Garden District

WashPo #8 Best DC BBQ '19: Sauced brisket is smokier, and more succulent, than the stuff found at much larger joints. His ropy strands of pulled pork , at once sweet and tangy , are just as good.

Perpetually packed in the evenings, but come during the afternoon to be able to grab a table easily and relax with beer and barbecue . Call ahead for the whole smoked pig head if that's your thing

You can never go wrong with Brat and Beer . And the outdoor atmosphere is super chill . The umbrellas are huge, so even if it's raining, chances are you'll still be able to sit outside.

Excellent pulled pork , good sides, nice rotating beer selection with acceptable prices for the neighborhood ...but many, many times it is impossible to find a seat here. I recommend sunday boozing.

A pretty, but chill biergarten with a cozy , backyard kind of feel to it. Fabulous for Summer lounging with a solid selection of beer , as well as cider .

Casual beer garden with solid barbeque . Might very well be the greatest grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had.

No paradox of choice at Garden District, where American and German beers are high-end but not overwhelming. The Southern-style food here hits the spot regardless of how many beers you've chugged. Read more

This pork 'n beer stop's fronted by a picnic table-laden mini beer garden , and anchored by a small indoor bar pouring Bavarian liters. Read more

Got the Mac and cheese , fried pickles , spicy sauerkraut , and pulled pork sandwiches . Everything was good but the sauerkraut was especially amazing.

While the atmosphere and beer selection is refreshing, the pork sandwich lacks a smoke flavor, even with the slaw topping. The brisket is the better sandwich , give that a try.

Every day feels like Oktoberfest at everyone's favorite beer garden . The fence-enclosed picnic tables on 14th Street NW are some of the most prized seats in the city .

We prefer our doughnuts washed down with a cold brew. Soak up the sun, suds, and fresh from-the-oven doughnut holes made daily.

Just like in Germany! Great for friends! Ask for the pulled pork sandwich ! And off course a big beer

Great beer garden . Sit down have a few ...& if you're feeling adventurous get the whole BBQ pig head . Great location for bar hopping afterwards

Whenever I'm in the mood to pretend I'm back in Germany, I head here for an authentic German beer (in a stein of course!). Closest thing in DC to a European beer garden .

Little garden , big eats! (Also, all the prices are wonky numbers so they can be made whole with tax, and I'm all about that.)

Awesome place to hang, the staff is great and the beer is just the same, oh yah and the food rock too.

Sunday lobster rolls and Wehenstephan Hefeweizen . The best!

Grab a beer , post up near the sidewalk, and get some great people-watching views .

This place fills up quickly, but it's really cute and their beer and food are both really good.

If the sun is out, head for Standard. Best pulled pork in town . Don’t miss the Mexican corn on the cob as a side dish.

If you're hardcore call in and order a pig 's head ($30). 1-2 weeks advanced notice required!

Skip the frickles but the brisket sammich is great. Oh, and they have Weihenstephan. Have one. Or three. Thank me later.

The curry wurst is amazing... and even better when paired with traditional German beers !

Order the fried donuts . Steve (aka Doji) is the best. He only works Thursday -Sunday.

This is my favorite place in DC. If you see Tad give him a high five from me and ask him for bacon .

This southern boy says get the spot-on hush puppies . (Also, the sammies are good, but marvel at how great those sesame seed buns are!)

Outdoor seating ! Cozy with wooden tables and lights surrounding the area

Grilled meats and German beers in the sunshine. This place is ????

** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the bratwurst "cradled with winy sauerkraut ." http://wapo.st/ncIlpL

Best pulled pork sandwhich in the District and in the U.S. for that matter. End of conversation.

High top table is the best. No wind, in the sun...liters of Hofbrau all around!

Outdoor beer garden . If it's cold, just sit under the heat lamp .

Friendly servers . Currently decorated for Christmas - the Miracle on 14th Street !

The burger here is the sleeper folks. Hands down one of the best burgers in the city and at a great price.

Pork sandwich is quite good and huge ass beers

Awesome draft beers ! Great on a clear night.

I'm usually here on most days. Come say hi. Beer gardens are about sharing and making friends.

Great outdoor seating and an even better burger

Happy hour M-F 5-6: $5 Hofbräu lager , $5 brats . ????????

Lovely over the summer but usually very crowded .

A cozy beerplace, good for deinking one beer before dinner

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! The secret sauce for the fried pickles is so very delicious.

The barbecue is very good but don't overlook the sides -- especially the hush puppies .

Great beer selection , great food.

The Open Sunday Chick Filet is sadly not as great as Chick-fil-a. ????

Perfect holiday hangout. Space heaters really do the trick ????

The short rib is everything.

"This place was better as a plant shop. Fewer douchebags ."

Order your food immediately because the service is slooooowwww.