer partner for WorldPride 2025.
- Expert Draft Experience: The taproom features a specialized Lukr side-pull faucet system for authentic European-style pours, alongside a diverse selection of sours, seltzers, and traditional German digestifs.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Stop by on Sundays for trivia at 7 PM to take advantage of $5 "Shift" beer specials starting at 6 PM.
- The venue is highly dog-friendly and perfectly situated for a 20-minute walk from the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station along the street-art-filled Metropolitan Branch Trail.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
🎖️ Memorial Day Special Hours
Monday, May 25thThe brewery will be open for special holiday hours from 12pm to 8pm.
Recent Reviews from Google
Fantastic place a 20 minute walk from the metro with lots of street art along the way. Their IPAs were excellent, and a food truck outside available. Lots of lovely people with dogs here when we...
Great selection and staff. I enjoyed the lukr system and experience offered - little to no neighboring shops offered this. The grounds were filled with great local vendors - had two options! - the...
I've been coming to Lost Generation since they opened during COVID and I am so glad this woman-owned, minority-owned bar is still going strong! As someone who drives in from VA, I appreciate that the...
Really liked the beer and the vibe here. Gertrude Stein quotes painted on the walls of the brewery like a mural and homage to The Lost Generation is a plus. Go above and beyond, and bring a copy of...
Yes! We have a neighborhood bar in Eckington! Love the atmosphere inside, owners and staff are super nice, and most importantly, the beer and seltzers are very good! 2024 Update: we don't go anywhere...
