"They serve actual pints here" Terence said, pointing to the "20oz" number on the menu. "Not the bullshit 16oz that most American bars give you." He was right. We were brought two jumbo glasses of Guinness in actual Guinness glasses. I nearly nut myself. On the food front, I had a falafel burger which was good but a bit dry so I had some Dijon mustard which fixed it right up. The bathrooms were single use and very warm, nice wallpaper; good for inducing stream. read more

Boundary Stone - Big Ass Guinness - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Boundary Stone is such a gem! They have loads of local beers, solid beer shot combos, and awesome food. Their gnocchi is my go to comfort food and their fried pickles are the perfect happy hour snack. There's indoor and outdoor seating and it's usually easy to get into. The team that runs it are super nice (and involved in the community). read more

2nd visit - even better experience than the 1st. They are consistent with their friendly service, delicious food and quality beer list. We ordered: Honey hot wings - they were just as delicious as the last time Crispy maple brussels sprouts - I'm not even a fan of brussels sprouts, however, these were amazing. The serving was just not enough - yum! Steak frites - delicious Salted caramel brownie w/bourbon-vanilla ice cream - wow! My boyfriend's comment - "glad this place is too far from us,otherwise, I would be coming daily for the brownie". Beer selection - devil's backbone - good beer Thank you guys for yet another great dinner in D.C. read more

Great atmosphere. A little small, but intimate. Reminded me of being in an old Miners house, or something to that effect. Quesadilla was delicious. Probably the best I've had. Burgers were good, nothing spectacular. Found a very long hair in my food, but the waitress comped my meal, which was nice. I was pretty tipsy, so I actually wasn't completely grossed out. Haha. Alcohol prices seamed a tad steep, but they were plenty strong! I would eat here again and give it another chance. Overall had a great time with friends! read more

Absolutely love this place. Been a few times now and am alway up to come back. They have a great rotating selection on draft. Usually including local dc brews. The food is out of this world. I generally get honey hot wings, maple brussel sprouts, the fried pickles, amd the dc brau chickem sandwich. But have yet to be disappointed with anything on the menu that I have sampled. Service has also been consistently good. The waitresses and bartenders are sweet and the kitchen is always open til midnight. read more

I decided to eat at Boundary Stone Public House last night! Boy was I in for a treat. Not only was the GM Matt kind and generous... he was willing to offer up numerous suggestions on what to order. He said "The burgers are great!" He should have said a little more. The Bacon Jam Burger was amazing! The hamburger meat was well seasoned and moist. The bun was warm and tasty. The burger itself required no sauce or ketchup or anything! I am a huge burger fan... I eat them wherever I go..... The Bacon Jam Burger ranks #1 in my book! read more

A non-descript place with delicious food. Tip: Outdoor seating is first come first serve so just grab a table. Husband had the Bacon Jam Burger which was delicious! It is a jam they make with bacon. So it's salty/sweet. Their wings were little but delicious (We were also very very hungry). I really love their fries. They had a steak salad as a special and I hope they make it a regular menu item. I love steak salads. Dessert was a chocolate item with ice cream and caramel---yummy! read more

Tasty. We had honey hot chicken burger, which was spicy and just the way I like it. Fries were ok. Also had fish and chips. Fish was good and sauce was great. Entirely different fries came with and were also just ok. Could be crispier. Good beer selection and atmosphere. Would go back. read more

Good meal before... This time not so much. First of all, the appetizers were brought out at the same time as our entrees. Wings were delicious, glad I tried the wasabi deviled eggs, but probably wouldn't order them again. For the main course, I ordered the chicken sandwich which came slightly cold and on soggy bread. Ketchup is made in house - pretty vinegar-y - wouldn't recommend for ketchup lovers! Willing to give it one more shot. Hopefully next time the quality of the food will be better... read more

Never tried the food, although friends rave about the wings, and I'm a sucker for deviled eggs. Perfect spot for the neighborhood--always a crowd but never too crowded. Large selection of bourbon and rye, with some specials on a chalkboard above the bar. Also always have a rotating stable of interesting beers on special. Huge bar to grab a seat with a couple of TVs that aren't too intrusive. Great booths on the opposite wall for a group. read more

This place has nice ambience; I would like to return for a date night! It has a lot of exposed brick and wood - the dressed rustic look, for sure. The sliding door entrance is a great start to the experience, although if it is winter and you get a seat on the small side of the restaurant (adjacent to the door), be prepared to keep your jacket on because evidently none of the patrons understand how to correctly and completely close the door! We went for a light dinner. We wanted to try the Sriracha Deviled Eggs, but they were out, so we went straight to main courses. I got a Falafel Sandwich and others got the Fish and Chips. Both were nice! read more

Low-key well appointed and off the typically beaten path. Big fan. Great bourbon selection and a great variety of seating options. read more

I keep trying other pubs and just get angry that they're not Boundary Stone. Every time I'm there the bartenders and servers are awesome, the food is fantastic (I've had everything on the menu - it's all good). Seating is hard - there's only a few booths, but they staff care, and they're willing to come find you when someone leaves. One slight and almost insignificant detail : the ketchup. I get it - it's homemade. But it's too sweet and runny. Like thousand island salad dressing. Somehow I always end up spending $80 every time I'm here... But that's more of a reflection on my lack of self control than their pricing. Keep kicking ass Boundary Stone. read more

Super friendly & attentive service + amazing burger + awesome beer selection = two very happy neighbors Thanks for being great, Boundary Stone! read more

AMAZING food and cold beer? What's not to love?? Highly recommend the bacon jam burger ! read more

Meh. The food was mediocre and the menu is limited. And they're super strict about the 2hr limit regardless of how busy they are. The bar tender literally stopped serving 5 mins over our 2hrs even though there weren't any people in the restaurant. No thanks. I'd rather go around the corner to the pub and the people. read more

This is a great bar with a good beer selection and a dog friendly patio. However the food was not that good. Maybe it was just an off day, certainly our server want that good. I had a burger and it was fine, but this won't be my go to pub for food even though it's in my neighborhood. read more

I was enjoying my brunch until one of the servers (Chris) started being extremely rude. He told us "you guys gotta go" as our brunch was ending and was being antagonistic for no reason. We were definitely willing to go once our time was up, and we were told we would get a reminder before we were to leave. We were socially distanced, masked, and roommates. He overstepped his boundaries and I will not be returning. I got the chicken and French toast and the chicken was very overcooked. The last time my roommates and I were here they lost our reservation somehow (we showed up on time) but they generously gave us a gift card. However, I think my few experiences were too negative for me to come back. read more

Came into town for two nights. Went to this pub the first night and had to go back the second night. Great owner and food and drink selections were top notch. The bar has a neighborhood feel but with great ambiance and amazing service. I will definitely be back. read more

The burger here with the beetroot is awesome. Perhaps the best burger in Shaw! The whiskey/bourbon selection is immense and the people are good fun. The outdoor/indoor seating area is quite rustic and gives an outdoor feel in the winter. read more

I went here because of the wonderful reviews of the quinoa based veggie burgers. I'm a vegetarian and my boyfriend is not, but we both found things that appealed to us on the menu. I was a disappointed to find out that the only meatless burger was actually a falafel burger. I enjoy falafel but it's not the same as a more traditional type of veggie burger. My boyfriend ended up ordering the honey chicken sandwich, which he said was delicious. The burgers themselves were pretty small, so we weren't completely full when we left. Overall, it was an okay experience...not sure that we would go out of our way to come back, but we might stop by if we're in the Shaw area. read more

This has become my go-to spot for brunch and happy hour alike. I like to fancy myself a regular, but the staff made me feel like family the first time I walked in the door. The waitstaff and bar tenders are awesome and have a lot of spunk. Last week Sarah took great care of our large, rowdy table of 6 with panache. In the past she's also made sure that date night with my boyfriend was perfect--- she gave us A+ food recommendations (you won't regret the French Dip) and kept the wine flowing all night. My only criticism is that I don't like going when there's a big game. Boundary Stone brings down a projector and it can get noisy. It's just that sports aren't my thing. However, if sports are your thing, then this is the perfect place to be. For brunch, get the fried chicken and french toast. And crispy brussel sprouts ALL. DAY. LONG. read more

Oh, Boundary Stone, where have you been all my DC life? I've drowned in douchebaggery in Dupont. I've cut my wrists in Cleveland Park. I've asphyxiated myself in Arlington. ...and the Yelp Gods won't even let me write what I did in Foggy Bottom. But here Boundary Stone goes opening up, proving once and for all that it's feasible to operate a bar without gimmicks in DC. It's a great bar that could exist in any city, but happens to be here in Bloomingdale. The owners aren't like the leeches running bars across the rest of the District, sucking the residents of both dollar and soul, prostituting their bars out to the latest trend. They actually deliver good food, a good ambience, and good drinks all at reasonable prices. They actually change their menu regularly, maybe because they give a damn about their business and their patrons. The owners actually seem to care about creating a bar that adds some soul to the city. My god we love you for it, Boundary Stone. We salute your free juke box and your fine selection of dram. It's great to choke down whiskey here and feel like you're in a city that actually drinks for fun and not because our ridiculous jobs require us to get blind drunk on tuesday evenings just to numb the pain caused each workday. This is one of few DC places I drink at because it's enjoyable, rather than my surroundings forcing me into a stupor. Come here and relax. It's one of the few bars, no one of the few places, you can chill out at in DC. --------------------------------- 1 star for the service 1 star for the ambiance 1 star for the drinks 1 star for the food 1 star for the prices read more

If you need any proof that DC folks love their booze, note that this not-really-Metro-accessible bar in the middle of a transitioning neighborhood was packed on a Wednesday night. QED. Not that I can blame people. The space is well done-- slightly vintage, laid back, lots of different bare material, and not much in the way of needless adornments. They've kept the television count at two, which is plenty for a place of this size (it isn't very large). Besides, it's a pub, a place where people gather to talk and shoot the shit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDCjPZ-6J7s) over food and beer. So you want to know more about food and beer? A good enough selection of tap lines for me, featuring DC Brau, Dogfish, Chocolate City, and not to forget Yeungling on draft like good Philly guys (the owners) should be expected to have. If I'm not drinking beer, it's usually whiskey, and Boundary Stone provide a tremendous selection for me in that area. They also have cans of Busch Light. Yea, I said it... I like me some Busch Light from time to time, that shit is refreshing. The comestibles are well-prepared. I don't usually order burgers at restaurants, but the promise of "bacon jelly" forced me to try one.... delicious. House-ground beef patty was rich and juicy. DC Brau chicken sandwich is a great choice as well. And their french fries are some of the best I've had in DC, even better than most of the fancy places that call them "frites" and sprinkle them with truffle shit or give you weird sauces. A really really good fry doesn't need anything other than a light sprinkle of salt; I've eaten all my fries at Boundary Stone in that manner. They serve their mac and cheese with stewed tomato, which is much appreciated. Boundary Stone also offer daily specials frequently, but I have yet to try them-- the braised pork a while back sounded delicious. Service has not been a problem, as the bartenders are very attentive and the wait staff constantly looking around to see where they're needed. The owners can often be seen helping out if things are busy. Keep it up, guys. Before I am accused of being a shill, there are a few things that would improve Boundary Stone in my eyes. First of all, I don't understand what is the purpose of vegetarian seitan "chicken" wings. Ok, ok, I may be biased as someone who has eaten animal flesh at every meal for the last two and a half years, but really... I almost wanted to order them, just to immediately throw them in the trash as an act of civil disobedience against such an absurdity. When the other food is so delicious, why waste time and space in the kitchen with that stuff? The other quibble I have is with the snack options such as the deviled eggs and fried pickles; they are tasty, but for $3 you get 3 pickle spears or 3 half eggs.... I realize that this is DC, land of the $6 cup of gelato (wtf) and $3000/mo 1br rental apartments, but can't you just throw on one more spear or one more half of an egg? That way I'd get an entire pickle, instead of 3/4 of one, and two whole eggs. Besides, what if an odd number of people order those items in a given night-- there would be a half of an egg or potentially 1/2 of a pickle with no purpose! What a travesty that would be! The mathematical properties of utilizing such odd serving sizes causes me much despair. Overall, however, Boundary Stone is a solid place; 4.5 stars rounded up because it's [sort of] within walking distance from my 'hood in NE DC just up RI Ave and the owners are Philly guys. read more

Yesterday night around 930PM two of my friends and I decided to go grab some food. We all live and grew up in the area, but this was our first time eating here. We entered and sat down with no problems. However, our waiter was a bit rude and we felt that vibe the minute she stated her name. She decided to take our drink menu without even asking if we wanted drinks. She was very irritated at the fact that I wanted to add various things to my veggie burger, which we could all tell by her body language. She was not very friendly at all. I asked her for hot sauce, and she took almost 10 minutes to bring it. While still eating she decided to give us all of our checks split without even asking if wanted them split and we didn't even finish eating yet! It was not near closing time. The food was very bland. The veggie burger was very mushy! My friend was overwhelmed by her chicken sandwich, and my other friend got a salad which was drenched in dressing. None of us were satisfied. The only thing that was OK were the fries, which can be made anywhere. This isn't even the worst part. After we left, we all sat our checks on the table SIGNED and all. We were across the street, maybe even up a little more and we hear someone yelling behind us. The security guard is accosting us with a flashlight, claiming that we did not sign the checks. After we told him we did we were all confused and decided to go back across the street to figure out the situation. He then confronted us to say that his reason for accosting us was he thought we TOOK the checks. I don't believe he told us the real reason for him chasing us. Being as though only two of us paid with a card and one of us had cash. I mean this is a little ridiculous. When did security guards start chasing customers down the street with a flashlight like we did something wrong? Made us all feel very UNCOMFORTABLE . We will not be returning to this establishment EVER. Also just as another previous yelp review, we are all sad about the gentrification in our neighborhood. You would think the employees of this establishment would accept us as long term residents, but I guess not!! read more

My my my Bloomingdale/Truxton Circle/LeDroit Park, how much you have changed since 2008! My friend and I decided to check out yet another new spot in the 'hood and found ourselves at Boundary Stone. Walked in and saw a beautiful neighborhood bar, full of locals who live, work and play in the neighborhood. The bartender was extremely friendly and attentive which was great and difficult to do as he was the only one behind the bar. We ordered the coconut curry risotto balls and the honey hot wings which were both delicious and filling. I sat next to a gentleman who says he comes to Boundary Stone often and loves the deviled eggs (another recommendation). The gentleman who brought out our food was very sweet and friendly as well - I think he may be the owner or manager, not quite sure. I decided to try a boiler maker which was pretty interesting - when you come here, ask for one. My friend had the Chocolate City beer that was on tap (got to love the red fist). Around midnight the place emptied out but then became crowded again when other establishments in the area were closing up for the night. Really like this place and I will definitely be back for more. read more

super cool! real hipster! cooler than cool This place is almost too cool, like OVERcool. Like I really should've worn some thick rimmed glasses and a hip sport jacket with matching kangol cool. I kid.. I kid.... this bar is a great addition to the neighborhood. Everything I wrote above soooo fits this neighborhood, to be quite honest. The locals love this place. The honey hot bbq wings were a delight... as was the mac n cheese. The burger (though I agree with an earlier reviewer that I couldn't even taste the bacon.. now that i think about it... was it even on there?) was fantastic. Beer selection, ample. I do like that they have some local brewers on tap. Bartender was really friendly and the crowd was pretty friendly as well. Quite frankly, the only issue I had with the place was the free jukebox. Maybe a limit on the number of songs that can be entered at a time? my song never played! mad read more

My friend told me about this place and we decided to meet for drinks. I was very pleasantly surprised by everything. I thought the service was genuinely friendly and attentive, the drinks were priced right, and the food was great. I have the wasabi deviled eggs and the Shepard's Pie and both were great. I could tell a lot of locals were hanging out there watching the hockey playoffs and it was a nice, young, urban crowd and I felt very comfortable. I would recommend this to anyone in the area as a great place to try. read more

My first experience at Boundary Stone after hearing about their critically acclaimed wings. Of course I ordered the wings. They come with hot and sweet sauce that has a little kick, but nothing to worry about even for the cautious eaters. I enjoyed them, although I didn't think they were anything special. I ordered the pork entree, which I though was good. The grits were creamy and delicious. The brussels sprouts were great too. If giving any criticism, it was a touch salty, although think most people would be happy with it. The staff was friendly, although oddly asked if we wanted the dessert menus while we were working on our entrees (fork and knife in hand). It seems like a great neighborhood spot! read more

Last Saturday I went to Boundary Stone with some girlfriends for brunch. We had an 11 o'clock reservation and were led to our table in the back. We all decided to participate in their bottomless brunch, which at $12 was an awesome deal! Our server, Ray took great care of us and made sure that our glasses were full of both water and mimosas at all time! After perusing the menu for a bit, I decided to order the veggie burger. I love veggie burgers and read good things about Boundary Stone's. And guess what? My veggie burger totally ended up living up to it's reputation! Crispy on the outside like a falafel and chewy on the inside, this is definitely one of the best veggie burgers in DC! My only complaint about the experience was that despite it being sunny outside, the lighting was so dim we could barely read our menus. In fact, many of us tried to take pictures of our food for Instagram and it was far too dark. When we asked if the lights could be turned up, the server said that they were at their max. Overall, a great experience anyway. I would highly recommend making your brunch reservation here, especially for their bottomless deal that goes until 2pm! read more

We got lost walking in the front door, after docking our bikeshare rides right around the corner. The entrance into the converted alley comes off as incredibly rustic, and on a Saturday morning empty and mysterious. After a moment, a regular strolled in behind us, and pointed us to the actual barroom just before we almost went out the back door. Both the waitress and bartender immediately made us feel welcome. Waters appeared immediately, and we both consented to be wowed by DC Brau Hell's Bottom stout on draft. We needed a filling lunch to get us through what promised to be a long day of intoxication. Our waitress recommended the burger with bacon jam, a topping made by boiling up bacon, whiskey, and maple syrup. Burger was cooked to medium as promised. The meat was rich in flavor as though a lot of herbs or spices had been worked into it. Either that, or the bacon jam was creating a true flavor orgasm. Fries were fine, and came with a ketchup that was in a league of its own. Two pints, two burgers came to around 30 dollars. As we unlocked bikes from the station our waitress was coming around the corner with the credit card we'd left under the receipt accidentally. Boundary Stone is a delicious lunch, and welcoming pub just a short bike ride from Logan Circle. read more

Love our neighborhood spot. Docking 1 star because i think the prices could be a TINY bit lower, considering the neighborhood. But $1 too expensive beer (IMO) isnt going to keep me away! read more

We stayed in the neighborhood for a week and went here almost every day. The staff is great as are the drinks and food. It is a real gem.

The drinks and food earned the stars, but the atmosphere, service and my overall experience didn't. I would go back once COVID-19 ends and the inside is open for dining, but the set up that they have right now is terrible. read more

Boundary Stone just keeps on getting better and better! Great food, great atmosphere, and the owners and staff are on top of their game.

Best burger in DC, no contest. The chicken sandwich is great too, as are the fried pickles. It also has a real neighborhood-y hang out feel to it, which IMO is rare in DC bars. I highly, highly recommend it. This addition to the transitioning neighborhood (plus Thai X-ing, Big Bear, etc.) makes me want to consider moving to the area next time I'm looking for a place. read more

Haven't tried the food here yet, but I wanted to write a review because this place just felt like the perfect cozy hideaway for a chilly autumn evening this weekend after dinner. We sat in a converted alleyway with brick walls and a charming sliding barn door (as aesthetically pleasing as this was, I have to admit it did let in quite a bit of cold air every time someone came in and inevitably forgot to shut the door all the way). I got a hot toddy to warm myself up (with Michter's US1), and I'm no hot toddy connoisseur, but I think it may have been the best I've ever had. At the very least, it was good enough that I am very motivated to attempt to recreate it at home. Even if I succeed (which I likely will not), I'm looking forward to another visit at this friendly neighborhood bar that, even as early as mid-October, managed to evoke feelings of warm holiday cheer. read more

Half-bar, half-kid-friendly restaurant, all great for the neighborhood. I spend more time here than I should but it's still not enough. Come here with a sturdy fella and you can power through the bourbon menu. read more

This place rocks! Everything from the amazing beer selection to the food and the ambiance. We're not from the area so we started talking to the bartender and come to find out he was one of the owners. A down to earth guy with an amazing establishment. On our next trip to the area we will definitely be back! We ordered a bunch of things to share and everything exceeded our expectations, 5 stars for sure! read more

Up until now I have only read Yelp reviews, but after 2 posts by the same individual I felt I had to defend this BAR. If you notice, I capitalized bar because that is what this establishment is. The name, "Boundary Stone Public House", should be the first hint that this is not a place for children. A public house is, to briefly quote Wikipedia (love the Wiki!), "a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain,[1][2] Ireland,[3] Australia[4] and New Zealand." You can type "public house" into the search at Wiki and get the rest. Needless to say, complaining that the space is not inviting for children and families does not make sense to me. In fact, when my boyfriend and I go out we choose places that do not cater to families and children, this is a lifestyle choice, which is why we go to BARS. My second complaint focuses on the criticism that the menu does not have enough, or any, gluten and dairy free options. Give me a break. You are at a neighborhood BAR that seems, if based on the size of the inside, would have a tiny kitchen. It sounds to me that the staff has gone out of their way to cater to you and instead of a "Thanks for adapting to my needs when you didn't have to" you proceed to harp on them. When I go to a BAR (ok, I'll stop with the Caps), I am usually lucky to find a staff member that will check to refill my drink. If you are expecting a "special menu", maybe you should be dining at a Ritz-Carlton or a Four Seasons. Now, for my review. My BF and I were there on a Monday night. The space is well done, I won't repeat what others have said. It wasn't very crowded and we got seats at the bar. Bartender, I think his name was Pedro?, was there as we sat down with menus. I don't drink beer by my man seemed impressed by the selection. I had a glass of grenache, which was suitable for the price. We shared the hummus which was great but ran out of pita, maybe more of that with the serving. I had the chicken sandwich and it was delicious, I had never had a pickled tomato. My guy had the bacon burger and fell in love with bacon jam, boys are weird. The service was attentive, plates cleared & drinks refilled, nice conversation but not intrusive. The crowd was seemed like a nice mix of mid-20's to early 40's and the music was great. We saw the jukebox but didn't find out until the end of our time there that it was free. Wow!! Something for free in DC, imagine. Keep up the good work, we will be back. Oh yeah, the best part? There were no kids in the BAR!! (had to do it) read more