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🍺 haven at . 50 temp-controlled taps. 2 cask engines. Low-abv focus.

10/23/2026

It’s Friday and that means many new retail b**rs here at Shelter!

We’ve got a plethora of new b**rs to get the weekend starting with a bang.

First State Brewing Company Autumn Bliss Pumpkin b**r
Trillium Brewing Company Dunkelweizen
Bissell Brothers Swish Hazy Double IPA
Tripping Animals Brewing Co.®️ Off Center Hazy IPA
A whole spread from Lawson's Finest Liquids with Sip of Sunshine, Little Sip IPA, Hop Wired Hazy IPA, and Nitro Stout.
Local favorite Lost Generation Brewing Company Dying Moon and Shadows Czech Dark L***r.
Belleflower Just Like Home Brown Ale
Off Color Brewing Blueberry Yuzu Fierce Berliner Weisse and Crispy B**r for Pizza Italian Pilsner.
Crooked Crab Brewing Company Haze for Days making a return.
Samuel Smith's Brewery Winter Ale for those cold nights.
Ayinger Privatbrauerei Jahrhundert Export L***r for the perfect fall crusher.

That was a long list but there might even be more coming later… stop in and find out. The Roost

02/13/2026

Bartender favorite, officially on tap 🍺✨

Meet Nobert from Sojourn
Polotmavé • VA • 5.0%
Soft malt, toasty edges, super clean finish and dangerously easy to keep sipping.

If you’re into crisp la**rs but want a little more depth… this one’s for you.
Come grab a Seidel and see why the bar team is obsessed. 👀🍻

01/03/2025

Lookin for a little something to mix up dry January? We’ve got your bases covered with this delicious coffee soda variety pack from Comeback coffee roasters that our very own brought in with lemon thyme and strawberry lime.

With a full array of non alcoholic options including some new options including a Pilsner from **r and a hopped seltzer from .

Welcoming in to our retail fridge we’ve got IPAs from and . Some new la**rs from **rco and bring their Pilsner to play.

Finally Shelter is honored to have an amazing bottle list! These rare finds including , , , **r, and . Many of these are offered for consumption in house as well as to go in case you want to indulge yourself here.

12/01/2024

Shelter presents a three course meal for your drinking pleasure:
As an appetizer a delicious kolsch from the Canadian powerhouses over at .
As the ‘Maine’ course we present a smorgasbord of goodness in the forms of a German Pilsner, a Hazy Double IPA, their house Ale that keeps them running ‘the Substance’, and a brand new hopped seltzer with Citra and Mosaic.
A good dinner wouldn’t be complete without dessert and ohh boy did deliver with 4 big hitting stouts including a barrel aged and non barrel aged version of their Christmas bomb, a banana foster inspired stout named Banana Montana, and a s’mores inspired stout.
Grab these and the many other b**rs we have either online or in house and be the best prepped for this holiday season!

11/15/2024

TOMORROW: FRANCONIA-FEST AT SHELTER🌟🇩🇪

Tomorrow, November 16th, step into b**r heaven at Shelter as we proudly debut three incredible German breweries — available for the first time in the U.S.!

🍻 Brauerei Eichhorn Dörfleins
🍻 Brauerei Knoblach Schammelsdorf .knoblach
🍻 Gasthofbrauerei Will

We’re tapping eight drafts and four stichfass gravity kegs — naturally carbonated and poured right from the keg for an authentic Franconian experience. Swipe right for the full lineup, and come join us. Prost!

11/14/2024

🏈Join us tonight for Thursday Night Football! The Commanders are taking on the Eagles, and we're gearing up to catch all the action. Enjoy $5 la**rs during the game, as well as one of our many party platters -- see you soon, y'all!

LARGE FORMAT FOOTBALL OFFERINGS
🧀Hi/Fi Appetizer Sampler | Choose any four appetizers from Hi/Fi for the table.
🌮Hi/Fi Taco Platter | Three Taco Night in America Tacos, three Orange Soda Braised Carnitas Tacos, three Mojo Chicken Tinga Tacos, three Chili Marinated Catfish Tacos, and three Crispy Avocado Tacos.
🥪Linda's Sandwich Platter | Enjoy a platter of sandwiches from Linda’s! Platter contains: Turkey Pesto Ciabatta, Pesto Veggie Ciabatta, Classic Italian Ciabatta.
🍟Red Apron Appetizer Bundle | Beef Fat Fried Shish*tos, Prosciutto & Cheese Platter, Pork Belly Poutine.

10/31/2024

Have you gotten your daily dose of vitamin D? Boy do we have you covered with a full lineup of b**rs for your drinking pleasure!
-Sip of Sunshine Double IPA
-Little Sip American IPA
-Freestyle West Coast style IPA.
Get them before they are gone and enjoy the outdoors with a little sunshine!

10/29/2024

Enjoy $5 la**rs all Halloween long🎃👻

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at Shelter! Whether you're dressing up or just coming to enjoy the vibes, we've got the perfect brew to keep the festivities flowing. We'll begin pouring at 11:00am sharp -- cheers to frights and delights!

09/24/2024

We're celebrating at Shelter! Join us until September 27th for $5 cask pours, and raise a glass in celebration with our friends across the pond. Cheers!🍻

Address

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington D.C., DC
20003

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 10pm
Tuesday	4pm - 10pm
Wednesday	4pm - 10pm
Thursday	4pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	10:30am - 11pm
Sunday	10:30am - 9pm

Website

http://theroostdc.com/shelter

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