Here’s The Thing
About ChurchKey
Built in 2009 on 14th in the heart of DC, ChurchKey has firmly established itself as the east coast epicenter for connoisseurs of craft beer. ChurchKey was conceived and created out of love and passion for beer in all its facets. With a collection of 500 hand-picked labels meticulously curated by Beverage Director/ Partner Greg Engert, this ambitious undertaking is designed to celebrate the full spectrum of styles, traditions, regions and flavor possibilities. An unparalleled combination of small-batch brands, temp-controlled drafts, a deep selection of traditional glassware and a rare level of knowledge is further enhanced by the talent and wit from our kitchen.
“Deserves Its Status As
A National Trailblazer & The Best Beer Bar In The City”
Washington Post
Coming Attractions
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CHURCHKEY OKTOBERFEST 2026!
Saturday, September 26th
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Celebrate Oktoberfest at ChurchKey as we transform our bar and parlour into a Bavarian Beer Hall! Join us on Saturday, September 26th, from 12PM-5PM, as we toast the holiday with a bevy of Bavarian-style beers! In honor of the occasion, ChurchKey is pouring 10 German-style festbiers. We’ll even host a stein-holding competition (2 PM) with special prizes to the strongest among us! And Chef Hamilton Johnson will have a slew of German-style food on-hand for this event as well! ChurchKey Oktoberfest is free to attend, with all beer and food priced a la carte. Lederhosen encouraged!
THE CHURCHKEY OKTOBERFEST BEER LIST
Andechs Spezial Hell (Festbier)
Bluejacket Hill House (Märzen)
Dutchess Kerwa (Festbier)
Halfway Crooks Fest Märzen (Märzen)
Hofstetten Original Hochzeitsbier von 1810 (Märzen)
Live Oak Oaktoberfest (Märzen)
Other Half Oh…toberfest (Festbier)
Plank O'Zapft (Weizen Doppelbock)
Rothaus Eiszäpfle (Märzen)
Schlenkerla Rauchbier Helles Märzen (Smoked Pale Märzen)
JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR AT CHURCHKEY!
Killer Beer, Wine, Cocktail & Food Deals 4pm - 6pm Nightly
Monday - Friday | 4:00pm - 6:00pm Beginning Sept 1st
At long last, the ChurchKey Happy Hour has arrived! Join us Monday - Friday, from 4pm - 6pm, for unbeatable deals on the rarest beers around, stiff drinks, sustainable wines and delicious food from Chef Hamilton Johnson and the Mallard kitchen. We're pouring select Draft Beers for just $6, $8 Martinis, Old Fashioneds and Daquiris and $9 wines throughout the week and we'll also bundle ANY 3 taster pours (4 oz. each) of ALL of our 50 Draft Beers together for a $9 flight during Happy Hour. Chef Hamilton also has a $10 Smashburger + Fries combo on the Happy Hour menu, along with a $15 3 Snack Mix & Match deal (choose from "Nuts & Bolts" (duck fat snack mix), housemade Tater Tots. Pimento Cheese, Truffle Fries and Fried Oysters.
KICK THE KEGS: $5 DRAFTS ON SUNDAY NIGHTS AT CHURCHKEY!
Every Sunday | 6:00 - 10:00pm
Help us make room for fresh new brews! Join us at ChurchKey every Sunday from 6:00 - 10:00pm for Kick the Kegs, where we’re offering a rotating selection of drafts for just $5 — until the kegs kick. Come early, drink up, and grab your favorites before they’re gone. Once a keg kicks, it’s on to the next! See you Sunday!
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