I liked the beer, but I did find the QR code aspect a little hard to deal with, especially since my service was struggling in this area, but the staff insisted I use the QR code, so ordering took some time for me. Vibes were alright in my opinion. read more

We came here on a Wednesday evening, maybe 8pm. We saw some good reviews so we thought we'd try it out for the first time. It's a great little outdoor 'beer garden' that actually is quite large once we realized there was an entire section that wasn't being used where it looks as though they may have live music/entertainment from time to time. They had lots of seating options including high tops, picnic tables, and smaller tables. They are dog friendly which our pup was very happy about. We had a couple of local beers which were really good and shared their wings. We couldn't resist trying their KC BBQ smoked wings since I lived in KC for 17 years just before moving to the DMV. And I have to say, they were DELICIOUS! It was a pretty slow and laidback night for them I'm guessing, only 5 or 6 tables full, but it was just what we were looking for on a weeknight, out. read more

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Fun live music, great atmosphere, fast service. They also had really powerful fans which helped a lot in the middle of august. read more

The Garden - Beer Gardens Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

3.5 stars Overall, I had a nice time hanging out here with friends. The outside seating is great on a nice afternoon/evening and all the food and beverages we had were good. Some things could be improved on though: - We went to an area with a sigh saying "21 and up area," but there were numerous children rolling around on the ground, throwing pebbles, and screaming at each other. I didn't ask for their driver's license, but one was wearing a diaper-thing so pretty sure not 21. - Ordering is a-la-COVID-era QR code scanning. It's basically impossible to find an employee if you have a question or need something. Do not come here if you might have questions or tend to be a needy customer. - The bathrooms were taken over by four children, and when I finally got into a bathroom, it wasn't all that clean. Not heinous-truckstop-bad, but not rich-suburb-clean. - At 9p, rats came out to enjoy the surroundings too. I can't blame the restaurant too much because rats are a part of urban living, but I couldn't help but think of the children who had been rolling around on the pebbles that clearly have rat germs and waste all up on them. Eww. All that said, I'd still go back. ‍ read more

Super cute beer garden. I went on a cold Friday night, so it wasn't busy. You order on a QR code. They had fire pits and they helped me turn on one. Typical bar food. read more

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This is one of our favorite spots! It's the perfect place to relax with the whole family--it's both dog-friendly and kid-friendly, which makes it easy for everyone to enjoy. The beer selection is outstanding, with plenty of options for every taste, and the food is just as impressive. Everything we've tried has been delicious. What really sets this place apart, though, is the staff. Everyone is welcoming, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel at home. Great atmosphere, amazing food and drinks, and top-notch service every time. Highly recommend! read more

Okay beers on tap but overpriced and the bartenders tip themselves on your card if you order at the window. I had to make the guy take the tip off and when he wouldn't, I told him to show me the mobile device and I took it off myself. I am a good tippers but not when the servers literally charge you a tip that is not freely given. I will not be back. No wonder they are going out of business. Plus, they serve 12 ounce beers. If I weren't with a friend, I would have just walked away. $10 plus tax and tip for a 12-ounce beer? Piss off. read more

The garden has been a refuge for me as a new parent. They are kid and dog friendly. My toddler will play with their rocks for hours, with no judgement in any direction. They have excellent beer selection, lots of seating, and when their private rental space isn't occupied, they open it up for additional seating. It's somehow clean all the time as well. Also they have kid friendly food options too. We love coming here and will continue to frequent this venue. Highly recommend. read more

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What a great outdoor spot located in Del Ray! Dogs are welcome while leashed. You're able to order from the QR code on the table you sit at and they will bring your food and drinks to you! Food and drinks were delicious and service was great! read more

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The tunes here are set the mood for an enjoyable Friday. The weather was just warm enough to sit on the patio. Adam was great host and server, he was able to share his favorite menu items. The bathrooms are spacious and clean-a big win in my book. read more

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Fun place to meet up with friends for a beer and a quick bite! It's also a very dog friendly place so you can meet up for a cold beer after a long walk with your pups. Easy to order and checkout via QR code on your phone. They also have a cute area that's outdoors but covered that you can book for special events. read more

Love the ambiance and the energy at this spot.. so basically ya have the QR code you can order your drinks from or even food. The place is pretty huge so you are able to sit where ever you want.. they have a pretty decent list of beers on tap and also in cans.. I was able to throw back some manhattans and a few beers. The sangria is smooth also great for hot days! Our server Adam was very helpful, being able to bring our drinks pretty fast while holding a convo as well. It got packed pretty quick so if you are looking to come get here a decent time. read more

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Was there today and the service is beyond horrible. Took 15 minutes to get a beer. A. Beer. They are still using the pandemic era 2D scans for you to order. A human will ignore you if you try to order. You MUST order via phone. If you try to complain that your order hasn't shown, you will be ignored. It is a nice location, but, as far as customer service goes, a big ZERO. There are much better places up and down Mt. Vernon Ave. I'd give it zero stars if I could. read more

I love this place! It can get busy but the staff are great, good drink and food options and it can be chill. They use a QR code ordering system at the tables which works well here. My dog also loves it! The children running around wildly is aggravating but now there is a notification about keeping them under control. I come here year round. read more

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The vibe was chill and relaxing on a Sunday afternoon. Came with my husband and two toddlers for a quick bite. I very much enjoyed the soft shell crab sandwich with fries. My husband got the cheeseburger and my littles were able to enjoy the kids menu. The service was great and now we hope to come back soon! read more

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Super cute spot! Had different areas you could sit with or without a doggie. The service was super worth the mention! Every time you put an order in you get your drink or food within minutes! They were super busy tonight too so they definitely nailed their service plan. Super cute would absolutely go again, the drinks were great! The food was awesome and no complaints at all for the service! Had lots of TVs around so great for any game days as well! read more

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Found parking just to find out the place is either a ghost town or closed even though it says that it is open. I also tried calling, but of course no one answered, which means I walked in the cold because they have street parking for no dang reason! read more

The Garden - Says they are open but they are closed - Beer Gardens Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Tasty food, excellent drinks, fabulous atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. Always a favorite!

I have decided to explore more of my neighborhood and I am glad I stopped by the Garden. I went on Saturday (Jan 11th) the weather was in the 60 so it was pretty cool to just sit outside and have a drink with friends. So let me say there is no indoors. (Only the bathroom ) there is a big tent and two nice igloos with blankets on every chairs) this is a really kid, dog friendly spot so if you cant stand being around them stay away lol! You can sit at your table and order with your phone or just walk to the bar. The bartenders were friendly. I asked them when it opened they told me late fall. The prices are affordable and my margarita was strong and delicious! We were lucky and got complimentary appetizer and I believe It was zucchini balls . They were delicious to say the least ! This is a pretty cool place and cant wait to go back once the weather is warm again! read more

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Chill little place. Went there during the day on Saturday. Beer was good. Oysters were ok. Would recommend. Space for private event as well. read more

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This is a fantastic neighborhood gathering place and a welcome addition to the Avenue. The Garden filled somewhat of a void along this stretch of the Ave. The well known portion up the road kept our attention for quite a while, but then this place opened and we find ourselves frequenting this area more often! Offering up local beers on tap, along with a fun finger food menu, the Garden brings solid quality refreshments to its well adorned outdoor space. We particularly enjoy meeting friends here on summer evenings. Imagine a nice cold beer, warm, freshly fried French fries, fire table, and friends. One gripe: they're really lagging on their technology game. Their menu (both online and in person) are almost never updated. Twice we've ordered online a growler to go, showed up, and the beer we ordered wasn't on tap anymore (and apparently hadn't been for a while). Also, their "reservation system" isn't really a reservation system. It's a google form that populates a spreadsheet that only they can see on their end. So if you make a reservation, just save yourself time and call. Better yet, probably could just show up cause it doesn't seem like the system does any favors for the staff (at 7:30pm they were receiving reservations for same day 4:30pm....) Aside from their tech struggle bus, this place has an awesome atmosphere and solid food/beverage options making this a go to neighborhood watering hole. read more

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Don't order a sangria or cocktails. They are full to the rim with ice and if you ask for no ice or less ice, they only fill it halfway in the small plastic cup. Ridiculous for a $12 drink. The manager wasn't friendly or helpful, just said "that is the way it is." Good ambiance otherwise. read more

Good vibes. Kid friendly, dog friendly, it started to rain and was protected by the cover overhead. Good beer, cheap food. Not the best food but that's ok, it's more about the beer and vibes. read more

If you're coming for a sunny drink on an otherwise cool fall or spring day and have a pup or littles in tow, the garden is a great option. The menus are all bar codes and you order and pay via the phone app meaning the service is pretty quick. The food is not worth it. I've ordered here a few times and tried the Moz sticks, steamed shrimp, cuban and bahni mi sammies. All of it disappointing. The last moz I got were undercooked, the inner cheese wasn't gooey at all. The shrimp were under seasoned and overcooked (and had some black spotting, not sure what that's about). Also be sure about what you order. I got a wine that I absolutely hated (obviously my bad for ordering the wrong thing) and tried to send back after a sip, I don't remember if it was canned and unlike a regular bar they can't (or maybe won't) really accommodate switching to a different drink. A note to not bring dogs that aren't comfortable around kids. I've seen lots of littles running around with more playground level of supervision than restaurant level which can lead to unplanned interactions. read more

The Garden is great to grab a very casual cocktail or beer and hang for a bit. Their cucumber cocktail on tap is the best. I would honestly never order food here, but it's a great place to drink. read more

I love going to The Garden. The sun came out yesterday and warmed things up a bit, so we made a reservation to get some food and beers. I'm so happy that this place is in our neighborhood in Del Ray. The environment is great. The music is played at the right volume to enjoy conversations. Dogs and kids are allowed. The food is always on point. Go Tab QR code mobile ordering at your table, so you don't have to wait for a server to come by to order food or that next round of beers. This time, my husband got the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, which btw is huge and delicious. I got it another time we ate here and I could hardly finish it because it's such a large sandwich. This time I got the chicken fingers and fries and it did not disappoint. The buffalo sauce they give you makes everything taste like you are eating buffalo wings...yum, so spicy and good. The ranch is super dilly and different, but very enjoyable and has a nice cooling effect for your mouth when alternating dips with the spicy buffalo sauce. The seasoning on the fries is nice. I want to say it's a combo of Old Bay and something else. read more

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I didn't actually order any food here. So the only comment I can make on it is that it looked delicious. The beer is what I came for and it lived up to my high expectations. The drafts were cold, the assortment was good, and the service was quick! What more can you ask for? The environment was great as well super dog friendly and open space with shade coverings was great for the beautiful day it was! I will be back, next time I may buy food. read more

I stopped by with friends for a drink after dinner at the restaurant next door. Ordering beer was easy using the QR code and was quickly brought to the table. It's a spacious outdoor beer garden with many tables and places to sit. It was a great place to catch up with friends on a nice evening. If I lived in the DC/Alexandria area, I would definitely visit again! read more

I was really excited that this place offered a mocktail! We had dinner outside and it was perfect. I had the mozzarella sandwich with extra marinara on the side. Perfect. You have a choice of fries, chips, or salad. I had the salad, it didn't really have a dressing. I think it might have just been coated with some olive oil, salt and pepper. read more

The Garden - Marinara chicken sandwich - Beer Gardens Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I came to The Garden on 5/1/2021 at 4 pm with a friend. We didn't have reservations, but were seated at a fire pit. Cool. So then we tried ordering some drinks through their website, but everything we tried, the page kept crashing halfway through ordering. In talking to other people at the fire pit they said - oh, you can just go up to the counter to order, so we did. The people at the counter said their system was down too, so we couldn't order anything until it came back up. Frustrating, and they gave us some free water bottles, but whatever, we just went back to our seats. Another 10 minutes goes by, and we see other people coming back from the counter with drinks. I asked them if the system is back up, and they said it was not, but they just paid cash. So we went back up to the counter and asked if we could order with cash. There was a brief look between the two people standing there and one of them said they can't accept cash, and made some flimsy excuse for the other people who had just gotten drinks that they weren't supposed to? By now we'd been sitting around for about 45 minutes on a Saturday afternoon attempting to exchange money for beer, and completely failing at doing so, while watching other people getting service, so we just walked out. Now I don't know whether they simply had miscommunications between different people at the counter, or my friend and I were being treated differently because we're both queer women, but it was horrible service and I won't be back. There's plenty of other places in this city I can get beer from. read more

Me and my girlfriend went to The Garden around 3pm and had a nice time. So, we decided to return around 6:30pm the same day and the boys who worked there were playing around and threw a ball and it hit us! Instead of apologizing they hid around the corner and laughed. I don't know if it was because we are black or gay, but I do not recommend going here! read more

Went to The a Garden for a beer on a hot July Friday after work and really enjoyed this place. Solid beer list with plenty of craft beers. Lots of outside patio seating, which get pretty full quickly. Staff was friendly and made our visit a pleasure. We live just down the street, so will be back again soon! read more

The Garden is a fun local spot. Great for a chill Sunday place to catch up with friends. I went for beer but ended up sipping on a great mimosa. The menu had a few beer and mixed drink options for everyone in the group. The outdoor seating was spread out well enough for adequate social distancing and the fire pits are a huge bonus. Definitely will be returning! read more

Wow the food here is terrible. Ordered the oysters and wings. The oysters tasted pre shucked and the wings were dry and probably a day or two old. I don't think anyone in our group enjoyed any of the food that came out. read more

They oysters were not that well shucked here and service was just okay but fun outdoor aesthetic. read more

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Stumbled upon this place one evening and it was pretty awesome! Great music, awesome server (forgot his name), and cool vibes! Love the open air and social distancing too! read more

We appreciate trying to be safe during the pandemic, but these folks were a bit absurd about it and not very hospitable. Our group had a 90 minute reservation (you can't extend) and got reminded when we walked in, at 45 minutes, and then again at 60-something minutes. At 65 minutes (ish) their staff tried to stick a couple more people at our table (which would no longer have qualified as socially distanced and would have been well within 6 feet), so we realized this wasn't so much "safety paranoia" and was more "how do we fill more tables" so the next time they proceeded to remind us *again* about our time frame, we left. Their menu was literally fries, chicken fingers, and drinks in a can, so we decamped to another Del Rey venue that is a normal level of hospitable and careful and had a great rest of our evening. Cute venue with a reasonable distance around each other but wouldn't bother with it again. read more

Came here on a whim and it's super cute! The precautions they have in place for COVID are cool (they use GoTab which can allow you to order, pay, and split the cost with people). It's fresh tasting bar fare with beers on tap (plus cocktails). Got the shrimp (like 10 pieces!) and VA IPA (super refreshing). It's great to come on a sunny day! read more

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Cute spot! Dog friendly. Fairly intimidate, so a good date spot. A little cramped (could be more spacious). Nonetheless, a nice spot with a good variety of standard cocktails, beer and wine. Menu is also fairly robust (for a brewery). read more

Oh my, have you visited The Garden? It is an epicurean wonder disguised as a biergarten! Wonderful food great venue super staff! Lovely Liz and gorgeous Brandy represent with professionalism and cordiality. Fish tacos, sliders, banh mi and really nice spiced shrimp that rival Key West. Icy cold beers from local breweries accompany high end cocktails (Aperol Spritz, a la Stanley Tucci really Del Ray? Nice!). Kid and dog friendly- you can even shampoo your dog with a convenient hose! This is a locals gem! Love it! Mike read more