Problem Child
Category: Sports Bars, Burger Bars, Dog Friendly
Neighborhood: Navy Yard
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Address: 1201 Half St SE Unit 115 - Street Level, Washington, DC 20003, United States
✨ Vibe
Problem Child is a high-energy, neighborhood dive bar in Navy Yard that blends a casual "come as you are" atmosphere with nostalgic D.C. sports memorabilia and vintage decor.🍸 Best For
Game days, Buffalo Bills fans, affordable rounds, dog-friendly hangouts, seasonal pop-ups, casual weekend brunch.🔥 Highlights
- Budget-Friendly Fun: As one of Navy Yard’s most accessible spots, guests can enjoy $4 select beers, shooters, and no-frills cocktails alongside free popcorn.
- Creative Comfort Food: The menu features elevated pub fare like honey-bourbon baby back ribs, signature smash burgers, and the unique peanut butter and jelly sandwich with bacon.
- Immersive Pop-Ups: The venue frequently transforms into themed experiences, such as the "Stranger Things"-inspired holiday bar and exclusive Chicago-style hot dog takeovers.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- This venue is a dedicated Buffalo Bills affiliate bar and features a 20% automatic service charge to directly support its hardworking staff.
- Weekend brunch is served from 11am to 4pm, and the spacious layout includes both indoor and outdoor seating options.
📰 In the News
Toast the Season at These Holiday Bars and Pop-Ups Around DC
Problem Child in Navy Yard transforms into a Stranger Things-inspired bar as part of the 'Destination: Dreamlands' holiday pop-up series. The venue features specifically themed cocktails and immersive decorations at its 1201 Half Street SE location.
D.C. holiday pop-up bars for festive sips
Problem Child, a sister bar to Duke’s Grocery, has been transformed into a festive holiday pop-up starting December 4. The Washington D.C. venue is featured in a seasonal roundup of bars offering themed decor and holiday-inspired cocktails through the end of the year.
Get a Taste of Marv’s Dogs (brick and mortar coming to Tenleytown) at Problem Child in Navy Yard on Sunday!
Problem Child hosted a Chicago-style hot dog pop-up featuring Marv’s Dogs at its Navy Yard location in September 2025. The event coincided with the Washington Nationals' season finale, highlighting the venue's focus on creating neighborhood-centric experiences and collaborations near the ballpark.
Glover Park Gets a Burger Bar With Filipino Flair — And More April Openings
Problem Child is a divey bar in Navy Yard that replaced Duke's Navy Yard, offering $4 select beers, shooters, and no-frills cocktails. The menu features unique comfort foods like honey-bourbon baby back ribs and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with bacon in a space decorated with D.C. sports memorabilia and vintage skis.
Duke’s Grocery Navy Yard replaced by ‘dive bar’ Problem Child
Problem Child is a neighborhood dive bar in D.C.'s Navy Yard that replaced the former Duke's Grocery location to better cater to local sports fans and a more casual crowd. The venue offers a relaxed atmosphere with a budget-friendly menu featuring $4 beers, free popcorn, smash burgers, and unique options like a peanut butter, bacon, and jelly sandwich.
Recent Reviews from 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...
Alissa, Isaac, and Milk are great bartenders! The ribs, burgers, and tenders are great. Most affordable bar in Navy Yard.
The only thing good about this night was Thomas at the door....I've already given my review of how I came across the street from my house just to check out the karaoke, and there's a lot of biases and...
Ok, so I WANT to love this bar. Good drinks, reasonable prices and dog friendly! The thing is, I really want it to have more of a neighborhood bar feel. Especially after I learned it was a recently...
Made a reservation through Resy to watch the F1 race with friends only to learn that they weren’t accepting reservations when we arrived. This was surprising since I received a text prompting me to...
