Best Bar in Washington DC

Amanda Turcotte

Stopped by Problem Child after a DC Defenders game at Audi Field because I had not seen it before, and the name spoke to me. ;-) Very casual place. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. They request you order from the bar, so just be prepared for that, especially if there are also a lot of people seated at the bar. ... The menus are standard pub fare but are also diverse enough to satisfy most. They also feature a brunch menu on the weekends 11am-4pm. We ordered buffalo wings and two of their smash burgers along with a beer each. Everything was really good. I do wish my cell service had been better inside, so I could have checked out recommendations from other diners, but it didn't work out and I could not find a wifi option written anywhere. Oh, well. Other fun facts: they have three gender neutral bathrooms, which was great, no line, no waiting. They also add a 20% tip automatically into your bill, which they say goes directly to their employees, and they told us that when they rang up our bill, so we were aware. Overall, we had a good time and would come back. Thanks! Read More

Jannu Acharya

I’ve been a local resident in Navy yard for over 3 years now. I was here when it was Dukes Grocery first and would often go in from time to time. The rebrand into Problem Child was the greatest decision to happen. Everything works - the staff, the event nights, the drinks, the food it all works in perfect cohesion. ... I’ve been a regular since it’s opened and it’s become second home, a testament to Justin and his staff. Lots of navy yard locals can and do relate. They’re such a great brand and do a phenomenal job in marketing themselves, so one thing I’d like is bar merch. Shirts, hats, coozies, stickers, vests the whole nine. I and navy yard want it all. I love talking about the place, and merchandise provides a great conversation starter on the topic. Hopefully we’ll have some merch soon! Read More

Perry Melazzo

Alissa, Isaac, and Milk are great bartenders! The ribs, burgers, and tenders are great. Most affordable bar in Navy Yard.

ashtyn tarapchak

I’ve been going to problem child since they opened, mostly to watch football on Thursdays and Sundays. It is a great neighborhood spot with great food (especially the cheese curds) and reasonably priced drinks. Sarah, Elle and the rest of the bartending staff always make me feel welcome and take great care of my ... friends and I. So happy problem child came into the area! Read More

Jaclyn O'Day

Wow. Wasn’t expecting this to be awesome but it surely was. Hubby liked the draft beers. I liked the espresso martinis. We shared the nachos with chicken. Casual, fun, simple. My new Navy Yard go to spot.