Beer Star — Restaurant in Washington

If you’re a parent looking for a place you can come with your kids to grab a libation from an extensive selection, I couldn’t think of a better place for you.

If you are NOT a parent, however, and are looking for a relaxing spot for a drink after work, this might not be your first choice.

The selection in the fridges and on tap is good. A few other notes - this is a pet friendly spot that usually has a few dogs present at any given time. Parking is whatever you find on the street, usually a couple blocks away.

Beer Star sells snacks (for both humans and dogs) but there are two food court style restaurants in the same open floor plan and you can take the food into Beer Star, which is where most of the seating is. Lil Woody’s burgers had been in there for a while and the other food stand is...

I stopped in to the new Lil Woody's, and surprise, surprise... It shares a space with a new joint called Beer Star. I browsed the cooler section while waiting on my burger, which is the rather obvious plan of their marketing strategy. Lots and lots of craft beers from all over, with smaller sections for wine, and fruit cider. The bar is long, and the place is brightly lit. The ambience is more like a large cafe than a bar. The bar tender was extra friendly, once he was done with his iPhone. I bought a couple bottles of something new to try with our burgers. My rating might change after I spend more time there. But the way, at 7pm on a Thursday, the place was mostly full. Not crowded, but...

The recent and complete staff turnover has unfortunately transformed this establishment into a one star. The once reliable customer service has become noticeably poor, contributing to a completely different and negative atmosphere. The change in music from their usual reggae and indie to loud rap has also significantly altered the vibe. What was once a place with friendly staff who built connections with customers now feels impersonal and lacking in character. Adding to these issues, the beer wall has remained out of service for an extended and unspecified period, and the unpredictable availability of food service makes it impossible to know when you can...