We stopped by here before the Nationals game, and it was a great experience! There was a live mini…read moreconcert that made the atmosphere even more fun. There were so many food and drink vendors that it was easy to find something without waiting long. They had a huge variety of options to choose from. Even with the crowd, everyone was respectful of each other's space, which made it very enjoyable. The service was fast, and the staff were friendly. Overall, it's a great place to visit before a game!

We have appreciated the bullpen after ballgames. There is a nice community with the crowd. We have…read moreusually been able to find a seat or share a table with someone. There are beverages and food at The Bullpen. It is a fun atmosphere and a great place to wait for the crowds to decrease. Metro is incredibly crowded directly after a game. Just 15 minutes can make a difference on getting home. It was fun watching FIFA games with everyone cheeri

Great spot to watch World Cup games if you've been looking around for options!…read more The space is fairly massive with plenty of screens, so even for popular games you'll likely be able to find a space to perch. I was concerned that for a highly anticipated match it might just be standing room only. But even with a 9pm start and a 9:30pm arrival, my friend and I both were able to find some seats. The bartenders were attentive while appearing to be laid back and kind. Even the food people ordered looked pretty good as well! If there is a good game on with highs and lows, the energy of the crowd really matches the energy of the game. Since there is so much space, those celebratory moments just feel joyful instead of overwhelming. Overall, nice lil vibe and I wouldn't hesitate to return!

I see a lot of other positive reviews specifically saying this is a good bar to watch FIFA World…read moreCup games. I would not recommend this bar for the World Cup. Today for the Norway / England quarter finals game the line was wrapped around the building over an hour before the game. We were in line at 3:45pm. It said on their flyer they would begin letting people in to watch the game at 4pm (game started at 5pm). I've been to Franklin hall before I know how big it is and it's even bigger if they open up the second space. I didn't think we would have any problem getting in. 4:45pm comes around and we start hearing from other people that they're at capacity. My husband went up and they were giving very unclear answers. Apparently they had a party for the embassy of Norway, I'm not sure how much space that was taking. I think they could've announced to the long line that had been waiting over an hour that they were at capacity. It ended up being a rush to find alternative bars to watch the game. Totally understand it gets busy, but wish there was better communication to the fans outdoors.

Such an amazing beer garden in DC!! Even on a sweltering hot summer day, the cold beer + ample…read moreshade in the (very large) outdoor area keeps me enjoying the outdoors. Even on a busy day, there are plenty of tables to choose from. They also have a well ventilated indoor area. In terms of menu variety, the kitchen serves up a good mix of high-quality bar food along with a few unexpected additions such as the Ribeye Gyro which was honestly phenomenal. Drink-wise, there is a large selection of beers to choose from as well as a few non-beer options such as cider. The bar is also well-equipped for some cocktails. Overall, I'd be here all the time if it were more conveniently located. The staff are all very welcoming / friendly and it's a great space to hang with friends, have some drinks, enjoy (unexpectedly amazing) food, and play some games.

Great spot for Michigan fans to watch a game! We went here on a beautiful Saturday evening for one…read moreof the Final Four games and it was the perfect place to watch the game while sitting in the outside area. My expectations for the food at a place like this are usually pretty low, but what we had here was very good! You can rarely go wrong with a big soft pretzel, and the one here was very good. We also had the chicken nachos. I'm generally not a big nachos fan, but these were better than most because it didn't have the thick caked on down cheese like a lot of places do. We also had the buffalo chicken hoagie, which was quite tasty!

Great summer time spot to try a variety of frozen drinks for something from the bar…read more Electric Cool-Aid is an outdoor business with great drinks. Its like DC's own version of Wet Willie's and Fat Tuesday. It is located not far from the U St. corridor. The staff are always nice and friendly.

An artsy and fun spot in DC to meet up for casual drinks. Be sure to check out their mural (see…read morehow many animals you can spot). The staff is friendly and quick to serve you at the bar or by the QR code ordering system. If you order your drinks by the QR code option, stay nearby your location. Don't wander off. Enjoy their frozen drinks since it's what they're known for. They even had some non alcoholic frosties for your friends who'd prefer. This is the perfect spot to go to with a large or small group of friends if you want to combat the summer heat with a cold bevie. We came for their 4th of July event (we had a nice little show) and enjoyed the good music playing. They also keep friends busy with outdoor connect four and cornhole games.

This is the ultimate dive bar. I like the dark interiors and the pinball machines inside. It's an…read moreold school vibe. There is an upstairs section but it's not air conditioned. I tend to enjoy the downstairs section. I've only have had drinks here. Our neighbors invited us out and this spot is a nice, cheap dive bar in the Columbia Heights neighborhood. Inside, you'll find a nice selection of beers. The wine is definitely limited. I'd recommend sticking to the standard drinks here.

Nice little bar, drinks are what you'd expect, half the bar is taken up by pinball machines, food…read moreis hit or miss. sliders and pierogis I would skip, not memorable there. Steak and cheese was solid overall, the calabrian chiles are a nice addition, bread is soft/the biggest issue. Fries were solid, loved the greek ones with feta and shaved gyro meat. Order at the bar, grab a number and find a seat.

Cute bar!! They changed it from years ago so now they have QR codes at every table to order. We sat…read morein the greenhouse - super cute but there are mosquitoes and we got bit. We came for HH - good deals but I miss the tomato pie and wish the juice boxes were on the HH menu. Fun spot to be in blagden alley for a casual drink!

Calico Bar is one of those DC spots that gets everything right--fun energy, great people, and…read morelegitimately excellent burgers. The vibe is lively without feeling chaotic, and the staff makes you feel welcome the minute you walk in. If you're looking for a place to grab a burger, hang out, and have a great time with good company, Calico is a no-brainer. Highly recommend. Kyle is awesome

BYO eats. WIN. Booze. WIN. Game night all week long. WIN…read more So fun we went two days in a row. A fantastic break from the sightseeing crowds.

Fun spot to meet some friends, grab a drink, and play some board games!…read more We stopped in here on a weekend afternoon and had a great time. Walk in, sit wherever you can grab a seat, order a drink from the bar, and select a board game to play. (There's a charge for games after a certain time. But it's minimal.) The bartender was a little overwhelmed (it was crowded), but was friendly and attentive. I had a strawberry lemonade cocktail that was delicious (and strong). And we tried out a few different games and even found one we liked so much we later found it online and purchased it. Definitely a place we'll be heading back to.

The music, the energy, the vibe of the space.... Maybe the World Cup was contributing, but I…read moreabsolutely loved it here. I see my friends talk about this place all the time and they we're making me feel like I'm the only one who has never gone. Well I can finally scratch it off my list! My friends and I only got one round, but it was a great time. They check IDs at the entrance, and then you are in a consent wherever you want. You could hang out in the outdoor space or you can go to the covered area that has long benches like a typical biergarten. Hop in line to place your order -- one person takes care of your drink, and another person rings you up at the register nearby. The line was getting long but it was moving quite efficiently. I'm not much of a beer drinker, so I just got a cocktail (elderflower G&T) and it was great. The place got really full, but I enjoyed myself. It's smaller than some other biergartens I have been to in the city, but there's something about the vibe of this one that I like over the others. I'll have to come back on another occasion!

Went to Wunder Garten (WG) for a special event on a Saturday afternoon in April…read more They had a great mix of people--local, international, straight, gay, young, and some older folks. At late 50s, we were certainly at the top of the age spectrum; but we felt welcome. We had drinks and planned to have food, but gave up after the event and went to an indoor restaurant the next block up. The first thing you need to realize with this space is that it is an outdoor venue. Not a reason to lower the rating yet--just know what you're getting into. Yes, the Quonset hut is technically a permanent structure; and the cabanas are under cover. However, the hut is less than half the floor space; and the cabanas are all open-front. So dress appropriately. You will probably be shielded from the wind, but forget about climate control if it gets busy. So where did WG lose stars? Let's start with the bar. I asked for a Manhattan made with Woodford Reserve. What I got was a 2 oz pour of Woodford, neat. This was not a 'tall order'. If your bartenders can't mix a drink with literally two ingredients (...plus bitters, so maybe three), then you're just in the wrong business--minus one star. Also, they ran out of one of the beers on their menu. You're a beer garden. You had better have all the beers on your menu or some way to adjust your beer list throughout the day. The other star evaporated when we realized that there was nowhere to eat the food if we had bought some from their food trucks (...clever idea, by the way, replacing a fixed kitchen with food trucks docked to the venue). All the free seating--yes, you have to pay extra for the cabanas--are actual picnic tables. Unless you get there early or pay extra, you will have to stand (...in the weather) ...while you eat. Bottom line: ~$53 for a large mug (1L) of hard cider and a pour of whiskey, consumed standing up in 85 degree F weather. Versus next block: Two margaritas, one soda, one appetizer, two (amazing!) entrees, and one desert brought to us by a lovely waiter and consumed at a clean table while sitting on comfortable chairs in a 72 degree F environment for $122. We may come back to WG for a future event, but that will depend on the weather and our appetite for a standing-room-only experience. As for bringing friends? Nah--we'll just find a picnic table at a local park and skip the premium prices.