If you like beer and German style pub fare, then this is the place for you. A wide selection (~20) of German and local microbrews on tab, and sprinkle that with super tasty and inexpensive hotdogs. What more can you ask for? Both indoor and outdoor seating.
M planetmike
A relatively new place in a old space. Perfectly located watering hole for cyclists along the Crescent Trail. In addition to choices for beers and ciders, there is a good selection of wurst(sausages). If there are four of you, I recommend the platter with all sausages and fixings. For starch, the fries are excellent! If you are alone, try the fries with sausage and curry ketchup.
Brend482
The Berliner is a hip bar/restaurant in Georgetown across from the Waterfront. I particularly enjoyed the craft beer and cider options, as well as the sausage sandwiches. A soft pretzel with a stingy cheese dip was underwhelming. It's a pretty good place overall, but they impose a mandatory 20% service charge on every check. While service charges are inherently deceptive (just include it in the price of the food/drink!) a 20% charge is extremely high, and this one was especially galling because the service at the Berliner is limited - there's no host/hostess and you have to place food/drink orders and pay at the Bar - the only service is bringing the food/drinks when ordered. If you're going to impose a high service charge, at least provide service to warrant it.
M B
Great beer hall with a solid German beer list and delicious German food offerings. We had the currywurst with the Berliner Brat, the deviled eggs, and the pretzel- all were delicious and complimented the many beer options.Note- on a hot day when all the doors are open, the place can get hot. They have plenty of fans to keep it cool, just choose your spot wisely.
Colton Neubauer
Wonderful beer selection, setting, and prices. DC is lucky to have The Berliner, along with the staff that made our experience special. We have been a few times now and have had the pleasure of interacting with Caitlyn, the best host. Come for the beers and Caitlyn, stay for the delish french fries!
F5541ZVbriand
Don’t get the small glass of beer, holds less than the 1/2 liter mug and they try to pawn it off as the same (and charge the same $). S L O W service, too. Yikes.
Vivian Chen
Great little beer spot with plenty of seating and really nice service. You can try anything on tap And the guy serving us was just super hospital. They have a ton of small seats inside along with an upper area for busier nights. There’s also an outdoor area. I love the staircase benches lined with pillows if you were just looking to chill on a weekday afternoon. Tap selection is great. The bartender is really helpful in giving recommendations. Would love to come back to chill
Ryan Rieboldt
Perfect summer vibes! Drinking beer, eating sausages, and catching the pulse of the city while seated outside, there’s not much better atmosphere on a midsummer day. There was a DJ busting some tunes and a massive selection of drafts on tap. Paired with quintessential German foods The Berliner is a must stop in the Georgetown area. Get a pretzel, have a brat, and wash it all down with a liter of beer or two ;)
Dylan Roche
This is a great spot, super close to, but still tucked away from the hubbub of Georgetown. A spacious bar with good beer on tap, a mix of German beers and local beers, and a nice big patio for summer days - which you can reserve in advance. They also do an excellent variety of sausages/brats. The only thing that keeps me from giving five stars is there is always a decent wait to order. There's two bars, but I've only ever seen one open, and line style ordering, so as this is a pretty popular place, they do get very busy, and you can expect to wait.
Taylor Overos
Great selection of food, pretty authentic German options with a twist. The wurst sausage was incredible with the ground mustard and chili on top - everything was very unique and high quality.Make a reservation since it’s probably packed on weekends. Location is also relaxing as they open the windows during the summer and dogs can sit outside.
Best place for afternoon drinks.Great vibe, nice crowd, staff is so casual but attentive.Just please please please up your liquor game a little, so we can have some cocktails as well as good beer.
Henry Awad
Great selection of German and domestic beer as well as several choices of sausages. The food choices are good even for vegetarians. The only downside is the noise from the traffic on the Whitehurst Freeway which is right above the place.
Christoph R.
I used to love this place, not necessarily for the food but for the great beer selection and quasi Biergarten vibe. But they are going downhill: understaffed, poor table management, and jacking up prices. The 20% mandatory service fee for standing in line up to 20 minutes is annoying enough. But selling half liter pints in water glasses that clearly hold much less is an outright scam.
Catie C.
I don't usually write reviews because this website is primarily used by big ol b*tth*oles and frankly, you can't fix stupid, but I feel very strongly about the Berliner and want to share my love with the world. Do I miss my overpriced vanilla lattes from Malmaison? YES. Do I hate that I can only drink here Wednesday - Sunday? YES. BUT There are few other places in the city that have the same level of quality in their rotating beer list. There is quite simply something for everyone there, unless you don't like beer, and in that case, why are you here in the first place? Tip well and the bartenders will remember you. My personal favorite is the one who looks like Chris Pratt, because... well, he looks like Chris Pratt. No, the service is not white tablecloth five star. No, they are not always the most accommodating. Reservations really aren't a thing. It's busy, loud, cold unless the weather is amazing, and ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. If you are someone who wants a sit down meal with high quality service and great attention paid to you while you pretend you are important and then tip 10%, this place is not for you. This place is for people who want a liter of beer and mustard running down their face as they stuff their pie holes full of delicious chicken schnitzel (which is hands down the best thing on the menu). Their fries are made of addictive stimulant drugs that keep you coming back for more (get it with the schnitzel - don't order a salad - you don't need to lose weight). The clientele is mostly Georgetown-adjacent, which is probably the reason they don't have better reviews. Uppity, much? It's often hard to find a table amongst the barely-over-21-somethings and I am not surprised in the least when the staff is short with me because I would be at my wit's end with how many fake ID's I'm sure they have to see in one day's work. This is the kind of spot where you will be met with the energy that you bring, so be nice. You should be nice anyways. And the parking is a b***** which they have no control over. Just don't even bother trying to drive down here on the weekends. It's not worth your time.
Emily G.
What an awesome spot for drinks and bar food! We were hanging out here from 8pm onwards on a Thursday and it was popping! I give some kudos to having so many people out there (it was also a beautiful day) and serving that many folks! We ordered the pretzel and fries as some bar food. The fries really hit the spot and are great for a sharing dish, all sauces are available to choose at the bar (specifically really enjoyed the curry ketchup, which was quite unique!) The drinks were also great, they give out big portions, keeps everyone happy!
If you like beer and German style pub fare, then this is the place for you. A wide selection (~20) of German and local microbrews on tab, and sprinkle that with super tasty and inexpensive hotdogs. What more can you ask for? Both indoor and outdoor seating.
A relatively new place in a old space. Perfectly located watering hole for cyclists along the Crescent Trail. In addition to choices for beers and ciders, there is a good selection of wurst(sausages). If there are four of you, I recommend the platter with all sausages and fixings. For starch, the fries are excellent! If you are alone, try the fries with sausage and curry ketchup.
The Berliner is a hip bar/restaurant in Georgetown across from the Waterfront. I particularly enjoyed the craft beer and cider options, as well as the sausage sandwiches. A soft pretzel with a stingy cheese dip was underwhelming. It's a pretty good place overall, but they impose a mandatory 20% service charge on every check. While service charges are inherently deceptive (just include it in the price of the food/drink!) a 20% charge is extremely high, and this one was especially galling because the service at the Berliner is limited - there's no host/hostess and you have to place food/drink orders and pay at the Bar - the only service is bringing the food/drinks when ordered. If you're going to impose a high service charge, at least provide service to warrant it.
Great beer hall with a solid German beer list and delicious German food offerings. We had the currywurst with the Berliner Brat, the deviled eggs, and the pretzel- all were delicious and complimented the many beer options.Note- on a hot day when all the doors are open, the place can get hot. They have plenty of fans to keep it cool, just choose your spot wisely.
Wonderful beer selection, setting, and prices. DC is lucky to have The Berliner, along with the staff that made our experience special. We have been a few times now and have had the pleasure of interacting with Caitlyn, the best host. Come for the beers and Caitlyn, stay for the delish french fries!
Don’t get the small glass of beer, holds less than the 1/2 liter mug and they try to pawn it off as the same (and charge the same $). S L O W service, too. Yikes.
Great little beer spot with plenty of seating and really nice service. You can try anything on tap And the guy serving us was just super hospital. They have a ton of small seats inside along with an upper area for busier nights. There’s also an outdoor area. I love the staircase benches lined with pillows if you were just looking to chill on a weekday afternoon. Tap selection is great. The bartender is really helpful in giving recommendations. Would love to come back to chill
Perfect summer vibes! Drinking beer, eating sausages, and catching the pulse of the city while seated outside, there’s not much better atmosphere on a midsummer day. There was a DJ busting some tunes and a massive selection of drafts on tap. Paired with quintessential German foods The Berliner is a must stop in the Georgetown area. Get a pretzel, have a brat, and wash it all down with a liter of beer or two ;)
This is a great spot, super close to, but still tucked away from the hubbub of Georgetown. A spacious bar with good beer on tap, a mix of German beers and local beers, and a nice big patio for summer days - which you can reserve in advance. They also do an excellent variety of sausages/brats. The only thing that keeps me from giving five stars is there is always a decent wait to order. There's two bars, but I've only ever seen one open, and line style ordering, so as this is a pretty popular place, they do get very busy, and you can expect to wait.
Great selection of food, pretty authentic German options with a twist. The wurst sausage was incredible with the ground mustard and chili on top - everything was very unique and high quality.Make a reservation since it’s probably packed on weekends. Location is also relaxing as they open the windows during the summer and dogs can sit outside.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best place for afternoon drinks.Great vibe, nice crowd, staff is so casual but attentive.Just please please please up your liquor game a little, so we can have some cocktails as well as good beer.
Great selection of German and domestic beer as well as several choices of sausages. The food choices are good even for vegetarians. The only downside is the noise from the traffic on the Whitehurst Freeway which is right above the place.
I used to love this place, not necessarily for the food but for the great beer selection and quasi Biergarten vibe. But they are going downhill: understaffed, poor table management, and jacking up prices. The 20% mandatory service fee for standing in line up to 20 minutes is annoying enough. But selling half liter pints in water glasses that clearly hold much less is an outright scam.
I don't usually write reviews because this website is primarily used by big ol b*tth*oles and frankly, you can't fix stupid, but I feel very strongly about the Berliner and want to share my love with the world. Do I miss my overpriced vanilla lattes from Malmaison? YES. Do I hate that I can only drink here Wednesday - Sunday? YES. BUT There are few other places in the city that have the same level of quality in their rotating beer list. There is quite simply something for everyone there, unless you don't like beer, and in that case, why are you here in the first place? Tip well and the bartenders will remember you. My personal favorite is the one who looks like Chris Pratt, because... well, he looks like Chris Pratt. No, the service is not white tablecloth five star. No, they are not always the most accommodating. Reservations really aren't a thing. It's busy, loud, cold unless the weather is amazing, and ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. If you are someone who wants a sit down meal with high quality service and great attention paid to you while you pretend you are important and then tip 10%, this place is not for you. This place is for people who want a liter of beer and mustard running down their face as they stuff their pie holes full of delicious chicken schnitzel (which is hands down the best thing on the menu). Their fries are made of addictive stimulant drugs that keep you coming back for more (get it with the schnitzel - don't order a salad - you don't need to lose weight). The clientele is mostly Georgetown-adjacent, which is probably the reason they don't have better reviews. Uppity, much? It's often hard to find a table amongst the barely-over-21-somethings and I am not surprised in the least when the staff is short with me because I would be at my wit's end with how many fake ID's I'm sure they have to see in one day's work. This is the kind of spot where you will be met with the energy that you bring, so be nice. You should be nice anyways. And the parking is a b***** which they have no control over. Just don't even bother trying to drive down here on the weekends. It's not worth your time.
What an awesome spot for drinks and bar food! We were hanging out here from 8pm onwards on a Thursday and it was popping! I give some kudos to having so many people out there (it was also a beautiful day) and serving that many folks! We ordered the pretzel and fries as some bar food. The fries really hit the spot and are great for a sharing dish, all sauces are available to choose at the bar (specifically really enjoyed the curry ketchup, which was quite unique!) The drinks were also great, they give out big portions, keeps everyone happy!