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3.9 (1.5k reviews)
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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.

Sarah

Great local bar with large rotating craft beer selection. Highly recommend for any beer enthusiast. They have wine and cocktails as well. They are happy to recommend beer for your taste, and let you sample. It can be very busy and difficult to get a seat at the bar or get a table on a Friday or Saturday evening. We ordered food, and were expecting elevated bar food. The tater tots were a huge disappointment- they were very large squares , bland, and not crispy. The wings were okay. The cheeseburgers were the best- from the restaurant downstairs- mallard. Huge burger, done perfectly medium.

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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.

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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!

Tom Y.

Here's a review written as part of a visit to both Churchkey and Birch & Barley (the downstairs restaurant -- together they form the "2 Enjoy Everything" concept by Neighborhood Restaurant Group): A DC Gem That Delivers on Every Level If you haven't made it to Churchkey on 14th Street yet, move it to the top of your list. I visited as part of the full experience -- dinner downstairs at Birch & Barley, then up to Churchkey for drinks -- and honestly, it's one of the best evenings I've had in DC. Churchkey itself is everything a great bar should be. The beer selection is absolutely unreal -- hundreds of carefully curated labels spanning every style, region, and flavor profile you can imagine. What sets it apart is that the staff actually knows the menu. Our server walked us through a few options based on what we liked and landed us on perfect picks both times. That kind of genuine expertise is rare. The tavern pizzas from the wood-fired oven were a wonderful surprise -- thin, crispy, and the perfect companion to a cold draft. The smash burger also deserves a mention: simple, well-executed, and hits the spot. The vibe is warm and lively without being overwhelming. Great for a date, a group, or even just sitting at the bar solo with a good beer and good conversation with the bartender. This place has earned its reputation as one of the best beer bars on the East Coast -- and then some. Highly recommend making a full night of it with both floors. You won't regret it. Feel free to adjust the tone or add any personal details from your actual visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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!

Shana Y.

We got two burgers and an order of the chicken wings- both were so good! Especially the burger, yum!! Our waiter was quick and very sweet. Drinks were good, nothing special, but good!

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.

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.

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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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The drinks were good but the service was not. This place has lots of potential but it needs to be staffed properly.

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Very cool ambience, great service, big selection of good beer. I will definitely come back.

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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… 

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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Wow... where to begin... this was disappointing to say the least. We stood at the door and the…read morehostess came from behind us in the door and then told to sit anywhere we'd like and i'd understand if they were just opening but at this point when we visited they had already been open for hours so not quite sure why she walked in behind us. The actual hookah was mid at best for D.C I was expecting a lot better. Then when it came to the bill we were charged $4 for each bottle (of which we were not even told there was a charge at all for water, and no we did not specifically ask for a sealed bottle all we asked for was water the sever never said tap or bottled, she just automatically brought us sealed) when on the menu they were priced at $3.50 sure it's .50 but when there was five that .50 extra could have almost bought another bottle. Also when she brought the bill she did not even show the itemized bill at first all she showed was the tip screen which upon doing the math from what we ordered vs paid we realized the amount was way higher than what we got and so we asked for the copy of the receipt only to find out there was ALREADY a service charge on there of which was NOT a credit card charge because we paid in cash and when asked what the cash total was she told us $60.31 yet the copy showed the cash price was $57.91 also they charge for charcoal, what am i suppose to do bring my own charcoal? i've never had to pay extra for charcoal they just include it with hookah price, absolutely ridiculous. Not to mention the vibes in this place is like an absolute funeral, all the pictures made this place look so fun and great, but no it was worse than funeral. I felt even more so like i was at a funeral after I realized how badly my wallet was robbed. I will never come back here.

The Sky Lounge is a nice hookah lounge. Ambiance is great, and there is a lot of seating…read more Our hostess, Sara was wonderful and very insightful. They are fairly new so there was not a real food menu, however the Baklava and ice cream was wonderful. We've been assured of a new food menu next month!! Baba, the owner, really sweet! Looking forward to coming back!!

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On 3/15, I've been dating my honey for a year, so she decided to do something special to celebrate…read moresince we eat out all the time. Well, we've never dined inside an "igloo", so let's do it..LOL!! We've both eaten at La Vie in the past, but this was our first time dining at the "Penthouse" level, which has a full indoor area which could pass for a florist it had so much greenery and of course, Igloos set up on the terrace which overlooks the Potomac River. As soon as we arrived, we received VIP treatment. We were escorted to our Igloo which was beautifully decorated and warm from the electric heater that was on full blast. Our server was delightful and explained the two menus along with informing us that the bluetooth speaker can easily connect to our phone for music. That was a game changer, having your favorite songs playing in the background while you eat.. DOPE!! Our food was definitely up to La Vie's standards. For starters we had the grilled octopus and jumbo shrimp cocktail and for entrees, we had lamb chops and salmon. The brussel sprouts and truffle fries rounded out our meal....delicious! Knowing the occasion, The Penthouse was out to impress. They spoiled us with complementary champagne and of course, cake with a sparkler :)) If you're looking for exclusive treatment at a super cool venue, check out "The Penthouse at La Vie" and act like an Eskimo.. Rent yourself an "Igloo", you'll love it..LOL!!!

I was visiting some friends in DC and made reservations at the Penthouse with the purpose of eating…read moreoutside in their "igloos". It ended up being too hot for us to enjoy outside but the server was nice enough to move our large party indoors without a wait. I ordered the sangria and it was so fruity and refreshing. Where this place falls flat for me is the food. We went for brunch so I'm not sure what their lunch and dinner menu looked like but I had their chicken and waffles. Typically, I'm used to having this dish with just chicken on top of a waffle with a side of syrup that you can pour over. This dish was drenched with a sauce that wasn't syrup but still sort of sweet? It wasn't necessarily *bad*, it's just that I wasn't expecting it. I didn't end up finishing it and my friends weren't impressed with some of the other dishes. I will say though...that Harissa Shrimp? Give me 14 of them.

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I came here with friends for the Latin Coffee event. I had a great time - shoutout to the dj and la…read moregrecacoffeex. The space was huge and there was outdoor space with a bar, seating and games. The servers were gorgeous and super friendly even with how busy they were. The dance space was spacious and perfect for all the dancing. My only note is there was no AC! It was sooooooooo hot in there and there was only one fan. I'm sure it was a last minute issue but they need fans in there as a back up. Especially with events with that many people.

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