Beer

This is for you Eric. There are many arguably good places to have a beer in this town and I certainly have not discovered all of them. The breweries that I have been to include Rock Bottom, Gordon Biersch and Capitol City.

Rock Bottom in Ballston has a great atmosphere for watching a football game or hanging out with friends on the weekend. The food is decent with more options than the typical bar. I suggest the Radio Tower Red. Join the Mug Club to receive glasses, t-shirts and other prizes. Every Tuesday is trivia night (kinda nerdy, but really fun).

Capitol City in Shirlington is my pick if you want to sit outside and enjoy a refreshment. Their Amber Waves is my favorite red beer. The food is not so great. I took a couple of out of towners to the place last weekend and they were impressed. It is more about the beer and the atmosphere here. Check out Ocktober Fest on October 3rd- 30+ breweries, German food and band.

Gordon Biersch in Rockville or Tysons Corner has good food and beer. It has more of a restaurant feel which I find kind of boring. Try the Marzen.

Prost!