Name: Red Bear Brewing
Address: 209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Telephone: (202) 849-6130
Rating: 4.1

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Join us at Red Bear Brewing on March 20, 2026, for our 7th Anniversary! Celebrate with a full weekend of food and drink specials, including an anniversary beer release, special pricing on pints and cocktails, and a packed slate of events. The celebration runs from March 20 to March 21, 2026, all day long, featuring various activities and entertainment to mark this milestone.

7th Anniversary Celebration

Red Bear Brewing celebrates its 7th anniversary with a full weekend of food and drink specials, including an anniversary beer release and watch parties.

Join us at Red Bear Brewing for a bi-weekly jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams of up to 6 players will race to complete a 500-piece puzzle, with winners receiving a $50 gift card. Participants can also choose to assemble puzzles at their own pace and enjoy craft beers in a relaxed setting. The event features a puzzle swap station for trading puzzles. Registration requires purchasing one ticket per team, with a total of 10 team slots available. The event is held at Red Bear Brewing, located at 209 M Street Northeast, Washington, DC.

Puzzle Night at Red Bear Brewing

Join us for a jigsaw puzzle competition every Tuesday at 7 PM, with teams receiving 500-piece puzzles to complete.

Puzzle Night

Red Bear Brewing hosts Team Trivia every Wednesday night with Quiz Masters William, Neil, & DJ. Participants can compete as a team of up to 6 players or go solo. The event features two ways to win prizes: by winning individual rounds or by placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd overall. The trivia is always free to play, digital, and no reservations are required. The event takes place at Red Bear Brewing, located at 209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002.

Pub Trivia Night

Red Bear Brewing hosts a weekly Team Trivia event every Wednesday night, featuring Quiz Masters William, Neil, and DJ. Participants can compete as a team of up to 6 players or solo. The trivia is digital, free to play, and no reservations are required. Prizes are awarded for winning individual rounds and overall standings. The event takes place at Red Bear Brewing, located at 209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002.

Test your knowledge and compete for prizes at District Trivia every Monday at 7PM at Red Bear Brewing.

District Trivia

District Trivia is a weekly pub trivia event hosted at Red Bear Brewing, where participants can compete for prizes and bragging rights. The event takes place every Monday at 7:00 PM. It is part of the DMV's largest pub trivia network, originally founded in 2010, and is held at Red Bear Brewing located at 209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002.

Weekly pub trivia event at Red Bear Brewing where participants compete for prizes.

Join us for Drag Bingo with Tiffany D Carter and guest host Frieda Poussay at Red Bear Brewing. Enjoy fun, prizes, and drag entertainment. The event is the first Drag Bingo of the month and is ASL accessible, interpreted by Good Signs. It takes place on April 7, 2026, from 19:30 to 21:30 at Red Bear Brewing, located at 209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002.

Drag Bingo (ASL Accessible)

Weekly pub trivia event hosted by Quiz Masters William, Neil, and DJ, with teams of up to six players.

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Red Bear Brewing is praised for its flavorful smash burgers and good beer selection, with many enjoying the atmosphere and outdoor seating. However, some reviews mention inconsistencies in food quality, such as cold nachos and a disappointing pulled pork sandwich. While the cocktails received positive feedback, one customer experienced a negative reaction to the loaded tots, highlighting potential cross-contamination issues for gluten-sensitive diners.

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March 2026

7th Anniversary Celebration

7th Anniversary Celebration

Puzzle Night at Red Bear Brewing

Puzzle Night

Pub Trivia Night

Pub Trivia Night

District Trivia

April 2026

District Trivia

District Trivia

Drag Bingo (ASL Accessible)

Pub Trivia Night

RuPaul View Party!

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