The atmosphere was good, the food was alright, the drinks were good. If you like the shade, there's some shaded area and if you like to be under the sun, you can do that too. Service was quick and easy. read more

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This is my new place to chill (after several breweries in Woodbridge have been closed down). Live band was good, the vibe is right, the food was very good for bar/brew establishment, and the service was great! Kudos to staff, they're also wonderful, friendly and helpful. I love that it's pet-friendly. The only issue is the parking (I think this applies to almost every establishment in Occoquan). 9/10 will return. read more

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Great food and service! The fried green tomatoes with cheese and pesto were awesome and so were their sandwiches. Staff was super nice and prices are reasonable. The set up of the space was well thought out, the bistro lights give it a great outdoor vibe and the seating is not super close to each other. Definitely check out the Grapefruit Radler, super delicious and refreshing for the summer. Love the ordering concept with a QR code, makes the ordering process a breeze and you can easily add to your tap if needed. We will be back for sure! read more

Mill St Draft Garden - Beer Gardens Near Me - Occoquan, Virginia

I've gone to the sister restaurant, the Garden, since it opened and have meant to come here. On Sunday night we finally did! It's very similar in terms of the vibes and food/drink options. The service was fast and the staff were nice. In addition to beers we shared the fried pickles, wings and tacos. The wings were excellent!! Fried pickles I personally like the chips better and did not like the coating, so I will not get those again. Tacos were good as well. I would recommend the Mill giving a similar warning as the Garden in terms of kids being crazy, running around and throwing rocks. I also wished there were more Adirondack chairs. It's a bit of a drive with the 95 corridor and traffic, but I enjoyed it overall. Definitely check it out if you're in the area! read more

Mill St Draft Garden - Fried pickles and wings - Beer Gardens Near Me - Occoquan, Virginia

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Such a cute place in Occoquan. The staff is attentive without being overbearing. There's a good selection of beer and a good food menu. Both the smash burger and FGT cheese sandwich were declared winners, and the salad had an unexpected dressing that was a welcome change from a basic balsamic vinaigrette. The real standout of this place though is the atmosphere. There are many little personal fireplace tables that staff will gladly light for you to create a warm, intimate atmosphere. There's also a covered area that is decorated with lights and looks adorable in the dusk. Beware though - there's no indoor seating so if you run cold, make sure to get a fireside seat and bring a jacket! read more

Mill St Draft Garden - Beer Gardens Near Me - Occoquan, Virginia

I love the setting The service is good enough. Its really about food runners more than is about true table side service. Why do they expect "full service" tips for being a food runner? OK, my real ask, make a better beer cheese. Its barely edible and for 13 dollars for the pretzel a decent beer cheese can be done. Ask me for a great recipe and i will connect you to my daughter read more

Comfortable adirondack chairs around small fire pits. Order with your phone from your chair. Servier delivers quickly. Selection is a little limited. Would like to see more local and more dark beers. Tried the fried pickles which were very MEH. Would not buy them again. Lots of opportunities. Needs a little work to make it great. read more

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Awesome. The Woodbridge area finally has a beer garden, and it could not be in a better spot. They've done a great job setting everything up for a great outdoor vibe. The tap list is just big enough to cover nearly anyone's alcohol pallet (plenty of styles and wine, cider, and liquor), yet not so large the beer isn't fresh--a common problem with places like this. Addressing some of the negative reviews... The staff was great. The phone ordering process went smoothly and quickly. We had a couple requests, and the gentleman who helped was very accommodating. It's a new business with normal hiccups, and I expect they will figure things out. Overall, our experience was outstanding, even though it was freezing out (they have heat lamps and fire pits). We will be making this a regular spot to hang out, as it is exactly the type of business we feel good about supporting. My guess is that in a year or so this place will become a zoo, especially on nice days. It's just got so much potential to be The Place to Be for Woodbridge beer fans. Come here. Support this place. And watch it turn into a local favorite. Edit: we went back on St. Patrick's Day, and there was a bit of a crowd, but the service was still great. We tried their pimento burger and fries, and they were top notch. Having been twice now, this has already become a favorite. Our only complaint is that the beer is closer to DC prices than Woodbridge prices. If it were slightly less expensive, we'd come every week. As it stands, it will have to be a splurge treat when we would like to be outside at a winery but don't have time to make the trek. Still, I highly recommend MSBG. read more

Mill St Draft Garden - Charming outdoor space. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Occoquan, Virginia

Adorable beer garden with enclosed igloo outdoor seating! We were here for the holiday tree lighting and parked nearby under the bridge. Great place to rest whilst others went to the crafts fair and wandered around. Typical pub food, but it is a beer garden after all! Service is good and son is the beer! read more

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Such a great place. Even on a warm day the covered tables and fans make it very comfortable. The waitstaff is so friendly and helpful. Food is good (maybe a little too salty for the salads). Beer is delicious. read more

Really overpriced beer poured into sample cups. Delivery of your overpriced beer is fast, but you are not allowed to vape outdoors. So stay home and live your best life while saving a lot of money. read more

Excellent low key outdoor vibe! Lounge around, order food and drinks on your phone, and they magically appear within a few minutes. Great craft beers on tap. The street tacos and fried green tomatoes were excellent. read more

Mill St Draft Garden - The Courtyard - Beer Gardens Near Me - Occoquan, Virginia

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Went to the 2024 Riverfest festival beer garden hosted by Mill St Draft, ordered a beer for $10 and tapped my credit card. Later on I checked my email and I realized a $2 tip add-on that I never authorized or been aware of. Dishonest and bad business practice. read more

Mill St Draft Garden - Sneaky tactics of adding tip without letting the customer know beforehand. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Occoquan, Virginia

What a nice addition to dining options in Occoquan! Great vibe for both youngsters and more mature adults. Prices are very reasonable, and the food is delicious. Probably the best wings I've ever had. read more

Mill St Draft Garden - Beer Garden - Beer Gardens Near Me - Occoquan, Virginia

We went here with high hopes, it is a cute outdoor eating area with varied seating and lovely lighting. It went downhill from here. You order on your phone and are prompted to tip when you pay / order, before any interaction with a human. Blow by blow of our order: Raw oysters - a big mistake. We could not eat them and would have likely ended up in the hospital if we had. $6 can of Modelo Especial - overpriced. Hamburger - overdone to the point of being gray. Pimento hamburger ($7 more than regular hamburger) - same gray hamburger with one tablespoon of pimento cheese. Fish tacos - decent but not outstanding. Overall marginal food, being generous. Beers lackluster. High hopes dashed. I hate giving bad reviews but this place has to step it up. read more

We will definitely return! Totally were pleased to see a great outdoor area close to kayaking. Service couldn't be better. Delivery was unexpectedly quick! The popcorn shrimp was ample and so well seasoned. The hot pretzel came out overcooked and too hard, but they were so accommodating with a replacement, and didn't ask for it, but they refunded us for the inconvenience. Totally unnecessary, but the thoughtfulness and friendliness caught our attention and is a large reason we'll continue to patronize them. Also, I could definitely bring home a large dish of the cucumber salad -- so refreshing and tasty! Hope there's a fall/winter plan to keep it open. We noticed there were individual fire pits/tables. read more

Great beer selection. Pretty chill place. I would definitely come all the time if I lived closer. Good food selection too.

Heard about it and am glad I gave it a chance while in town for the weekend. Live not deafening music, attentive and efficient staff, and a family friendly environment which fortunately didn't consist of any crying or screaming while my brother and I were there. Service was speedy and we didn't experience any issues with our orders. I had a guava and passionfruit cider I am desperate to find back home, refreshing and genuine fruity flavors. Our server said their coquito is a best seller around the holidays so if you're in the area then, please let us know about it!! Brother loved his IPAs which I can't comment on as I have yet to acquire a taste for them. The fried pickle spears were tasty, crisp and the batter stuck. Basket of fries were perfectly seasoned and tasted cajun, not spicy or greasy! The cuban panini was okay but my standards are pretty high having had the best in South Florida and surprisingly, Massachusetts. My brother devoured the carnitas tacos, and wings! All in all, if I were a local this would definitely be my goto spot for the relaxing atmosphere, good drinks and variety of what felt like fresh dining options! read more

To start with the place is not handicapped friendly even the able body have to walk across lose gravel if you are on crutches or wheelchair forget about it. The food I can't speak of the quality because I didn't stay around long enough to find out other then it's over priced.now to the point of being cashless is just crazy not everyone is tech savvy and can deal with the QR codes they did not take the older folks in to consideration I was there not even 10 minutes got up and left no kind of staff that comes and checks on it's guest nor anyone greeting you explaining how their screwed up system works people liked to be waited on and not have to put their information out in cyber space do better have to option to use cash we still have that in this society the only reason for 1 star is that's the lowest I can go read more

Love this place !! Super cute and all the servers are so nice! They had a live band playing when I went, as well as a food truck. The whole area is nice to explore and walk around. Can't wait to come back (: read more

Stopped by after having dinner at another restaurant in Occoquan for beers. Beer selection is good and includes local brews. Be careful when ordering (from your phone) or you'll end up paying a 20% tip just for having expensive beer in a plastic cup delivered to your table. read more

I honestly do not know how this place has a review of more than one star. It's a dive. I don't mean that in the "quaint American dive" way. We couldn't get past the technical difficulty in ordering their food between QR codes, bad signal, having to get on an open Wi-Fi network to pay, and their "website" requesting personal information before you could proceed (though I'm not sure if it could've been bypassed). It was confusing to say the very least. No thanks. They don't take cash and have a limited menu. Some guy, presumably a waiter, came to the table with a garden variety cell phone with a card swipe device adhered to the back of it as their payment method. Were we being pranked? 0/0 never again. read more

What a fantastic little spot. Easy order, not fussy at all. Carne street tacos a must. Fried green tomatoes!! Yes please. Great selection of craft beers on tap and if that isn't your thing not to worry a respectable cocktail list is available. Fantastic staff very reasonable pricing for the great quality pub style food. Will visit again soon. read more

Loved the place. Great beer selection. Comfortable outdoor seating and prompt service. We're going back for sure.

Occoquan has very few "good" restaurants and this is not one of them. We really want this place to succeed. The venue seems promising. However, overall it is very pricey for what basically amounts to ok street food and a small beer. We ordered three small street tacos, a bratwurst with fries, Mexican street corn, a beer, and a margarita. Total bill with tip was over $70. Based on other similar restaurants we have been to this seemed really over priced for what it was. The small shredded pork street tacos and Mexican street corn were good. However, the bratwurst was really bad. It was small, and the extra large bread roll was not fresh. The fries were average. The overall impression we had was everything was mass produced or store bought and easily served. The beer came out in a really small plastic cup and the ok margarita was in an even smaller cup. For the price, if you are expecting a "pint" of beer this is not the place to go. They are new, so hopefully they will work it out and improve. We live locally so we will probably give them one more try in the future. read more

Its ok. Don't know if we ill be back prices are little high service is ok, our phones didn't have great service so that was frustrating since everything is done by phone, picnic tables not very comfortable. Kids throwing rocks near us was frustrating,we had the margarita on tap, it was blah. read more