About BabyCat Brewery
BabyCat Brewery is a taproom on Kensington Parkway in Kensington, with a second taproom in Bethesda. The name comes from Alice, a tiny tuxedo cat who supervised founder Sam Mussomeli while he brewed in his Bethesda apartment kitchen.
Head brewer Phil Zanello leans toward classic European styles, from German lagers to Belgian ales. He also brews hazy New England IPAs, West Coast IPAs, stouts and sours.
Ordering is relaxed. You can sit at the bar, order at the service counter, flag down a team member, or order from your phone with a QR code. Kids are welcome, but dogs are not allowed in the taproom.
The Cattie Shak food truck serves the Kensington taproom. Live music is a regular part of the calendar there, and the brewery takes private events.
From BabyCat Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read November 5, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to BabyCat Brewery?
No. Dogs are not permitted in the taproom.
Is BabyCat Brewery family friendly?
Yes. The brewery describes itself as family friendly, and kids are welcome.
Is there food at the Kensington taproom?
Yes. The Cattie Shak food truck serves the Kensington taproom, and the food menu is on babycatbrewery.com.
Can I host a private event there?
Yes. BabyCat takes private events, and you can start a booking at babycatbrewery.com.
Which beer shops are close by?
Elbe's Beer & Wine and Daro's Beer & Wine are both 1.4 miles away. Wheaton Beer & Wine is 1.5 miles away, and Party Time Beer & Wine is 1.6 miles away.
Answers come from BabyCat Brewery's website and its Google listing, read November 5, 2026.
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Before you visit BabyCat
Expect a casual room where you can leave your work voice at the door. Order however suits you, at the bar, at the counter or from your phone.
Check babycatbrewery.com before you go. The On Tap page shows the current beers, and the event calendar lists live music. Sunday hours end earlier than Friday and Saturday.
Elbe's Beer & Wine and Daro's Beer & Wine are both 1.4 miles away. Party Time Beer & Wine is 1.6 miles away, which is handy if you want more bottles to take home.