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

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Weekly pub trivia night with Quiz Masters William, Neil, and DJ at Red Bear Brewing.

Pub Trivia Night

Weekly pub trivia night hosted by Sporcle at Red Bear Brewing.

Pub Trivia Hosted by Sporcle

Join Deja Diamond & Sapphire Blue for a night of outrageous bingo, great drinks, plenty of laughs, and your chance to score an unforgettable night at the theater. Tickets to Beetlejuice: The Musical are up for grabs.

Drag Bingo

Join us for Drag Bingo featuring Tiffany D Carter and guest host Frieda Poussay at Red Bear Brewing. Enjoy fun, prizes, and drag entertainment. The event is ASL accessible, interpreted by Good Signs, and is for guests aged 21 and over.

Drag Bingo (ASL Accessible)

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. There are two ways to win prizes: by winning individual rounds or by placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd overall. The event is always free to play, with no reservations required, and uses a digital format eliminating the need for pens and paper. The trivia nights are held at Red Bear Brewing, located at 209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002.

Join us for Puzzles & Pints at Red Bear Brewing on July 14, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00. Participants will race to complete a 500-piece puzzle, with everyone taking their puzzle home at the end of the night. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

Puzzles & Pints

Weekly pub trivia night hosted by William, Neil, & DJ at Red Bear Brewing.

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Drag Bingo Wednesdays

Join our weekly pub trivia hosted by Sporcle with quiz masters William, Neil, and DJ, every Wednesday at 7 PM.

Sporcle

Join the DC Chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for Sisters Bingo at Red Bear Brewing. The event takes place on August 6, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Tickets are available in advance or at the door starting at 6 PM. The cost is $20 for one book of six games, with six cards per game, and $10 for each additional book. Participants must be 18 or older. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Sisters Bingo

DC Sisters

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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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July 2026

Pub Trivia Night

Pub Trivia Hosted by Sporcle

Drag Bingo

Drag Bingo (ASL Accessible)

Pub Trivia Night

Pub Trivia Hosted by Sporcle

Puzzles & Pints

Pub Trivia Night

August 2026

Drag Bingo Wednesdays

Pub Trivia Night

Sisters Bingo

September 2026

Drag Bingo Wednesdays

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