Problem Child

Bar · Near Southeast

Problem Child

Bar · Near Southeast

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1201 Half St SE Unit 115 - Street Level, Washington, DC 20003

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Dive bar with great food, strong drinks, and huge patio.  

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1201 Half St SE Unit 115 - Street Level, Washington, DC 20003 Get directions

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$20–30 · Menu

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1201 Half St SE Unit 115 - Street Level, Washington, DC 20003 Get directions

+1 202 652 0341
problemchilddc.com
@problemchilddc
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$20–30 · Menu

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The Biggest New Restaurant Openings in D.C., April 2025 | Eater DC

"A divey new bar that transformed a former space just in time for baseball season; owner Daniel Kramer offers $4 select beers at all times, fun shooters, no-frills cocktails, and fare like honey-bourbon baby back ribs, a PBJ with bacon, and complimentary popcorn. Walls are adorned with everything from D.C. sports memorabilia to vintage wooden skis, and the bar opens at 5 p.m. (and earlier for all Nationals Park games, concerts, and F1 races)." - Tierney Plumb

https://dc.eater.com/2025/4/30/24421233/dc-new-restaurant-openings-april-2025
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Amanda Turcotte

Google
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!

Amy Leary

Google
We came here from a local recommendation. Great dive bar. Milk, the bartender was witty. We nerded out on books. I had the chicken Caesar wrap and sweet potato fries. It hit the spot. Great place to watch a game or grab drinks before the game. Highly recommend if your in the area.

Timothy Strömberg

Google
Shoutout to the bartender ( can’t remember his name but he had a dope mustache 🤣) for making a non alcoholic shot for me to take with my friends taking shots. He said everyone should be included in a toast! That was above and beyond great service and I will definitely be back!

Christian Coates

Google
Great dive/sports bar and right next to the ballpark. The food was all really good and the drinks seemed cheaper than some of the other popular spots in the neighborhood. Staff was super friendly. Will definitely be back!

Gabe Kramer

Google
I loved what they did with the place. It's a good vibe and a good time. Drinks are appropriately priced, same for food. Eat, drink, enjoy - this spot makes all those things easy and fun.

Mitchell Simms

Google
Best bar in Navy Yard by far. Incredible food, fantastic staff, and an unreal atmosphere, especially on their Friday night karaoke nights

John Lewis

Google
Really awesome bar with great short order food at a perfect location. The smashburger was one of the best I've ever had - kept super simple. The nachos were also amazing.

Tayllor S

Google
BEST BAR IN NAVY YARD! Good prices, drink selection and vibes. Will be coming back many more times!
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Spencer D.

Yelp
Name change and a bit of a menu reduction from dukes grocery but generally pretty similar with some more of the more reasonable drink specials on the block.
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Emma B.

Yelp
Came for some drinks before the Nats game. Was a Saturday afternoon and the garage doors were open - was pretty warm in there. They have some good drink deals. Sat at the bar, bartender was friendly. Didn't try any food. Tabs already include 20% service charge, menu states 100% goes to employees.
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Amanda T.

Yelp
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!

John M.

Yelp
We're Nats season plan holders and have stopped in after 2 recent games. Both times, we sat at the bar for at least 15 mins and were completely ignored by the bar staff. We're both 60+ and noticed the bartenders concentrated on serving the younger patrons...who probably didn't tip them. We left, went across the street to Tom's which had much better service. Won't be back and will pass this info on to our friends at the ballpark.

Angela C.

Yelp
The ribs - unbelievable. Fall off the bone tender and delicious! Elote was good, spicy, maybe better served off the cob as it was a bit messy but the ribs made it all more than worthwhile!!