Brewery Profile

ChurchKey

In a city where beer itineraries often mix production breweries, restaurants, and specialist bars, this 14th Street NW address functions as a beer-focused stop rather than a conventional brewery taproom. Established in 2009, ChurchKey is known for the breadth of its list and for presenting beer with attention to serving conditions. Visitors walking in should expect a curated bar experience built around draft and packaged selections, not a view of tanks or a house lineup. Beverage Director and partner Greg Engert oversees a collection of roughly 500 labels, with small-batch brands served on temperature-controlled draft lines and poured in a range of traditional glassware.

Travelers coming through Washington, DC often look for variety: local and regional beer, harder-to-find releases, and the chance to compare different brewing traditions without making several stops across town. ChurchKey fits that kind of visit because its focus is not limited to one producer or one style family. The draw is the range of beer styles and regions represented, along with events that can change what is available on a given day. Tap takeovers and can releases are part of the programming, including a recent collaboration event with Monkish Brewing Company, so repeat visitors may encounter a different list from one trip to the next.

For planning purposes, treat ChurchKey as a bar and kitchen with a serious beer program. The food menu is part of the visit and is intended to complement the beer offerings, which makes it workable for a longer stop rather than only a quick pour. Hours vary by day, with some weekend openings as early as noon, so it is worth checking the current schedule before going. Because the selection is broad and event-driven, the bar is also the place to confirm the day’s drafts, packaged options, glassware service, and any release or takeover details.

Established in 2009 on 14th Street NW in Washington, DC, ChurchKey operates as a craft beer bar with a focus on a diverse selection of beer styles and regions. Beverage Director and partner Greg Engert curates a collection of approximately 500 labels, offering small-batch brands served via temp-controlled drafts alongside a variety of traditional glassware. The venue also features a kitchen that complements the beer offerings with food. ChurchKey hosts events such as tap takeovers and can releases, exemplified by their recent collaboration with Monkish Brewing Company. Operating hours vary throughout the week, including weekend openings as early as noon.

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

Phone: (202) 567-2576

Website: https://www.churchkeydc.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM"]