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BreweryBarracks Row
the brig
- 4.41.1k reviews
- Closed now
Year-round German-style tavern near Eastern Market with liter beers, bratwurst, pretzels and an outdoor beer garden.
Quick answers
the brig in short
When is the brig open?
Mon closed; Tue–Thu 3 PM–10 PM; Fri 3 PM–11 PM; Sat 12 PM–11 PM; Sun 12 PM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit the brig?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is the brig indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is the brig good for kids?
No, it's for adults.
How much does the brig cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book the brig?
No, you can walk in. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at the brig?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is the brig?
1007 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Is the brig wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 3 pm.
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmondayClosed
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 3 PM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 3 PM–10 PM
- thursday
- 3 PM–10 PM
- friday
- 3 PM–11 PM
- saturday
- 12 PM–11 PM
- sunday
- 12 PM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 the brig
- 2 Matchbox · 8 min
- 3 The Flying Mexican · 8 min
- 4 La Famosa · 9 min
- 5 Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard · 9 min
Good to know
- Adults only
- Walk-ins welcome
- Book online
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Covered patio
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 1.1k reviews
Known for
- Liter beers
- Pretzels
- Bratwurst
- Outdoor bar
What people say
- People like:
- Beer selection, outdoor seating, pretzels, easy QR code ordering
Around Barracks Row
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time