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    Problem Child

    3.8 (16 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Courtney C.

    Saw this place doing numbers on TT for their Stranger things themed decorations and as a super fan I had to go! Unfortunately the day we went (12/13/25) we were stopped at the door and informed that entry to the bar required you to participate in a $25 bar crawl -_- . Besides the fact that they didn't list this on their instagram it just seems bad for business to only open the bar up for the bar crawl. Off that alone we had a sour taste in our mouths but, we'd already made the trek there and were starving. It was decent bar food. I had a double smash burger with fries - 7/10 - I like my smash burgers a bit thinner with a little crunch to them but the patties were roughly the size of two McDonald's patties. Not a bad thing, just something to note if you wanted a thinner burger. My friend had old bay wings and said they had a good texture. They had $6 lemon drop shooters so I had two of those and they were solid but a bit on the bitter side. The Stranger things theme left much to be desired. The decorations were very basic and the bar itself is kind of cluttered so the decorations don't pop as much as they could. The girl who did the video on TT did her big one though because it looked great in the video. With so many other spots to visit in navy yard I couldn't see myself coming back, but I don't think I'm their target audience anyway.

    Emma B.

    Came for some drinks before the Nats game. Was a Saturday afternoon and the garage doors were open - was pretty warm in there. They have some good drink deals. Sat at the bar, bartender was friendly. Didn't try any food. Tabs already include 20% service charge, menu states 100% goes to employees.

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    Amanda T.

    Stopped by Problem Child after a DC Defenders game at Audi Field because I had not seen it before, and the name spoke to me. ;-) Very casual place. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. They request you order from the bar, so just be prepared for that, especially if there are also a lot of people seated at the bar. The menus are standard pub fare but are also diverse enough to satisfy most. They also feature a brunch menu on the weekends 11am-4pm. We ordered buffalo wings and two of their smash burgers along with a beer each. Everything was really good. I do wish my cell service had been better inside, so I could have checked out recommendations from other diners, but it didn't work out and I could not find a wifi option written anywhere. Oh, well. Other fun facts: they have three gender neutral bathrooms, which was great, no line, no waiting. They also add a 20% tip automatically into your bill, which they say goes directly to their employees, and they told us that when they rang up our bill, so we were aware. Overall, we had a good time and would come back. Thanks!

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    Relaxed atmosphere to watch football games and solid food. Robin is one of the best bartenders in DC. I highly recommend.

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    Came here before a Nat's game to grab a quick bite to eat and take advantage of their happy hour…read moremenu. The beer was cold and delicious. Prices were 5 dollars for all drafts during happy hour. Which is great deal for this area. The food, the starter was Korean Cauliflower which was well balanced and tasty. Highly recommend. The burgers were great as well. The BBQ Chipotle was real spicy which was great! Both burgers were well balanced and did not fall apart! Which is rare these days. Normally the bun falls apart! The service and ambiance were what you would expect from a place like this. Solid all around.

    Walters is a good sports bar option among many in Navy Yard. In my book it is a high 3* because the…read morefood was just OK, however the customer service was good and the atmosphere is what gives this place a ratings boost. The customer service is attentive and friendly. The wings and Walkers Smash Burger were a disappointment in the flavor department. The burger was bland and the wings did not have good texture. I like that Walters has adequate and ample booth seating. There is indoor and outdoor seating options, with plenty of big screen televisions throughout the restaurant. On big game nights, you can see the game on multiple screens and from various vantages. The bar is centrally located and seemingly accommodating for the size of the venue. The one downside of this experience is the mens restroom was downright filthy. Apparently there was an overflow or clogged urinal which spilled all over the floor and created an unsanitary situation. Overall, a good experience and viable option that is closer to South Capitol Street and not deep in the heart of Navy Yard.

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    I think Top of the Yard is a gem of the Navy Yard area - it quietly sits on top of the Hampton Inn…read moreand is my favorite spot to stop for a quick drink before an activity or game at Nats stadium. The bars and restaurants on the main level of this area are always packed - I don't think the masses know about this nice bar quite yet. This outdoor bar overlooks Nats stadium (you can see about 60-70% of the field ); the views are absolutely fantastic, especially on warm weather days. There are 6-10 bar seats at a long bar and another smattering of 6-8ish bar tables scattered on the rooftop. There are also some more unique lounge style seating which really makes the spot seem comfortable and relaxed. There are a couple TVs hung in the bar area which also makes this a great place to catch a football game on Sundays. Their happy hour is everyday from 4-7pm; they offer discounted beer and wine for $7-8 and select discounted cocktails for $10. The service is always quick and the bartenders are warm and friendly. There is a limited food menu, though I'd advise grabbing a bite elsewhere. I've had the food just once; my chicken tenders were pretty flavorless and had a tough texture - won't get those again. Would rather pay a little more for better quality at Nats park. I'll continue to be a frequent visitor - this is the perfect rooftop pregame spot.

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