Beer Gardens near Mclean, VA

“My Great Dane and I had a couple beers and a couple burgers and made a couple dozen new friends. The place is always crowded but the staff is never busy and have a cool professionalism that is welcoming and efficient. One of my favorite places to sit and relax with my best friend on four legs.“

“Aaannndddd we have found our new favorite spot.Service- Jack the event coordinator could not have been more amazing, Trey the shuttle driver was absolutely fantastic, and Robell the bartender was outstanding! We could not believe we received this service in NOVA. ❤️The bouncer was a bit stone-faced but honestly if things got crazy he looked like he would get the job done.Food- We bought the garlic wings, hot dogs and fries for the kids, and brauts for us. The food was really good and by the time I thought to take pics we had already devoured most of the food. The wings were my favorite.Atmosphere- There is so much… two kids bounce houses, a play gym, outdoor checkers and chess, cornhole, a place specifically for dogs to play, several tents, and a main area for bands. They seem to cater to everyone’s needs and it was great! Worried about kids ruining your kid free outing? The kid section is in the back! Even the placement of where they put things was well thought through.Bathrooms- They have trailer bathrooms that are honestly better kept, cleaner, and nicer than most public restrooms. Was planning on getting pictures but #kids and his fascination with how the toilet flushed…Parking- Ok.. option.. yes you have to park off of the premises which stinks, but honestly it’s a really short walk(5 min) and you are there. Worst part is crossing the road and the hill at the end. Don’t want to walk it? There is a shuttle that picks you up and drops you off so no walking required.Overall- AMAZING place!! They also have a kids Sunday event each week so we are planning on trying that out soon!!Kid-friendliness: See post for explanation“

“We had a blast here last night at trivia! It was five rounds of 11 questions and I loved how they covered many different topics. I also appreciated using a phone app to play, which definitely helped with hearing questions when the restaurant was packed and quite lively. For food, I got the blackened mahi-mahi and brussels sprouts. The mahi-mahi was scrumptious, tender and smoky from the grill. It was served over yummy cilantro rice and creamy/zesty lemon butter sauce. Needless to say, I wiped my plate clean! The brussels sprouts was also stellar - everything crispy in it from bacon to shallots to the actual brussel sprouts. It was served with bleu cheese, which rounded out the crispy heartiness with just the right amount of funk! We also sampled through a few of the delicious beers on tap from kolsches to sours. Service was prompt and great, too. What a fun time - hope to come back soon!“

“The food was excellent! The pretzels with beer cheese app was gone in like 5 seconds! I enjoyed the lamb pot pie and my daughter enjoyed the burger which was big and cooked exactly at the right temp ordered. Prices were also very decent. The inside space is cozy and furnished very nicely. Plenty of drink options and just an overall fun atmosphere. All of the staff were also very friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.“

“I cannot write enough superlatives about my experience at The Garden. I hosted my wife's surprise birthday party there, and from the very early planning stages, the ownership and the staff made me feel comfortable knowing that every little detail would be taken care of. From reserving the space, the food, the beverages, the cupcakes (OMG, the cupcakes!) and the service, everything was absolutely phenomenal! My wife was surprised, my guests (~40 of them) loved the venue, and I was able to actually enjoy the party and not worry about a single thing! Oh, and I should mention that the value far exceeded the cost; especially in comparison to the other venues I considered. Thank you, The Garden staff!“

“First, service here is excellent. Very attentive, prompt, and they got everything right. Granted, it was midweek, rainy, and on the early side. Service was slower last year on a nicer evening in late Spring. The food is really good Italian, the best I've had in 3 years of living in the area. We had tricolore salad, eggplant rollatini, meatballs, and chicken Parmesan. And a chocolate cannoli. All delicious! And the marinara sauce rivals my own.“

“Stopped in here with the family some apps and drinks. The pretzel and wings were both good. The atmosphere was good, but there was a quirk to the dining room set up. Our table was right next to the server station. The station is behind a chain curtain, but you can plainly see into the area. Kind of kills the ambiance. Seems like they should better block out that wall and just go through the other entrance to the space.“

“Super chill spot, I was able to go with my dog and we had no issues getting served, they even had water bowls for her! When I went it wasn't overly crowded so plenty of room and my dog did not freak out. Definitely would recommend, especially if you want to bring your dog with you!“

“First time visitor I really enjoyed Latin night, bachata one one floor, salsa on another. The bachatosphere was very lively. Tonight by coincidence, I met someone who recently visited my area, Virginia Beach. Small world!! The food was great!!“