Founding Farmers & Distillers is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

1. Founding Farmers & Distillers

8.4
600 Massachusetts Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 38 tips and reviews

Jen M.Jen Mareck: The linguine with fresh clams is absolutely delicious!! 👍😋

Jaime W.Jaime Wojdowski: Brunch here is crazy! So much good stuff! Brunch is definitely brunch food but regular lunch food too. A big fan of the devil's food cake doughnuts...wow.

Eric P.Eric Penrod: Amazing!!!

Iron Gate is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

2. Iron Gate

8.6
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 61 tips and reviews

Vino50: Grape American Road TripVino50: Grape American Road Trip: Try the Grilled Squid Stuffed With Feta Cheese - #foodporn #nom Grilled squid stuffed w Feta at @IronGateDC. Pairs well with a little #Etna Rosso #wine #sommelier (via @Foodspotting)

EaterEater: Has a dramatic outdoor space, with a tree and vines climbing the walls. Tony Chittum's cooking leans Southern Italian and Greek, with a wine program from Brent Kroll, and cocktails from Jeff Faile.

BilalBilal: A really cool and intimate place to take your bae or baes.

St. Arnold's on Jefferson is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

3. St. Arnold's on Jefferson

8.4
1827 Jefferson Pl NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 55 tips and reviews

Arthur K.Arthur Kim: I really enjoyed the mussels and frites. Fries were fried perfectly. Just wish they had curry ketchup.

ThrillistThrillist: Do yourself a favor and get the house-special, aka beer-sauced"Mussels St. Arnold’s" with caramelized shallots and duck fat. Read more.

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Not to pile on, but the Mussels St Arnold w caramelized shallots & duck fat is the way to go.

Bar Pilar is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

4. Bar Pilar

8.1
1833 14th St NW (btwn S & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews

GloryGlory: Get the Jamon Serrano Eggs Benedict with home fries. Best brunch ever.

EaterEater: Bar Pilar is one part restaurant — with a seasonal menu that veers from classic fried chicken to the more intriguing pan-fried calves brains — and one part watering hole. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Austin B.Austin Bonner: Go to Bar Pilar and order the cheese plate and a magic hat.

Toki Underground is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

5. Toki Underground

8.5
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 181 tips and reviews

Katy T.Katy Thomas: Outstanding ramen...I went with the Toki Classic and was very pleased. Friend got the vegetarian - cool earthy broth with lots of veg - but then added pork cheek...pretty awesome

Jason R.Jason Rosenberg: The cookies and milk desert is so amazing, you'll call the waitress mom and ask her to tuck you in.

Washington PostWashington Post: Toki's kimchi ramen is a standout. It's a pork-laden, vinegary soup that's a perfect follow-up to a pile of dumplings. Read more.

Le Grenier is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

6. Le Grenier

502 H St NE (at 5th St NE), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Near Northeast · 34 tips and reviews

Sydney S.Sydney Schaefer: Good date spot! Try to get a table upstairs.

Sam Z.Sam Ziar: Opening in just a few weeks!!!

Phoenix 💥💥💥Phoenix 💥💥💥: Not a bad spot

Mintwood Place is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

7. Mintwood Place

1813 Columbia Rd NW (at Biltmore St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 94 tips and reviews

Helena W.Helena Wong: Flamee wha? Flammekueche! Bacon, chicken sausage, pancakes, breakfast sandwich...all good!

Washington PostWashington Post: Ask for the burrata appetizer. Made with 3 kinds of kale (one flash-fried for crunch), sweet apples, smoky nuts and tart tamarind-honey dressing, it's a vegetarian capable of satisfying any carnivore. Read more.

Whitney M.Whitney May: The underbellies of the tables are covered in egg crate mattresses. Caress with caution.

RedRocks is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

8. RedRocks

7.2
1036 Park Rd NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Pleasant Plains · 88 tips and reviews

Stacey M.Stacey Maloney: The olive appetizer is so simple and delicious. For pizza, I always get the Pomodori secchi, so goooooood!

StaceyStacey: Everything on the menu leaves MUCH to be desired. Worst calzones, ever, btw.

Paul G.Paul G: iPhone changes redrocks to testicle. So be careful when texting your girlfriend family!

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

9. Dubliner Restaurant & Pub

7.6
4 F St NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Irish Pub · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 70 tips and reviews

Ryan T.Ryan Taylor: Fish and chips and a Boddington's. Need I say more? They make a mean Monte Cristo sandwich too.

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by grabbing a pint of Guinness at the Dubliner, an Irish pub near the Capitol. Read more.

Nikki N.Nikki Nicholson: Two different nights here with two different waitresses-one night our bill was $400 the next over 1k and they were VERY rude!!!! Must be Democrats!!

Carving Room Kitchen & Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

10. Carving Room Kitchen & Bar

300 Massachusetts Avenue NW (btwn H & 4th Sts NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 29 tips and reviews

Jaime W.Jaime Wojdowski: Their matzo ball soup is so good! Get a half sandwich and cup of soup during lunch for $10! The roasted turkey on tomato rosemary foccatia is also delicious.

Norm S.Norm Sun: I find the pastrami to be the most sensual of all the salted cured meats.

Matt S.Matt Silverman: Casey is the man!

Firefly is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Ales in Washington.

11. Firefly

8.0
1310 New Hampshire Ave NW (in Kimpton Hotel Madera), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 107 tips and reviews

trillateezytrillateezy: A very cute place for brunch. Great French toast and a good, strong cup of coffee.

HerHer: And a tree runs through it. Total visual happiness ;)

Lauren S.Lauren S.: Saturday brunch is the best with $1 mimosas!