Service That Makes You Feel Like a Regular from Day One I've been to a lot of restaurants in Ashburn, but the service at Makers Union is on another level. From the second you walk through the door, the hospitality is incredible -- warm, genuine, and attentive without being overbearing. The service here is perfectly described as "attentive without being intrusive" -- a balance that so many restaurants get wrong. Our server checked in at exactly the right moments, knew the menu inside and out, and made thoughtful recommendations that all landed perfectly. Management is warm, courteous, and incredibly efficient , and that tone clearly flows through the entire staff. Everyone from the host to the bartender carried the same friendly, professional energy that made the whole evening feel effortless. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or just a casual happy hour, the team here genuinely goes out of their way to make your experience special. It's the kind of place where you leave feeling like they were actually glad you came. Makers Union has set a new bar for hospitality in Loudoun County. Highly recommend -- and ask about the Power Hour when you go! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

I SO MUCH want this restaurant to be good. I live less than a mile walk from here. The bar as it is built is amazing. The outdoor patio is fantastic with view of the foothills of western Loudoun county. I have been trying to love this place since it first opened as the franchised "Boston's". It was a local pub for a while and now is owned by a local restaurant group that i like. Everything should be great here all the ingredients are in place. A great location, caring, curating local ownership, well built out space. But the prices are -*WAYYY. TOO HIGH*- for what it is. Do the owners know what they are serving and what else is here?? For the cost of this bill I can go to Clyde's right up the street. All-American Steakhouse and Ashburn Pub offer similar quality experience with local ownership and quality at significantly lower prices. This place doesn't even bring me bread before my meal (unless I ask for it? I shouldn't have to!). The service is adequate, the food is good, but not at the prices they ask. My son got a TINY basket of fries for -$8-. We had to drive through McDonalds on the way home. I can walk to this pub and I have been trying to love it for so many years. The location should be PERFECT for a little local eatery like the Ashburn Pub or All-American Steakhouse. I keep coming back wanting it to be better, but alas I will not return, at least under this management. read more

I wouldn't order takeout from this restaurant. Hopefully they have a better experience in house but the takeout was horrible. My family of 3 spent close to $100 and we got what was less than what we would have expected from local fast food establishments for much less than what we spent. I ordered a Nashville hot chicken sandwich and it was basically a wide thin chicken tender sandwich with a couple of pickles and shredded lettuce with a side of congealed mac and cheese for $25. My wife's salmon bowl for $27 was what she described as a couple pieces of lettuce with leftovers. Needless to say it left a lot to be desired. She did say the salmon was okay. My son's $29 chicken and waffles also with a side of congealed mac and cheese was the worst offender of the evening. He said the Harris Teeter fried chicken is better. For a 20 year old garbage disposal that eats anything and everything without complaining to comment on the quality of food given him speaks volumes. I wouldn't eat here again if it was free. read more

I was able to stop in in time for the restaurant week, overall the places spacious you didn't feel like you were sitting on top of somebody during the time I was there for lunch hours. The staff were very kind and the food came out together so everyone at the table wasn't waiting long. Overall the food was pretty good, the Diablo sauce seafood wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be but overall the dish was pretty good. read more

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The food was great! I ordered through UberUber Eats and the food was excellent! I ordered the lamb chops some spinach that came with a side of chips. And they are both amazing!! The lamb chops came on top with some couscous and it was phenomenal!! I will definitely be ordering from here again!! read more

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This was my first visit to this location. They recently opened up, so I was definitely ready to try it! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by 2 very lovely staff members. They let me scope out the place before being seated. The bar area is self-seating. There is outdoor seating available with heaters on the ceiling. I chose to sit in the bar area at the high chairs/table. The tables closer to the stage are reserved. The happy hour is pretty awesome here. They have daily happy hour from 4-7 pm, starting early and ending late. There is also a power hour from 4-5, where everything on the happy hour menu is $5, great deal!! The menu includes regular bar food and a variety of drinks (as shown in the picture). We ordered the following: -Let that "man"go - too much ice!!!! barely had flavor. -Spicy piña marg - again, too much ice; this needs to be ordered with little to no ice to actually taste the flavor. -I'm Ron Burgundy - this had a nice strong coffee flavor, doesn't come with ice; I would highly recommend it. -Maker's mini nachos with chicken (+$4) - not sure why we ordered 2 apps with chips. The chicken was probably unnecessary since there was barely any on there. The proportion of chips to toppings was off there wasn't enough toppings and too many chips, but there was a generous serving of guacamole. -The little dipper - the dip flavor was good but there wasn't enough for the amount of chips on the platter. But again not sure why we ordered 2 apps with chips. There are so many items to choose from on the power hour/happy hour menu. I would definitely try the Maker's wings and Lil B next time. There is plenty of parking available, shared by the neighboring shops and restaurants. Would I return? definitely! read more

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I really do love this place and I love the happy hour. I like the bartenders, and the services usually pretty good. The food is good for what it is, mostly standard bar food with a few extras thrown in the entrée division. The best things they do is the wings and the Nashville hots. We love the spicy margarita on happy hour. But, I have requested time and time and time again for this restaurant to get another beer selection like corona or Pacifica. Your Mexican beer selection, Modelo is just too heavy for a lot of people, especially in summer. I've probably spent $1200 there in the last eight months since they transitioned from Social House. However, the last weekend I was in once again to see if they had finally gotten a different beer selection, and they say that management likes what they like. Well, how about what the customer likes? It's not like people are beating down to getting this place. They are dead, many nights where Parando's around the corner is hopping. Listen to your customers. read more

I went to their location in Reston Town Centre many years ago, so when staying near Ashburn recently and seeing there was a location here, I came in with a coworker. Service was EXCELLENT! Deliliah was amazing! Very engaging, friendly, and helpful! She was very attentive and gave us some nice suggestions too. We started with their grilled wings with their Phoenix rub - it was very good! Nice flavor from the chargrilling and the rub. Perfectly seasoned and not dry. Those were some tasty wings!! Next up was my entrée and I got their fried chicken sandwich, but I got it Nashville Hot dipped - this was perfectly tasty! Nice heat, not too hot, but great flavor. The tenderness and texture of the chicken was great! The bun and how the sandwich came together was so very good! The fries that came with it were great! Crispy and piping hot! I tried a side of their mac & cheese and it was very very good! Save room for dessert, their bread pudding was perfectly made!!! Definitely will return!!!! If you go, ask to sit in Delilah's area!! read more

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Went with a girlfriend for dinner and we sat outside. The food was excellent, we had the HH fish tacos and bruschetta. She had the impossible screws and I had the Nashville chicken sandwich with kale Caesar. For desert we had the passion fruit tart. Drinks were also good, we had the Tito's dirty martini and HH Pinot Grigio and Sav. blanc. Service was very attentive. Decor inside was nice, you could tell the staff and management put care into things. We'll be back. read more

Met a friend for happy hour which lasts until 7p every nite. We had drinks (sangria and spicy pineapple margarita - $8 each) that tasted good and were nice-sized. We ordered 3 apps from the HH menu - grilled peach bruschetta ($8 - my fav), L'il B(urger) ($6 - good), and Makers wings with gochujang ($10 - very yummy). We also "splurged" on a regular menu item - bang bang shrimp lettuce wraps for $14 - which were very tasty. Our server William was sweet and very attentive but not obtrusive. There was a bit of a wait for our drinks, but I think that was due to the time (happy hour on a Friday nite). We will definitely return again - thinking of the Thursday Tini Takeover. read more

Visited with my family while they were for dinner on a Saturday night. The restaurant was nicely decorated and not too busy for a Saturday night. We started with the nachos which were good but nothing mind blowing. I ordered the chicken Alfredo and it definitely lacked some flavor, it wasn't my favorite. My sister had a steak that also lacked seasoning. The waitress was nice but she didn't really check in on us and I didn't get any refill on my empty water cup and no one else got offered a drink refill. I don't think I'd visit this restaurant again. read more

Makers Union - Chicken Alfredo - New American Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Went for Happy Hour and Molly was our waitress. Service was great and all staff were attentive and accommodating. We shared nachos, tiny hot dogs in a large champagne glass. The wings were grilled with a sweet sauce. We will defenitely go back. read more

Makers Union - Men's room. - New American Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

We had an amazing brunch here! The Brussel sprouts were hands down some of the best we've ever had--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The crabs Benedict was rich, fresh, and cooked to perfection, a real standout on the menu, definitely ask for the tiki mug drink!! The place has a really nice and welcoming vibe too. What really made our visit memorable, though, was the incredible service from Victor. He was warm, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. Can't wait to come back! read more

Makers Union - Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, Brussel Sprouts, Deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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I visited Makers three times since your opening weekend, and unfortunately experienced consistent service issues. First visit: Food was mixed (bland nachos, good chicken tenders). Service was slow - we waited repeatedly for water, beer orders, and payment processing. The waiter also struggled with our e-coupon. Assumed it would improve over time and was just opening weekend issues. Second visit: Service actually worsened. Again waited too long for water and refills despite numerous staff and managers nearby. Servers seemed to focus on only one table at a time, and managers passed by without addressing empty glasses. Payment was again extremely slow. Final visit this weekend: Nearly left after waiting 15 minutes just to order. Empty glasses sat unnoticed, missing opportunities for additional sales. No staff checked on us before happy hour ended at 5pm, so we left to dine elsewhere. While Makers is conveniently within walking distance, the consistent service problems mean we likely won't return. We'll be giving our business to Parrando's, where the service is excellent. read more

Great atmosphere and the work staff are really kind and considerate people. Amazing place to eat!

Atmosphere is nice! Great TVs and live music and the wait staff was nice. I ordered the fricken good chicken sandwich and it was subpar. In my opinion Ashburn Pub has the best sandwiches and burgers in Ashburn. They ran out of buns (at 7:30 on a Thursday when there is a Harris Tweeter 100 feet away) and just gave me a gluten free bun without asking, yuk! Not much selection on the menu either and everything was over priced and under portioned. Nothing to see here... read more

As loyal fans of the Thompson Hospitality group--especially favorites like Sweetwater--we were looking forward to trying Makers Union in Ashburn. Unfortunately, our visit didn't meet the level of quality and care we've come to expect from this brand. We came in for a weekend lunch with our family, which included two elderly parents and our 15-month-old child. To our surprise, we were seated in the bar area at a high-top booth--an uncomfortable choice for a group with a baby and older adults. There were plenty of standard tables available, and with several managers visible nearby, we were surprised no one stepped in to offer a better option. We didn't want to make a fuss, so we made do, but it left us feeling overlooked. Our server was polite and well-meaning, but clearly new and still learning the ropes. He did fine during the meal but was nowhere to be found when it came time to pay, which created an awkward and extended wait at the end of our visit. The food was hit or miss. The steak and fries were a great value, and both the salmon and prime rib were enjoyable. Unfortunately, the nachos arrived cold, and the fried chicken sandwich lacked flavor. For the price point, we expected more consistency and care in preparation. We had high hopes for Makers Union, especially given the success of The Social House that previously occupied this space. While we understand new restaurants need time to settle in, our experience didn't give us much reason to return soon. For now, we'll stick with other Thompson locations that consistently deliver both great food and hospitality. read more

Food and service were great.. staff was extremely friendly and inviting. They also do great football watch parties where they run happy hour the from the first game to the last game. read more

Makers Union - Makers Steak & Fries - New American Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Ordered the salmon. Very small portion of salmon and sides for $28. It was raw in the middle. Waitress never came to check to see how the food was. When she finally came to fill water I told her that it was not cooked in the middle even though she recommended cooked medium and it would be cooked all the way through. Asked for it to be removed from check. Manager came later and apologies and removed from check and gave me $5 off next time card. Waited 20 minutes for check and waitress never came back. Went to find manager and he came over and took payment for my son's wings and fries. Tried to get a receipt but never got it. Think printer was not working. Will not be back read more

Thursday night is "martini night". My Grey Goose martini was the most water-downed drink I've ever been served. I honestly didn't believe bars watered down their drinks until tonight. Absolutely outrageous. Do *not* get a happy hour special from these grifters. read more

We have had dinner at Makers Union Ashburn several times and have found the food to be consistently delicious. We have enjoyed the fish, chicken, and pasta dishes as well as appetizers (brussel sprouts, spinach artichoke dip). The service is always very fast and helpful. We look forward to trying their brunch soon. read more

The menu has many choices, sadly disappointing since food was of average quality. Drinks were skimpy. A $17 martini wasn't even a full glass. Staff were friendly and efficient, but average food and small portions earned this place only 3 stars from me. Probably won't go back. I can get a full martini at another establishment for $14, and much better food. read more

I loved this place, food, ambiance and hospitality. Amazing food experience with Unlimited brunch menu. I loved how polite the waiters are, no matter what happens they had Great Service! Coming to food: We tried cornflake French toast, chicken tenders, salmon toast, avocado toast, nachos, cinnamon pancake. Everything is delicious. Definitely recommended place. Sunny and Will thank you. read more

This place is the definition of mediocre food at insane prices. DO NOT GO HERE ITS A WASTE OF YOUR MONEY! Great ambiance but your server is some teenager that gave you a light when you ordered an IPA.... Spent 22 bucks on the worst meal I've ever had in nova Do yourself a favor... go literally anywhere else... it's that garbage read more

Had lunch with my family today at the Ashburn location. Unfortunately, the experience wasn't great. Despite the restaurant not being particularly busy, service was slow throughout our meal. My husband and I ordered iced tea, and our son had water. The water was served in a small glass like they were afraid they would run out of tap water. I ended up having two unsweetened iced teas, and after a long wait, our server finally brought a third--only after me asking again for a refill for myself and son. My husband did not have a refill. To top it off, the third tea was sweetened, which I hadn't ordered. Our server finally returned after another 10 minutes or so and at this point, we were ready to leave so we asked for the check and a take out container. He forgot the container and had to go back and get that. When we asked for the check, we noticed we were charged for three iced teas at $4.25 each. The server said only one refill is included, and the third tea was an extra charge. That policy isn't listed on the menu, and it was never mentioned to us during the meal. The food was good but overall, between the slow service and the unexpected charge, we left disappointed. read more

The cocktails were fresh & tasty, the Salmon & Chicken Alfredo were delicious! Managers Sam & Ashley stopped by to chat with us & were extremely welcoming and made the experience special. We will be back! The ambiance also looks incredible, a truly inviting experience! read more

Makers Union - New American Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Thank you Zach and Adam for an amazing time! This was the social house but it is 1,000 time better environment. Best happy hour in Ashburn! read more

Makers Union - Great time - New American Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

A group of us went for parents night out! Service was great. Zack was our server and tolerated our fun. We met the manager Sam and he makes sure your experience is great. Adam the bartender came out of his way to make sure us parents had drinks! Great time out! We will be back many times read more

Makers Union - Bar top - New American Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Sam was fabulous. Great service and super knowledgeable. He's a good sport. Food was very good.

Understand it's new. Service was not good at all. Waited as people were served and orders took after we arrived and didn't get water. Food was the "okay" but not for the price. read more

Wow! Amazing new restaurant! I went for their soft opening. The food, drinks & service were amazing!

The food and service was fantastic. The monkey bread, fried chicken and libations are a must. Will is a knowledgeable and helpful server, too. read more

Waited over an hour for simple fried chicken sandwiches while many customers that came after us were served first. Our food came after an hour, lot of those people had already left. The only explanation given was that "the kitchen is backed up," yet everyone else around us received their food, so that reasoning simply doesn't hold. Our server was kind, but management never checked in or apologized. The lack of respect and fairness was unacceptable, and it left us questioning whether the way we were treated had to do with how we look. Felt unwelcome. Guests deserve fairness, respect, and accountability -- unfortunately, management here failed on all counts. read more

Best happy hour in town! The food is great, the prices are unbelievable, and the wait staff and bar staff are always on their game. Once we found this place, we just kept going back. read more

Food was delicious! Don't miss the "Drop it like it's hot" Nashville tenders or the Fries Tower! Great service from Deanne. We ordered wings and asked for blue cheese dressing by which we got. We got another order of wings but forgot to ask for the blue cheese. Deanne remembered and it was with the wings! Those little attention to detail moments make an impression! Sunny, the manager, is a delight and seems to love her job! People are lovely, food is consistently good (not our first visit, just first review). I hope Makers stays at Goose Creek a long time! We love having it close by! read more

We tried the place for happy hour in order to get a feel for it. We intend to return to try regular entrees. The food was good and we had no issues at all. What really makes a restaurant is the staff. Everyone was very friendly and attentive, especially Molly, who was our server. She did a great job and was enjoyable to talk to about various aspects of the menu. The drinks seemed to be priced a bit high, in my view, but overall it was a good experience. read more

Absolutely amazing food, vibes, service. Bartenders know how to make a real good smoked old fashion.

Took our son and daughter in law, and we had a great experience thanks to our waitress Emily! She was wonderful and will definitely go back.

Sammy and Zach welcomed us as we entered. they bent over backwards making sure we were happy. great varied menu. good selection of beers and cocktails. then the food came. not your typical pub food. it was delicious. we will be back and we will bring more friends! read more

Service was amazing! My bartender (Zak) made it so enjoyable to be there. I came in with my best friend for a few drinks before going out, and we just ended up spending the whole night there hanging out with our bartender Zak. Amazing drinks & great vibes! read more