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American Restaurant, Brewery, and Bar$$$$
Bethesda
"Get the beer sampler!"(3 Tips)
"Wednesday night trivia"(3 Tips)
"Stop in Wednesdays for Bigger than a Pint Night."(2 Tips)
"their kolsch"(2 Tips)
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Karen TookuniNovember 11, 2014Good food, great beers options. Go for the beer tasting. Nachos with guacamole are my favorite. Also order the street fish tacos. They are amazing!Upvote6Downvote
My fav brewery north of DC! Always love coming back for their kolsch and other brews (the reds and amber are pretty good ! ) in The current batch the Schwartz bier was amazing!Upvote3Downvote
James CAugust 21, 2017Met Great up with friends for an early Saturday lunch. Was good food huge portions. Staff was great the place is huge.Upvote3Downvote
I definitely love 17th Anni "Trouble" beer. It's the best! I'm so upset that it's a seasonal beer. Cheers to winter!
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Shay WrightMarch 12, 2015Their beer sampler is a great way to taste their options without spending too much money. I enjoyed their burgers (especially the Smokin Jalapeño Burger).UpvoteDownvote
Christian StensengJanuary 23, 2018God selection of beers. 20 oz is large enough compared to 25 is. Enjoyed Extra Stout which was very good. Did not like the noice level as it was quite loud.UpvoteDownvote
Eric AndersenJuly 22, 2014Hungry? The bacon and chicken mac & cheese is delicious and filling!
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Leigh Ann S.May 23, 2012Order beer sampler. Nice sized shout glass of all their beers for $10-12 total! Great way to learn your faves (not listed on menu)UpvoteDownvote- Wednesday night trivia is awesome, house-brewed beers are exquisite, and the food is beyond words. Nice bathrooms, too.UpvoteDownvote
This place was our home for the past four days and cannot wait to come back. Beers were amazing and flavorful. I recommend the pale ale with fish and chips. Service is great too!UpvoteDownvote
Charlotte VolpeFebruary 14, 2014Very affordable happy hour. Beer and cocktails are both very good. Appetizers tend to involve jalapeños though.UpvoteDownvote
Tim MillerMarch 1, 2016Very cool atmosphere. Billiards tables upstairs. Mason jar desserts plenty to splitUpvoteDownvote
Adam GerardMarch 22, 2011Their nachos are excellent. The best experiences I've had here have been sitting at the bar area. You have your own server and no wait for seating.UpvoteDownvote
Andrew PaukFebruary 28, 2013See Wes he is a great bartender and easy to talk to. Can't wait to return to this play and see Wes!!!UpvoteDownvote
Ashley BJuly 1, 2013the 2am burger was amazing!! Lavar was the best server I've had in a long time!Upvote2Downvote
Corey SimonSeptember 1, 2014The $6 draft sampler is a great deal, good price and good beer.UpvoteDownvote
Their Belgian White is really good. Remember to order with a lemon, not any of this orange crapUpvote5Downvote- Stop in Wednesdays for Bigger than a Pint Night. Buy one 23oz house beer for $6, get each refill for $3, take one large glass home at the end of the night!UpvoteDownvote
Happy Hour Monday - Thursday 530 - 7 pm. Great beer, try out the dark chocolate porter, it's the bombUpvoteDownvote
The BBQ chicken salad was tasty. I added some jalapeño peppers to spice it up.UpvoteDownvote
Heather FarrellOctober 24, 2015Best nachos in Bethesda, hands down. Everything else just so-so.UpvoteDownvote- Adam GerardMarch 23, 2011The men's bathroom is very clean and efficiently organized to maximize the number of stalls and urinals. Very well thought out.UpvoteDownvote
Brit PSeptember 7, 2011Great late night happy hr after 11 pm! Several drink and food specialsUpvoteDownvote
17th Anniversary Ale and 3 year Atom Smasher
UpvoteDownvote- Adam GerardJuly 19, 2011Don't be afraid of the bathrooms. They are efficiently organized and very well maintained!Upvote1Downvote
- Eric GellerDecember 23, 2011I always get a Caesar salad and their awesome Mac 'n Chicken.
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Sunday Funday, Pint Night! Get a pint of our delicious beer and take home a logo pint glass.UpvoteDownvote
Try the Banana Cream pie special with chocolate shavings.UpvoteDownvote- Barleywine (this one is the Atom Smasher) is the best!
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RickFebruary 24, 2011Say Hi to the, "Award Winning Brewer" Geoff Lively his beer is second to NONE!!!!Upvote1Downvote
Warm donut holes with caramel dipping sauseUpvoteDownvote
Gabriel EspanaAugust 13, 2010I love Laredo Hamburger with Extra Jalapeño and Chips (homemade with Malt Vinegar)!UpvoteDownvote
- Never fail with the titan toothpicks. Mac n' cheese swap for fries is also pretty good.UpvoteDownvote
The Summer blonde ale here is amazing. Get it before the seasons change!UpvoteDownvote
Kamala LaneAugust 8, 2010The pale ale is waaaayyy better than the hefeweizen. Jambalaya is excellent.UpvoteDownvote
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Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
7900 Norfolk Ave (at St Elmo Ave)
Bethesda, MD 20814
United States
Bethesda, MD 20814
United States
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery is a welcoming and engaging...(Show more)
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
(301) 652-1311
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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