The Sovereign

4.7

687 Reviews

$31 to $50

Belgian

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 times today

Great for craft beers
Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour

The Sovereign is a Belgian bar & bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine & fabled brewing culture of Belgium. Located in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, the Sovereign's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga whose classic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes draw on French, German & Dutch cooking techniques & traditions. The Sovereign features 50 drafts & more than 350 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director, Greg Engert.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Belgian, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 774-5875
Website
http://www.thesovereigndc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andres Zuluaga

Location
1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighbourhood
Georgetown
Cross Street
M Street NW
Parking details
Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Many other parking lots and garages are also nearby. Parking sites can be found at www.georgetowndc.com/visitor-map-travel/parking.
Public transit
The Sovereign is a short walk from the M Street & Wisconsin Avenue NW stops on the DC Circulator route. The closest metro station is the Foggy Bottom-GWU stop on the Blue/Orange/Silver line.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 687 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
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Review summary

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The Sovereign promises an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal beer selection" and authentic Belgian flavors. Guests rave about the "great food" and "spectacular service." The cozy, speakeasy vibe and accommodating staff enhance the ambiance, making it a "hidden treasure" in Georgetown. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

687 Reviews

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susan
Mexico City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Bar tables def don’t get the same service from bartender instead of a designated server. So be prepared if you’re super hungry lol to wait.
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VIP
Toledo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing all around. Transported me to being back in Belgium. Bravo.
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Brian
Austin
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and drinks that are unique and value priced
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Corey
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you want a vibe like a speakeasy, this is for you! We loved everything -- the drinks, foods, waiter. Mike D was the best. He's like a toned down Chris Farley! Highly recommend the flatbreads and the croquettes. Expansive German beer list and cocktails.
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Nadya
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in Washington DC. No wonder you need to make reservation week or two in advance. We had mussels, chicken, flatbread. All delicious! Manager Teddy was very accommodating.
The SovereignResponded on February 18, 2025
Nadya, Thank you so much for your kind review! It really means a lot to us when guests take the time to send us some love. Your feedback totally made our day and keeps us pumped to keep doing our best. -The Sovereign
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Whitney
VIP
Mexico City
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were great. We got the mussels and were pleased at the authentic taste. Just note that the bar and dining area are next to each other so it was very loud and difficult to hear our conversation.
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Sam
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant we food, menu, and beer pairings were excellent!
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Megan
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We checked this out because it was on my list of places. Turns out it was restaurant week so we essentially got a 3 course meal for $40 per person. Great way to try a bunch of different things on the menu. All of which was fantastic.
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Barry
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The mushroom risotto from the restaurant week menu was not good at all. The mushroom thing was especially tough.
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Ruth
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Sovereign has been a neighborhood gem since day 1 and continues to deliver a delightful experience. Not just for its consistently excellent service, warm ambience, and outstanding Belgian fare; it's also impressive that while they could easily rely only on Best in DC microbrew selections (that staff is skilled and happy to help you select), their cocktail and wine lists shine also. I appreciated the Restaurant Week options this year in part for reminding me to save room for dessert! I can't wait to return and will continue to bring new people with me to share the magic of The Sovereign.
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The Sovereign is rated 4.7 stars by 687 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 times today

1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

Cross Street
M Street NW
Neighbourhood
Georgetown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Belgian, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Many other parking lots and garages are also nearby. Parking sites can be found at www.georgetowndc.com/visitor-map-travel/parking.
Public transit
The Sovereign is a short walk from the M Street & Wisconsin Avenue NW stops on the DC Circulator route. The closest metro station is the Foggy Bottom-GWU stop on the Blue/Orange/Silver line.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andres Zuluaga
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thesovereigndc.com/
Phone number
(202) 774-5875

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