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Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.0
4
692 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood 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

  • Location
    1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Neighbourhood
    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 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Enjoy $6.00 domestic draught beers, $6 6oz house wines, and $6 share plates! Monday-Friday 3-6PM

Menu

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday 3-6pm

  • Share PlatesUS$6.00

    • Domestic Draughts - 16ozUS$6.00

      Coors Light | Miller Lite | Blue Moon | Sam Adams

      • House Wine - 6ozUS$6.00

        Camelot Pinot Grigio | Camelot Cabernet Sauvignon

        Daily Specials

        • Mule MondayUS$8.00

          Ask About Our Mules

          • Tuesday

            Tins 25% off

            • Tuesday

              Team Trivia 6:30PM

              • Wednesday

                Wine by the Glass - $1 Off | Bottles of wine 1/2 price

                • Throwback ThursdayUS$7.00

                  Local Draught - 16oz

                  • Saturday & Sunday

                    Mimosas - $6 | Bloody Marys - $8

                    Last updated: March 21, 2024

                    What 692 people are saying

                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                    4.0
                    4 based on recent ratings
                    • 4Food
                    • 4Service
                    • 3.9Ambience
                    • 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.

                    692 Reviews

                    1. Suzie

                      Washington DC

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined 3 days ago

                      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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                    2. Anne

                      Atlantic City

                      6 reviews

                      1.0

                      6 reviews

                      Dined 6 days ago

                      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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                    3. 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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                    4. 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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                    5. 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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                    6. 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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                    7. 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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                    8. Jonathan

                      Greater Boston

                      23 reviews

                      3.0

                      23 reviews

                      Dined on October 18, 2024

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 2
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 3
                      Meh. Both got fish and chips. Fish was not fried crispy enough and over battered. Chips were not hot enough. Slaw was unimpressive.

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                    9. Steve

                      Orlando

                      11 reviews

                      4.0

                      11 reviews

                      Dined on October 12, 2024

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Ok, so i really should give five stars, but i went there for their pot pie flight and they were sold out. At 530 on a Saturday they were out of the best thing they have on the menu??? My 2nd choice was fine, wife loved her meal, and the service was awesome. Priced quite reasonably for the area. I’ll return … but hopefully they will have my favorite meal!!

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                    10. Joseph

                      Washington DC

                      5 reviews

                      5.0

                      5 reviews

                      Dined on October 11, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 3
                      4. Ambience 4
                      We had Fish tacos and shepherds pie. Good and tasty. The mimosa wasn’t so great. Each of our entrees came with a salad which was really good, and included goats cheese and cranberries. Service left a bit to be desired, but overall was a good first experience at the restaurant.

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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 stars by 692 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.

                    Make a reservation

                    2 people
                    7:00 p.m.
                    Booked 37 times today

                    Order delivery or takeout

                    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
                    • Neighbourhood
                      Penn Quarter
                    • Hours of Operation
                      Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 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
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