Valor Brewpub

"Smashburgers are all the rage, but they can get repetitive. Valor Brewpub shakes up the trend with their North Cakalaky Smash. It’s a beef-heavy situation that you might need to prep for, but you (probably) won’t regret it. The patty has a deep saltiness that pairs well with the toasted potato bun, but what we really love here are the messy toppings. It’s piled high with a meaty chili that’s both sweet and spicy and a coleslaw that’s crisp and not too creamy. Pair it with one of the Barracks Row pub’s seven housemade beers and greasy fries for a laidback, late-night bit with friends." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed

"Smashburgers are all the rage, but they can get repetitive. Valor Brewpub shakes up the trend with their North Cakalaky Smash. It’s a beef-heavy situation that you might need to prep for, but you (probably) won’t regret it. The patty has a deep saltiness that pairs well with the toasted potato bun, but what we really love here are the messy toppings. It’s piled high with a meaty chili that’s both sweet and spicy and a coleslaw that’s crisp and not too creamy. Pair it with one of the Barracks Row pub's seven housemade beers and greasy fries for a laidback late-night bite with friends." - Tristiaña Hinton

"Part of the main stretch of 8th St. SE in Barracks Row, this veteran-inspired pub is a casual stop for enjoying small-batch, low-key brews. Options from the tap include the Purple Heart Hazy IPA, the Capitol Keller Pils, and the Pollywog Porter. The menu has everything from stuffed pretzels to smash burgers." - Travis Mitchell, Tierney Plumb

"Costs were already surging by the time Valor Brewpub owner Gaynor Jablonski started to promote a summer crab-picking pop-up." - Tierney Plumb

"Head to the veteran-owned brewpub on Barracks Row for a special shot-and-drink deal and bites by its new chef Mark Eason. Pop-up pastries and baked goods come from GreenIsland Bakery. Big Frank’s BBQ trailer out front is also supplying March Madness grub for game days." - Tierney Plumb