Right Proper Brewing Company - Shaw
Category: Breweries, Taproom, Gastropubs
Neighborhood: Shaw
Price: $$
Address: 624 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001
✨ Vibe
A hip, neighborhood staple that blends eclectic local art and a welcoming "weird" charm with the polished energy of a top-tier craft brewery.
🍸 Best For
Craft beer enthusiasts, pre-show drinks near the Howard Theatre, casual dates, large group celebrations, and family-friendly weekend outings.
🔥 Highlights
- Award-Winning Craft Beers: Consistently ranked among the best in D.C., the taproom features innovative, high-rated selections like the Diamonds, Fur Coat, Champagne Berliner Weisse and the Ravaged by Wolves IPA.
- Elevated Scratch Kitchen: The food menu goes far beyond standard bar fare with "to die for" house-made kettle chips, legendary fried cheese curds, and a phenomenal mac and cheese.
- Unique Community Spirit: Known for its vibrant atmosphere, the venue hosts local art showcases and tarot readings, while leading community-focused initiatives like the "Executive Order Me a Beer" pay-it-forward program.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Catch Happy Hour all night on Mondays (and Tuesday–Friday from 4–7 p.m.) or visit for a popular weekend brunch served Friday through Sunday.
- The venue is exceptionally accessible with a location steps from the Shaw-Howard University Metro, on-site bike parking with a free pump, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
🔄 Weekly Events
Brewery Tours at Brookland 🍺
Tours of the production brewery and tasting room are available by appointment.
Brunch
Brunch menu available
Weekend Food Trucks at Brookland 🚚
While the Brookland location doesn't have a kitchen, we partner with food trucks on the weekends and allow guests to bring their own food.
Happy Hour
Extended happy hour at the Brookland production brewery taproom.
📰 In the News
After 12 years, Right Proper is still getting it right
Right Proper Brewing Company - Shaw continues its legacy as a neighborhood staple by offering high-quality craft beer and a relaxed dining atmosphere near the Howard Theatre. After 12 years of success, the brewery is expanding its footprint in D.C. with a new location in Eckington while maintaining its commitment to simple, well-crafted brews.
Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Bloomingdale and Eckington
Right Proper Brewing Company - Shaw's founders are expanding their community-focused brand with a third location in Eckington, which features a five-barrel brewing system dedicated to traditional ales and lagers. The new brewpub also offers a full kitchen serving hearty fare such as fried-chicken sandwiches and beer-battered cheese curds.
Highest-rated Beer in Washington DC
Right Proper Brewing Company - Shaw ranks among the top breweries in Washington D.C., with five of its beers featured on a list of the city's highest-rated brews. Notable selections include the 'Diamonds, Fur Coat, Champagne' Berliner Weisse and the 'Ravaged by Wolves' IPA. These rankings, based on user data from BeerAdvocate, showcase the brewpub's local popularity and craft innovation.
Federal workers who’ve been laid off can catch a break at some local businesses
Right Proper Brewing Company - Shaw launched the 'Executive Order Me a Beer' initiative to support federal workers and contractors affected by layoffs. Customers can purchase a pint at happy hour prices for a community pool, allowing any federal employee with a valid ID to claim a free beer.
Right Proper Brewing launches pay-it-forward $8 beer deal for laid-off federal employees
Right Proper Brewing Company - Shaw launched a pay-it-forward initiative to support federal employees impacted by executive orders. For $8, patrons can purchase a beer for a laid-off worker, who can redeem the drink at the brewery by showing a federal ID or proof of layoff.
Recent Reviews from Google
Really glad we stopped here while in DC for the week - staff were very friendly and attentive, tons of seating, and the food was extremely good. I could have eaten a whole meal of just the house made...
If you are planning event I highly recommend this location! Erika, the event planner at this location went above and beyond to make our night run so smoothly. It was such a wonderful event and I would...
Great selection of beers, other drinks, and eats. Highly recommend the fried cheese curds which are AMAZING.
Very interesting and unique brewery! I really loved how this place leans into the weird by showcasing local art and tarot card readings. Great atmosphere and decorations, and the bouncer was a great...
Looking for that hip little spot? Here it is!! The right proper brewing company is the place to be! My wife and I were looking for something quick to eat, we asked somebody at the Howard where could...
