It's a great place for a warm day. Lots of seating in the shade. Very friendly staff who get your orders out quickly. The vibes are solid--not too loud but still fun. I didn't eat any food but I think my friend enjoyed her quesadilla that was made on site and fresh! It's like Dacha kind of but less packed and much fewer little kids around. read more

This is a low-key patio bar that is fun on a nice night. There is no indoor option, so I do not think this place is doing much when the weather is bad. There is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. This place has events such as trivia and Housewives watch parties. This bar specializes in frozen drinks. They also serve food, but the kitchen closes rather early, so you'd better get your order in as soon as you can. They have burgers and fries. Some of their signature frozen drinks include Cucumber Lime Frozen, Frosé All Day, Miami Vice, Frozen Painkiller, King Louie, Disney on Ice, and Frozen Irish Coffee. I had a few of those drinks, and they were so smooth and tasty. They were also pretty strong. Ordering is very easy and fast. I never had to leave my table. I just used the QR code on my table to place my order, and they brought my drink out to me within minutes. It is really easy. There are picnic tables and high tops to sit at on the patio. There is also a little lounge area with umbrellas. You will also find giant Connect 4 and corn hole. You can even check out some playing cards. You can help but notice the bar's personality. It has some very nice murals all over the place. The woman working the bar was very friendly and fast with the orders. My only real issue with the place is the way they bill. Each drink has a 20% service charge, which i have no issue with and am Each drink has a 20% service charge, which I have no issue with and am totally for. for. However, when you close out your tab, the default is an additional 8%. If you are not paying attention, you could easily pay an additional 8% on top of the 20% that you already paid. I am not a fan of additional tips being defaulted. This is a real chill spot, and I really enjoyed my time here. I recommend checking this place out, and I really look forward to coming back here soon. read more

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It's nice to have a beer garden. It's a cool setting, tables, umbrellas, coverings, etc. I wish there was more interaction between the service staff and the customers. You basically order and pay online and your drinks are dropped off. Glass to have it. Love the art. read more

I'm stoked on this place. it's super open and casual, and there's plenty of seating/standing room. we were a big group and they were easily able to cater to the group's needs. the menu isn't easy to find online, i think mostly because it changes seasonally (if i had to guess). as a huge fan of frozen and sweet drinks, boy was i in for a pleasant surprise-- this place is frozen cocktails galore! all drinks were delicious and honestly, went down a lil too easy. you order by scanning a qr code on your phone, and they deliver them to you impressively quickly. i do question this method of taking orders, only because it put the waiters in the position to practically shout your name until you hear them. i almost missed my drink being called because there were so many people talking around me, and when i finally found the waiter, he was annoyed. valid, but kinda to be expected in a situation like this. they also serve some mex apps like quesadillas and chips+salsa-- can't go wrong w this spot! read more

Super fun place for nice weather! What's annoying is that they don't advertise the food truck schedule, at least I couldn't find it. So very limited food options and always a mystery. But the frozen drinks are super fun and tasty. I loved the creamsicle and the frose/pina colada mix (called "Miami Vice.) I also loved the coco vodka canned drink for something lighter!!!! Service is super fast and ordering is a snap through QR codes on Toast! read more

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One of my favorite outdoor hangs in DC - drinks are reasonably priced and they have great combo deals! The artwork is really cool too. Their slushies are where the real magic happens though - perfect consistency (not too icy and a little creamy) and you can get a flight if them! Love the Irish coffee and the Disney on ice! Smooth ordering system as well - the bartender brings the drinks right to your table too. Also - don't sleep on the popcorn! read more

Cool spot to grab a drink! We tried their slushie sampler - my favorite was the frose one, while my partner enjoyed the daiquiri one. Really good popcorn too. Seems like they have happy hour which is BOGO frozen! Next time I'd take advantage of that for sure! Space is fully outdoors, lots of seating at picnic tables. The way it works is you order via QR code from your picnic table and they'll bring it to you. read more

Came to EKA after trying their dole whip pina colada at a Nats game. This time, I had the creamsicle drink and I was in HEAVEN. It really does taste like a popsicle that can get you drunk. I easily could've ordered two more through the night. It is a super casual place with great service. I just wish it wasn't so expensive and that tip wasn't automatically included. But it's okay, it's worth it for this place. read more

Service is not good. During our visit no one was friendly. Cannot order from the bar, it must be done by QR code. There is a lot of shade with the umbrellas and fans, which was really nice. Dogs are welcome! They also require a 20% gratuity (you cannot remove this) then the default ON TOP on that as you close out your tab is 8%. You need to click "custom" and zero it out. $16.25 seems a bit steep for the frose, which tasted like artificial strawberries. Not very alcoholic. Others in my party got other frozen drinks which they thought were tasty even if they couldn't tell if any contained alcohol. I stopped at one as I can get better frozen drinks elsewhere, especially as I'm basically paying 20% tip for terrible service. read more

Electric Cool-Aid - Default 8% on top of the mandatory 20% gratuity - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This whole places concept is really cool. Heads up, it's all outdoors if you haven't noticed yet lol They have so many selections on frozen drinks and then some. All so yummmy especially in the heat, it's exactly what you need. Maybe not the place if you're looking to get lit lit if you know what I mean. Drinks aren't strong. They had games and this magnet wall which was probably where my friends and I had the most fun with. If you're wondering, yes they serve food. You can order everything from scanning a QR code. We really appreciate that, as we were feeling introverted that day. We had just had dinner therefore did not try the food but they did have an outdoors grill of some sort. Overall, I'd come back. read more

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Chill outdoor patio with delicious frozen cocktails = the perfect summer spot! You sit down, scan the QR code and order your drinks. The drinks come out super fast and taste high quality for a reasonable price ($12.50 per, $15 with an additional shot). My favorite drink so far has been the dirty horchata-- tasted like a milkshake but got me buzzed! read more

Electric Cool-Aid - Watermelon margarita and pina colada - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm so glad this place reopened! This was my favorite spot last summer and I couldn't wait for them to open again! Such a fun place - connect four and the magnet poetry. I love the slushy drinks! Service is always super fast! Vibe is so fun and trendy - cool music videos playing on the tvs. Great place for groups! Wish they were open year round (weather permitting)! read more

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Got ONE non alcoholic drink and the lady Told me the total. 12 something and just to tap to pay. I apple paid and got a notification for $17.34 about an hour later. The girl tipped herself a whole $5. Maybe if she was nice I would've ripped but she was rude the entire interaction like I was annoying her for doing her job. read more

This was the final stop to a friend's Bachelorette party. It was easy for our group to get a large table for about 15 people on August weekend. We ordered a variety of drinks and food, and though I can't comment on the drinks, everyone seem to enjoy theirs. I ordered a chicken quesadilla which was pretty good. The menu seem to have a variety of things that would suit anyone. My husband ordered a burrito, which he didn't enjoy as much, but I thought it was fine for an outdoor bar type place. There was a variety of people here, the mostly people in their twenties and early 30s. Noise level was pretty loud and our baby didn't enjoy it as much, though it's probably not a place for kids. I think it could benefit from more fans as it was really hot, but it was managable. 4/5 read more

Electric Cool-Aid - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Electric Cool-Aid stays on brand with its psychedelic artwork that adorns the surrounding outside of the venue and inside walls and murals. Staff checks IDs at the gate and patrons can choose any group table setting of their liking. I've been to this spot twice. One was a late night date for a frozen nightcap. And the other was yesterday, to participate in their annual Frozen Competition. They've now installed couch lounge seating for large groups. Each table umbrella was at attention on this scorching day and there were fans at each table to help circulate the air. Normally there is a food truck or food options. For this event, I was able to order frozen flights from select local bartenders to showcase a specially made frozen cocktail. This establishment is contactless and patrons could order flights via the app. There also were QR codes on each table so that patrons could be a part of the voting process to choose thee best contender. Bartenders were definitely schmoozing, campaigning and educating patrons about ingredients, frozen cocktail tips, and shouting out their place of regular business. The Frozen Competition is definitely an event that should not be missed! read more

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I am a huge fan of Electric Cool-Aid and it's become one of my favorite bars in DC! The outdoor space is such a chill and fun vibe to enjoy with friends. I celebrated my birthday with friends and was able to reserve tables for 25 people with ease. The staff were extremely helpful and easy to communicate with when arranging this reservation (and honored the resy despite being a few minutes late). The drinks are unique and summery. While the frozen drinks are most popular, I recommend trying the "she puts the lime in the coconut" can combo which is a shot of lime vodka paired with hard coconut water. This drink was super refreshing and not too sweet! I did not try the food while there but it seemed like good "bar food" options. read more

Outdoor was so cute. I loved how you order right from the QR code on the table and they bring it right to you. The flavor of the slushies were just okay (I tried a sampler of all of them) but I would go again bc the vibe was cute read more

A really cool outdoor beer garden. It did kind of get busy later on a Thursday night but not too bad. You sit at a table and order on your phone and they will bring you whatever. I tried the flight and I think I liked the Irish coffee and Disney on ice the best. Really great drinks so on a warm day definitely worth stopping in. read more

Temperature checks, hand sanitizer, contactless payment options and adequate social distancing. ALL of the Covid-19 necessities! My co-worker told me about this place recently and glad I got to check it out. I stopped by this outdoor spot yesterday with a fellow Yelper! We had a great time. It was a perfect sunny 70 degree fall day! There are different daily food trucks. Yesterday's was Dirty South Deli! I ordered a brisket sandwich and it wasn't bad. I would suggest eating before or after! The drinks were good. I had a frose and a kentucky mule - all frozen. Follow their social media pages to get updates! read more

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Cool spot, great ambiance, delicious frozen drinks. A perfect open air hangout on a warm day. The tables have shades, pups are allowed, rotating food trucks, and everything is served super quick and done via qr code. read more

I came here as the second stop on my birthday bar hop and it was by far my favorite of the six spots we visited. Love the murals and the casual vibe. It's all outdoors, with a bunch of picnic tables and a few high top tables, all under tents and umbrellas so you can enjoy the sun without getting burned by it. Slushies are bright colored, yummy, and worth it for the money. I tried a small size of each so i could taste all the flavors available (each mini is $3) and then ordered a full size one of the one i like. The little jello shots were a bit overpriced knowing they were prepackaged ones (we thought they were going to be made in house like the drinks) but all good. Servers were quick, you order from your phone using the table QR code and your drink is out to you fast. They serve food as well and we got some fries to munch on. As a side note, they do have two bathrooms IN THE MURAL (we didn't see them at first) as well as extra porta pottys (which is what we saw first) The one little thing I also loved was that they give soda and water for free, you can order it on your phone that way. This was awesome for my friend who was taking a break from drinking and just a nice touch if you have a DD. Can't wait to bring people back and enjoy this place more this summer! read more

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Go with low expectations and you'll be okay. It's a lot with some picnic tables, and you order from your phone. Quick service is a plus. Note that they automatically add tip (which is nice because no math, but I'm sure a ton of people double tip...) I had the parmesan truffle fries which were delicious, the Disney on ice which tasted great but was weak, the double buzzed (a shot of whiskey and a coffee stout) which was as expected, and I ordered the watermelon Negroni for our birthday girl. We all tasted it, and I offered to toss it and get her another drink. It was disgusting. It tasted like the worst cough medicine I've ever had- I prefer robitussin. Someone else ordered some of the Jell-O shots- honestly, no need to purchase them here. They're the pre-made, slimy kind. Get an icy beverage instead! Bottom line - stop by for an icy beverage if it's warm out and you're nearby. Three stars for the fries and disney on ice! read more

Having left a rather miserable excuse for a bar not too far away, we decided to stop in at ECA for some drinks and to enjoy this beautiful Saturday in the city. This place was 100% better than the previous with it's clearly designated general seating and moderately priced drinks! the tent covering the seating area is much appreciated to enjoy your drink without sweltering in the direct sun. read more

Electric Cool-Aid - Happy Pride - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Awesome new place! Has a vibe like a beer garden but the specialty here is frozen cocktails. You can even do a flight of frozen drinks which is a super unique offering. In addition to a wide variety of frozen drinks there are also spiked hot drinks (hot chocolate, cider, toddies, etc.), cocktails, and beer. The drinks are great! A little more on the pricey side but definitely worth it. Their frozen honey/gin cocktail is amazing! They have a rotating food truck and ask that you order at least one item for the table. The night I went there was a burger truck and the burger and parmesan fries were great! Make a reservation if you can, but you an also pop in and depending on the time will get a table. We came around 7/8pm on a Saturday and were seated with no wait. There are heaters but not a ton so definitely dress warmly. COVID-19 wise, this place is outdoors, tables are socially distanced, and you can order and pay through your phone. I believe this place was only meant to be a summer pop-up but has stayed going due to the demand for outdoor spaces during covid. I really hope this place sticks around, I'd love to come in the warmer months too. read more

Every millennials dream! It's basically a "cocktail garden" with amazing frozen drinks, ice cream and snacks. Too many good options to choose? Get the Slurp Flight. You order from a QR code menu and the staff bring you your order. The staff is extremely friendly and drinks come out quickly. Pricing is inline with DC ($10ish a drink). It doesn't have much signage outside, but it's right in the corner. All the seating is umbrella covered picnic tables. They are taking Covid precautions seriously with hand sanitizer at every tables, tables spread out and all employees in masks. It's also dog friendly! What more could you want? read more

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The service was fast and friendly and I enjoyed playing the over-sized Connect Four game outside. The three drinks we got, in order of tastiness: Irish Coffee, Disney on Ice (Dole Whip Colada, Pineapple, Coconut, Rum), Spicy Chili Mango (Mango with house-infused ancho habanero vodka). The drinks had good consistencies and great flavors -- I couldn't taste the alcohol (but I sure did feel it!) I might try adding an extra shot of booze to them next time in order to make them less sweet. read more

Electric Cool-Aid - Irish coffee & dole whip - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was awesome! We went on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The sun was out, it wasn't too hot, and the space was small and intimate while being outdoors. You can basically grab a seat wherever you want, and scan the barcode on the table to connect to the menu. You place your order on the app and someone will bring your order right out to you. We didn't have to wait long at all. They basically serve adult slushies, so If you're familiar with Wet Willies or Fat Tuesday, this spot is similar. I still can't believe this place wasn't packed just based on my experience. I think they'll get to that point eventually. Maybe a lot of people don't know about it yet. read more

This dog friendly beer garden is well known for its frozen drinks. I visited Electric Cool-Aid with a group, so we were able to try many of the frozen drinks. I personally tried the orange creamsicle. They are on the sweeter side, so it's difficult to enjoy more than 1-2. Food is rather average, but you can actually bring your own into the beer garden! I will do that next time! We tried the guac/chips and quesadilla. Bathroom situation was very small and uncomfortably hot as a fair warning. Overall, fun for summer! read more

Love how cute this place is. The drinks are great! The menu is vey limited ad they partner with a near by restaurant I think...BUT you can bring your own food with you. The music is nice the vibe is so chill. Perfect quick service. Cute for date night or girls night. Ohhh and I saw people bring their kids and dogs lol read more

Electric Cool-Aid - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great summer hang out spot! Dog friendly. I got the watermelon Margarita (frozen), soooo refreshing. There was a taco food truck the day I went. Quick service. read more

Cheaply made and run it is probably one of the worst places to open up in DC. Just a parking lot with a few picnic tables, a poorly-made app that for $10 will get someone to bring you a can of beer to your table... Honestly guys, if all you are going to do is sell canned beer, will not provide a glass, all your food is packed or comes from the taqueria next door, why not just put a couple vending machines? Don't even think going for a "cocktail"... You will get a tiny plastic cup with some liquid inside. Skip. read more

Great summer drinking spot. I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and we were able to accommodate our group pretty well in the outdoor seating. The blended drinks were delicious and fun, the service was great and very efficient, even on a busy Saturday. The extra treat was the friendly atmosphere. We sang happy birthday to my friend and the whole place joined in on the singing. It was awesome. read more

Electric Cool-Aid is a dream come true! It feels like a little vacation in the middle of the city! Frozen cocktails, picnic tables, fun decor, and excellent staff. Not to mention the excellent COVID protocols in place including temperature screenings, hand sanitizer, individual trash buckets at each table, and contactless payment. I stopped by on a Wednesday for drinks with friends and was excited to finally try the place everyone has been talking about. I opted for the flight, which allowed me to try a lot of their cocktails before making a decision. As always I liked some more than others, but that is a good way to get a taste. I highly recommend this outdoor oasis! read more

I've been here twice - in October before moving away from dc and this past week when visiting. The frozen drinks are soooo good and I love that they have a food truck for food. All the seating is outside and it's the perfect destination for spring/summer/fall hangouts! read more

Such a good frozen drink selection! perfect for these DMV summers! They always team up with food providers and I love when they have the burger joint there. Walk ins are welcome, 8+ parties can make reservations. Dog friendly! read more

Electric Cool-Aid - Painkiller & Nutty Irishmen - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The atmosphere of Electric Cool-Aid was fantastic. Perfect for a summer night, hanging outside with friends. Definitely would recommend making a reservation to get a prime time. We had our reservation at 6:15 and were quickly taken to our table, and as new visitors we were explained how to order via the QR code, the food truck of the day, and the restaurant's COVID-safe practices. Two pitchers of ice water and cups arrived the second we sat down which was super appreciated on a warm night. The drinks and the prices were amazing (can't believe I now think $11 for a frozen cocktail is cheap, but in DC it is!). Our group tried a number of different drinks, Miami Vice and the Watermelon Marg were my personal favorites. They even had a good beer selection too. The food was a DC Slices truck which had amazing tater tots and decent pizza, seems like that rotates frequently. Dogs are allowed too which is awesome! Will 100% return, hope this place sticks around!! read more

Longtime fan of this bar, but I felt compelled to leave a review after hosting a party at ECA. Brett and his staff were wonderful - very accommodating and allowed us to decorate, great service, and Brett was very friendly. We had a blast! Highly recommend for events...and every other get together! read more

Incredible frozen cocktails perfect for summer. The lot itself is unassuming from the outside, walled off from the rest of Shaw. But inside, it's lively and there's tons of seating and shade. Occasionally, you may have to jostle to find a table but plenty of people share and it's easy to stand until one opens up. The QR code ordering makes for an easy process and, while service is quick, we've encountered some rude staff every so often. The drinks themselves are great. Not sure if they still do the flight but you can't go wrong with any of the frozen cocktails. Closest you'll get to sipping a cold drink on the beach in the middle of the city read more

It's a cool outside bar with frozen drinks. Had the frose and watermelon marg! Both were top notch. read more

Electric Cool-Aid - Watermelon Margarita - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I stopped by here on a random weekday afternoon. Service was fast and servers were friendly. I forget the drink that I ordered, but it was delicious. It wasn't on the strong side, however. I don't mind because I do not like to drink a lot. My only issue was that the Person seating at the front checking ID's was kind of rude. read more

Electric Cool-Aid - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia