Look Inside Astro Beer Hall, D.C.’s New Lava Lamp-Lined Bar
TheThe new Astro Beer Hall goes heavy on the astronaut theme, bringing “Sputnick” cocktails, Pacman, and space odyssey vibes downtown.
The massive two-level beer hall and coffee shop, which opens today, Friday, October 4, at 1306 G Street NW, is a collaboration between the owners of Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken and Tin Shop (the bar minds behind Penn Social, Big Chief, Franklin Hall, Church Hall, and TallBoy).
The 11,000-square-foot space, formerly Mackey’s Public House, was ripe for another bar to slide in. The location makes sense; it’s situated next door to the OG Astro Doughnuts. Along with walls splashed with a “Shoot the Moon” mural, framed sci-fi comics, and an oversized astronaut reaching for a beer in space, the galactic theme also extends into its cocktail list. Names include “Astronaut Juice” and “Sputnick” (riffs on a Mai Tai and Moscow mule, respectively). Classics include Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, Negronis, and gin and tonics.