Red Bear Brewing Co.
Category: Breweries, LGBTQ+ Bars, Game Bars
Neighborhood: NoMa
Price: $$
Address: 209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
✨ Vibe
A spacious and inclusive 7,000-square-foot, adventure-themed taproom that serves as a vibrant community hub for the NoMa neighborhood.🍸 Best For
Craft beer enthusiasts, LGBTQ+ nightlife, competitive trivia fans, board game nights, and group hangouts.🔥 Highlights
- Extensive House Taps: Enjoy 24 house-brewed lines featuring highly-regarded West Coast IPAs, seasonal releases, and a fantastic house-made root beer.
- Dynamic Community Events: Experience a high-energy lineup of weekly entertainment, including their legendary Wednesday night trivia, drag bingo, and a dedicated library of board games.
- Flavorful Pub Kitchen: Dig into a menu of elevated favorites like their top-rated smash burgers, loaded tots, and spicy chicken chipotle sandwiches, all easily ordered via a convenient QR-code system.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- This proud gay- and veteran-owned establishment focuses on inclusivity, offering a welcoming "safe space" environment for all guests.
- Reservations are recommended for their popular event nights, though the large interior offers plenty of seating for walk-in groups and casual gatherings.
🔄 Weekly Events
🤟 ASL Trivia
The only trivia night in the District performed in American Sign Language (ASL), with English interpretation included.
🧠 District Trivia
Assemble your team and compete for prizes and bragging rights with the DMV's largest pub trivia business.
👠 Drag Bingo
Drag Bingo with Tiffany D Carter and Guest host Frieda Poussay. Fun, prizes, and drag!
🍺 Pub Trivia Night
Team Trivia with Quiz Masters William, Neil, & DJ. Compete as a team of up to 6 players or go solo.
👑 RuPaul’s Drag Race Watch Parties
Watch new episodes on the big screen with special events hosted by local drag queens.
📰 In the News
Ten Wonderful LGBTQ+-Owned Restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Red Bear Brewing Co. is a gay- and veteran-owned craft brewery in NoMa that features 24 house-brewed beers on tap, including highly-regarded West Coast IPAs. The spacious venue offers a laid-back atmosphere with a menu of burgers and shareables, complemented by community events like board games, competitive trivia, and drag bingo.
Nobody Will Name the Dirty Stinking Cheaters Who Tarnished Red Bear’s Wednesday Trivia Night
Red Bear Brewing Co. in NoMa addressed a cheating scandal during its popular Wednesday night trivia where a winning team was caught using technology to gain an unfair advantage. The brewery banned the offending duo and implemented stricter rules to maintain the integrity and fun of its highly popular weekly community events.
Case Study: D.C.'s Red Bear Brewing generates bigger tabs and tips with OpenTab, a QR code POS solution from Arryved
Red Bear Brewing Co. utilizes Arryved's OpenTab QR code system to allow guests to seamlessly order and pay from their mobile devices in their NoMa taproom. This technology integrates with staff-owned POS devices, leading to a reported 16% increase in average tab sizes and a 12% boost in tips by freeing up staff to focus on high-quality customer service.
Red Bear Brewing Co. Open To All
Red Bear Brewing Co. is a West Coast-style brewery in DC's NoMa neighborhood that emphasizes inclusivity and provides a welcoming "safe space" for all guests. The 7,000-square-foot venue features a rustic, adventure-themed interior with 24 tap lines offering a variety of craft beers, cocktails, and cider.
You Can Now Have DC Drag Queens Deliver Dinner and a Show
Red Bear Brewing Co. launched a unique "drag-livery" service in Washington D.C., where local drag performers deliver food and craft beer followed by a short doorstep performance. The initiative, led by owner Bryan Van Den Oever and resident queen Desiree Dik, was designed to support local artists and provide a safe "dinner and a show" experience for customers at home.
Recent Reviews from Google
The hubs says the "beer was great" and that says a lot! I tried a couple cocktails and they were both good. We went for the loaded tots, as they showed Gluten Free (can't guarantee no cross...
Best smash burger I've had in a long time, full of flavor and juicy. French fries are very good. loved the seasoning on the FF. . The in house Root Beer was fantastic. The dipping sauce that comes...
This place is not for me. Some beer was good, some was ok. My nachos were cold and the pulled pork sandwich was thin and overpowered by the coleslaw. The $80 bill for 2 ok meals, 1 beer, and 1...
To start with the reason they got three stars, this place had genuinely really good beer. I did two flights, and I liked everything I tried. However, I had two pretty big problems. First, this is on...
Plenty of seating and a great atmosphere. Tacos on taco Tuesday were really. Fries were also Fresh and hot. The chicken Chipotle sandwhich was spicy of that is what you like.
