Go for the beer, not the pretzels. Someone told me about this place a few months ago and I keep forgetting it's down there. I'm always over on 8th but had never gone south of the interchange. Was doing some daydrinking with friends who love beer gardens and I remembered this place so we headed down! I love beer gardens, something that's not as huge in DC as it was in Philly. For comparison purposes, Brig is kind of like a mini Frankford Hall. Lots of seating available at picnic tables or up at the bar. The weather was gorgeous and they had an awesome dude playing acoustic guitar which made it even better! Great beer list and they've got the huge steins. They do have a full bar as well if you're not feeling like a beer. The food is where they got me. We just had lunch but HAD to try a pretzel. It was terrible!!! It literally tasted like the kind you get from the freezer section. It basically tasted like bland cardboard and there wasn't even a single sprinkling of salt on it. The mustard and cheese sauce were both good but seriously, stay away from the pretzel. Absolutely was not what we were expecting at all. I have no idea about the other food on the menu but I'm hesitant to give it a try. Everything else was great just as long as you don't come here for pretzels lol! I will def be back to hang and drink here this summer! read more

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I came here with coworkers for happy hour. The Long Island Iced Tea was SO good, and this was my first time eating a large pretzel. That was really light, buttery and well-salted. I had a blast. read more

The Brig Beergarden - Long Island Iced Tea! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nice spot, fairly busy on a sunny saturday, but ordering and closing out tabs via the QR code is nice and drinks come quickly.

Bottom line: traditional Biergarten feel in a big city. No pomp and circumstance here; just great German beers and fare at fair prices. Feels very similar to what is in Germany with the long standard tables, lots of German beers and of course, pretzels. The bar staff is great; knowledgeable about the beer selection and keeps a clean bar. Hofbrau on tap, and plenty of others to choose from, served in traditional German glass stein. Bring your dog! Quite a few other people brought them, so we were happy to see we weren't the only ones. Plenty of TVs that are always showing all of the sports games so college or pro sports are always on. At an average draft price of $8, it's definitely not cheap, but it's worth it. Everything feels a bit more personal and passionate at The Brig. Indulge in the experience, and grab some tacos across the street before/after. I'll be back, especially to try out Monday Bingo. read more

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Pretty staple spot in the area. I like how they have an outdoor area and a covered area with heating. Overall, it's a good spot to stop in to have some banter with friends. I also know a lot of local companies that will have a networking event or company spring social here. They have good mocktails! read more

It's a laid back environment, good to meet up with friends and have a few drinks. Don't expect bomb food, but they do have decent selection of snacking food. I took my baby and it was well equipped for a stroller set up on a non-rush hour day. The phone app ordering requirement was kinda annoying, especially because I didn't want to worry about my baby and the phone at the same time. But once i set up online ordering everything was easy and quick. Don't forget your phone!!! Not sure if this is normal protocol or just something they are doing for COVID. read more

I recently took an online quiz and discovered that my spirit animal is a lion. So, I felt an immediate and deep connection with this beer garden when I was welcomed by two glorious kings of the jungle. There are tons of places to sit here! Behind the gates, and lions, is a huge patio with several seating options: benches and tables, rocking chairs, and of course the bar. On to the beverages..... Did she (the bartender) just ask me if I wanted a liter of beer? Like a size Thor beer??? Yes! That is what I would like...a beer worthy of the mighty god Thor. A stout or a hefeweizen (thank the gods they don't just have IPA's for days). Word of warning: if you are a female and you need to use the restroom, make sure to go right immediately after you exit. Otherwise, you will end up behind the bar and that is a little embarrassing. read more

Always fun, always great. Good for large crowds. Sports bar and nice beer selection. Great place to watch soccer and football on Sundays. read more

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Food was meh. Beer was great. Authentic bier garden not fine dining. QR code system is inferior to wait staff.

Loved this place! What an awesome find on a sweltering day. First, big thanks to the staff for caring about four-legged friends and having a stack of water bowls handy. Each pup got a bowl with fresh water. Next, the service is just awesome. Huge beer and cider selection. Drinks are fast to appear. Burgers are HUGE. They are so huge, we skipped dinner today. You will be full. Just a very nice place. And we won't hold it against the owners that they are the Saints fans :) read more

Quick 20 minute walk from the Nationals stadium. Enjoyed the picnic tables, unique socially distance ordering system and BEER. Burgers and movie popcorn were ok. Atmosphere and location were awesome. read more

The Brig Beergarden - Picnic tables - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a must visit in my opinion! I hosted an event at the Brig, and absolutely every single person on staff went SO ABOVE & BEYOND!! The manager Patrick is wonderful, their events manager Kalani is one of the best in the industry!! And absolutely everyone else did everything possible to ensure we had a great event. If you are looking for a place to host an event, I highly recommend the brig. read more

Live music and plenty of picnic tables. Love these because it's great for big groups but also if you want to meet some new friends just plop right on down and say hi to fellow table-mates. Great place for a nice day, but definitely would suck if it rained since everything is pretty much outdoors. The big umbrellas provide a little shade and shelter if you are trying to avoid those tans and/or burns. Beer prices are alright for beer, but I didn't come at happy hour, so that could be a game-changer. Great selection of beers. You know you're going to have fun when you can't pronounce the beers by their correct name like Schneeweize. Great place to just relax, have a beer, and really soak up and enjoy spring/summer in DC. read more

The Brig Beergarden - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The Brig is a great little Beer garden in Southeast SE by the Old Navy Yard. There is a great bar in the back with numerous flatscreen TVs and plenty of bench seating for big groups. The live music was very entertaining and well done. Of course you have to order the beer liters. It's extremely well priced for dc and is amazing. I also recommend trying their giant pretzel and their bratwurst. I had to chance to meet with the owner and he is extremely nice guy. They do a good job of cleaning up quickly once everyone is done. If you haven't been o highly recommend going with Oktoberfest going on. I definitely plan on coming back again soon. read more

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It say ur open I'm in Maryland not ready to go In the website say open so I been up calling for 2 hrs now change ur time on ur website please if ur not home answer to say if ur open Or not read more

The Brig Beergarden - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is exactly what it says it is: a no frills, pretzel and fries serving, beer garden. It's outdoors but with covered seating. The part that was difficult for me was how loud the music was, forcing my friends and I to use our loudest voices to converse. Drinks are not terribly expensive. It was also fairly crowded on a Saturday, and I think it's a common hang out for people before and after Nats games given the location. Also, you can bring your dog so if you're not an animal person, a dog person, you're allergic to cute things, or you're a cat, probably not the place for you. Food wise: the nachos were soggy and had so much cheese, they were impossible to eat without making a mess. Pretzels are pretty standard but *very* small portions, so I would only recommend sharing those between two. Alternatively I've been here on a weekday after work and it was much more chill. I'd say this is a good place for after work happy hour, but not my go to for a weekend spot given the busyness. read more

I appreciate the perks of touchless ordering but... we stopped in for a beer after nats opening day. cell service was poor, we had a hard time pulling up the menu on our phones. that would have been ok except that the *only* way to order is through the online menu, even though there are live people in front of you. the live person said she'd give us the wifi info but never did. tl;dr this place might be amazing but without a decent cell connection you'll never find out read more

I will say the prices are comparable to the market, eat elsewhere. However, the ladies bathroom is so horrible I will never visit the establishment again. Just horrible and the smell was gross, the floors were sticky with urine and walls in the stalls were stained. read more

I would never return. Have you ever been to a place as an African American patron and could tell you were being "Tolerated" and not "Welcomed" , unlike the white patrons. Especially when your conduct is appropriate, compliant & coincides with all other patron counterparts. For instance, This is the type of place that will demand you follow all policies written & posted or not, but would not even attempt to hold white patrons to the same standards 1 table over, clearly not abiding by policy. This is the type of establishment that will leave you to sit at wet tables and deny your polite & simple requests (3 to be exact) for napkins. In this day & age it's important to be welcoming to All patrons. This business is not BLM friendly. Whatever prejudices or Racists attitudes or combination of both this establishment has, is evident & unfortunate. This is my truth & my experience. For heavens sake- Do better Brig. read more

We enjoy having Oklahoma parties there. We've been there for softball games football games. Any other function that we like to have the management is cool thanks for having us. read more

if you like food with your drink, don't come here. Their supposed "kitchen" is never open. it's super disappointing to not be able to order food during a football game after a few beers. Done with this place read more

Very disappointing experience. 1)received $9 nachos with cold gross cheese on it. Literally just cheese and maybe 2 tomatoes. 2) had a huge chunk of plastic in my drink 3) really rude bartender that ignores females 4) warm beer Not one part of this experience was good. Was a waste of money and time. I also waited in line for an hour and a half. Will never come back. read more

This was my "go to" spot for Sunday NFL games this last season. It's almost certain during football season you will find the game you want to watch and if it isn't on the staff will do their best to find a spot on one of their many TVs for you. The staff is fantastic and I am quite impressed with their draft beer selection. They have a nice outdoor area for spring and summer evenings too. read more

Whether you are heading over for the World Series in support of the Nationals or looking to drink your best friend under the table this is a sweet beer garden nested in Capitol Hill. They offer a slew of traditional German sausages to accompany your saukerkraut and potato salad among others. There are options on the menu for everyone including vegetarians, and of course naturally the pretzel features. The garden is a fairly large spacious and they have pretty good happy hour specials with a plethora of beers in tap and in bottles and cans of course. My only gripe is that when I walked in and waited by the bar, the people on staff acted as if they didn't notice I was waiting to be assistance. Highly recommend heading over in to check them out! Do so in a large group. read more

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Good German beer, big Bavarian pretzel, good prices, but sluggish service on a Tuesday. But I'd come back (and will) when back in town.

If you are looking for an authentic German Biergarten, then you may want to look elsewhere. If you are looking for a post college vibe with a masked vail of Beer garden slapped over the top then this is a great place for you. I usually try to be up beat and quirky in my reviews, but this place is a little hard to summarize. The pandemic era is upon us and with that comes certain character traits that we need to either accept or reject depending on what side you fall on. I am sure this place is absolutely acceptable for the neighborhood crowd because of convenience and the taste of good German beer. I would ask you to think twice if you are planning on making a trip across town to eat a good German meal. The German Biergarten theme is just that. There is no polka music or large steins of beer being thrown around with the smell of Wiener Art or and Jägerschnitzel in the air. It is clean with German style tables and umbrellas' throughout the patio. I also liked walking up to the golden lions from the front of Nymphenburg Palace wrapped in the Bavarian flag. Besides those couple things it could have been any bar in the U.S. The food was what really got me and I paid for it later in the evening. We ordered what we could off the menu, but the German theme wasn't there. There was a pretzel with bier cheese and Grey Poupon mustard and a bratwurst on the menu. Other then that it is just bar food that really didn't need to be on the menu. Nachos don't mesh with the Biergarten theme. Nashville spicy chicken is not German, but it works with bar food in any other bar in the U.S. I ordered the fish & chips and it came out as a fish sandwich with fries (chips). It was due to me not reading the menu close enough, but the price was $13 and so I expected regular fish & chips. Their pint price was $9 and in the name of COVID we are not entitled to order a liter for $15. That makes drinking a lot more expensive. I took an Uber with the expectation of getting a little tipsy and walked away sober and sticky (70% humidity). The service was quick and efficient because of there online ordering app, but the selection for food and beer just wasn't there. Everything is in paper cartons and solo cups, which is to be expected, but the lids always get in the way when eating on a German Biergarten table since they are typically not very wide across. Clean up was a snap and the servers were quick on serving us after we ordered online and when we were finished. Nobody came around to ask how we liked the food or drink. When management or servers do that, then they are showing pride in what they are putting on the table. It gives patrons a sense of calm to know that someone in the kitchen cares about what the customer thinks. The bratwurst was good, but I will stop there. I wish everybody the best of luck during this pandemic and ask that everyone treat each other with dignity and respect. We are all dealing with our own demons and don't need to take on someone else's . read more

If you are looking for a place where cash is not welcome and you can't order a drink or meal from a human look no further. Nice outdoor area with TVs on a positive note. read more

The look says it all! How could you be mad about drinking a liter of beer outside in this sweltering weather? The beers are cold and the vibe is so fun. You can also bring your dog! 4 stars because the food I've had isn't he greatest but hits the spot as far as a beergarden goes. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I come here often. It's not too crowded, the service is the fastest I've probably ever seen, and the food is good (think bar food). I love the open-air vibe and that they welcome dogs. This is one of my favorite DC bars! read more

Dropped by for a beer on a Saturday a little after 5. There was a guitarist/singer enhancing the mood of this smallish outdoor space. The crowd, at this earlier hour, included a large amount of families with small children. There were some picnic tables still open but the bar was under shade and nearly empty so we chose to imbibe there. After walking from Navy Yard (which was definitely the scenic route. It's much closer to Eastern Market), I appreciated that they had pitchers of water on the bar so you could self-serve your water. The beer list included a little bit of everything with an emphasis on German beers. If you couldn't find a draft to your liking, their can/bottle list was impressive too. If beer isn't your thing, fear not as there is a full bar! All beers come in 2 sizes with the small being 16oz and the large about 2x that, served in a traditional beer stein. Pricing is relatively par for the course-our two beers came to a little over $14. There is a small food menu-Bavarian pretzels, brats, burgers, etc. Overall, this is a great addition to the area and clearly attracts families, twentysomethings, and Nats fans post-game. I'd absolutely stop back again to enjoy a cold beer on a hot day. read more

Beergarden so good your friend who studied abroad in Germany for that one semester won't shut up. While beer is always beer, I love this place because the menu! The food is delish, hearty and affordable. As someone who has been eating fried pickles for about 25 years, The Bring wins for the best I've ever had. I don't know what makes them so good; perhaps it's because they keep their pickly integrity after being fried. The slaw is equally amazing, as The Brig uses a nice purple cabbage. read more

The Brig Beergarden - Beer Gardens Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you can't figure out the QR code ordering you failed their sobriety test Great food and drink menu Love it read more

Came on a beautiful December Saturday for football. Some reasons that I'm a fan: 1) Great outdoor space!!! If the weather is nice, this place is such a winner. Lots of tables, some rockers, bar stools, some shady some sunny, yes. 2) Pups allowed! I am that person that loves taking my dog anywhere he's allowed as he's pretty chill and LOVES people, so that's always a plus for me personally 3) Decent beer selection. I enjoyed drinking my Hofbrau weisse on draft. 4) Nashville hot chicken sammy was ok. It wasn't spicy despite being advertised as such, but otherwise it was good, not overcooked, a good mix of sauce with the sour of pickle. Fries were perfectly cooked but could use some seasoning 5) Staff was really nice on my visit. I showed up at 1140 not realizing they opened at noon and they let me in a few min early, which I really appreciated. The weather was great so we worked as a team to raise the plastic tarps to make it more outdoorsy and as the first (and for a while only) person at the place, they put my game on with the sound. I'll definitely come back to appreciate a nice weather day with beer. It's normally an LSU/Saints bar for fans of those teams. read more

I finally made it here after driving past it a trillion times. This place was adorable and had heated lamps which was just what we needed. My friend and I got a warm spiked apple cider drink that was delicious and the other two got a grapefruit beer that they loved. They also had card games at the table which is always a plus! Great place to chill with friends during the day! read more

Great location, good beer selection and the QR table service is very convenient. Great place to bring out of state friends to.

I came to the Brig with a friend late on a Saturday evening, and it was packed. The flow of the beer garden really works though, as we had beers in hand within five minutes of entering. I ordered some kind of Hefeweizen, of which they had two, and I asked for the sweeter one. It was a good option, and the prices seemed reasonable when I was staring at the menu. (I didn't pay for my beer so I'm not sure of the exact price.) The beer garden is loud with family style seating, and my friend and I ran into a group of people we knew from work. A lot of people can easily fit into the dining area. From what others told us, the food was mediocre. But I would like to come back for happy hour and take advantage of the discounted beers and soft pretzels. Minus a star for a severely over-served drunk guy collapsing on top of our table and the bartenders just watching. read more

This must be a popular spot! This place was packed! After leaving the Nationals baseball stadium, my wife and I wanted to avoid getting caught up in any traffic around the stadium for the game. We managed to find a couple of seats at the bar, and much props to the bartenders for being so attentive. There was a nice variety of beer available, and for this being a beer garden, they had plenty of German beer along with some domestic beers too. They even had the liter stiens, half literally and smaller glasses. Fortunately this is right by the interstate and getting an Uber isn't so hard, so I highly recommend it unless you'd rather walk it off to another location. read more

I absolutely love The Brig. It's a casual outdoor atmosphere and a fun vibe. It definitely attracts a fun group of people which I like. Service is usually good unless it's busy, in which case, you may have to wait a bit for service which is understandable. There is nothing special about their beer or drink menu. The biggest draw is that its an outdoor venue which is great on a nice day. read more

The Brig is a decent beer garden in this area. My boyfriend and I checked out The Brig because some other of our frequent DC haunts were overcrowded. We managed to find seats at The Brig without too much waiting. The beer selection is ok, but the food is just decent. If you want legit food, I'd check out Dacha or the Garden District. The crowd was also on the younger side. Not sure if we'd choose to go back specifically, but would swing by if we were in the area again. Will add that the bartenders were quite nice! read more

Ok let's get this place straight. Pros: 1. Beer selection is awesome 2 price of beer is reasonable 3 atmosphere is great 4 friendly people and staff Cons: 1 FOOD SUCKS 2 Do not order any food 3 in doubt refer to 1&2 To be clear: Burgers taste like school cafeteria burgers Brats are actually Hillshire farm smokehouse sausages Fries are cold And you wait for 45 min to even get your food. read more