Shelly's Back Room – American
Step into a dimly lit sanctuary where the hum of conversation mingles with the rhythmic clink of pint glasses, creating the timeless atmosphere of a classic neighborhood retreat. A curated selection of draughts flows freely, ranging from the crisp, citrus notes of a Belgian White to the deep, roasted soul of a velvety Guinness. It is a welcoming space designed for unwinding, where every pour—from a hoppy, amber IPA to a smooth, traditional lager—invites guests to settle in and linger a while longer.
1331, F Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20004-1107 +12027373003 http://www.shellysbackroom.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Shelly's Back Room
Dairy-Free at Shelly's Back Room
Shelly's Back Room in Washington has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grand Marnier Flight, Premium Single Malt Flight and Cask Strength Flight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Shelly's Back Room
Shelly's Back Room in Washington has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grand Marnier Flight, Cask Strength Flight and Cognac Flight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Shelly's Back Room
Shelly's Back Room in Washington has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black & Blue, Singha and Premium Single Malt Flight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Shelly's Back Room
Shelly's Back Room in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Woodchuck Cider and Lindemans Framboise. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Shelly's Back Room
Shelly's Back Room in Washington has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fat Tire, Woodchuck Cider and Lindemans Framboise. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Shelly's Back Room
Shelly's Back Room in Washington has 22 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grand Marnier Flight, Premium Single Malt Flight and Cask Strength Flight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Shelly's Back Room
Shelly's Back Room in Washington has 22 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grand Marnier Flight, Premium Single Malt Flight and Cask Strength Flight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Shelly's Back Room
Shelly's Back Room in Washington has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Premium Single Malt Flight, Islay Flight and Lowland Flight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Shelly's Back Room
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Black & Blue | 46.3 g | 28.3 g |
| Dogfish Head 60 Min IPA | 57.7 g | 19.3 g |
| Yuengling Lager | — | 17.8 g |
| Michelob Ultra | 0.7 g | 12.4 g |
| Guinness | 9.6 g | 11.2 g |
| Shelly’s Red Ale | 18.8 g | 10.8 g |
| Black & Tan | 17.9 g | 8.8 g |
| Corona | 40.2 g | 8 g |
| Lindemans Framboise | 3.7 g | 5.8 g |
| Irish Whiskey Flight | 70 g | 5.3 g |
| Rangpur Rickey | 1.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Chimay Red | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Draft Beer
- Miller Lite - $6.25
- Fat Tire - $6.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Blue Moon Belgian White - $6.95
- Yuengling Lager - $6.95
- Newcastle Brown Ale - $6.25
- Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - $6.95
- Sierra Nevada Seasonal - $6.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dogfish Head 60 Min IPA - $6.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Peroni - $6.95
- Guinness - $7.5
- Shelly’s Red Ale - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sam Adams Boston Lager - $6.95
- Black & Tan - $7.35
- Black & Blue - $7.35 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Black & Red - $7.35 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Bottled Beer
- Budweiser - $5.75
- Bud Light - $5.75
- Coors Light - $5.75
- Miller Lite Bottle - $5.75
- Michelob Ultra - $5.95
- Amstel - $5.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Corona - $5.95
- Dos XX Lager - $5.95
- Heineken Premium Light - $5.95 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Heineken - $5.95
- Singha - $5.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chimay Red - $9.25
- Lindemans Framboise - $5.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lindemans Pomme - $11.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Woodchuck Cider - $11.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Buckler (Non-Alcoholic) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Shelly's Custom Cocktails
- Absolut Agent Orange - $8: Absolut Mandarin, splash of OJ, and 7-Up served on the rocks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Absolut Citron Lemon Drop Martini - $13: Absolut Citron, splash of sour mix, sugar rim with fresh lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Absolut Sunburst - $12: Absolut Ruby Red, Razzmatazz, splash of lime juice and sour mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Ciroc Grapetini - $12: Ciroc Snap Frost Vodka, Welch’s White Grape Juice chilled & served straight up Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Golden Margarita - $14: Sauza Hornitos Tequila, Grand Marnier, a splash of sour mix & fresh lime juice
- Maker’s Manhattan - $14: Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, Cinzano Sweet Vermouth garnished with a cherry served up or on the rocks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Nikki’s Citrus Blasttini - $12: Absolut Citroen, Triple Sec, Midori, pineapple juice and sour mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Rangpur Rickey - $8: Tanqueray Rangpur Gin, Fresh lime juice, and soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
Flights
- Speyside Flight - $38: Glenlivet 12, Glenlivet 15, Glenlivet 18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Islay Flight - $31: Laphroaig 10, Laphroaig Quartet Cask, Laphroaig Triple Wood Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Lowland Flight - $25: Auchentoshan Classic, Auchentoshan 12, Auchentoshan Three Wood Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cask Strength Flight - $35: Aberlour A’Bundha, Glenlivet 16 Nadurra, Macallan’s Cask Strength Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Rye Flight - $25: Bulleit Rye, (rī)1 Kentucky Straight Rye, Templeton Rye Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Premium Single Malt Flight - $75: Glenfiddich 18, Glenlivet 18, Highland Park 18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Bourbon Small Batch Flight - $25: Basil Hayden, Booker’s, Maker’s Mark 46 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Bourbon Single Barrel Flight - $25: Bowman’s, Evan Williams, Blanton’s Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Irish Whiskey Flight - $25: Jameson, Jameson 12, Jameson Black Barrel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cognac Flight - $65: Courvoisier V.S.O.P., Hennessey V.O.S.P., Martell V.S.O.P. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Grand Marnier Flight - $65: Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, Grand Marnier 100, Grand Marnier Cuvee’ 1888 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Shelly's Back Room
- Is Shelly's Back Room dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Shelly's Back Room has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grand Marnier Flight, Premium Single Malt Flight and Cask Strength Flight.
- What can I eat at Shelly's Back Room on a dairy-free diet?
- Grand Marnier Flight, Premium Single Malt Flight and Cask Strength Flight carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Shelly's Back Room have vegan options?
- Yes. 22 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Grand Marnier Flight and Premium Single Malt Flight.
- Is Shelly's Back Room gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Shelly's Back Room?
- Black & Blue, at roughly 28.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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