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Crooked Run Fermentation

Brewery

4.7 (180 on Google)

About Crooked Run Fermentation

From Crooked Run's own website and its Google listing, read September 30, 2026.

Crooked Run Fermentation is a brewery in the Union Market neighborhood of Washington. It is the company's DC taproom, which opened in 2023. The business started in 2013 in Leesburg, Virginia.

The space is bright and airy, at 3200 square feet. It pours the company's beers, ciders, seltzers and natural wines. Its website describes the range as running from lagers and IPAs to barrel-aged stouts and sours.

Food comes from J&J Pizza, which serves whole pies, pizza by the slice and wings. In summer the taproom opens to shaded outdoor seating. Dogs are welcome outside on the patio.

The week has a rhythm. Its website lists movie night on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays, bring your own vinyl night on Thursdays and karaoke on Fridays. The DC location also takes private event bookings.

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Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Free street parking

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Google rating

4.7out of 5

4.7 on Google from 180 reviews, as of October 2026.

Questions people ask

Answers come from Crooked Run's website and its Google listing, read September 30, 2026.

Is there food at Crooked Run in DC?

Yes. Its website says the taproom serves NY-style pizza and wings from J&J Pizza, including whole pies and pizza by the slice.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are welcome outside on the patio, according to its website. The patio has shaded seating that opens in the summer.

What events happen each week?

Its website lists movie night on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays, bring your own vinyl on Thursdays and karaoke on Fridays.

Can I book a private event?

Yes. The website says the DC and Sterling locations host parties, with reserved seating, many drink options and a full menu.

Which breweries are close by?

The Bruery Store is 0 miles away. Red Bear Brewing Co is 0.3 miles away, and Wunder Garten and Lost Generation Brewing Company are both 0.5 miles away.

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Before you visit Crooked Run

Expect a bright, airy taproom with house beers, ciders and wines. J&J Pizza keeps its own hours, so check the food hours on the website first.

Look over the beer menu on crookedrunfermentation.com before you go. Dogs are welcome, but only on the patio.

The Bruery Store is 0 miles away, so it is an easy add. Red Bear Brewing Co is 0.3 miles away, and Wunder Garten and Lost Generation Brewing Company are both 0.5 miles away.