Makers Union

Name: Makers Union
Address: 1811 Library St, Reston, VA, United States, 20190-5622
Telephone: (571) 313-0272
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

490 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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We’re a diverse team of makers — baristas, bartenders, chefs, mixologists, roasters, distillers and brewers — who came together to create a neighborhood place we all need.
It’s a place that brings people together morning, noon and night. A place with crazy delicious food and destination drinks. A place to grab a crave-worthy bite on the fly or to hang awhile with a book and coffee. A place to brunch with your besties or happy hour with your work crew. A place to roll solo with your laptop or roll deep with your family and friends.
It’s a place for you. It’s a place for us. It’s a pub for the people.

NOW HOSTING LIVE MUSIC
EVERY FRIDAY STARTING AT 9PM

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(571) 313-0272

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Lounge
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 313-0272
Website
https://www.makersunionpub.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Black/African American

Location
1811 Library St Reston, VA 20190-5622
Neighborhood
Reston
Parking details
Parking is FREE after 4pm and all day on the weekends! Makers Union validates parking in parking garages for up to 3 hours. Please download the RTC Parking app, determine your parking zone and a member of our team can validate in the restaurant upon your arrival. Street parking in not valid for validation.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Blood Orange Mule$13.00
belle isle blood orange moonshine (richmond, va), lime, sparkling blood orange, ginger beer
Til Death Do Us Party 2.0$15.00
tiki inspired, amber rum, pineapple, orgeat, passion fruit, ginger, lemon
Criss Cross Apple Sauce$13.00
mulling spice infused tequila, turbinado simple syrup, apple cider, cinnamon stick
Chai Chai Slide$14.00
chai infused bourbon, vanilla, cream
Magical Sage$13.00
new amsterdam vodka, lemon, elderflower, sage, peaflower
Makers Maple Old Fashioned$15.00
bowman brothers bourbon (fredericksburg, va), vermont maple syrup, orange peel
Yuzu Lemondrop Martini$13.00
tito's vodka, yuzu, lemon, simple, sugar rim
Thyme for Peaches$14.00
catoctin creek watershed gin (purcellville, va), peach preserves, thyme simple syrup, lemon juice
Prickly Pear Margarita$11.00
tequila, prickly pear, lime, lemon, frozen
Rotating Frozen Slushie$11.00
ask your server for today's selection

Mocktails

Sansgria$10.00
mocktail's sansgria, orange juice, pineapple juice, and lime juice
Jalapeño Rosemary Mock Mule$10.00
mocktail's mockscow mule, jalapeño, rosemary, lime juice, ginger beer
Strawberry Jalapeño Mockarita$10.00
mocktail's mockarita, jalapeños, fresh strawberry, lime juice
Passionfruit Nojito$10.00
mocktail's mockarita, fresh mint, lime, liber passionfruit syrup
Not-A Cosmo$10.00
mocktail's cosmo, strawberry, lemon, cranberry, basil

Beer

Draft

Old Ox Bier, Märzen, 6%, Ashburn, VA$7.50
Makers IPA, IPA, 6.5%, Washington, D.C.$7.25
Vasen, Hefeweizen, 5.5%, Richmond, VA$7.25
Stella Artois, Pilsner, 5.2%, Belgium$7.00
Devils Backbone, Vienna Lager, 5.2%, Roseland, VA$7.00
Buskey, Traditional Cider, 5.5%, Richmond, VA$7.00
Rocket Frog Wallops Island, Brown Ale, 5.3%, Sterling, VA$8.00
Guinness, Stout, 4.2%, Ireland$8.00
2 Silos Mosaic Goat, Dipa, 8.5%, Manassas, VA$7.50
Miller Lite 4.2%, Milwaukee, WI$6.00

Craft

Dogfish Slightly Mighty, Lo-cal IPA, 4%, Milton, DE$8.50
Right Proper Raised by Wolves, Pale Ale, 5%, Washington, D.C.$8.50
Virginia Brewing Co Elbow Patches, Oatmeal Stout, 6.2%, Williamsburg, VA$8.50
Denizens Born Bohemian, Pilsner, 4.9%, Silver Spring, MD$8.50
Vasen Rotating Sour, Richmond, VA
- 16oz$11.00

Domestic

Bud Light$6.00
Budweiser$6.00
Corona$7.00
Heineken$6.00
Blue Moon$7.00
Michelob Ultra$6.50
White Claw$6.50

Wines

Whites

Brut, Charles Roux BDB, FR
- Split$10.00
Pinot Grigio, Ilauri Tavo, IT$9.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Maui, NZ$11.50
Chardonnay, Grayson Cellars, CA$10.00
Moscato d'Asti, Bricco Riella, IT$9.50
Rosé, Hecht & Bannier Cotes de Provence, FR$9.50

Reds

Pinot Noir, Parker Station, CA$10.00
Sangiovese, Castellani Arbos, IT$9.00
Red Blend, Malacara, AR$11.00
Malbec, La Linda, AR$9.50
Meritage Blend, Hayes Valley, CA$11.00
Cabernet, Shannon Ridge, CA$10.00

Soda - Coffee - Tea

Acqua Panna
- Sm$5.00
- Lg$7.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling
- Sm$5.00
- Lg$7.00
Classic Lemonade$4.50
Wild Blackberry Refresher$5.50
Strawberry Watermelon Refresher$5.50
Coke$3.50
Diet Coke$3.50
Sprite$3.50
Iced Tea$3.50
Hot Tea$4.00
black, green, herbal
Swings Coffee$4.00
reg & decaf
Espresso$4.50
Cappuccino$5.00
Café Latte$5.00
Flavors: Vanilla, Sugar-free Vanilla, Mocha, Hazelnut, Caramel
Café Americano$5.00
Flavors: Vanilla, Sugar-free Vanilla, Mocha, Hazelnut, Caramel
Caramel Macchiato$5.00
Flavors: Vanilla, Sugar-free Vanilla, Mocha, Hazelnut, Caramel

What 490 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Citydiner
New York Area
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
Lovely service and appreciated the outdoor dining option. Food was extremely mediocre - but our son loved his kid's burger and the charred broccolini so I'm grateful for that.
IS
ISSAMS
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience3
food is average nothing exciting. Crab cakes and chicken sandwich were lacking in flavor.
TB
TinaB
Atlanta
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
I was very satisfied. I will try a live music night next!
B
Buckeye33
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service provided by our server - Austin.
K
Keisha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Where have you been all my life! Food was great, service was super friendly! They were able to accomodate my bday party of 8. Everyone was fed and happy. We had two servers that kept checking on us and made sure we always had food and drinks. Would RECOMMEND!
V
Vinh
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was mostly good—lobster tail was a bit salty. Lamb chops were excellent. The rest were ok except the special dessert: definitely overpriced for what turned out to be just ice cream with fresh strawberries after the spectacularly fiery presentation. Service was good — average by local standards because we have hundreds of highly rated restaurants in the WMA. Overall, worth a onetime visit,but we felt there are definitely tons of either equal quality restaurants at better value or just plain better overall (food/service/atmosphere) restaurants at the same price points.
K
Kern
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed it! - Great service and excellent food. outdoor seating. Good atmosphere.
RM
RobertM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Outside of some menu items being unavailable ( Mothers Day ) it was a great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue for Mother’s Day!
F
Fred
Washington DC
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The food was OK. Service was generally very good. The noise level was very bad. Would not recommend for people who want a quiet dinner or easy chatting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baja California Sur
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We came to celebrate our mothers for Mother’s Day and everything was just amazing. We had reservations at 5:30pm and were seated at about 5:45pm. We will definitely be visiting again soon.
CC
CraigC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
April is a great server and the food ambience was great.
N
Nina
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down this is one of the best restaurants in the town center. Our waiters are always so nice and we are always well attended! This time our waiter Austin went above and beyond. It was Mother’s Day and super crazy and some drinks accidentally spilled on his tray and on him and he just smiled and waved it off as if it was no big deal and didn’t let this ruin his day. He stayed attentive and focused on our party of 6! Brunch was great here! The bottomless Mimosas were fun since they had 3 different flavors To choose from and the eggs Benedict’s were cooked on point. I recommend the monkey bread for the table! It was yummy and the kids really enjoyed it! We will be back for brunch again! Thanks so much!
n
newsmatt
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chicken and waffles are delicious. My table also ordered the poached egg and salmon and the egg scramble, which also looked good. All portions are oversized, so bring an appetite.
M
Misnick
Washington DC
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved it. Crab eggs benedict was great. Flat iron steak was cooked perfectly. Steak, fries, and broccolini are gluten free.
JM
JohnM
Denver
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent brunch. Service was first rate. Bottomless Mimosa was a real hit.
DT
DennisT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server, Jaden was awesome! The entire staff was courteous and helpful. I would highly recommend Union to anyone!
BM
BillM
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, super friendly wait staff; very accommodating and helpful!
MP
MariaP
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The waitstaff was ready and waiting for us when arrived. The waiter Justin was very attentive, helpful and happy! The hostess seated us at a table which was in a quieter area so we could have a conversation. They had very good oysters available.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Brunch options are delicious. Service (I feel like I always get a waiter with an attitude). 3 times that has happened.
f
foody
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Great menu!
JP
JeffP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed an excellent brunch with family members. We opted on the bottomless mimosas which were refreshing and flavorful. Food was delicious. Of note we got a plate of the French toast and it was amazing!
MC
MichelleC
Baltimore
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The lamb lollipops were a great starter and the rockfish was one of the best fish dishes I’ve ever had. My husband got the salmon which was also wonderful and we finished the meal with bread pudding which did not disappoint. My sangria didn’t inspire me to order a second one but I’d be happy to try other cocktails on our next visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Went their for brunch. Most of the food was great and at a good price. The only thing I didn’t like was the chicken and waffles. The waffles themselves were amazing but the chicken was bland.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience5
Awful server. She was very out in the open about how greedy she was for us to spend $ at our table. For example someone at our table ordered shots from the bar to surprise and she came back with our other drinks that we ordered through her and she was exclaimed at the fact that we didn’t buy the shots from her like upset about it. It was very awkward. Then she came back again about 5 minutes later to ask us the exact type of shot that we bought (presumably to force the bartender to move that onto our bill so she can get credit for it). Then we saw her arguing with the bartender about just that. I get wanting to have folks spend money at your table but to be that money hungry is just disgusting and unprofessional.
DC
DCVegas
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Great ambiance. The crab cake was amazing - no filler whatsoever!
T
Tumarks
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So happy True Food Kitchen finally opened up and Gaithersburg! I've been two times since they opened last Monday and both experiences were fantastic. The food is absolutely delicious, and considering they just opened the service is fantastic! Heidi, Brittany, and Ricardo we're all great servers!. We sat outside for both of my visits, such a nice spot at Rio.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Went for a rare lunch with the wife, took her out for her birthday and it was a excellent pleasant surprise. Food was really really good, I was very surprised and it was very creative for the palate. Service today was also great, a rarity these days, simply keep my water filled and I'm happy it's that simple folks! I will be coming back
e
eagerfoodie
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is great. Atmosphere is funky and fun. Food is very good. We came for Easter day brunch and had an issue with getting too small a table for our party size but EVERY SINGLE staff member (especially the manager) stayed calm and collected. After a short wait, everything went smoothly. The staff handled my hangry stress really well. Work culture starts from the top and this definitely is the case for Makers Union in Reston. Crazy packed Easter crowds but you wouldn't know it from looking at the manager or the rest of the staff that day. Kudos to them all and hope they got the tips that they deserve!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Love the bottomless mimosas and bottomless brunch ! Very affordable
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Excellent service and the food was good too!
RB
RachelB
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
April was the perfect waitress! Food was well prepared ! Great place for socializing ! Loved it as a pre Easter gathering with the fam, or friends !
CE
ChristopherE
Richmond
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Melissa was outstanding. Megan at the bar made sure I was informed and comfortable. Melissa kept the great energy going, addressed all of our concerns and reignited my love for the Saturday brunch. Oh yeah, food was good too😁
NY
NYGyal
Washington DC
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sweet honey brussel sprouts, pasta alfredo, and impossible were amazing. The service was great and we will fine there again soon.
DL
DonnaL
Washington DC
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience2
The servers were exceptional. The atmosphere was loud with no noise dampening anywhere. You had to shout to be heard which added to the loudness. Ordered the hot chicken sandwich. It was hot and fried well. There was no other flavor in either the sandwich or the fries. The restrooms were clean and the food came out quickly. It was also expensive for the portion size.
PM
PMode
Washington DC
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
I made a reservation on OpenTable and upon checking in, the host noted that they are waiting for a couple of tables to finish up. Mind you we had a 6 month old with us. Waited for 30 minutes and we still hadn’t been accommodated. I went up to the host and I was the one who had to note that there is an empty table now. We were seated and a server comes and says “oh you weren’t given menus?” He comes back with menus and we had already knew what we wanted since we were waiting so long for a table. Our food comes and one of the entrees were missing. We asked the server and he noted that he had forgotten to put that order in but will waive it from the bill. Which was fine but at that point it’s like how can we even enjoy our dinner together? Just overall bad experience. Don’t put tables available online if there are no tables available. Don’t depend on tables leaving right after their finished, because I get you can’t make people leave.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
We received the appetizer with main meal the server should have asked us. The music was too loud. Food delicious. We will keep going back! Overall great dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
The service was good. Our initial server at the bar was amazing!! We were seated at high bar chairs but my husband has back issues and could not sit there. We were told it was booked and we’re going to leave. He was able to help us get another table in the main dining area. I really appreciated his hospitality.
CE
ChristopherE
Richmond
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Briana was amazing! She was very attentive and informative. The food was off the meter
NP
NicollemarieP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks and service. Highly recommended.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Makers Union offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 313-0272.

Makers Union is rated 4.5 stars by 490 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(571) 313-0272

1811 Library St Reston, VA 20190-5622

Additional information

Neighborhood
Reston
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is FREE after 4pm and all day on the weekends! Makers Union validates parking in parking garages for up to 3 hours. Please download the RTC Parking app, determine your parking zone and a member of our team can validate in the restaurant upon your arrival. Street parking in not valid for validation.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Black/African American
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.makersunionpub.com/
Phone number
(571) 313-0272

Makers Union

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Mac and Cheese

Salmon Burger

Cocktails

Blood Orange Mule$13.00

Til Death Do Us Party 2.0$15.00

Criss Cross Apple Sauce$13.00

Chai Chai Slide$14.00

Magical Sage$13.00

Makers Maple Old Fashioned$15.00

Yuzu Lemondrop Martini$13.00

Thyme for Peaches$14.00

Prickly Pear Margarita$11.00

Rotating Frozen Slushie$11.00

Mocktails

Sansgria$10.00

Jalapeño Rosemary Mock Mule$10.00

Strawberry Jalapeño Mockarita$10.00

Passionfruit Nojito$10.00

Not-A Cosmo$10.00

Beer

Draft

Old Ox Bier, Märzen, 6%, Ashburn, VA$7.50

Makers IPA, IPA, 6.5%, Washington, D.C.$7.25

Vasen, Hefeweizen, 5.5%, Richmond, VA$7.25

Stella Artois, Pilsner, 5.2%, Belgium$7.00

Devils Backbone, Vienna Lager, 5.2%, Roseland, VA$7.00

Buskey, Traditional Cider, 5.5%, Richmond, VA$7.00

Rocket Frog Wallops Island, Brown Ale, 5.3%, Sterling, VA$8.00

Guinness, Stout, 4.2%, Ireland$8.00

2 Silos Mosaic Goat, Dipa, 8.5%, Manassas, VA$7.50

Miller Lite 4.2%, Milwaukee, WI$6.00

Craft

Dogfish Slightly Mighty, Lo-cal IPA, 4%, Milton, DE$8.50

Right Proper Raised by Wolves, Pale Ale, 5%, Washington, D.C.$8.50

Virginia Brewing Co Elbow Patches, Oatmeal Stout, 6.2%, Williamsburg, VA$8.50

Denizens Born Bohemian, Pilsner, 4.9%, Silver Spring, MD$8.50

Vasen Rotating Sour, Richmond, VA

Domestic

Bud Light$6.00

Budweiser$6.00

Corona$7.00

Heineken$6.00

Blue Moon$7.00

Michelob Ultra$6.50

White Claw$6.50

Wines

Whites

Brut, Charles Roux BDB, FR

Pinot Grigio, Ilauri Tavo, IT$9.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Maui, NZ$11.50

Chardonnay, Grayson Cellars, CA$10.00

Moscato d'Asti, Bricco Riella, IT$9.50

Rosé, Hecht & Bannier Cotes de Provence, FR$9.50

Reds

Pinot Noir, Parker Station, CA$10.00

Sangiovese, Castellani Arbos, IT$9.00

Red Blend, Malacara, AR$11.00

Malbec, La Linda, AR$9.50

Meritage Blend, Hayes Valley, CA$11.00

Cabernet, Shannon Ridge, CA$10.00

Soda - Coffee - Tea

Acqua Panna

San Pellegrino Sparkling

Classic Lemonade$4.50

Wild Blackberry Refresher$5.50

Strawberry Watermelon Refresher$5.50

Coke$3.50

Diet Coke$3.50

Sprite$3.50

Iced Tea$3.50

Hot Tea$4.00

Swings Coffee$4.00

Espresso$4.50

Cappuccino$5.00