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.
🍻 Brewery Tours
Tours are available at the Brookland production brewery by contacting the taproom manager.
Happy Hour
Happy hour available at the Brookland Taproom location.
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...
