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.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
🧠 District Trivia
Monday, May 18thMonday night District Trivia session.
🔄 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.
🧠 Weekly Trivia Nights
District Trivia and Pub Trivia nights held weekly.
🥂 Drag Brunches
Regularly hosted drag brunches with great vibes and food offerings.
🤟 ASL Accessible Events
Inclusive events for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, including trivia themes and open-mic nights.
🎲 Free Play Board Games
Dozens of board games available for free play, ranging from classics to new Kickstarter releases.
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.
