For those still feeling the need to leave reviews after pint’s doors have shut, I’d like to offer a different perspective. In an age where online criticism gives the vengeful guest far too much power, I’d like to remember what this place really was.
Here’s to Brookland Pint, my second home. To me and to many others, this place was not just a restaurant, but a safe haven. A heartbeat in the neighborhood, a warm light spilling out onto Monroe Street, drawing in people from every walk of life.
I got to watch lives unfold here, year after year.. I got to serve a couple on their very first date and later pour their celebratory shots on the night of their engagement. I learned the standing order of the parents whose newborn was in the hospital down the street. I poured beer for the man who had just lost his wife, and I got to offer a quiet space to those who simply needed somewhere to sit and not be alone. I got to celebrate birthdays, graduations, baby showers, new jobs, and all the little milestones that deserved a cheer. And I shared in the heartbreaks too..stories of loss, divorce, and loneliness told across the bar with the kind of trust only a stranger can sometimes hold.
I also got to meet people I never would have otherwise! Neighbors, students, professors, artists, families, even celebrities(!)all of whom somehow found common ground in a pint glass or a shared meal. Many of them I now get to call family.
Of course, it wasn’t always smooth. The inevitable angry crowds when the wait was too long, taps that kicked in the middle of a pour, and guests who forgot that the people serving them were human too. There were nights of exhaustion, sticky floors, and jokes traded in the service alley just to keep each other going. And when something (inevitably) went wrong, we’d laugh and shrug and also joke about well.. Pint!
Brookland Pint was never about perfection, it was about people. About a small staff who poured their hearts into this place, about regulars who claimed their favorite seats, about strangers who walked in alone and left feeling just a little less lonely.
That’s the beauty of a small business: it doesn’t run on efficiency, but on love, chaos, and the fragile, extraordinary work of creating a space where anyone could belong.
So many lives passed through those doors, leaving pieces of themselves behind, taking pieces of us with them. Though the lights are out now and the barstools empty, its spirit lingers..in memory, in community, in every story told over a pint.
And if people cannot appreciate places like Pint because they expect them to run like a Cheesecake Factory or some polished corporate chain, then one day we’ll only be left with restaurants where you order through a screen bolted to the table.
So slow down. Take your dining experiences a little less seriously. Be kind to the people serving you. Notice the imperfections and love them for what they are. Appreciate your surroundings, the people across from you, and the humanity happening all around.
Lastly, a reminder to thank your local bar for quietly holding so much of your joy, your grief, and your lives together.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
O. R
Sorry to rub salt into the wound. Prime location on the walk to the red line, classy physical plant, nice patio for dining & socializing. Right next to a busy private college. Just poor execution. I’m local, like to dine out, enjoy a cocktail in the evening, especially getting off the train. Several attempts on my part during your tenure were disappointing. Attitude flows down from the top. Sorry you didn’t have time to step up your game. I hope a new tenant someday realizes the potential of this site.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Anthony Curioso
I miss this place terribly. Great food, great staff and a great cocktail
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simone Farmer
This place is finally closed? Good! It was about time. The owner doesn't have a clue and never has. Everything he tried to open was an epic fail. One of the worst bar owners in D.C. history.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Claire S
I love this place! Please come back!🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L C
What a bummer. Went for brunch which how hard is it to mess up? Food order was inputted and didn't come out for over an hour. No dressing for the salad or syrup for the French toast. No coffee refills. Food was bland and boring. And then there's a 10% service charge to top it all off. What's going on?
Heidi C
Nice back room for private group. Easy to book.
Marc Gasbarro
Quit adding 10% service charge fees (which doesn't go to the servers) and instead inflate the menu prices 10% to account for this. Same end price. This puts the server in an awkward position to explain. Furthermore, I can not readily find a disclaimer on your online menu for this fee. Good food otherwise, but CHANGE your pricing practices.
Kerri Callahan
Always a good time at the Pint! Delicious food, great service and a very entertaining atmosphere.
For those still feeling the need to leave reviews after pint’s doors have shut, I’d like to offer a different perspective. In an age where online criticism gives the vengeful guest far too much power, I’d like to remember what this place really was.
Here’s to Brookland Pint, my second home.
To me and to many others, this place was not just a restaurant, but a safe haven. A heartbeat in the neighborhood, a warm light spilling out onto Monroe Street, drawing in people from every walk of life.
I got to watch lives unfold here, year after year.. I got to serve a couple on their very first date and later pour their celebratory shots on the night of their engagement. I learned the standing order of the parents whose newborn was in the hospital down the street. I poured beer for the man who had just lost his wife, and I got to offer a quiet space to those who simply needed somewhere to sit and not be alone. I got to celebrate birthdays, graduations, baby showers, new jobs, and all the little milestones that deserved a cheer. And I shared in the heartbreaks too..stories of loss, divorce, and loneliness told across the bar with the kind of trust only a stranger can sometimes hold.
I also got to meet people I never would have otherwise! Neighbors, students, professors, artists, families, even celebrities(!)all of whom somehow found common ground in a pint glass or a shared meal. Many of them I now get to call family.
Of course, it wasn’t always smooth. The inevitable angry crowds when the wait was too long, taps that kicked in the middle of a pour, and guests who forgot that the people serving them were human too. There were nights of exhaustion, sticky floors, and jokes traded in the service alley just to keep each other going. And when something (inevitably) went wrong, we’d laugh and shrug and also joke about well.. Pint!
Brookland Pint was never about perfection, it was about people. About a small staff who poured their hearts into this place, about regulars who claimed their favorite seats, about strangers who walked in alone and left feeling just a little less lonely.
That’s the beauty of a small business: it doesn’t run on efficiency, but on love, chaos, and the fragile, extraordinary work of creating a space where anyone could belong.
So many lives passed through those doors, leaving pieces of themselves behind, taking pieces of us with them. Though the lights are out now and the barstools empty, its spirit lingers..in memory, in community, in every story told over a pint.
And if people cannot appreciate places like Pint because they expect them to run like a Cheesecake Factory or some polished corporate chain, then one day we’ll only be left with restaurants where you order through a screen bolted to the table.
So slow down. Take your dining experiences a little less seriously. Be kind to the people serving you. Notice the imperfections and love them for what they are. Appreciate your surroundings, the people across from you, and the humanity happening all around.
Lastly, a reminder to thank your local bar for quietly holding so much of your joy, your grief, and your lives together.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sorry to rub salt into the wound. Prime location on the walk to the red line, classy physical plant, nice patio for dining & socializing. Right next to a busy private college. Just poor execution. I’m local, like to dine out, enjoy a cocktail in the evening, especially getting off the train. Several attempts on my part during your tenure were disappointing. Attitude flows down from the top.
Sorry you didn’t have time to step up your game. I hope a new tenant someday realizes the potential of this site.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
I miss this place terribly. Great food, great staff and a great cocktail
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is finally closed? Good! It was about time. The owner doesn't have a clue and never has. Everything he tried to open was an epic fail. One of the worst bar owners in D.C. history.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I love this place! Please come back!🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a bummer. Went for brunch which how hard is it to mess up? Food order was inputted and didn't come out for over an hour. No dressing for the salad or syrup for the French toast. No coffee refills. Food was bland and boring. And then there's a 10% service charge to top it all off. What's going on?
Nice back room for private group. Easy to book.
Quit adding 10% service charge fees (which doesn't go to the servers) and instead inflate the menu prices 10% to account for this. Same end price. This puts the server in an awkward position to explain. Furthermore, I can not readily find a disclaimer on your online menu for this fee. Good food otherwise, but CHANGE your pricing practices.
Always a good time at the Pint! Delicious food, great service and a very entertaining atmosphere.
Really good food and great drink specials
Restaurantji Recommends
Good place. Good pepole. Good refilling of water!!!
Food was delicious, service was a little slow but it was around the holidays and we were a larger group.
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Fries
Dinner and they scored on all fronts!!
Vegetarian options: Arroz Chaufa was absolutely fantastic!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seared salmon is perfect everytime
Outdoor seating is lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The roasted chicken sandwich is BOMB 💣!!! You won’t regret it! Beer is good, bathroom is nice, no complaints all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich
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