Great location and really nice outdoor space. There's plenty room outdoors where you can often find a table with a view of the water and boats. Service is fast and through QR (making checkout easier). The beers are mostly IPA, not my jam, but I understand others like them, and you can get half pints if you want less fluid to try more. The food is actually great. Chicken thighs are juicy and well fried. The half smoke is a little spicy and smoky. The tots hit the spot. Definitely super filling. I believe they also sell vegetables (salads) but I forgot to order them. Went with two little ones and the space was great for them without disturbing others as we spread out a little. read more

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Ate here for a quick bite after a run, and I'm sorry, but it was just bad food. I had the spicy chicken thighs with 3 dipping sauces, which I feel should be pretty hard to mess up. Fried chicken is inherently delicious. When it came out I actually checked to make sure I'd gotten the spicy one because I was so confused by the taste. The server said sorry, but their spicy rub doesn't really have a kick to it. The breading wasn't just not spicy, though - it was musty and unpleasant. I tried to drown it in sauce, but the dips weren't particularly tasty either. Ranch would have been great to cool off the heat, but there was no heat to cool, so it was just bland on musty. I love fried chicken/pretty much any kind of greasy bar food and I was starving after a run, so when I tell you I couldn't make myself finish them.... The one thing I'll give them is that they weren't dry, and that's the one star I've added to the baseline 'clean place with nice view'. Borderline inedible. I also really dislike places that make you order and pay from a QR code with no interaction, but that's a personal prejudice, so I won't hold it against them. I know I was at a bar eating sober, but believe me when I say alcohol wouldn't have saved this. Not worth the $10. There are so many better places to get bar food in Navy Yard. read more

Solace Outpost - Spicy chicken thighs (*not actually spicy, sadly) - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The beer and food here is solid, and of course the riverfront setting is hard to beat. My gripe with this place is their fees and subpar mobile ordering experience on Smarttab. They charge a 4% credit card fee along with an additional convenience fee for ordering through the QR code (which to my understanding is the only way to order). The recommended tip % is calculated after taxes and fees but industry standard is BEFORE. Just tacky in my opinion. I normally tip well but this practice actually had me scale back my tip. Finally, both the web and app version of Smarttab is glitchy and not intuitive. Put in my card info and the page said your order is submitted so we waited and waited for our drinks... turns out i had to hit another button to confirm payment. Did that and the app froze and not sure if payment went through so had to check my bank account. Maybe user error although I use a much better app Toasttab with no problems. read more

Solace Outpost - Fees and incorrectly calculated tip. Needs to be before taxes and fees, not after. - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid spot for beers and great food! It can be hard to find a place with good burgers and brats, but this definitely scratches that itch. The National burger was juicy and delicious, and the tots were great as well. The beers were good. Their menu leans towards IPAs, but they have a handful of other brews too. The location offers lots of outdoor seating with river views. The indoors has floor to ceiling windows, so lots of natural lighting on a sunny afternoon. The bad? I think it should be a crime to charge credit card service fees when ordering and paying via phone (with QR code) appears to be the ONLY option. Absolutely ridiculous. Beware! read more

Solace Outpost - The National Burger with tots - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I visited for the first time recently, right when the brewery opened at noon. The place was pretty empty. They have online menus and ordering, but I had heard that it's hard to use so we ordered at the bar. Service was good and easy going. I appreciated the staff who stopped by our table multiple times to refill water and clear dishes; they were helpful without getting in the way. I had the Air Gourd'n (pumpkin spice porter), Red Devils DC Lager (light lager), and Gute Nacht (marzen). All were good but the Marzen was my favorite. I want to see many more German beer styles in DC! As for the Air Gourd'n, it's hard to know what to expect with a pumpkin beer -- will it be more sweet or more spiced, more natural or more fake? This one was more spiced and more natural, which was good. The beer was good but the food was awesome! The fries were great (if pretty standard) curly fries with good spice and crunch. The pretzel was awesome with a great balance of salt, butter, and beer cheese dip. The National burger was just excellent -- quality ingredients in a perfect ratio. I will definitely be back. (Other posts mention a credit card fee. I didn't pay the bill so I don't know if we incurred this, but it is wholly inappropriate to charge this and is potentially against credit card policy.) read more

Went last night to see an awesome band, No One You Know. The band was outstanding. Apparently the owners of the ecrstablishment don't like $$, as it was a complete joke attempting to purchase a drink. That's all the patrons could talk about. It took me 30 minutes to get a beer. Seriously. They could have easily made 3X or 4X profit. Bartenders were completely rude with zero hustle, and they should have had at least 3 or 4 more, if they like $$. So simple. What a terrible business model!​ read more

Great location, service, and food. The vegetarian hot dog was so good. Highly recommend their tater tots as well. The beer was tasty as well. Plenty of sitting areas (indoor and outdoor). read more

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Fun spot with lots of outdoor and indoor seating! Perfect place to go on a sunny day as there's plenty of options to sit outdoor but also lots of natural lighting if you choose to sit indoor as well. Menus are scannable - you order and pay right at your table. Drinks were served really fast. There is also a decent food menu with affordable options. Would definitely come back with friends for casual drinks / a bite to eat. Conveniently located near the Nats stadium, too! Would be a perfect stop before a game. read more

Great place for large groups and to watch sporting events. HH is great with $5 beers. Great bartenders. 4/5 only because why so many damn IPAs, mix it up!!!! read more

Great space and beer but disappointed by the nearly 6% extra charged (credit card and convenience fee) when ordering through the QR code. Credit card fees and convenience should be rolled into the prices, especially as the technology likely lowers Solace's labor costs. With these fees and a 20% tip, beers are over $11 each. Great place but they should remove the credit card fees. read more

Came here to celebrate an advancement. Great location with parking and lots of seating. Very open and airy, perfect for enjoying the beautiful weather. They have a decent beer selection and a small bar. Their menu is mostly burgers and bratss with a few additional options. I ordered the Cobra Kai brat with tots and it was seriously the most amazing hot dog ever! Pickled Asian slaw, jalapeños, and spicy mayo yumminess! It looked and tasted amazing! Great place to chill and hang with friends. read more

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Enormous space with gigantic garage-door style windows that look out onto the Anacostia. The spicy chicken thighs are amazing. I'd sacrifice you (yes you reader) for more chicken thighs. I'd sacrifice you a second time for their curly fries. Oh, the beer was pretty solid too. Could use additional dark beers like a dunkel. App ordering was finicky for me but worked for friends. read more

It's a GOOD day in the neighborhood when you end up at Solace! Talk about prime real estate - their riverfront terrace with a cocktail or some rose in hand while you enjoy the breeze and summer sun - doesn't get better than that. The ambiance, the staff and the service were all great when we rolled in on a Sunday afternoon. Yes, to all those non-beer drinkers / celiac disease (like me) individuals, this review is for YOU. You can still join your friends while they sip the beers and enjoy an adult beverage yourself. They serve up all sorts of fun, and their food can be altered to accommodate dietary needs as well. I'm obsessed. I can't wait to watch my Raiders at one of the 20 tvs they have hung on their wall. Perfect addition to Navy Yard. read more

Bottom Line: lots of great beers. Mostly IPA but overall very well rounded. Their own hard seltzer was actually a killer! Food is fantastic as well. We will definitely return for food and booze! Happy hour is also great with awesome prices but does get very packed so expect a wait, a high chair near the wall or outside in the sun. read more

Great place for sports. They are always willing to change TVs for certain games. I wish their beer list was a tad longer with more options but the burgers definitely make up for it. It's always a great, packed place for sports! read more

Beer was great and the food was solid, plus sitting on the waterfront makes it better. Great spot if you are in town visiting for a Nats game! read more

The hotdogs are amazing bursting with flavor. You can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air and the service is good

The beer is awesome and the food is good. Great choices for beer and all very good. The burgers are delicious -- even the vegan one -- and even the salads are worth it. Plus tater tots. One huge downside: this place is louder than the runway at National Airport. I've been in manufacturing plants that are quieter. My fiend's watch told him that the noice was at a highly dangerous level, and leave ASAP. Wear headphones or buy extra strong Excedrin. read more

This pub has great food choices. Lots of veggie options and a terrific variety of craft beer. Quick friendly service. But the best was the view. Visiting from out of town-glad we stumbled on the Navy Yard part of town. read more

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Overpriced, over rated and I met one of the rudest bartenders there. He would do what "management allows", the customer can not make special requests. He said, "if it's not on the menu, don't ask". Would not make concessions for dietary reasons. I can't eat spicy foods, the hot dog he served me burnt my throat and I only ate a bite! The hot dog was $9., Tater tots were $3.00, beer $9. And a garden salad $5.00. He did not inform us we would be paying a Credit card fee and 10% tax! He paid little attention to us until it was time to tip! So for 2 hot dogs ( 2 for my husband,since I couldn't eat it, tater tots, garden salad one beer and a lemonade came to $44.00, that included the the credit card charge , 10% tip and the tip was extra. Check your bill and pay cash! read more

We had such a great time in this place! We got the holiday in the tropics and the beer margarita cocktails which were really good. Super friendly staff! For the food we got this on the picture and we liked it too: read more

Solace Outpost - Burger, pretzel, potatoes - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

They don't allow dogs inside anymore, bummer on really hot days but I understand. Depending on the manager you might get away with it, but I personally think they should stick with one answer. If it's a no, tell everyone no. If it's a yes, tell everyone yes. They still get 5 stars because their customer service, food, and beer are consistently great. They have dog bowls outside and a good half of their patio is shaded. Plenty of seating but you might want to get their earlier to get a table on the shade. read more

Swung by on a Friday night to grab a drink before dinner. Enjoyed the location, atmosphere, drinks and food so much we had dinner there. Ordering is convenient. You can scan a QR code and order via online and they'll bring your order to your table...and it's fast. Otherwise you can order direct if you wish. The beer we had was very good. Staff was friendly and the establishment is dog friendly too. We got the pretzel to start and it was definitely different. Dough was not traditional pretzel dough and therefore didn't quite taste like one but more like a savory funnel cake. Not bad by any means but different. We eventually ordered the house burger and the Tuscan bowl. Both of which were great. Would definitely recommend checking this place out. We sure will be back. read more

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GO SOMEWHERE ELSE IF YOU WANT TO EAT WITNIN AN HOUR. Waited over an hour and half for food. Didn't even get our order. Had to go up to the manager to request any food. Did not get what we ordered just some random stuff. Luckily we got a refund but this is ridiculous. Super understaffed and poor management. Manager was stand off ish and unbothered about the experience while giving bs excuses. Tip is forced as well as a credit card fee and a service fee which is not told prior to purchase. Payment is required to place the order in the first place. Overpriced and not worth the wait. read more

Service slow. Salad overdressed and vegetables where a day or so too old. Music both indoors and on patio too loud. Beer- very good

Literally waited 90 minutes for a burger. Unforgivable, no matter how busy/short-staffed you are.

Tonight's experience was very disappointing. Upon walking in with my children (waiting for their dad and his father while they parked) I was met at the door to be told there were no seats available. I could see available seats, not around a table but near the windows. That was fine for us. It was trivia night. We didn't account for that and that's on us but also we were ok with that. Also, we had pre-arranged plans to meet up with many friends from out of town. The crowd did not bother us and I was actually looking around the room trying to find our friends when I was approached. Again, I was not even bothered by the crowd by any means but it was clear that the employee that met us at the door felt that we did not need to be there. Even insisted that we go to the pizza place next door rather than stay. When he realized we weren't leaving he then mentioned the seats by the window. It's unfortunate that we already had pre-arranged plans because after that comment I wished we would have left. We continued to feel like our presence was not welcome at this establishment. This has been one of our favorite places to go since we moved to the area last May but tonight may have just ended that. It's disappointing because this has been a place in the past that we have enjoyed multiple times with our kids and felt like we could be there with them. After tonight that is not the feeling it got. Just a very disappointing experience overall. read more

Solace charges fees for credit card use, even though you are required to order and pay online. Hard pass

This place rules. Airy atmosphere, indoor/outdoor seating, delicious food (we split the SoHo brat -- can't wait to try the burgers), excellent beer (Partly Cloudy is a damn good IPA and the flavorful Stouty McStoutface speaks for itself). New spot will give Salt Line and All Purpose Pizza some healthy competition! read more

What a great find today. After being snubbed by a restaurant down the waterway, we found this treasure. Great beers on tab, amazing chicken thighs and brats, and loved the soccer on the screens. Thanks for a real treat before heading back home! read more

An excellent place for a cold beer and a casual meal. The food is really quite good, although the beer list contains too many IPAs. (There is only one pilsner, and there should be at least two.) The location is excellent and the huge windows provide nice views of the river. A surprisingly good addition to a row of relentlessly mediocre restaurants. read more