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

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.1
4.1
695 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    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

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          • 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: 21 March 2024

                    What 695 people are saying

                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                    4.1
                    4.1 based on recent ratings
                    • 4Food
                    • 4.1Service
                    • 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.

                    695 Reviews

                    1. 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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                    2. 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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                    3. 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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                    4. Suzie

                      Washington DC

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined on 22 November 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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                    5. Anne

                      Atlantic City

                      6 reviews

                      1.0

                      6 reviews

                      Dined on 19 November 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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                    6. Steve

                      Washington DC

                      26 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      26 reviews

                      Dined on 16 November 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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                    7. Blake

                      Seattle

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 16 November 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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                    8. Paul

                      Milwaukee

                      8 reviews

                      3.0

                      8 reviews

                      Dined on 7 November 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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                    9. Victoria

                      Atlanta Metro

                      5 reviews

                      4.0

                      5 reviews

                      Dined on 24 October 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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                    10. John

                      Washington DC

                      31 reviews

                      vip
                      4.0

                      31 reviews

                      Dined on 22 October 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
                    19:00
                    Booked 43 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
                    • Area
                      Penn Quarter
                    • Hours of Operation
                      Daily 11:00–23:00
                    • 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
                      Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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