August’s Where to Drink Now

From Hank’s Oyster Bar chef Jaime Leeds comes CommonWealth, Columbia Heights’ newest gastropub. Offering local, farm-fresh twists on traditional English pub fare, CommonWealth doesn’t really have a whole lot in common with other bars in the area. Pub-goers with an adventurous palate will find themselves in hog heaven with charcuterie offerings of sweetbreads and pig’s trotters, while the more mild-mannered patrons can enjoy everything from traditional Scotch eggs to tofu shepherd’s pie. Perfect to wash down all of that hearty grub is a beer list that boasts more than 40 imported and domestic brews. Samuel Smith’s rich and creamy Taddy Porter is available in the bottle, as is Cisco Brewers’ Whale’s Tale Ale, and draft offerings range from perfect pints of Guinness to Old Dominion’s lager. Be sure to check out the daily board to see which visiting brew is on cask, grab a seat at one of the large communal tables and toast the CommonWealth.

CommonWealth
1400 Irving St. NW
Washington, D.C.
202-265-1400
commonwealthgastropub.com