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

519 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

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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
Life After Death$15.00
tiki inspired, spiced rum, pineapple, orgeat, raspberry, ginger, lemon
Magical Sage$13.00
new amsterdam vodka, lemon, elderflower, sage, peaflower
Sippin' Sangria
tempranillo wine, berry brandy, triple sec, pomegranate juice, orange juice, strawberry
- Glass$11.00
- Carafe$42.00
The Riff$18.00
suntory whisky toki, honey ginger syrup, lemon juice, honeycomb, candied ginger
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
It's Not Pomplicated$12.00
blanco tequila, pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice
Quayside Shandy$12.00
fairwinds quayside kolsch, new amsterdam vodka, lemon, lime, frozen

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

make it a people's pour +$3.50

Makers IPA, IPA, 6.5%, Washington, D.C.$7.50
Vasen, Hefeweizen, 5.5%, Richmond, VA$7.50
Stella Artois, Pilsner, 5.2%, Belgium$7.00
Devils Backbone, Vienna Lager, 5.2%, Roseland, VA$7.00
Buskey, Cider, 5.5%, Richmond, VA$7.00
Miller Lite, 4.2%, Milwaukee, WI$6.75
Denizens Georgia Ave, Peach Sour, Silver Spring, MD$8.00
Guinness, Stout, 4.2%, Ireland$8.00
2 Silos Mosaic Goat, Dipa, 8.5%, Manassas, VA$7.50

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 Raspberry Lemon Sour, 7.8%, Richmond, VA
- 16oz$11.00

Domestic

Bud Light$6.00
Corona$7.00
Heineken$7.00
Heineken 0.0$7.00
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
Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, CA$16.00
Moscato d'Asti, Bricco Riella, IT$9.50
Rosé, Tattoo Girl, WA$10.00

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
Red Blend, Root Cause, CA$11.00
Cabernet, Shannon Ridge, CA$10.00
Cabernet, Routestock, CA$18.00

Soda - Coffee - Tea

Acqua Panna
- Sm$5.00
- Lg$7.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling
- Sm$5.00
- Lg$7.00
Minute Maid Lemonade$4.00
Coke$4.00
Diet Coke$4.00
Sprite$4.00
Iced Tea$4.00
Hot Tea$5.00
black, green, herbal
Swings Coffee$5.00
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 519 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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sammy
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good drinks options and execution, the fried chicken sandwich was great.
AB
AdelynnB
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was pretty awesome, prompt and helpful when deciding what to order. We will definitely be going back
LL
LakeLoverReston
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
We went to Maker's Union for my son's 27th birthday. We all enjoyed our meals and we loved the quinoa side so much we ordered a second one. My only complaint is the limited choices for wine. I wanted a Prosecco and they didn't have one.
AM
AmandaM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
I wish I could give a good review, but the food was overpriced and simply not good. I had the rockfish - it was pretty dry, and the sweet potato cubes were pathetic - there were maybe five tiny cubes. My husband had the lamb chops - they were not cooked to his request (medium rare) - they were overcooked, and very average. Finally, the cocktails were terrible.
DG
DarianG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Place had great energy. Austin was a great he tended to us without us even having to say anything. The brunch food was good. All you can eat but you literally can't eat it all lol. I would def recommend especially the show on Saturdays!
AL
AwaLin
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was the special drag brunch. Amazing performance and service staffs were above and beyond.
LA
LAS17
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great service and a delicious meal!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated Father’s Day - sat right away (with two kids and a stroller too)! So thankful for the extra space between tables and kid friendly spot. Kids Mac & cheese - my daughter has never eaten so much in her life! Drinks and dinner were superb! Will be back!
T
Tuliplady1234
Washington DC
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are always amazing. This is our favorite place to eat and people watch.
LT
LaToyaG
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and ambiance are a 10 out of 10! The menu is very diverse for any taste…and very delicious. I had the Rockfish and added the lamb lollipops, and Brussel sprouts. There were 7 of us and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food! The drinks were fantastic!
KC
KimberlyC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great Father’s Day family style brunch
JK
JayeshK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was very good! Our entire group of friends enjoyed Makers Union!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
It was Father’s Day and they were clearly short staffed. They did their best but maybe they shouldn’t accept reservations for large parties (we were 11). The food was okay but not worth the price point.
LK
LKeuhner
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
We went for Father's Day brunch and the place was hopping! We had never been to Makers Union for brunch so this was a first experience. Service was great. - The food was good - not great. I ordered the Tuna Poke - and while there was great taste, the tuna was not cubed small enough to be bite size and was a bit tough to cut. We ordered the spinach & artichoke dip and it was definitely plain. My mother-in-law LOVED the french toast! She kept saying how fluffy it was. My husband ordered the chicken and waffles - (and he is a TOUGH critic and a big foodie). I think most would have loved it...my husband b/c he is tough - said it was 'ok'. Lastly - the ambiance is great but the music was REALLY loud. It might have been b/c of the holiday but it was hard to communicate with people at at the other end of our table. Will definitely try again.
DB
DouglasB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Xavier was our server - top shelf effort ! Food was great - service great ! First time we’d ever been in Makers Union - we will be regulars !!
SB
SusanB
Richmond
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Nice vibe, very relaxed atmosphere. Noise level a bit much but Sunday brunch program encourages big groups which may influence noise.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Cameron was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I really enjoyed spending my birthday brunch at this restaurant! The service was great and the food was good.
CP
CarlP
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
Service was terrible. Tess needs more training for sure. She acted like she didn’t want to be there, and took it out on us. Won’t be coming back here for a good while, if I do come back.
ET
ElleT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Ot was our 1st time here. Went for brunch. Food was not bad but not amazing either. Service was good. It was packed (which is great, I am happy business is going well) and my friends and I had to yell to be able to hear each other. It might’ve been quieter if we sat outside on the patio. I will give this place another try, but our first visit was nothing special.
C
Charles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Drinks were very low in alcohol. Another woman asked for a shot in her drink, not a good sign, so seems a common concern. “Market Price” entree ended up being $40 for a smaller crab cake. This should have been announced. I had reservations for a table and was told instead to sit anywhere. Seems overpriced for what you get. Would not return nor would I recommend.
DM
DougM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Good place to eat and drink. Great live music. But like many places in Reston Town Center, the prices are high.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Makers Union made us feel special for a graduation celebration. Great food, service, and atmosphere. We had a great time!
SD
SteveD
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. We both had the salmon and quinoa. I’m already craving it. Well done!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
W
Wontreturngain
Savannah
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience4
Food is ok. Service is bad with disappearing waiters, those taking orders right after smoking and blowing the smoke filled breath onto you. Took 10 mins to bring a dressing by which time the food was already gone.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a lovely experience at Maker’s Union! Our daughter works in the area, so we met there after her shift, and had fun from the moment we sat down. The waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable. We had delicious cocktails, and the meal was great, too. We will be back!
CE
ChristopherE
Richmond
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Orlando was great. The food came fast hot and abundant
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Service was fantastic, reservations worked out great. Thought it is a little pricey for the area. But will definitely go back and the cocktails were fantastic and enjoyable
C
Citydiner
New York Area
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
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
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
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 on May 17, 2022
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
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 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
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
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.

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 519 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

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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

Life After Death$15.00

Magical Sage$13.00

Sippin' Sangria

The Riff$18.00

Makers Maple Old Fashioned$15.00

Yuzu Lemondrop Martini$13.00

Thyme for Peaches$14.00

Prickly Pear Margarita$11.00

It's Not Pomplicated$12.00

Quayside Shandy$12.00

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

Makers IPA, IPA, 6.5%, Washington, D.C.$7.50

Vasen, Hefeweizen, 5.5%, Richmond, VA$7.50

Stella Artois, Pilsner, 5.2%, Belgium$7.00

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

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

Miller Lite, 4.2%, Milwaukee, WI$6.75

Denizens Georgia Ave, Peach Sour, Silver Spring, MD$8.00

Guinness, Stout, 4.2%, Ireland$8.00

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

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 Raspberry Lemon Sour, 7.8%, Richmond, VA

Domestic

Bud Light$6.00

Corona$7.00

Heineken$7.00

Heineken 0.0$7.00

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

Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, CA$16.00

Moscato d'Asti, Bricco Riella, IT$9.50

Rosé, Tattoo Girl, WA$10.00

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

Red Blend, Root Cause, CA$11.00

Cabernet, Shannon Ridge, CA$10.00

Cabernet, Routestock, CA$18.00

Soda - Coffee - Tea

Acqua Panna

San Pellegrino Sparkling

Minute Maid Lemonade$4.00

Coke$4.00

Diet Coke$4.00

Sprite$4.00

Iced Tea$4.00

Hot Tea$5.00

Swings Coffee$5.00

Espresso$4.50

Cappuccino$5.00