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Churchkey, Dc

63 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/washingtondc, r/beer, r/CraftBeer30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 21 threads.

What people say, in short

ChurchKey is a beer bar on 14th Street rather than a brewery, and most people who weigh in recommend it. Many praise its wide beer selection, and several rank it among the best beer bars in the country. A few point to rare beers that are hard to find elsewhere. One commenter says it can be quiet at times, and another doubts it counts as low-key.

Address

ChurchKey, 1337 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

At a glance

Known for
Wide beer selection, Rare beers

The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

Show all 30 cited comments
  • Recommendsu/jamboreepark in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025variety

    Ranks it among the country's top beer bars, praising its style range.

  • Recommendsu/azaz5 in r/CraftBeer · Oct 2024

    Ranks it among top beer bars nationally and urges a visit.

  • Recommendsu/fermentedradical in r/CraftBeer · Oct 2025

    Calls this the top pick, saying it ranks among the nation's strongest beer bars.

  • Recommendsu/jasonumd in r/beer · Dec 2024

    Agrees with others recommending Churchkey and calls it a great pick.

  • Recommendsu/robhyx1138 in r/CraftBeer · Sep 2025

    Suggests Churchkey in DC is worth a rideshare trip.

  • Recommendsu/jtsa5 in r/CraftBeer · May 2024

    Calls it a strong beer bar.

  • Recommendsu/TheAdamist in r/CraftBeer · May 2024

    Highly recommends it as a more casual, newer-style American craft spot with bar food.

  • Recommendsu/Baloncesto in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024variety

    Calls it the top destination for rare, interesting beers and says skipping it is a mistake.

  • Recommendsu/KC_VA in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025

    Recommends Churchkey as a good first stop.

  • Recommendsu/BVladimirHarkonnen in r/CraftBeer · May 2024

    Says a past visit, after a similar tip, was excellent and the tip still holds.

  • Recommendsu/AlanfromTX in r/CraftBeer · Apr 2026

    Calls Churchkey a must-visit and agrees with the other suggestions.

  • Recommendsu/mediocre_cheese in r/CraftBeer · May 2024variety

    Praises its beer list as exceptional compared with others they have seen.

  • Recommendsu/brewmonster84 in r/CraftBeer · Sep 2025

    Calls Churchkey a great beer bar, not a brewery, linked to Bluejacket's owners.

  • Recommendsu/chouseva in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026consistency

    Says ChurchKey plays indie rock, while doubting it counts as low-key.

  • Recommendsu/spersichilli in r/CraftBeer · Oct 2025

    Agrees that any venue from this group would be a great choice.

  • Recommendsu/fedrats in r/washingtondc · Sep 2025ambience

    Calls it a strong beer bar for chatting with friends with some privacy.

  • Recommendsu/brookelyn_cat in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025variety

    Good for trying a range of breweries and styles.

  • Recommendsu/AbuJimTommy in r/CraftBeer · Oct 2024variety

    Praises its selection, including rare beers that are hard to get without a brewery trip.

  • Recommendsu/tsHavok in r/CraftBeer · Sep 2025variety

    Says it earns the same praise for beer, with a large selection.

  • Recommendsu/fukdot in r/CraftBeer · May 2024

    Calls it the number one pick, with affiliated venues worth a visit if convenient.

  • Mixedu/ian1552 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025price

    Doubts it is the top bar and calls it not price-competitive, but praises its bottle list.

  • Caveatu/Whereistwitter in r/CraftBeer · Oct 2024wait time

    Reports long waits and staff reluctant to take orders; advises against it.

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