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    Denizens Brewing

    3.9 (137 reviews)
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    French toast comes with blueberries
    Kristine P.

    The fish tacos are fresh, well seasoned, and don't skip on the fixings. There's a nice slaw, trace of sweet tangy sauce, kick in the seasoned fish, nice fresh chopped tomato and onion topped with cilantro. Best fish tacos I've had in awhile... and I highly recommend it. They have a nice dry cider to pair it with. Oh and you get both a lemon and lime wedge. It was a great item to share with our 1 year old!

    Adult Grilled Cheese
    Candace M.

    I came here for an event. I love that you can host different types of parties in this location. The staff was really friendly and attentive. I like the decor. It was very open, spacious and festive. They had TVs with sports games. I ordered a couple basic cocktails and adult grilled cheese. The grilled cheese was not my favorite. I was intrigued by the concept I wanted to give it a try. I just wish it had less strawberry jam, I could hardly taste the cheese. Overall, I think it'll be a nice spot to hang out in the summer. I might try a different entrée.

    Bratwurst on Pretzel Bun with Fries
    Sadie L.

    Went around 6PM on a Friday after work with my husband and was greeted by multiple hosts who worked quickly to bus a booth table for us and get us seated. My husband had two of the Southside West Coast IPAs which were refreshing with his Chili Crunch Smash Burger which had a great savory Asian chili kick to it. He was going to order the Cool Breeze which was an oatmeal stout but the server recommended he sample it first to see if he likes the pairing. Whole alone it had a great taste it definitely would have contrasted with his food so super thankful the server let him try it first. The fried pickles were fresh and expertly cooked in a way where you could enjoy the crispy bite followed by the salty/sour pickle juice. Overall a wonderful time surrounded by a family friendly, clean bar experience!

    Our server Zac
    Sowmya V.

    I attended a Silent Book Club meetup at the brewery. Loved the vibe and decor of the place instantly. Our server Zac was amazing - very attentive and courteous. Food can be improved for sure. They have all-day happy hour specials on Sundays. Free parking garage and street parking are available.

    Sweet and spicy garlic chili crisp chicken wings
    Aisha A.

    My friends and I came by for Thursday Night Trivia, and it was so much fun!! We got there early to eat, and I ordered the sweet and spicy garlic chili, crisp chicken wings, and the Berry Mary to drink, and both were delicious. We had enjoyed trivia and the great vibes. The questions were sooo hard, or actually, we are warming up this week, and next time we will come back strong and make the top 3.

    The extremely refreshing Born Bohemian Pils!
    Alden C.

    Denizens Brewing is a brewery that I don't believe ever made my list as far as breweries to try and perhaps it should have been because the beer we had was definitely a five star beer experience. The beer we had was the Born Bohemian Pils which is a Czech style Pilsner. It was extremely refreshing and highly enjoyable. Flavor characteristics with this beer are hoppy, malty and with a clean finish. This was a very well made pilsner that much is for certain. The body of the beer is smooth but also light bodied. I highly recommend this Pilsner should you come by this brewery!

    Toya J.

    Denizens is such a chill spot. We sat outside the speaker system and the music was perfect for a warm late afternoon. You can people watch. The customer service was good. It was a very enjoyable experience. Everything was great! 1. The jumbo chicken wings with sweet and spicy garlic sauce; a wet rub, best wings I've had in a long time 2. fried chicken and burger sliders, you can buy these as singles on the happy hour menu 3. Cannoli dessert deconstructed into cannoli chips with fresh fruit and the filling as a dip was delicious and easy to share The BP oil spill is a nice cocktail they make, citrusy with vodka made with butterfly purple pea flower tea; they also make this drink as a mocktail. More sour than sweet, which I enjoyed. And I will be back!

    Stout marinated steak salad and 3rd Party Triple
    Rizma W.

    Shame on me for not knowing that they had another location outside of downtown Silver Spring. I used to love this place when I lived there. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon their second location. I popped in, to pick up a six pack of One of my favorites, the Third Party Belgian Tripel. The hostess was SO nice. So welcoming. I initially came to the area to try another restaurant, but since it was closed, I decided to eat here instead. It was a beautiful day so I sat decided to enjoy my meal outside. I ordered the Stout marinated steak salad, a small side of fries and a chalice of the 3rd Party Triple. That salad was delicious. So many delightful flavors and textures... And the steak. So tender, so flavorful, perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. My only complaint is that there was not more of it. For what I paid for the salad, I expected a larger portion of steak. The fries were served piping hot and crispy, perfectly salted. Delicious.I only wanted a few, so the size was perfect for me, but if you plan to share, or you want more fries, definitely recommend getting a larger order. The beer was just as good as I remembered it. Glad to see one of my favorite local breweries is expanding. Can't wait to stop by and visit them again.

    Salmon and grits replaced with rice
    Kyra H.

    Visited on Saturday in route to Trader Joes. Although mostly empty with the exception of about 5-6 tables of patrons the greetings was warm and inviting. I love that they have board games available to use while there. We chose a monopoly card game and sat at the bar. There were plenty of options on tap, even an English ESP beer although highly carbonated which should not be for an english beer. My partner who is British continues to point this out everywhere we go when he gets excited to try. Although the menu is small the options really do include something for everyone. I ordered the blackened salmon which was delicious, well seasoned, cooked perfectly and it came with seasonal veggies which was a sautéed kale with tomatoes that I thoroughly enjoyed. Will return as the price point was good and the meals were filling. the quality exceptional for a brewery. Also, great location to many shops and attractions.

    Anne C.

    Denizens was a great spot to watch the Commanders final playoff game! Great crowd and service to go along with Denizens awesome selection of beer and bar bites.

    Nessa R.

    Why have I not reviewed! This place is our neighborhood hang out. Literally our neighborhood comes here to hang out and play games! Food is great! Drinks are good! Service is excellent! They host parties! Local DMV brewery! Love that this is in Riverdale.

    Hannah H.

    Denizens Brewing is located in Riverdale Park, offering craft beer, hard seltzer, and a seasonal menu. This place also seems to be popular for hosting events - when we were there, there was a child's birthday party of some sort going on. The staff here is pretty friendly and welcoming; there's plenty of tables and bar seating, and a large featured drink list at the front. The place is bright and well-decorated. Street parking is available in the area. +friendly service +street parking available

    Bohemian Pilsner
    Jesse P.

    My wife and I tried the OG location in Silver Spring a few weeks ago before they closed. We only stopped by to try a flight and got a 6 pack of the Animal hazy to go (I am a huge beer lover and this is one of the best hazies I've ever had). My impression was the beer was great. My wife and I then were in the Riverdale Park area a few weeks later and I had to come try this location as it is Denizens main and only location now. The location is in a nice walkable shopping and business area with residential nearby. The surrounding area is historically high in crime but this particular area has been gentrified. There is also a free parking garage which in this area is huge and rare. The University of Maryland is right down the street in College Park so I can see this being a nice spot for students with disposable income or parents and family visiting to stop by while in town. There is a decent amount of outdoor table and bench seating outside on the sidewalk. There is a huge indoor seating area including tables, high tops and bar seating. It is a full service bar with beer, wine, cocktails and mocktails. We visited between 3-6 pm on a weekday which fell in their happy hour. All year round beers are $5 for a 16 ounce pour which in today's market is a great deal. They had I believe 4 year round beers. They also had 10 seasonal beers on tap to try. They have a kitchen attached called Catalyst Hot Dogs. The menu is large with hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, fries ect. I tried a Hanks dog (chili and cheese sauce) which was exceptional. It was a little pricey ($10) but I enjoyed it. My wife got the disco fries which is essentially poutine and the portion was HUGE and well worth the $10. I of course had to have a pint of the Animal. The Animal is so crushable and clean and juicy! I also tried to Bohemian Pilsner which was hoppy and clean. My wife got the hibiscus punch since she's pregnant and it was delicious! The service was EXCELLENT. What I really like about this place is there is not a certain server assigned to you. There were at least 6 people working and just rotated through inside and outside attending to everyone. I like this style of serving as you do not have to wait on one person and this place obviously trains their staff to be very attentive. I never had to ask for a refill as they would ask when they saw you were about to finish. You pay at your table as they have a handheld card reader. They also have a large cooler of to go beer and apparel. The stickers are free too which is cool. I get a sticker at every brewery I go to. This place is awesome and I highly recommend for anyone who loves beer and food. Family friendly and staff is outstanding.

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