Came here after a lingering afternoon across the street at the beer garden. Hankering for some pub grub, my daughter and I shared some pickle spears and we each had a burger. Service was good from this eclectic bunch of waitstaff, but it was pleasant and efficient. The fried pickle spears were not breaded enough, but the remoulade dipping sauce was a nice change from the typical ranch dressing. Our "standard" burgers were char-grilled, greasy and perfectly seasoned. The double fried fries were crispy and tasty. Will have to return to try some of their BBQ offerings, but if you are in need of a burger, don't overlook this spot either! read more

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Awesome spot to enjoy food and drinks! And the COVID system is awesome. You add your name to a waitlist to be seated outdoors. You also place your order and pay online so they try to keep it as contact free as possible. I had the rose cider and ordered mac and cheese, hush puppies and fries...because I was trying to be healthy. I enjoyed everything! My friends ordered the burger and onion rings and enjoyed it as well. Prices are very reasonable. They also have outdoor heaters so they'll be well prepared for winter and colder weather. We were also treated to a round of the offshoot hazy ipa since the brewmaster happened to be here. He bought a round for everyone and it was really nice of him! I look forward to coming back! read more

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Great vibe. Great grilled cheese sandwiches. (Odd that they're three halves, but hey -- can't complain about a bonus half sandwich!) Cool staff. Never had a bad time here! read more

Generous with their pickles. If it's important to you that you get a good apportionment of pickles with your sandwich, this is a place where you will not be disappointed. read more

This is a good spot! Food is surprisingly good for the small(er) feeling space and enjoyed the alcohol options. Definitely felt a bit more local/palatable than the much busier Aslin across the street, and we found a seat easily for a large group and had a blast (even in the rain, thanks to their umbrella set up). It's very casual, and outdoor focused. read more

a nice outdoor patio, good ambiance right on 14th. Ordering and payment through an app, service is pretty quick. For food - the brisket was decent, the burger is a standout (think backyard charcoal grill burger done really well), the onion rings are amazing and the hush puppies were pretty good too. Would skip the mac - it was cheesy but flavor wasn't great for me it was a little sweet. read more

Lovely spot to stop on a visit to DC. Terrific brisket, really nice hushpuppies, and a great beer selection. Nice outdoor place to stop for a bite. Much more family vibes than frat vibes for the beer garden aesthetic, which I definitely preferred, and it's a very nice area for walking around. read more

Garden District always delivers: consistently excellent food, beer, wine, service, and atmosphere. Also very dog-friendly. They serve up some of the best BBQ around. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but their fried chicken sandwich is phenomenal (a constant craving). They have a thoughtful, intriguing, well-balanced offering of beer, and perhaps unexpectedly, a delightful and unique selection of wine, and they make an effort to secure some limited releases and other special, novel, or somewhat rare items. You can also find cider, liquor (including some approachable, good bourbon), hard seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages on the menu. GD are good people: the staff are welcoming, knowledgeable, and on top of it, and provide excellent, no-frills service that keeps the food and drink moving and the vibe laid back. They give a damn about their business and about you. Also, even at their busiest, the bathrooms are clean and stocked, which is a testament to their diligence and care. With the prime location, ample outdoor space, and wide appeal of beer garden fare, GD doesn't have to go as hard as it does. Garden District would be my go-to spot just from the dependably excellent food, drink, and convenience alone, but above all, it is their diligent and friendly staff and the easy, convivial environment they work so hard to provide that keeps me (and basically everyone I know) coming back. That, and my apparent addiction to their fried chicken. FYIs: It's outdoor patio self-seating, mostly large shared picnic tables and some smaller 2-4 tops. Usually not hard to find a spot and people are friendly and generally willing to make room for a small group/pair when it's packed. Order with QR codes at your table, but you can also order from the bar. Service is pretty quick. Self-serve water from either of the two jugs (there are sleeves of plastic cups next to them), which are constantly refilled with fresh, cool water. There are powerful, ample heaters for cool days, and huge umbrellas for mild rain. On days with heavy rain/severe storms, they may close--check their Instagram @thebeergarden for updates. read more

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I'm on a mission this holiday season to hit every single festive bar in the city. This weekend I went to Garden District which was beautifully decorated with all the things one needs to feel cheerful. Plus it was outdoors for ~maximum ventilation~ & had heaters for the chilly nights! That being said, I also like to leave my house a maximum of one time a week lol so i don't know how feasible this goal is but its nice to dream! I had a chicken sandwich with jalapeño coleslaw but I was so hungry & ate it too fast before taking a good picture read more

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I came to Garden District on a Saturday afternoon while in the area grabbing ice cream nearby. There is plenty of seating outside, dog friendly and friendly staff... what more could I ask for :) My friends and I arrived in the early afternoon, after about an hour this place was packed! There are draft, bottles and cans and wine options. If you are looking for something to eat, there are some food options as well. I had a bite of my friend's Four Grilled Cheese and it was delicious, bread was perfectly toasted and covered in cheese :) I really wish I brought my dogs, I will definitely be back in the future and would recommend Garden District. read more

Came here for a quick drink while waiting for a reservation at Le Diplomate and this place came thru! We ordered 2 different kinds of beer. I ordered the tiniest size because I was about to eat brunch so I didn't want to fill myself up with carbs haha. My boyfriend is obsessed with German beer and he really liked this place a lot! The place was a small beer garden in the Logan Circle neighborhood. It's by a corner street and there are only outside seating so don't go when it's raining. There are umbrellas covering the chairs so I guess you can still go when it's not raining as hard. We sat by the picnic tables connected to the tree and I love people watching from there. I believe you can order wine too. I also saw from other reviews that you can order a whole pigs head barbequed and eat it, LIKE WHAT?! I want to do that, I will update my review when my friends and I do that haha! But it said you have to order in advance because they only cook 2 pig's heads apparently. This place is definitely great when the weather is nice. Not sure if there are bathrooms but there are fans attached to the door walls that will provide some air during hot weather. Definitely would come back here again to try the other beers and also to try out their food menu (hint: bbq pig's head) read more

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Nice spot for a beer when the weather is nice out, the online ordering to the table is convenient. We shared a pretzel and had a few beers each. I was disappointed the pretzel didn't come with beer cheese but it was still really good read more

Great vibes and brews if you're just looking to get a drink with some friends and enjoy the outdoors. They have a solid selection of beers on tap and even more in cans and bottles, plus mixed drinks. I haven't tried their food yet but every time I've gone for drinks I've had nothing but a good time and great service. read more

It's the best beer garden in DC. Perfectly simple, great food, no fuss. Important to the community. I tell everyone who will listen about this place read more

Loved their beef brisket sandwich! It was the best one i had so far! They're also very generous about the amount of beef they put in their sandwiches! Highly recommended... read more

Garden District - Beef brisket sandwich, I asked for BBQ sauce on the side... - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This tiny beer garden is my happy place on 14th Street. From just looking at it, you wouldn't guess that this place has some of the best food in DC... BUT IT DOES!!! Everything on the menu is amazing-- the burger, the bratwurst, the fries, the onion rings, the grilled cheese, etc. You really can't go wrong. And the prices are so reasonable! My go-to order lately has been the cheeseburger with fries and it is consistently perfect every time. I'll usually get a grapefruit radler to wash it all down or one of their old-school sodas (the root beer is amazing)! Pro Tip: this place is amazing in the winter-- they decorate the entire outdoor space with Christmas decorations, Christmas lights, heaters, etc-- and they serve spiked hot apple cider! It's very festive and fun! read more

Fabulous. I love the set-up; it's vibe is very bier-garden and the food/beer lives up to the setting. I got the pulled pork sandwich, and the meat was tender and flavorful. We also got fried pickles for the table that were fantastic -- I love that they fry the whole pickle and not just pickle slices. Would definitely recommend on a nice day! read more

Love this place. Nice outdoor beer garden. Simple. Good service. Good beer selection with a simple food menu. Chicago dog was amazing and onion rings were great too. Definitely recommend. read more

Garden District - Chicago dog and onion rings - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great selection of beers - seasonal summer selection is very refreshing to enjoy outdoors on a balmy summer afternoon. The area is really busy but we don't feel pressured to eat or drink quickly. We ordered a few rounds over the course of a few hours and had a really relaxing time with some friendly service. The grilled cheese required a much longer wait compared to the drinks. read more

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Such a fun experience! My friend and I walked in and got an outside table immediately on a weekend evening. We each ordered by scanning the QR code and placing an order online. It knows what table you're at, so no need to speak to anyone! I ordered a dirty radley with tequila, and it was wonderful. Some beer flavor. Some lemonade flavor. Some tequila flavor. It was a fun beverage unlike anything I've ever tried before. Would recommend as a place to chill and chat provided the outside weather is nice! read more

Killer spot for brews, especially when the weather is nice. And food? Oh yeah! Delicious, not expensive and E-A-S-Y! So, I'd passed the joint on my numerous trips to D.C. over the past few years...always thought, "That looks like a RAD spot to swill brews from very large beer steins." Well? Yeah, I was right, as usual (haha...total dick move, right?!) Seriously, super fun spot to demolish brews, eat killer grub (super-casual) and bullshit with friends while watching other's parlay their first brew into a game-winning hand at the end of the night. I absolutely love Garden District! It's a perfect spot to drink with friends, eat a bite and share stories of the day. Since it's on a busy street, it's easy to grab an Uber or Lyft - you'll need one after Garden District. 5 very enthusiastic stars! Oh, and I love dry-sense of humor bartender guy...perfect. read more

14th street continues to rise from obscurity into the next "go to" neighborhood in NW with the addition of it's own Beer Garden. Just in time for amazing temperatures, the Standard gives German and American beer staples in a no frills out door location on the corner of 14th and S street, a location that used to be a Garden District store (now across the street in a larger space). Thier beer menu is short, about 10 beers, 5-6 on tap but with Heffs, lagers and IPAs from microbrews both domestic and international, they have everything you'd want, taste wise, for a good price (between $5-10 for a liter)! There is some inside seating at bar stools but the best part of the garden is to snuggle up to their large wooden tables with some friends (or make new friends). They have wall mounted heaters for cooler evenings, and they are building additional seating along side the building. The menu has some sausages, BBQ, pretzels and fries for nosh, but the very small upstairs kitchen was quickly overwhelmed and they stopped taking orders when we arrived! Fast and friendly service and the dire need for more outdoor seating spaces on 14th street guarantees this place a strong client base through the fall! I can't wait to return! I just hope they add a few more bathrooms! read more

Garden District - A Heff at the Standard - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a great neighborhood bar. I love to come here for a wheat beer and the amazing grilled cheese and elote before a trip to Trader Joe's. My carnivorous partner dreams about the burgers. It's vegetarian friendly. I also love that I can bring my puppy here. Everyone is super friendly with dogs and my dog loves the attention. I also love the Mulled wines in the cold season and the seasonal beverages in the wintertime. read more

Garden District - Dog friendly Outside seating - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stumbled upon this place when the craving for a yummy simple burger overwhelmed me on Sunday afternoon.My fiancé is gluten free, so it's hard for us to find a place to eat a burger. They were so accommodating to him, and they even had a beer option that was gluten free as well! I had the burger, it hit all the right spots. The fries were a little "eh" but I'll forgive them. I also got a Mexican Coke which went perfectly with the Mexican style street corn MMM. My fiancé had the bbq, which he devoured and sang a song to it was so good. I didn't even get a chance to try some! Overall, it was a nice way to spend the day outside and grab some lunch! Love the tree coming through the table!! read more

Garden District - Mexican city style corn and a Glutiny (gluten free) beer! - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Honestly , for me to pay $60 to receive the most oily fries and soggiest fried pickles and onion rings, and they STILL put the toppings on that my spouse asked them not to due to allergies. We picked this up yesterday as it's very close and had great reviews! , upon arriving a waiter seated two parties (that arrived after me) before helping me, Then I intercepted a different nice young gentleman to help me before he too almost sat a group! , upon notifying him I was there for pickup it only took him two seconds to retrieve my food. I can't help but wonder if they would have gave me my food when I had first asked for help 16 mins earlier , would it have been not soggy ?? Other than that, order the pulled pork! read more

First off, I walked over to get take out and then immediately wished we had planned to sit outside. Their outdoor seating area looked really relaxing and not particularly crowded. Onto the food. We shared the family meal for 2 and it was more than enough food. We got the brisket, which was mostly really good but some pieces felt overly chewy. Hush puppies were definitely dry, but the French fries were great. The mac&cheese was so good! I definitely plan on coming back and trying one of their sandwiches next time. read more

A neat beer garden (that I think has changed names/ownership a few times) with large german beers (of course) and enough heat lamps to make it doable even on a cold night. The happy hour prices are pretty solid too, given the volume of liquid provided. read more

one of my favorite beer gardens in dc! it's all outside with mostly large, high tops to sit at. it's super easy to order, you can do so on your phone (and pay that way too!). i got a liter of beer for about $16/18. it came our super quickly and our server was lovely when he did bring it! they have an awesome selection of beer so if that's your thing, you'll love it here. not only beer, but there food is really fantastic. i got one of their sausages/hotdogs and hush puppies. some of the best hush puppies i've had in a while! really well seasoned, very garlic-ey. they also smoke all of their meats in house, which really shows. anything food-wise on the menu is bound to be great! it is also very dog friendly! i went with a friend and their dog, they had water bowls and lots of other dogs for them to hang out with! while the entire place is outside, it is really mostly all shaded so not too hot at all. great place overall to grab a few beers and great food with friends after work or for a casual date! read more

Cool vibe, mostly solid food if you avoid the brisket sandwich. Showed up at Garden District's 5pm opening to snag a table at this notoriously packed restaurant. Brisket sandwich is generously stuffed, however, the barbecue brisket is tough, dry, and rather flavorless underneath the tasty barbecue sauce. Burger was better, and was so juicy to the point that the lower bun really couldn't hold up; eventually switched to guns - used a fork. Hush puppies were excellent, and were fried to a dark brown crunch that protected a sweet and moist interior. High marks for beer. Grapefruit-infused beer on tap was refreshing, and especially good consumed outside on a bench. Bells Two-Hearted is always good. Fortunately, reasonable prices. This kind of place would put someone back $50 in NYC. read more

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best burger in DC! Great vibes and service, such a cute spot to hang with friends or go on a date

We started our day drinking at the Garden District shortly after we finished brunch nearby. We didn't order any food, but my friends and I ordered drinks. I'm not sure exactly how big this spot is, but from the looks of it, it was pretty small. We sat outside at picnic tables on the patio, and although very warm, there were large fans blowing at us, so it kept us cool the entire time. There was a small space inside, not much room for sitting or standing. There is supposedly an upstairs area as well, but I didn't go up there. There are limited bathrooms (one downstairs and one upstairs). There are several beer options--and in different sizes (pint or liter). They also have gluten-free beers! I went with the Citizen Cider, which was okay. I guess I could have gone for something a bit more refreshing on a sweltering hot day. The service was fast, although the waitress wasn't very nice. It almost seemed as if she couldn't be bothered. I'd like to give her the benefit of the doubt that the humid hot weather made her grumpy. I suppose I'd be pretty grumpy too if I had to run around serving a bunch of loud tipsy/drunk people on a steamy day. read more

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It's not exactly convenient for me to get there, and the first time only ended up here because it was just too hot out to keep walking to our original destination. But, I'm glad we stopped here the first time, and each time since. First, the employees are always friendly, and seem to have their act together on being attentive to their customers (and their dogs). Without asking, they're always quick to bring a water bowl over for your pup. Also, they're good about knowing their menu/beers and answering any questions you have. Food, it's pretty good or I wouldn't be making the trek over to 14th street on the weekend. I don't really want to write a review because of selfish reasons, but the short-rib is really great, and a pretty good deal. BBQ sandwiches and bratwurst is also good. It's outdoor seating, but they have lots of umbrellas and giant fans blowing a breeze. It does get crowded quickly on nice days, but it's worth it. Beer - good selection to keep most people happy. German beer, sours for me, and probably an IPA for your lame friend. read more

The Garden District has been on my list for a while and I finally decided to give it a try. Boy do I wish I would have eaten here earlier! Stuck between trying the chicken sandwich or a burger, the kind waitress suggested their award winning burger. Now- before we get to that beautiful piece of beef, let me talk about The Garden District itself. It's full of friendly and chill staff. The restaurant itself is quiet small but has the charm of a little city courtyard. The outside patio is very welcoming, albeit bitter on the chilly days. Back to the food. The fries were tasty, nicely seasoned, and accompanied the burger well. Now speaking of the burger... By Gawd! Every bite I took was full of flavor, and the meat was juicy and tender. It was a simple build of a burger with your typical toppings and sauce, but it still managed to blow this girl's tastebuds. The Garden District is a joint you should definitely hit up, especially when you're craving a good ol' burger. I'll for sure be coming back here again. read more

Ahh...the good old days. Growing up, I had not one but two decks and a large, outdoor porch but most of my time was spent hunched over a computer arranging and rearranging my top eight friends on MySpace. Now that I live in a cramped, one-bedroom apartment...outdoor patio dining has become a major novelty to me. Standard is my top choice for imbibing outdoors. The beer garden has everything a girl could possibly want when escaping the dungeon of her living quarters....plenty of picnic tables to accommodate lots of raucous friends, large steins to accommodate copious amounts of beers, twinkly lights strung across every which way, and hot, fluffy donuts pulled fresh out of the fryer. Laid back, inexpensive and friendly, Standard is what every neighborhood gathering spot should be. read more

Food: The burger is the best thing to eat. The meat circumference easily surpasses the sesame seed bun circumference. Corn is my favorite side but onion rings are a close second. Atmosphere/service: The people who complain are obviously DC poindexter tightwads who rush through life and stress themselves out. Relax people. Order a beer with your friends, stake out a seat, and a spot will open up. Order another beer and enjoy that while you wait the 40 minutes for one of the best burgers in dc. read more

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My favorite part of the restaurant formerly known as Standard is the waiter that calls me/everyone "brother." It makes me feel like he's giving me/everyone as good service as he would give his family. My second favorite part is the menu, which is simple, but thoughtful. Aside from the pig head, which yuppies seem to order just to instagram. (BBQ food is better than the German food, it seems). My third favorite part is the guy who walks around with 50% melancholy and 50% hope that people will purchase his $1 donuts. My fourth favorite part is that the beer comes in a big gulp. (But I usually get the little gulp so that my beer isn't warm by the time I get to the bottom). But sometimes it gets so crowded with Arlington immigrants I want to shout, "OH MY GOD WE'RE HAVING A FIRE" and then whisper the word "sale." read more

Very low-key place you can just kick back and have a glass of beer with your friends. Friendly service and simple menu make you feel relaxed. Only problem was the size of sandwich... I thought it was pretty small for $7.27 price tag (Size of $1 McDonald's burger size). My friend said pulled pork sandwich was good but not exceptionally better than other BBQ places. Onion ring was OK but not the best I've ever had. I prefer other burger joints for onion rings. Fries looked better actually. Outdoor table reminded me of picnic tables at a park. You share a table with others like a community table. Not bad at all but I'm not sure how it will be in rainy day or winter, considering all seats and tables are outdoor. read more

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Standard is pretty much that. Standard. I had a pretty good BBQ beef brisket sandwich on a sesame bun for $8, (no fries or slaw). You have to buy everything seperately, which means this meal could get a little pricey. The sandwhich was packed with meat, not really tender, but it was'nt dry either. The beers and ales ranged from $4 to $9. The outdoor seating was pleasant and the day was nice. The area is small right next to Pulp. The good thing is, the servers get mixed up and bring you other people's food, so you can try things for free! In our case we copped a big slab of the beef short rib. It was gigantic, and in many areas was filled with lots of fat. I think it's safe to say 3 people could split the short rib. I would not mind coming back, but 1st I I would like to venture out and see what else the DC BBQ scene has to offer. read more

My husband and I came in on a Monday night and our socks were blown off! We missed happy hour, which ends at 6, so we were sad about that ($5 beer and brats vs. $7.27). The flavor of the bbq brisket sandwich, the German wurst, and the grilled corn were so on point, we really felt like there was a party going on in our mouths while eating. The brisket sandwich is straight up just meat with the perfect amount of sauce. The brisket is juicy, tender, and has that smoky flavor a BBQ lover craves. Totally hits the spot. The corn was to die for! Mexican style with cotija cheese, light on the mayo, but perfect with a little spice too. We are definite fans and will be back. read more

Garden District - Happy hour ends at 6pm. All beers are $7.27. This is their Fall 2016 menu. - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of my favorite beer gardens just based off of service alone. The people here are always amazing. Very outgoing, talkative, friendly. There's never been a bad time here every time I've gone. I love that they're open all year round, even when it's cold there are the outdoor heaters which keeps the entire area warm. Their selection for both drinks and food are always amazing. Their seating is great so if you come with a group, you can definitely enjoy each other's company, have great conversations, and eat and drink comfortably. During the winter, they close off a section of the outer tables, but that's fine because it's still plenty of seating. This time around I wanted to try their seasonal drinks, so I got a hot boozy cider. Absolutely delicious and perfect for the cold weather. Very strong too. If you're bar hopping on 14th, you have to stop by here- it's a must. read more

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