The Sovereign

Join us on Thursday, September 12th, as we yet again host a stop on Lambiek Fabriek’s No Brett No Glory Tour! We’re beyond honored to host this event for the second year in a row, and can't wait to celebrate with you.

Don’t miss your chance to try this special lineup of beers -- including the highly-sought after Organic Geuze Natur-Elle 2023, and Young & Wild Fontan-Elle 2022, a blend of young and vintage lambic.

There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available a la carte. Swipe right for the full lineup, and come join us!

Join us this Labor Day at The Sovereign! We'll be opening at noon for the holiday and featuring our signature $6 Happy Hour all day long. Come on out and celebrate the final days of summer with us!

🍻🔥CELLAR SELL OUT: A WESTVLETEREN VINTAGE BOTTLE POUR FEATURE!

Join us THIS WEDNESDAY, August 28th, as we pour the last bottles of Westvleteren from our cellar. Considered by many to be the best brewery in the world, these Trappist classics became even harder to source a few years ago, resulting in an extremely limited quantity on hand. On this night, we’ll offer 4 oz pours of Westvleteren 8 and Westvleteren 12 until we run out, with vintages ranging from 2012-2018.

Westvleteren beers are brewed by the monks of the Sint-Sixtus Abbey. Five natural ingredients are used to brew three Trappist beers: Blond, 8 and 12. They each have their own color, taste and aroma. All of the beers are unfiltered and unpasteurized, with secondary fermentation taking place in the bottle.

There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available a la carte in 4 oz pours for $10. Extremely limited quantities available.

THE WESTVLETEREN BOTTLE POUR LIST
🍻Westvleteren 8 (2012) (Dubbel)
🍻Westvleteren 8 (2014) (Dubbel)
🍻Westvleteren 8 (2016) (Dubbel)
🍻Westvleteren 12 (2013) (Abt/ Grand Cru)
🍻Westvleteren 12 (2014) (Abt/ Grand Cru)
🍻Westvleteren 12 (2018) (Abt/ Grand Cru)

We're thrilled to once again participate in Metropolitan Washington's Summer Restaurant Week! From Monday, August 12th, through Sunday, August 18th, guests can enjoy a dine-in 3-course meal that's only $40 per person. For guests who'd like to drink some rare Belgian brews alongside our delicious cuisine, we'll also have a selection of beer pairings for each meal available for $15. Make your reservations today, and come join us for some end-of-summer celebrations!

Join us this Thursday, August 8th, as we feature eight draft beers from Fair Isle Brewing, a renowned brewery from Seattle, Washington!

Founded in 2020, Fair Isle makes farmhouse-style beers rooted in the Pacific Northwest with local yeast, bacteria, and foraged ingredients. Part of their mantra is that farmhouse beer doesn't have to be brewed on a farm; it's more about the mindset and respect for its origins, as well as the importance of connecting with their region.

Don’t miss your chance to try this special lineup of beers, including Madame R. Galle (Saison), Odelette (Bière de Garde), and Val (Dry-Hopped Saison). Swipe right for the full lineup, and come join us!

Join us next Friday, August 2nd, for a slew of special country beers from Suarez Family Brewery! Don’t miss your chance to try this killer lineup of beers -- including a new release called Cousin (a mixed fermentation ale brewed with sorghum and New York-grown Triumph hops), and two oak barrel-aged mixed fermentation ales (Merkel and Parlance), using fruit from the 2022 harvest. Swipe 👉 for the full lineup, and come join us!

$5 DRAFTS: Celebrate Belgian Independence Day at The Sovereign🍻🇧🇪

Join us this Sunday, July 21st, as we celebrate Belgian National Independence Day! We’ll be featuring 15 different delicious Belgian drafts, each selected from our very favorite producers, and each for $5 all day long!

This impressive collection of brewers includes Blaugies, Caracole, Cazeau, De La Senne, De Ranke, Dupont, Girdardin, Kerkom, Sint Bernardus, and de Struise! Don't miss your chance to experience these brews and cheers to Belgian independence!

There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available in full 13 oz. pours.

Join us at The Sovereign on Thursday, July 18th, as we feature six drafts from our friends at Fox Farm, a renowned brewery from Salem, Connecticut!

This special lineup includes three beers from their spontaneous program (Allegro, Consonance & Dissonance, and Triolet). There is no admission fee for this event, with all featured beers being available a la carte. Swipe 👉 for the full menu, and come join us!

We’re beyond honored to host the DC debut of Kemker Kultuur at The Sovereign! On Thursday, July 11th, we’ll feature five drafts from this small farmhouse brewery from Münster, Germany

Kemker Kultuur was founded in 2017 by Nicole and Jan Kemker. It all started with a simple question: “How we can live and change agriculture in our region?” Their answer is the production of natural ciders and beers in the Münsterland. They have a singular focus on hyper-local ingredients, including fruit all picked by hand, much from their own farm and orchards.

Don’t miss your chance to try this special lineup of beers for the first time in the DC area -- including Aoltbeer (a sour ale in the Münstersch Alt style), Aenne (a spontaneously-fermented ale with whole cone Challenger hops), and Farmhouse Export (an unfiltered and unpasteurized Farmhouse Ale). Mark your calendars, and come join us!

🇺🇸Happy Fourth of July!

MONDAY: Belgium vs. France⚽️🇧🇪
Join us this Monday as Belgium takes on France in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 knockout stage! We'll be opening the upstairs bar at noon to watch the game (with the sound on!), and featuring our $5 Happy Hour specials to boot. Come out and show some spirit!

Our take on a New York Sour, our Belgian Sour features a Kriek float rather than red wine that the original is known for. Perfect for summer sipping, and available for $5 on our Happy Hour menu!

One of our heavy hitters on the dinner menu is the Coq au Gueuze. Roasted chicken with pomme puree, broccolini, mushroom ragoût, and a gueuze reduction, this hearty dish will leave you feeling utterly statisfied with barely any room for dessert. Come on in and see for yourself!

SIDE PROJECT: 10 YEARS & MORE!
Beginning at 5:00pm on Thursday, June 27th, The Sovereign will feature 12 rare beers from our friends at Side Project Brewing! We’ll be pouring seven drafts and five bottles from this renowned brewery in St. Louis, Missouri. Admission is free with beers being priced a la carte -- come on out for a chance to try these rarities!


THE SIDE PROJECT BEER LIST
🍻Bière Blanche (10 Year) (Oak BA Witbier; Draft)
🍻Bleu (Wild Ale w/ Oregon Blueberries; Bottle Pour)
🍻Framboise du Fermer (10 Year) (Oak BA Sour Red Ale w/ Raspberries; Bottle Pour)
🍻Grisette (10 Year) (Oak BA Grisette; Draft)
🍻Home 2023 (Oak BA Blond Ale w/ Brettanomyces; Draft)
🍻La Belle Fleur: Pineapple & Mango (10 Year) (Brett IPA w/ Pineapples & Mangoes; Bottle Pour)
🍻La Ruche (10 Year) (Oak BA Saison w/ Meadowfoam Honey; Draft)
🍻Oude Fermier 2022 (Oak BA Saison; Bottle Pour)
🍻Rosé du Blé (10 Year) (Oak BA Saison w/ Raspberries & Hibiscus; Draft)
🍻Saison du Blé: Blend #14 (Oak BA Saison w/ Wheat; Draft)
🍻Sunrises 2023 (Blend of Oak BA Lager & Saison (Sante Adairius Collab.); Draft)
🍻Tête de Cuvée 2022 (Oak BA Saison; Bottle Pour)

With more than 135 years of brewing and blending experience, Drie Fonteinen has made a name for themselves as one of Belgium's most prestigious breweries. Join us this Thursday, June 6th, as we feature all eight lambics in their incredibly rare “Single Wood” Speling van het Lot variants. We'll begin pouring at 5:00pm, with all beers being priced a la carte -- come celebrate our love for lambics with us!

The gratine flatbread is a current favorite on our dinner menu. Loaded with crème fraîche, gruyere, bacon lardon and onions, how could it not be? Join us for dinner tonight and see for yourself -- reservations are available via the link in our bio!

There's always something interesting brewing at the Sovereign bar. Choose from 50 drafts and over 300 rare and unique bottles to explore the varied tastes of Belgium without leaving the District. Santé!✨

Join us on June 6th for Drie Fonteinen's Single Wood Showcase! We'll be featuring all eight of Drie Fonteinen’s incredibly rare “Single Wood” Speling van het Lot variants.

This new series of eight Speling van het Lot (i.e., “Twist of Fate”) feature lambic aged on different types of wooden barrels. Both batches of lambic brewed for this series used fully organic grains sourced from Drie Fonteinen’s cereal collective, with less than 500 bottles produced of each variant. Swipe 👉 for the full list, and come join us!

ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR FOR MEMORIAL DAY!

Join us at The Sovereign for Memorial Day and enjoy ALL DAY Happy Hour! We're opening at noon for $5 select draft beers, wines, spirits, and more.

Come on out for some fun!

You know what goes great with a delicious beer? The Sovereign Burger, topped with brown beer onion jam & gruyere mustard fondue and served with a side frites. You might have come for the beer, but you're going to want to stay for this burger!

Take your taste buds on a trip to Belgium without ever leaving town! Our classic menu features some truly special Belgian dishes, while our extensive draft and bottle list offers over 350 options of delicious Belgian brews to sip on.

Dive into a sea of flavor with our mouthwatering mussels! Sourced exclusively from 5th generation Dutch mussel farmer Theo De Koning at Acadia Aqua Farms in Bar Harbor, Maine, we offer four variations: Belgian, Mariniere, Saffron or Curry. Which one is your favorite?

For a mouthwatering meal, come in and try our Steak Frites! This tender New York strip is pan-seared with herbed butter and served with a heaping side of frites and a mixed green salad. Add a glass of wine or your favorite Belgian beer, and turn this feast into one you won't soon forget!

Celebrate the leading lady in your life by treating her to a classic Belgian brunch this Sunday. Save the flavors of our delectable menu and spoil her with a meal and experience she won't soon forget! Use the link in our bio to make your reservations today!

The Sovereign is honored to host Tilquin’s Fruit Extravaganza 2024 on Saturday, May 18th. For this special event, we will pour 10 of Tilquin’s fruited lambics that are rarely found in the United States!

Highlights include Pêche De Vign, aged on a special breed of melon called vine peach, and Gr***de, aged on pomegranates! The fruit intensity ranges from between 90-250 grams of fruit per liter of lambic. The base beer for this year’s Fruit Extravaganza beers is a blend of 50% 1-year-old Meerts and 50% lambic aged 1-2 years.

There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available a la carte. Swipe right to see our featured beer list!

Unwind without breaking the budget!
Join us for $5 Happy Hour specials on beer, wine, spirits and snacks between 5-6:30pm, Monday-Friday, because everyone deserves a little happiness at a wallet-friendly price.

Prepared with tender care and infused with the rich, fruity notes of Kriek beer, our Rabbit in Kriek entrée is a Belgian delight bound to tantalize your taste buds. Join us for dinner and see for yourself!

We've got a pretty impressive Hill Farmstead lineup coming your way! Join us on May 11th for a guided rare beer tasting with Hill Farmstead's Bob Montgomery. We'll be tasting through eight of Shaun Hill’s artisanal beers while Bob regales us with stories and behind-the-scenes details of this renowned brewery. Tickets still available via the link in our bio!

Beat the Monday blues with some of our Happy Hour brews!
Come to The Sovereign for some of the best Happy Hour deals in all of DC!
$5 drafts/wine/spirits/snacks! We'll be serving up these deals from 5-6:30pm, so stop on by!

Nothing sounds better at the end of the day than Happy Hour with your friends. Meet up with them at The Sovereign and get the best deal in town - $5 Happy Hour! That's $5 beer, $5 wine, $5 spirits and $5 snacks from 5-6:30pm, every Monday-Friday. Join us for some Belgian drinks and bites today, and start your weekend off right! 🍻