Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.1

695 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Lively
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Located just two blocks from the National Mall and steps from the White House, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Museums, Elephant & Castle on Pennsylvania Avenue is your go-to British pub in D.C. Enjoy British classics like fish and chips or bangers and mash, paired with a great selection of beers. Relax on the largest patio in downtown D.C. with scenic views of Pennsylvania Avenue. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or a late-night spot to unwind, we've got you covered. Catch live football and soccer matches or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere. Elephant & Castle Restaurant and Pub delivers the best British hospitality right in the heart of Washington, D.C.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, British
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 347-7707
Website
https://www.elephantcastle.com/en/locations/dc/washington/1201-pennsylvania-avenue-nw
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
12th ST NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW
Parking details
Pay to Street Park or Multiple Pay to Park Garages in a two block radius.
Public transit
Federal Triangle & Metro Center
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy $6.00 domestic draught beers, $6 6oz house wines, and $6 share plates! Monday-Friday 3-6PM

Popular dishes

What 695 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elephant & Castle on DC's Pennsylvania Ave offers a lively British pub atmosphere with standout dishes like the fish and chips. Guests appreciate the "great food" and "friendly staff," while some note that the service can be slow and the restaurant gets quite warm. It's an ideal spot for pre-show dining near the Warner Theater.

695 Reviews

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Andrea
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Staff were super helpful and friendly.
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Tom
Baltimore
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and reasonably priced. The noise level was a bit higher than I would have liked. Everyone looked like they were having a good time.
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Elizabeth
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great prices for DC! If you’re tired of paying $25+ per entree this is your place. Food is excellent, desserts even better!
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Suzie
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as always! We enjoyed our dinner after a day of touring museums!
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Anne
Atlantic City
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant was way too loud. The food was very good, many choices and tasty. Nice beverage selection. Friendly, helpful, though very busy staff. We would go back except we couldn’t hear ourselves talk.
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Steve
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and the service was great but the entire experience would have been better without music. What is the point of music loud enough to make it hard to talk but muffled enough that whatever particular song is playing doesn't matter?
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Blake
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service great food. Lovely time for my wife and I
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Paul
Milwaukee
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Outdoor tables not well kept. Food was overcooked and rather tasteless. Our server was good.
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Victoria
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff and great food in convenient locale
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John
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ample menu, comfortable booth, good food preparation and quick attentive service from our waiter Dewey.
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FAQs

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 347-7707.

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. is rated 4.1 stars by 695 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

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Google Map for Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Cross street
12th ST NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Pay to Street Park or Multiple Pay to Park Garages in a two block radius.
Public transit
Federal Triangle & Metro Center
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.elephantcastle.com/en/locations/dc/washington/1201-pennsylvania-avenue-nw
Phone number
(202) 347-7707

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Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour

Popular dishes

Fish & Chips

Highland Bread Pudding

Wee Pies

Menu

Happy Hour

Share Plates$6.00

Domestic Draughts - 16oz$6.00

House Wine - 6oz$6.00

Daily Specials

Mule Monday$8.00

Tuesday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Throwback Thursday$7.00

Saturday & Sunday

What 695 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. restaurant rated?

Does Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. offer gift cards?

Is Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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