The Midlands Beer Garden

This is a great spot in the Columbia Heights slash Petworth neighborhood. They have a nice menu for food that includes giant soft pretzels, Bahn Mi sandwiches and bowls and buffalo chicken sandwiches. They are mostly known for their beers but also offer wine and cocktails.The ambiance is pretty casual with mostly outdoor seating with big TVs for sporting events. The service is pretty quick -- drinks are served immediately but for food, you're given a buzzer to collect from the back window. Overall, a great spot for the neighborhood and we'll be back!

Been here a bunch of times with no issues, but recently went on a Sunday to watch football. The following staff were rude and cold:- bartenders- bouncers- kitchen staffThere are a bunch of beer gardens in DC, I strongly suggest better service if this place wants to stay open.

I've been to Midlands twice. First off, props for being a Michigan alum bar - Go Blue! Love the patio and chill vibe - great spot to relax while hanging out and sampling beers, etc. Solid beer selection, per my husband. Today I ordered the Strainge Beast hard kombucha which was awesome. Ginger, lemon, hibiscus. Loved it! We also needed a light midday snack so my husband got the $3 happy hour brat and I ordered hummus/pita. The hummus tasted great and was the perfect consistency. I'd love some veggies in addition to the pita bread, though. The service has been welcoming both times I've come. All in all, Midlands is a terrific neighborhood hangout spot and I'm sure to be back when visiting the area.

As a beer garden lover, this place rocks! Huge beer selection is always a plus. The baby pint boot glasses are also really fun! The Nachos were big & hefty with toppings. I would love to come back here to watch sports and indulge in their Happy Hour!

Surprisingly good food and plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors.We ordered a half tray of the beef chili nachos and could've easily gotten full from just the nachos -- they are loaded! I got the ribeye gyro, which came with real, thinly sliced ribeye and a lightly toasted gyro that was both soft and pleasantly crispy, a nice touch I wasn't expecting that elevated the sandwich. I would order both again.There are TV screens in both the outdoor and indoor seating areas. Outdoors, there is a giant jug of sunscreen and some bug spray, which I suppose we could've used because my husband got a mosquito bite while we were eating lunch outside.We ordered at the counter inside, sat ourselves, and then retrieved our food from the pick-up window once the buzzer went off.

I've been coming here since they first opened, and somehow forgot to ever write a review. It's always been a great neighborhood place and has only gotten better over the years. They're known for their awesome craft beer selection, but have good cocktails and wine (and non-alcoholic drinks too). Their food menu is very good, includes some vegetarian and gluten free options, however they still let you bring in any outside food you want. It's a place that you can visit with a big group, or alone and grab a seat at the bar, people bring babies, kids, dogs, etc., and it's just a nice casual atmosphere. It's also great for watching sports, and I've been here to watch World Cup soccer over the years, DC sports (was an awesome place to be when the Nats were in the 2019 World Series), and regular college football Saturdays. Since they added covers over much of the patio area, it's also a great place to visit in any weather.

Always a great time at Midlands with friends. Solid neighborhood bar and great for groups. They have enough space inside and outdoor seating available for a happy hour hang or weekend meet up. I've been here at different times of the year and they're always ready to accommodate folks regardless of weather. Today was rainy and they had the outdoor seating covered for use in addition to indoor seating. During the cold months they have heaters available outside. It's a great place to hang year round! Though it does get crowded as it gets warmer, so a reservation is recommended. They have an excellent selection of beers, ciders, cocktails, and more! There's something for everyone from IPAs to Pilsners and Sours. I love that they offer real food in addition to their yummy Buffalo Chicken nachos, they also have sandwiches like the Chicken Banh Mi. They're also dog friendly! What more could you want?

Great spot to enjoy a beer and watch a game. Tons of our door seating and in door. Great selection of beer and the staff is really nice. Has food but didn't try it this time but will be back.

really cool/chill beer garden with a lot of outdoor tables, games, and a solid selection of beers (lots of local options!). it's a great spot to go with a group or when the weather is really nice. the staff is very friendly and it's a great selection of drinks!

The sandwich menu has options for "Half Hoagie" and "Whole 9 inch" hoagie. I ordered the whole hoagie and got what's shown in the picture. I talked to the owner, who unrepentantly just kept repeating, "they're nine-inch rolls," as if to say "deal with it." I then spite-downloaded a tape measure app, and the "9 inch" sandwich measured in at a whopping 6.75". Talk about shrinkage. Tasted like it looks. Midlands? More like Mid Land. Two stars for the beer selection.