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    Beers from the Dec 5th Allagash event!
    Sean G.

    Buckle up! Because this journey is worth the read!!! Staff that I had the pleaser to talk with or interact with! All staff here are amazing! Tim - my man! Wow you are doing amazing work on your selection and curation of beers! At this and many other locations!! Tierney- You always came by when I needed you and had a smile on your face! Was happy you took care of us during this event! We got everything we needed. Thank you seriously you did amazing with all the recommendations and offerings! Adrian - dude thanks for the help! You started us off and got us to the right people! Sorry we moved out of your area!! We will be back! Nyah's - you're a rock star thank for checking in and chatting with us! Greg! You rock man! You are doing some of the most amazing work! If you ever wanted to open an Anchorage Alaska location I would apply and work for you! You treated all of the staff with such respect and I loved to see it. The food! I am from California then translated to Alaska that being said I know very good food and good for where you live food. Are you hiding a famous chef in the back! I was lucky enough to have the food twice two days in a row It was that good I had to come back. I had over the time spend Cheese pizza yes basic I know but so good and was worth stealing a slice from my friend. I got the chicken sandwich and was surprised it didn't have a sauce on it, but didn't want to alter it. Somehow, you put the perfect amount of pickles on there to where it didn't even need a sauce. It was one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had! I came back for the Allagash special event I got the lobster hotdog which was fan freaking fantastic. I honestly will dream about that for the next few weeks! Tierney recommended the tots or potato squares to go with that! Wow yes was just what I needed. Also shared some of the buffalos wings!! Those tasted great. I only wish you had more options so I could try more. - you're not a wing place so that's fine! Drinks. If they dont have it I would be surprised. Ok ok they might not have spotted cow but come on they have some of the most rare and delicious beer on the planet. They know what will see and they know what's good. I could spend the next moth going here trying new things and not even scratch the surface of the bottle menu. They have such a great selection and supply. The place is clean and so well kept. Clean and working bathrooms! The place looked like it was brand new! I was very impressed because they got busy but still kept it clean! This is now at the Top of my DC List beating out Founding Farmers and so many others! If I am traveling to DC you will find me at Church key! Or The Sovereign! Thank you for an amazing night that you provide me and so many others with ease! Honestly you made it look easy taking care of a full place. And everyone was smiling! I thought I was aggressively friendly but you all might have me beat!

    Menu in April 2024
    Joe I.

    I've been to DC several times since my initial review, and have back here ever. Single. Time. Beer list is amazing, and the staff are nice. Food options are limited but I have enjoyed everything every time. This place is amazing. Highly recommend.

    Samuel K.

    Service was a bit slow but very polite. Food was mediocre, the pimento cheese was tasteful but nothing special flavor wise and a bit small for 13 bucks. The chicken sandwich was underwhelming and needed more ingredients.

    Beer list
    Rick C.

    I come to DC a fair bit, and I wrote a pretty strong review for this place the last time I was here. The review was based largely on the excellent craft beer selection, the great atmosphere, and the quality of the beer on tap. Today, I stopped in for a few beers ahead of a dinner down the street. I was disappointed at the pours. None of the three pours were full pours. The Sierra Nevada pale ale cask ale had a funky taste to it. Disappointed such an oasis of craft beer in DC has fallen.

    Views from the table
    Jill H.

    Terrific service and beer menu. Lots of choices and they do small pours so you can try many options. The 2nd floor ambiance is awesome, too. The menu changes frequently (my son tells me), which is great for variety. I missed the option of a blt. On this visit, there wasn't any main course that grabbed me. I stuck with the Brussels - huge and well prepared and the few fries I stole from my son and husband. My son though the catfish sandwich was great. My husband reports that the smashburger he ordered was "simple and good". Overall, it's a really fun atmosphere and great place to grab a bite and some beers.

    Tots, fries, mushroom flatbread and a glimpse of chicken sando
    Taylor A.

    I'd give the food 3 stars and the beer 5 stars so we'll split the difference with a solid 4! Food: no fuss chicken sando with a heavy handed aioli, perfectly fluffy and crisped fries, unconventional 'tots' with cheese, and a fungus among us shroomy flatbread. The major bummer was the flatbread - would avoid - lacking in complex flavors, lots of thick shrooms with limited sauce. The tots are like mashed potato cubes (maybe?) and while the cheese was a pathetic add, the flavor and portions were solid. The fries are the *star* and the only thing I'd order again. Beers: goodness me - we didn't even review the "extended" menu and were pleasantly stuck in analysis paralysis for a bit. The menu is easy to read for those who fear beer. It's detailed for those who are snobs. The variety is perfect for all. They also have options for non beer drinkers, FYI! The staff was kind and had equal moments of being quick and MIA. Prices are bang average (receipt included). Visited on a Tuesday evening and looks like a popular date spot. It's gorgeous inside and I can't wait to visit again!

    Truffle fries and fried oysters
    Matthew W.

    If you're a beer drinker, this spot has got to be offering the best craft beer selection on the East Coast. You got some of the best of the best on the menu with highlights from Sante Adarius and other leading breweries. You also can't go wrong with any of the food. Ever since the restaurant downstairs Mallard opened up, the food quality here has increased a lot. My go to beers on the current menu are: - Sante Adarius Eternal Truth - Sacred Profane Pale Lager - Port City Downright Pilsner Definitely check out this place if you enjoy some great quality beer!

    Greg W.

    A real beer nerds bar with food to match the neighborhood. They've got a solid tap list but the real gem here is the bottle list. The place itself is tucked in upstairs in a row house and has fantastic cocktail bar vibes. The staff could be taken as aloof but they just don't want to deal with a ton of questions from someone who doesn't know what they want. If you're here it's assumed you do. The food is pretty pricey so I haven't gotten anything but this is definitely a destination for anyone with a "beer bar bucket list". I'll make sure to come back when I'm in the area

    Endive salad
    Anna S.

    Stopped by ChurchKey for a bite to eat while in DC. I had been here once before, just for a drink, so I was excited to try the food. This place definitely specializes in beer so the selection is huge and includes some interesting brews you might not be able to find elsewhere - and for relatively reasonable prices. Being gluten free, I was glad to see some ciders and cocktail options. My friend and I both got dirty martinis but were disappointed in how not dirty they were. We ended up asking for a sidecar of olive juice to dirty it up ourselves. This wasn't a huge surprise since a cocktail at a beer bar is usually hit or miss. We got the endive salad to share which was delicious. I got the tots and the wings for my entree and my friend got a burger. Serving sizes were generous! The wings had a lot of flavor and were the right amount of spicy however, I found that the sauce became overwhelming after a bit and it felt like it was scraping off the first layer of my tongue. It was pretty acidic. The tots, on the other hand, were delicious! I would've chosen the steak frites but was disappointed to find that the sauce wasn't gluten free. Sort of odd since most steak frites are usually gluten free and a safe option. I would appreciate seeing more indications on the menu about allergens, etc. The staff seemed pretty checked out overall. We had a couple different people helping us at our seats at the large bar but our main server was on her phone and zoning out most of the time. It seemed to be the end of her shift and she was definitely ready to be outta there. Besides the small qualms I have about this place, it is a really beautiful space and a solid option if you're looking for beer and bar bites in upscale and spacious digs.

    Menu (partial), Sept 2024
    Calder S.

    ChuchKey sets the standard for beer bars in DC and in most of the country. I've visited many times over the years. I stopped by recently on Labor Day afternoon because they were running a special: lagers for $5. They didn't post a specific beer list in advance, so I wasn't sure what beers to expect. They had four lagers on the menu, all included in the promotion. We had a glass of all four. They are normally $9/$10 a glass so $5 was a great deal. We enjoyed all of them. My favorite was the Eredita helles lager, but that depends on your taste. The bar was pretty empty when we stopped by at around 1:30 PM with only about 6 other people at maximum. Service was good. The ambiance was dark and woody, with a few TVs playing sports. Since it was the middle of the day, I couldn't help but wish they turned the lights up a little bit. It's a tall, airy space and I would have liked it to feel a bit brighter.

    Homemade tator tots & mushroom pizza
    Tara H.

    This is a great spot to get some hard to find beers. They also serve cocktails and food. We ordered a pizza and their homemade tater tots. Everything we ate tasted very good. If I lived in the area, I would come here all the time.

    Mushroom Pizza
    Joshua K.

    It had been a few years since I had ordered from ChurchKey, so it was nice to have their food. My friend and I ordered a cheese pizza and mushroom pizza in tavern pizza style for delivery, and we received our order on-time. We enjoyed both our pizzas, with the cheese blend on the mushroom pizza being particularly good. The crusts were crispy and there were perfect ratios of crust-to-toppings. The mushrooms were a bit rubbery and this pizza would have worked better as a quattro formaggi. At $14, the pizzas are on the pricier side for their size, and my friend and I felt we needed to share at least three pizzas to feel full. Nonetheless, I would recommend and order these pizzas again.

    Cheese pizza $14
    Susan C.

    Stopped by for a light bite and beer mid week. We totally scored an open booth - we were not interested in sitting at the bar. So many beers on tap! 50 or maybe even 60?? Pizza was yummy! Highly recommend this spot!

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    Ask the Community - ChurchKey

    Will you take a reservation for a party of 6?

    Are dogs allowed outside?

    To the best of my knowledge the restaurant is up a flight of stairs and there is no ground floor outdoor seating.

    Is there typically a wait for seating on a Friday night? Traveling to DC in mid-April.

    Hi Ashley, Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. The space is quite large with lots of… Read more

    Do you guys do Growler fills?

    Churchkey does not fill growlers.

    Is there a bottomless mimosa option for brunch?

    No bottomless mimosas. For $15 you can have the "boozy brunch" which is choice of two brunch cocktails & bottomless coffee with brunch entree.

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    If there is a gay men's bar, Imma pop up! This space is curated with Black gay men in mind and I'm…read morehere for it! Came here with my a couple of my homies for a quick drink and this place is too cute. Small but spacious, dimly lit but not eerie or creepy and the bartender is NOT shy with the pours. Music was some early 2k r&b (who doesnt love that?) and its just... vibey! I know sometimes men can feel a little put off by women being in their space, lesbian or not, which I completely understand, but we felt welcomed! Two gentlemen even offered for us to sit at their table - so sweet. Even the security guards were sweeties so I can definitely see myself returning on a random night.

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    I stopped by Over Under on a sunny Saturday afternoon - I was looking for a rooftop and this spot…read morefit the bill. Once inside, we were escorted up an elevator to the rooftop which was set up very comfortably. There's a long bar that seats 10-15 guests, lots of high top tables, and a good handful of booths. The lighting is fun, views are solid, and open-covered patio is really nice. The drinks were good - there was a $6 vodka lemonade special for the day so we had a few rounds of those. The lemonade they used was delicious - perfectly tart to cut the vodka well. They also added mint to the drink, which really made it pop. I'm about to start doing the same at home! We tried the nachos which were a little disappointing. Nothing stood out from a flavor or taste perspective - they need a little pop of seasoning or flavor. They also weren't your traditional nacho platter, but seemingly an elevated 'fancier' version. Appreciate the effort to elevate the dish, but a classic sheetpan nacho would have been perfect. Our service was a little bit slow - we found ourselves having to work a little bit to flag down a waitress or bartender. Not terribly slow, but something that we noticed throughout the afternoon. Pro tip: Keep your eyes peeled as you head towards the entrance - the main door was a little tough to find. We walked right past the entrance way once and had to doubleback. A larger sidewalk presence might be helpful to help bring folks in.

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    The Park does birthdays right. For the last two years, I've celebrated my birthday there for…read morebrunch, and each time has been an amazing experience. They were able to accommodate my large party with ease. The mimosas were flowing, the brunch plates were full (and plentiful), and overall the service was attentive and seamless. When it was time to celebrate me as the main event, they truly delivered -- dessert, shots, marquee signs -- the whole moment. I felt like a star. Definitely main character energy. I always enjoy my experiences at Park, and honestly, I may be back again next year for a three-peat birthday celebration. It's always a great time.

    Our server was the absolute BEST! From the moment we sat down, she greeted us and took our orders…read moreright away. My sisters and I were starving, so of course our eyes were bigger than our stomachs -- we ordered everything! Just a heads up: make sure you can finish it because you can't take HH food to go. The manager was super accommodating and attentive. He checked on us multiple times and made sure our waters stayed full -- we love a manager who manages! I've been to The Park a few times, and I'm not even going to lie -- I go for the HH every time. They have one of the BEST happy hours in the DMV. Don't argue with me! The drinks are reasonably priced, the food prices are on point, and everything is GOOD. The Park is always CLEAN -- from top to bottom, okay! It gives upscale restaurant vibes every time. I always forget how cute it is inside, and the music was definitely setting the tone. They're officially back on my HH recommendation list!

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    Came to check out brunch here. Online, it shows a la carte options - when we walked in, we were…read moretold it was a Buffet Brunch only, $30 per person. We decided to stay and check it out, @1pm on a Sunday. Brunch is from 11a-4pm. There was only 1 other person for brunch, when we arrived. There was a DJ was that playing super loud music. Mostly rap music. The food was good. Fresh salad, fruit, meats etc. Unlimited mimosas was $25 per person. We could only order 1 flavor at a time, which there was about 8 flavors. They were good By 3pm, the place was more so filling up. What was crazy was at 4pm, the workers started breaking down the buffet-- quickly!! A group that had arrived @ 3 were caught off guard that brunch was ending. The workers did provide everyone with TAKE HOME Boxes, so we filled our boxes as fast as they were breaking it down lol Hookah guy arrived, think it was a total of $68. The hookah was good Gratuity is automatically included. Our waitress was GREAT! Only thing I didn't like, the place had her walking around in a tight leopard body suit, with her arms out, like this was the Playboy mansion. It was cold in there. I would come back for brunch - just know, there was not a mention of a Buffet brunch online

    This place was great…read more Amazing venue to come hang out and check it out. Clean and just a cool hip place to be. Near the college and I enjoyed that. Beer was great and was happy to get to try many of them. I will be back when I am in town next.

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