Right Proper Brewing Company Brookland
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Category: Breweries, Taproom, Kid Friendly
Neighborhood: Brookland
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Address: 920 Girard St NE, Washington, DC 20017, United States
✨ Vibe
Housed in a charmingly converted autobody shop, this neighborhood production house offers a warm, industrial-chic sanctuary with quiet, off-the-beaten-path energy and a welcoming community feel.
🍸 Best For
Families with children, craft beer purists, casual daytime hangouts, neighborhood gatherings, coffee and beer lovers.
🔥 Highlights
- Family-Friendly Fun: The spacious front patio is designed for relaxation, featuring a dedicated play area that makes it one of the most inviting spots for parents and kids in the District.
- Zeke’s Coffee Partnership: This unique venue serves as a dual-threat destination, offering fresh Zeke’s Coffee and pastries in the morning before transitioning to world-class farmhouse ales at noon.
- The Heart of the Brand: As Right Proper’s primary 15-barrel production hub, guests can enjoy a rotating selection of signature "beer flavored beer" and experimental brews amidst vibrant murals and the company of Prima, the resident working cat.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Sustainability is a core focus of this location, which features on-site solar panels and active carbon footprint monitoring.
- While the venue is incredibly spacious for parties and groups, it maintains a cozy atmosphere perfect for those looking to escape the busier main streets of DC.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
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🔄 Weekly Events
🍳 Shaw Brewpub Brunch
Enjoy scratch-made brunch favorites at the Shaw neighborhood brewpub next to the historic Howard Theatre.
🚚 Weekend Food Trucks at Brookland
Since the Brookland production brewery doesn't have a kitchen, they host local food trucks on the weekends.
Brewery Tours 🏭
Tours are available at our Brookland production brewery. Contact bri@rightproperbrewing.com for more information.
Happy Hour
After-work happy hour specials at the Shaw neighborhood location.
📰 In the News
Think happy hour ends too early? It doesn’t at these D.C. bars.
Right Proper Brewing Company Brookland is featured for its extended happy hour windows, offering patrons an affordable way to enjoy craft beers in a spacious production house setting. The venue is recognized for providing drink specials that run later than typical D.C. establishments, making it a prime destination for those seeking a relaxed evening atmosphere.
How a Brookland Warehouse Became a Brewery
Right Proper Brewing Company Brookland is a production house and tasting room housed in an adaptively reused post-WWII bakery and former auto shop. The 6,500-square-foot facility emphasizes sustainability through its solar-powered roof and a partnership that provides spent grain to local farms for livestock feed.
Complete List of Washington, D.C Breweries (2025 Guide)
Right Proper Brewing Company Brookland is featured in this comprehensive guide to Washington, D.C.’s top craft breweries. The Girard Street location operates as a production house and tasting room, serving as a key community gathering spot for locally brewed beer enthusiasts.
Right Proper Brewing Company
Right Proper Brewing Company Brookland serves as the brewery's production house and taproom, featuring a 15-barrel brewing system and facility tours. The venue offers a rotating selection of a dozen draft beers, including core classics like Raised by Wolves and Haxan alongside seasonal and limited releases available in pints, flights, and growlers.
Recent Reviews from Google
Zeke’s Coffee and Local beer - Winner. Great patio and play area for kids, quiet off the Main Street, coffee, pastries excellent going back for beer when the taps open at noon. Great murals inside,...
This brewery was awesome. Enjoyed the IPA on tap and the vibe. Extremely cozy and warm upon entry. Lots of space for a party if you wanted to have one and everything seemed to be very well organized....
Let's give this one five stars. Went to the other Right Proper, and this one here feels a tad more out of the way, even though it's right here in DC. That leads to quieter vibes being on a...
Family friendly patio out front with this great play area. Kiddos WILL get dirty in the dusty rocks.
So good, that is forgot to take the picture before. I had the Rundlauf and my wife the Staycation and both were delicious.
