Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

1. Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club

7.3
1103 Bladensburg Rd NE (at L St NE), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Trinidad - Langston · 21 tips and reviews

Brightest Young ThingsBrightest Young Things: Five Words: 100 Proof Root Beer Slushie.

Shannon Y.Shannon Yazurlo: the most fun happens when 100 proof rootbeer floats are involved

Amy S.Amy Semmes: get the root beer slushy....and then hold on!

&pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

2. &pizza

8.3
666 Monroe St NE (at 7th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Edgewood · 14 tips and reviews

Cam X.Cam X: Maverick and the root beer

Dorothy M.Dorothy Morson: Artesian soda offerings delicious on a hot summer day.

Nicole K.Nicole Knight: Always delicious!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

3. Shake Shack

8.3
800 F St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Penn Quarter · 107 tips and reviews

Sam H.Sam H: Shack burger, cheese crinkle fries, rootbeer float = perfection

Adam R.Adam Renz: New York's greatest gift to the places with Shake Shack. Get a shack burger and a fair shake with some crinkle fries. House beer is also solid.

Burger DaysBurger Days: The newest Shack in DC has all the goodness you expect from the joint. The Shack Burger, Shack Stack, Smokeshack. But only here can you get the Astro Doughnut-infused concrete, Doughnuts are Forever. Read more.

Jetties is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

4. Jetties

7.4
1921 I St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 23 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Knobel: Nobadeer and Straight Wharf are excellent! Bonus: Stewarts's Root beer fountain soda.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Excellent sandwich spot! I highly recommend the Surfside, it's roasted turkey, Havarti, bacon, avocado and whole grain mustard on sourdough bread.

Antwan J.Antwan Jones: This place just opened up this week here in this area...hope it's good. BTW, here's a coupon!

Luke's Lobster is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

5. Luke's Lobster

7.8
624 E St NW (btwn 6th & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 69 tips and reviews

adam s.adam shane: Crazy amounts of lobster meat in that hoagie! Delicious. With a Maine root rootbeer and chips taboot.

borysSNORCborysSNORC: Second best lobster bisque I've had in my entire life... gotta go a long way to find better - Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand.

LivingSocialLivingSocial: Go for the Taste of Maine with a Sarsaparilla soda. Don't forget to put Sriracha in your cocktail sauce. If you want to eat like a king, finish your meal with one of their "baby blue pies". Perfect!

Dog Tag Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

6. Dog Tag Bakery

8.3
3206 Grace St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 14 tips and reviews

Ebrahim B.Ebrahim Bandookwala: Quirky inside, good coffee! Don't miss the antique typewriter on the side

Felicity B.Felicity Barber: Coffee, service, oatmeal, pastries

Mark A.Mark Alexander-Gray: We were there late, not a lot to choose from.

Lincoln is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

7. Lincoln

8.0
1110 Vermont Ave NW (btwn L St and Thomas Circle NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 149 tips and reviews

Liz R.Liz Reasey: The root beer short ribs are fabulous!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Great bartenders that know what they're doing and are very friendly! Great place for happy hour!

Washington PostWashington Post: On June 15, President Obama took winners of an Obama for America fundraising contest to Lincoln. Read more.

The Pug is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

8. The Pug

7.3
1234 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 49 tips and reviews

Stephanie D.Stephanie D: Fantastic dive bar. Good bartenders. Hot cider & root beer cocktails are great.

Dan M.Dan Miller: Bottomless brunch is the way to go.

Emma K.Emma Kelly: They have Natty Boh, nuff said.

&pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

9. &pizza

8.0
1215 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 12 tips and reviews

Kon S.Kon Stantin: Good pizza for China! Several options available... Prices are reasonable and takeaway option is available and in good packaging!

Erica H.Erica Hall: Everything is good here!! Never disappointed!!

Yasaman M.Yasaman Mahdian: You can customize your pizza to your taste. I like the option. It doesn’t disappoint.

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

10. Shake Shack

8.2
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 226 tips and reviews

KR C.KR C: Don't leave with out having a root beer float.

Molly C.Molly Cushing: Shack burger and shake will never be a bad decision. Busy lines move fast. Food is ready quickly. My favorite place.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Desserts here are built around frozen custard. It’s blended into killer shakes and “concretes,” a blend of custard and traditional ice-cream toppings such as hot fudge and cookie dough.

Ted's Bulletin is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

11. Ted's Bulletin

8.7
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 305 tips and reviews

Gary S.Gary Slate: Try the milkshakes and/or Root Beer Float, they're delectable!

Debbie T.Debbie Teo: Homemade pop tarts, milkshakes to die for and great ambience makes this a must try for anyone!!! <3

BlakeBlake: Get a poptart!!!!

Good Stuff Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

12. Good Stuff Eatery

8.2
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Jaimee L.Jaimee Lucke Hendrikson: chicken sandwich + root beer float. look for chef spike behind the counter, wearing a hat.

Katherine F.Katherine Fortner: Vegetarians can eat a great meal here! Shroom burger is an amazing veggie burger. Fries with rosemary and thyme are to die for! Skip the drink and go for a milkshake, you won't be disappointed

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama had lunch with staff members who worked on debt ceiling negotiations. Read more.

Angelico la Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

13. Angelico la Pizzeria

7.5
2313 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Observatory Ln NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Glover Park · 4 tips and reviews

Duk-kiDuk-ki: Gigantic XL Pizzas, delicious pasta dishes. Perfect for family dinner carry out.

Mikhail K.Mikhail Krutikov: Best Pizza in DC

 Krissy L. Krissy Lyons: Huge NY-style slices!!

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

14. Whole Foods Market

7.8
4530 40th St NW (at Albemarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Grocery Store · Tenleytown · 22 tips and reviews

Anastasia D.Anastasia Dellaccio: The Dolci Gelati gelato is local, artisan and incredibly delicious!

Ashley G.Ashley Groves: They don't sell Half Foods here.

Derek F.Derek Fromson: Value Meals, offered in the deli section at all locations, are a great deal. For $6,8 or 10, choose a main dish of chicken or pasta + 2 non-protein sides for $6, vegan +2 for $8, meat/fish +2 for $10.

The Red Hen is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer in Washington.

15. The Red Hen

9.2
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews

Caitlin R.Caitlin Rush: The rotating menu of fresh, seasonal ingredients is incredible. The maple custard with hazelnut crumble is not to be missed.

Washington PostWashington Post: Critic Tom Sietsema: Nothing predictable about wine selection. Get: 2011 chablis from Gilbert Picq ($50). For food, get the baby octopus or hand-made pastas. Share the fried artichokes or crostini. Read more.

Sara K.Sara K: The ricotta crostini with truffle honey & brown sugar butter will change your life.