Our favorite place in DC! Great for kids. Easy parking and plenty of space. Staff is very friendly. Good diverse menu. Never had a bad experience read more

Very upbeat, lively beer hall in Navy Yard. They have a wide variety of beer on tap made right there which is pretty cool. It does get pretty crowded and noisy there so either come early or maybe try to sit outside. I definitely want to go back and try more of their beers! read more

I had high expectations for Blue Jacket, but I've only been let down. I was excited that DC was getting another brewpub, as I am a big fan of local beer. However, all of the beer I've had here has been underwhelming to say the least. I've tried all of their IPA's and not one of them is memorable. Why open up and offer 25 beers? Get a few right and go from there. It is generally very crowded and hard to find space for more than two people because of the way seating is set up. While I haven't had the food, a brewpub has to deliver on their beer options, and this one just doesn't. read more

Barely three stars. Sat at the bar with a buddy, and did got decent service from several bartenders. Disappointed this place has no happy hour. With the dozen or so beers they offer, there could have some kind of happy hour specials, but whatever. Shared wings, pork rinds, and mussels between the two of us. Mussels and wings were average, but the pork rinds were very good. Bartenders were cool enough to give us extra bread on request with the mussels, but were not very cool when we asked to sample one of the beers before dropping $8 on a small glass. Between the two of us, we ordered four different beers. One was good, two were ok, and the other one sucked (but I ordered two of them because they were the cheapest beers at $6). I recommend Gordon Biersch (a couple blocks over) instead of this place. Better beer and better value. For a few snacks and a couple beers, our bill was over $80. read more

Having to pay $4 for a "taste" is pretty outrageous. The waiter offered a "taste" of a new beer right when we sat down before we had time to look at the menu and see we were going to get charged for it. I really felt pretty duped by that.Your check could really add up fast if you asked for "tastes" of several beers and didn't realize they were charging you $4 for each one. I would have a very good opinion of Bluejacket if they do away with the "taste" fees. read more

I'm really unsure why Bluejacket would have such low ratings...we went on a Saturday game day (Nationals) in May and it was very poppin (to be expected). We didn't order food so I cannot speak to that, but the beer was AWESOME! They had such a good variety, very highly rated beers, nice, modern decor, and attentive and friendly waitstaff. Legit everything you could want in a brewery. Yes, when we were leaving, closer to game time, it was pretty packed...but they're doing something right and have a ton of space, so it's kind of just first come first serve! As it goes with most busy places in popular areas on nice days. ZERO complaints! read more

To be honest, the beers were pretty good but the wings were terrible (appetizer), the shishito peppers lacked flavor and the service was terrible. We were there for an hour and saw the wait staff 3 times. I would not recommend this place. read more

The food was OK, they forgot to serve 2 meals and it took multiple requests for the food to arrive. The service was terrible and they refused to turn on the outdoor heater. read more

I've been on a brewery kick lately and Bluejacket is at the top of my list. I think a large part of that has to do with our tour and our tour guide (Ann?). I've been to a lot of tours where they just blindly lead you around, practically mumbling, and talking in very general, vague terms. At Bluejacket, they actually walked us through the entire beer-making process, explained the science behind not only the creation of beer, but also the science behind their flavoring and flavor pairings, and they were very happy to answer any questions. There is a lot of great history to the building, which was explained during the tour as well. The building itself is beautiful - lots of natural light and high ceilings. I think it's a shame that the rest of the building not being used by the brewery is going to have offices built. I think the brewery should have purchased the space to expand and start exporting, but that's not my call to make. The beer was awesome! (My favorite was the 'Stowaway'). I feel like the beer menu could have been laid out a little better (i.e. groupings of beers based on beer type), but as long as the beers are there, I don't care. They actually serve the beers at 3 different temperatures and in different shaped glasses, based on which beer you get. The bartenders and servers were also very nice. Food was great too - maybe a little on the higher side ($13-15 for a burger + fries), but nothing out of the norm for DC. It paired well with the beers. Just writing this review is making me itch to go back. Great place. read more

Bluejacket is a brewery first and foremost-don't forget that (nor will it let you) when choosing to make the trip over to Navy Yard for a visit. The actual space is very industrial; upon further questioning to satisfy my curiosity, I found out it used to be part of the shipyard and munitions manufacturing complex. Inside there is a long metal bar, some booths on the perimeters, and several long wooden communal tables in the center. They also have a nice patio area. Patio and bar area is first come first serve, so we squeezed in between a couple of groups at one of the communal tables. And waited. And waited. And waited. After 10 minutes or so, a server (clearly in the weeds) came over and said he'd be right with us. At least the acknowledgement was appreciated, and service did improve (but still wasn't all that great) after that. We had some time to examine the beer list while we were waiting and I already knew what I wanted to try first by the time our server returned. IPAs are usually where I gravitate to first, and the Lost Weekend, the citra IPA, caught my attention. I found it to have less of a bitter taste and more of a juicy, peachy flavor. I had a full pint of that as well as a full pint of the Bear Mountain which I found to have the perfect balance of both fruit and spice. I also like the fact you can do a smaller "tasting" size beer, which I did with The Jam and The Goldfinch. The Jam was far too sweet for me to have more than a tasting, however I really enjoyed the small sample I had. The rhubarb flavor, along with the strawberry, was very distinguishable, and reminded me of my favorite strawberry-rhubarb jam from a small farm outside of Pittsburgh. The Goldfinch was a solid Belgian Blonde with a slightly fruity aftertaste to it as well. The beer-hands down- is the reason I will absolutely return. My partner and I ordered three items, and two out of three were palatable. Let's start with the ok but hard to mess up: the cheese board. The fig jam on the board was quite flavorful and was a fine accompaniment to the blue cheese. The only other cheese on the board I can distinctly recall at this time was a sampling of brie, which was also tasty with the fig jam. My favorite item we ordered were the pretzels, mostly because the beer mustard sauce was delicious! I would have been fine just drinking the sauce and sparing the pretzels. The pretzels were interesting though; rather than plain, they were "everything" pretzels. Portion was two pieces so good for solo dining or to share with another. I let my partner choose the last item we ordered and this is where things took a turn, and not a good one. We ordered the smoked salmon tartare which came with crackers. I couldn't tolerate more than one cracker's worth of the tartare. I wish I could be more eloquent but, to put it bluntly, it was just not good. I typically enjoy salmon, and although I have had tartare in the past and found it palatable, I cannot say the same for this dish. My partner took one for the team-as he didn't like it much either- and let me eat most of the cheese board while he (slowly) worked on the salmon tartare. I thought about ordering one more item, as I was still hungry, but decided to forgo it in lieu of trekking to Foggy Bottom for Captain Cookie and the Milkman as Ice Cream Jubilee was closed. Service, as previously stated, was slow. He was friendly enough. I found it discomforting though that when the guy next to me asked him to recommend a beer (yes, I realize that's a general question), his response was "all of them are good". Will I return? Absolutely as I need to take a brewery tour-and try more offerings on tap. Will I eat here again? That still remains TBD. read more

Our group of four made our way here after a not-so-amazing Sunday brunch around the corner. We planned on having a beer and catching up, but that turned into a few beers and shared plates. We shared the cauliflower plate (amazing), the kielbasa (very good), the charcuterie (also very good), cheese and pretzels. No misses in the bunch. Many Forbidden Planets, Full Blooms and Wallflowers were poured. Even a few mimosas were snuck into the bunch. It was a fun, flowing, un-rushed afternoon of conversation with good friends. read more

Only reason for any stars is the host from Thursday night. He was great; very helpful and super friendly. We arrived around 9PM for sour beers. There were no sour beers. Actually, this place was out of a lot of beers we tried to order. So disappointed. Another standout disappointment was our server, his name could be Will but he never gave it. I'm guessing it was Will based off the name on my receipt. It seemed like he was having a bad night and taking it out on our table. I saw him be friendlier to other tables. He was very short with us and seemed annoyed when we were trying to order from him. Maybe he was frustrated that everything we tried to order was out - not really sure. I guess for the hype and the price tag I hoped for a little more, I will be hard pressed to go back. read more

Really cool spot with a great vibe. Only had a beer and a snack but would definitely go back for more. Their menu looks great! They are a brewery and brew all their beers. They have a huge selection and I love that you can get a taste instead of full beers so you can try more beers. We also had the everything pretzel was was fantastic!!! Love the decor and overall vibe. Will definitely be back! read more

Bluejacket - Breweries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow, the Navy Yard area has changed! From being a wasteland, Bluejacket is a neat new addition to the area. It may be one of the more vertical brewries that I have seen, with brewing operations extending all the way up (for a small footprint location they make good use of their space). And they brew some good beer! A lot of their beer choices are somewhat unique, or variations on the familiar options. I was not disappointed by any of my choices during my visit and look forward to coming back again. I only had the chance to try some of the appetizers (the pretzels were quite good) and would like to come back to try some of the main courses (to be accompanied by more delicious beer). read more

I genuinely like Bluejacket. First, the space is neat - a bit industrial, a bit urban, but still comfortable. The bartenders have all been friendly. After trying about five or six different types of beer here, they've all been great. And the one food dish I got (pierogies) were fantastic. Prices for everything are pretty fair. BUT, keep in mind it gets super packed here before and after Nats games. So watch out. read more

Their tap list is deeper than all the breweries in the area and if you throw in their food menu, it's honestly the best brewery in the area period. The only brewery in the area that can touch them in terms of beer selection/quality is Aslin. No brewery in DC comes close. read more

Probably closer to 3.5 stars for our dinner at Arsenal. Came here for restaurant week dinner with my husband the other week. We had made reservations for 7:45, but were told our table wasn't ready and we had to wait for about 20 minutes at the bar. No biggie, since we really wanted to try their beers and check out the bar side of Bluejacket (the restaurant area is totally separate, located in the front of the space, with the bar in the back). The hostess took my cell phone number down and texted us when our table was ready. I was impressed with how many options they included on their RW menus - they had about 6 things in each category (apps, entrees, desserts). Many of the other RW menus I looked at for other places had 3-4 options per section. But like Erin F. wrote, while we were super stoked to try their food, which sounded really good on paper, once we dug in, we found that the food was just average - leaving us a bit disappointed. Food: Apps: I had the beef heart tartare (might as well go for it, right?) app, which was actually pretty good - quite tender (kept having to remind myself to not think too hard about the fact that it was cow heart), and the serving size was huge - really large for an app and would've been more than enough for 2-3 people to share. It came mixed with mustard seeds and some other crunchy veggies that were chopped finely (celery perhaps?). I enjoyed it, but my husband thought it tasted a bit off and would've reorder it. He had the braised pork cheeks, which was served with polenta. Also a very generous serving size. While the pork was tender, the dish was otherwise unmemorable. Entrees: I was swayed by our server to try the roasted chicken despite: 1) not really liking chicken as a protein a whole lot, and 2) not finding it super appealing compared to other entree options. However, she said that it was the chef's absolute favorite thing to cook, had been brined for 12 hours before being roasted, and was one of the best things she's ever eaten. Quite an endorsement! It was actually very moist and tender and was quite good. Lightly flavored and juicy. Really great as far as roasted chicken goes. The roasted veggies it came with were also delish. But better than the roasted chicken you can get at Costco? Not so sure. Again, though, the portion was really large - probably was a half chicken. My husband loves Rockfish and went for that. The fish was well flavored and prepared fine - not too dry or overly seasoned. However, it had nothing on the Rockfish I had just had at Fiola - paled in comparison to that flaky, tender goodness! Service: Our servers were fine, very knowledgeable about the food and beers and friendly. Food runners got a bit mixed up, bringing the table next to us our breadbasket and offering them our desserts at some point - probably a result of the place being fairly new still. Atmosphere: Arsenal side is nice - definitely quiet enough to have a conversation without having to yell, which I appreciated, since the bar side was louder. A bit dark and modern industrial feeling, which was really nice. Overall, we probably won't be back for a full dinner experience - but would be back to have more of their beer! read more

Drinks on a Sunday night? Packed. Brunch the following Sunday? Delicious! The space is beautifully decorated (a blend of industrial metals with dark woods and warm lighting), the staff is very knowledgeable and the food and drink are delicious. For their 20 some beers brewed on-site, they also have smaller tastings for like $2-$3 each - so its easy (and delicious) to try a bunch of them. The menu also gives you great descriptions of each beer's brewing process, taste, temperature, alcohol content, etc. Very easy to lose yourself in this place and realize four hours later that you are happily drunk. read more

Bluejacket - Beer menu with all the information you need to satisfy your inner maven....or act like you know what you talking about. - Breweries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Overall: Cool vibe, good service, great beer! Beer: -Clockwork - very fresh, crisp and citrusy. Very very little hops flavor. This was close to my favorite! -Cashmere - this was far darker/intense than I anticipated! I would order a taster portion of this one. -The Betty - the description is an apple pie in a glass. Honestly, I tasted more heavy spice flavor/scent than apple. The spice was a bit too intense for me. -The Fix - heavy coffee scent and flavor but pretty smooth and tasty. This is another one best enjoyed in a taster portion. There was one other we tasted - it was bright orange in color but I really cant remember the name! The general consensus we came to is order taster portions instead of full glasses. It's easier to work around strong flavors. Food: There's a decent bar menu but we didn't have anything. If you want a sit-down dinner type I would go to the restaurant. The bar menu is typical apps/burgers/salads. Service: We had a huge group and our server was AWESOME! How he kept it all straight, I'll never know! 2 thumbs up. read more

A pretty great place to have a drink. The only problem, which isn't bad for the business of Bluejacket is that it gets packed. Especially before Nats games or when there is an event at Yards Park. When you see a line out the door waiting to just get in the door, just go to Nandos. You will get a seat and hey, a sangria. But when it is not that crowded, go for it!! And if you get a seat outside you just found yourself a unicorn.I highly recommend the Lavender or the Field of Fire for a beer. The beers here are good, damn good so enjoy the average 8% alcohol these beers provide. And then after, have a lovey stroll through Yards Park. read more

Ugh, breaks my heart. How did Bluejacket go from one of my favorite places in DC to somewhere where I literally had to send back my food because it was so disgusting? The last few times I've been have been disappointing - mediocre to bad food, service with attitude, and just an overall bad experience. I got the chicken and dumplings, and the chicken was smelly, fatty rotisserie chicken that tasted like it had been pulled off leftover chicken that had been in the fridge for days. I've literally never had to send back food at a restaurant, but I had to say something. The waiter was receptive to my complaints and let me order something else. I opted for the veggie burger, which is just okay. Last time I went, I ordered the lamb burger, and it wasn't very good. Beer is still decent and I do love the location/ambiance. Many of my friends have had the same negative experiences lately and we've also had to deal with waitstaff that were rude or had bad attitudes. If I had come here for the first time, it would have scored 1 or 2 stars. The Bluejacket that opened two years ago was a different experience altogether - I hope they get it together again! read more

We decided to swing by here after the Nationals game for a snack and a beer. The beer menu looked great and I was happy with my pick. I think it was an IPA, but very earthy/herbal notes and not an overly large amount of hops. The food game was not as strong. We opted for some pretzels and mustard to share. The pretzels tasted a bit like wheat dough which is odd for a pretzel. The mustard was good but definitely heavier on the vinegar than usual. I wish they had offered different dipping sauces with them. I also got a small salad, which was nice and fresh tasting. Overall I would head back for some brews but probably not the food. read more

I was visiting DC and decided to check out Bluejacket... mainly for the beer but also went b/c they had food. The beer was very good and the food was great too. I had not eaten all day, so was very hungry and got an order of hush puppies to start (they just sounded good and had been a long time since I had had any) and they were very good. I then decided to go with a burger and it was also very good. Overall, I would definitely come back and visit the Bluejacket when I'm back in DC! read more

After touring around the city on Friday, my sister suggested that we go to Bluejacket--she's a craft beer lover and is always looking for the best beer in the area. Upon our arrival I was shocked at how busy this place was for a Friday lunch! Luckily we had no problem getting a seat! The beer: Now, I know nothing about beer but this seems like a good deal to me. You can ask for tastes which are a set price if you want to try several different beers. As I do understand it though, they don't have a set flight it's more of a create your own option. As always, you can just go with a pint of beer, too! The food: I wasn't totally impressed by the food. We split the Ruben and the Philly Dip. Both were decent, but I was really looking forward to trying the Banh Mi Burger but they already sold out of that option. Our waiter also suggested getting the Chipotle Chicken Burger but warned us that it was a lot of food. Bluejakcet makes their own chips, which is pretty cool and they are worth trying! With Bluejacket being new to the Waterfront area and gives you another place to go before or after a Nats game. Keep in mind they have a ton of outdoor seating. Bluejacket offers FREE brewery tours which is awesome, but they are only held on Saturdays. I will be returning to Bluejacket for a brunch followed by one of their brewery tours, it seems like a perfect way to spend a Saturday if you ask me! read more

Came here prior to a concert at Nationals park. It's an easy walk and seems like a nice little area, with a number of other restaurants and bars. Bluejacket is really nice inside. Normal dining room on one side, and a large bar area with more seating/tables, hightop tables, and of course the bar itself. Between the two sections is a staircase to get upstairs, where they have a private party area. That are continues up to views of the brewing equipment and overlooks the bar. We were lucky to find a table in the bar, as the whole place was absolutely slammed! When our server came, he brought us a bar menu, which looks like a normal menu. But if you want more options, just request a dining room menu. We ordered a couple beers and some hot wings (classic wings). The beer was great and the wings were also solid. They weren't super crunchy, but were heavily sauced and surprisingly spicy. Nothing to put you down, but enough to give you a nice sweat. We weren't looking for a huge amount of food, so I ordered the bucatini with meatballs and my wife got the panzanella salad. We also got a side of Mac and Cheese. With the exception of the wings, the food was not awesome. They were very clear that the pasta was house made. Have you seen bucatini? It's like large spaghetti with a hold through the length of the noodle. It seems like it'd be tough to make. So you'd think they'd cook it well. They didn't. It was overcooked and mushy. And the sauce was really bland. I had to request salt (which wasn't on the table). It was good to ask for it, because the mac and cheese was helped with a bit of salt too, as was my wife's salad. The salad was kind of skimpy. Everything on it was just small, but I guess after salting tasted fine. I would say that it's definitely a starter salad, so don't count on it for a meal. Beer was solid, wings worthwhile, everything else we had..meh. read more

I was very skeptical coming into Bluejacket after a Nats game, because a micro brewery is usually something I would write off as hipster nonsense. Additionally, I'm not much of a beer drinker, so I was definitely not going to have the appropriate level of appreciation for their beers. However, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised when we came here on a Tuesday after the Nats game. I ended up really liking the decor and ambiance- super high ceilings, you can see the brewing tanks (whatever the scientific name is...), huge windows, and lots of seating. I've heard good things about the food, but we weren't able to try any that night. I would definitely come back to give it a shot though! The people I was with all got beer and seemed to really enjoy it, and I had wine (yeah, yeah, sue me). I wasn't suuuuuper impressed with the wine selection, but it's a brewery, what are you going to do? I would definitely come back and do a brewery tour or check out the food another time though. Short on hipster nonsense, long on ambiance, and a great outdoor space. Can't lose! read more

I was in DC on a business trip and went here with a friend I hadn't see in almost 20 years. We had a great time. Wait staff was friendly, beer and food were both excellent. I had a couple different IPAs and they were both fantastic. Great ambiance and vibe, streets outside were clean and inviting (which can be rare in DC). Would definitely go here again. read more

A welcome addition to DC's beer scene. A large selection of local brews with a great atmosphere and excellent service. Also, the fact that our waiter was very knowledgable and knew the beer menu inside out is a great sign that this establishment takes their business seriously. The Cut and Dry is a good Pilsner and the Bombshell is a fantastic Belgium blond ale that has a Chimay nose and palate. Despite the hype, the lack of hipsters and millennials is very refreshing! I hope it stays that way. Even on a Wednesday night, the bar area was packed, but the scene is professional, warm and relaxed. Will definitely come back and try the restaurant menu. read more

I'm really glad that businesses are starting to move out to the The Yards Waterfront area - it's really scenic but there's really not much to entice people to come out! I came here for some evening drinks/March Madness, and really like the warehouse-esque atmosphere. I didn't get to try many beers, but was a fan of the Zouave. It was pretty busy and I've heard from other friends it's best to make reservations if you're looking for a sit down dinner as there isn't an abundant amount of seating, so the wait can be ridiculous. read more

We stumbled upon Bluejacket, hard pressed for time before a meeting at the DOT. Not only was the staff knowledgeable about items that could be made vegan but they were so nice, too. I would definitely return to Bjacket's in the future and will recommend it to all my friends that go to DC. read more

Great atmosphere and great selection of beers! The service was a little slow but the experience was still good overall. The menu had a bunch of tasty items and their burgers we among the top that I've had. Their beers all sounded great although I stuck with their different IPAs, which were all very good. They had a great patio as well, it was too hot when we went to eat so we opted to sit inside. read more

We wanted a brewery and restaurant feel on our DC vacation, we chose the Bluejacket for its homey atmosphere and a good menu. DO NOT look at the menu on Yelp it is INACCURATE, they price sound better than they are. I would say this place is a $$$/$$$$ restaurant NOT a $$, my husband had the Pork Chop which looked amazing and i went with the Falafel sandwich. They had a nice variety of options on the menu and their Beer was super good! They service was very nice they made sure everything was taken care of. The inside was fun and the music was so catchy! read more

On our second trip to Bluejacket, we skipped the fancy eatin's of Arsenal and stuck with the bar menu. Undoubtedly, if you spend an evening in the lovely Arsenal, you will have a great time. But the true star of Bluejacket is the beer. O! The beer! On a lazy Saturday afternoon, while most of the bar bros ("BRAH! BRAH, this beer ROCKS!") were drunkenly dehydrating at the pathetic Beer Fest in Nationals Stadium (we adults know better, don't we?), we found a perfect couple of seats in the center of the bar. Our bartender was this cool lady who eschewed the traditional beer snobbery for a "I think you might like this" friendly attitude. We appreciated each of her recommendations and ordered a couple. Sadly, I can't remember all of the names of the beers we tried. First, I had a saison that was lovely and sour. I ordered it because it sounded nice on a hot day even though I'm not the biggest saison drinker. It was perfect. Next, I plunged into my comfortable IPA waters with a Bird of Prey. This is just a fantastic IPA. It's grassy, piney, and refreshing. It doesn't pull my teeth out or ruin my palette like an imperial or double. In an effort to keep the refreshing train going, I opted for a Cut & Dry pilsner. If all pilsners could be this flavorful while remaining light enough for a hot day, I would drink them exclusively. I ordered a second. My counterpart ordered some other beers. I can't remember the titles, but they weren't any less impressive. I have truly loved every beer I've tried at Bluejacket. Sometimes, I wasn't in the mood for what I tasted, but it was always fabulous. We also hunkered down on some fried chickpeas (decent) and a pickle pot (which was a small jar of various picked veggies - very nice). Top-notch for bar food! The guys and gals of Bluejacket are brew-masters in my opinion. I'll drink anything they put in front of me. I just need to get there more often... read more

Nats fans are starting to get some great options for pre and post-gaming. Quality selection of beers available here outside on the patio and the double burger was mouth-watering just looking at it and equally delicious. The rest of the food looks delicious, like the Arsenal fries and the Kielbasas...I wanted to come back here again after the game, but there was such a long line we decided to get out of the Navy Yard area. The only bummer was the stupid hipster who swung around, putting the beer on the empty chair next to me toppling over and his girlfriend watching all this...but completely not acknowledging it. I suppose with Brooklyn-worthy fanfare and goodness, you also have to deal with the negatives as well. read more

Came here to sample a bunch of beers with some friends and it was an awesome experience. Each beer is so carefully described on the menu, and each tastes so incredible and different from the next. It made me never want to drink another bottled beer ever again. It was quite an experience. The food was good, too. We came at an awkward time between brunch and dinner, and I wish they had extended their brunch menu to all day. But we all got the grilled cheese sandwiches, which were enormous and came with a pickle and some chips. The space is beautiful. I know they do tours occasionally, and I would love to go back for one. But on Nats game days, they don't offer the tours. Just being able to look around the space--huge ceilings--was exciting. I will definitely return! read more

What an amazing brewery + restaurant. The food is top notch; I came for brunch on their 5th year anniversary. All of their beers are great and if you're not in the mood for beer they have cocktails, whiskey and wine. Their selection on everything / anything is phenomenal. I cannot wait to come back! So much fun and good vibes. read more

I don't love the entries but the appetizers are decent. The beer is where the money is at! I find they are either hit or miss but the hits are always amazing. read more

Great beer!! Awesome atmosphere. Good food, creative place.. They have a patio that is very very dog friendly out front. The staff here is great. There was a guy grilling outside when we were there w ribs, burgers, pulled pork and more.. The food is pretty decent. I really really enjoyed the beer. It has come leaps and bounds from when they first opened. One of my favorite beer spots now in the dc metro. read more

Bluejacket - Breweries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Why didn't anyone Yelp about how it's unbearably hot in this restaurant?? As the waiter put it, the place is basically a greenhouse with all the glass and metal roof. It had to be 80+ degrees in the restaurant at 8:30pm. The waiter said it's like this all summer and sometimes worse. I'd say this nearly ruined the entire experience. They need some sort of fan system to get the air moving- it was hot, humid, and sweaty in our booth... Ick. Food: I had the short ribs- they were excellent. A couple people also had the veggie burger and said it was one of the best veggie burgers they've ever had. Cocktails/beer: I didn't drink the beer, since God (and my doctor) have punished me with a gluten allergy and they don't have a gluten free beer on the menu. Everyone else said their various beers were delicious. I settled for a manhattan, which was really good. Service: We had a reservation for 8:30, but they didn't seat us for about 15-20 minutes- even though there were lots of empty tables in the restaurant. It was so hot that we were downing drinks faster than the waiter could keep up, so lots of empty glasses all night. read more

Probably my favorite brewery/gastropub in the DC area. I moved here from Indianapolis, where previously I had 8 breweries within a 15 minute walk from my apartment, but never realized how lucky I was. DC has considerably fewer breweries, and many are in far-flung locales. Driving to a brewery just isn't my thing. At first, I was really sad over the beer scene (or lack thereof), but finding bluejacket has helped restore my faith :) Bluejacket is metro accessible (green line to navy yard), in a gorgeous space, and has really good beer. The first time I went I went I was skeptical: how can a place offer so many beers without the quality suffering? Luckily, I can tell you from experience, that they're mostly quite good (jury is still out on the little golden gem). Their food is pretty solid as well: I like their burgers, and their brunch menu is solid (big fan of the cinnamon rolls). Why only 4 stars? This place gets REALLY crowded, and often with really obnoxious patrons. I was waiting for a table, saw one open and sat down, and then had some dude grab me and inform me that it was his because he had been waiting longer than me and I could sit with him until his friends got there if I wanted to but then I had to leave (wtf?). This could be alleviated by opening up the seating in the Arsenal (literally separated my a low wall and a server station). Last time I was there, they originally told me they weren't seating anyone (outside of normal menu hours, fine) but then we noticed people were being seated, so we asked again, and they sat us. I don't understand, but I was happy not to be fighting the three deep crowd at the bar. Bottom line: definitely try it. Best if you can go when it's less likely to be crowded (avoid it during nationals games, any kind of televised sporting events, evenings on weekends). read more