The Liberty Tavern

4.7

4034 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 65 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour
Lively

We are not just a restaurant, but an institution in Arlington. The first floor of our restored historic property houses an inviting bar and lounge that remains vibrant all hours of the day. Our upstairs dining room offers professional service, a warm ambiance, and a menu featuring rustic, modern American cuisine. We are devoted to in-house production: we bake all of our own bread and pastas, sausages, and desserts. Our beverage program features creative specialty cocktails, a diverse wine list, and a great selection of premium draft and bottled beer. We are known for our unlimited small plates brunch on the weekend and late night dancing Friday through Sunday. Liberty To-Go offers a separate carry-out entrance on Irving Street where wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, fresh salads and other specialties are offered for enjoyment at home.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Sun 9:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(703) 465-9360
Website
http://www.thelibertytavern.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ulysses Cabahug
Private party facilities
The Liberty Tavern features both private and semi-private space perfect for large or small gatherings. Whether you’re looking to host a fun, casual happy hour in our Lounge, or a large group gathering in our spacious upstairs Dining Room, we’re happy to be of service.
Private party contact
Kelly Johansen: (571) 265-5010

Location
3195 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Area
Arlington
Cross Street
Irving Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
On the corner of Wilson Boulevard and Irving Street in Arlington, The Liberty Tavern is easily accessible from downtown DC, Route 66, Route 395, and is across the street from the Clarendon Metro Station.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Private dining

Popular dishes

Fried Chicken Monday!
mac & cheese, collard greens, house-made biscuit
- For 1US$20.00
- For 4US$76.00
Tuesday Baked Rigatoni
beef bolognese, basil, mozzarella, provolone, with Caesar salad & fresh bread
- For 1US$20.00
- For 4US$76.00
Wednesday Veal Stroganoff
tagliatelle, cremini, swiss chard
- For 1US$31.00
- For 4US$120.00
Thursday Chicken Parm
house-made spaghetti, marinara, with Tavern salad & fresh baguette
- For 1US$23.00
- For 4US$88.00
Friday Shrimp Scampi
house-made spaghetti, roasted tomato, spinach, garlic, butter, white wine, with Tavern Salad & fresh bread
- For 1US$24.00
- For 4US$92.00
Saturday Chicken Marsala
potato purée, hen of the woods mushrooms, haricot verts, Caesar salad & fresh bread
- For 1US$25.00
- For 4US$96.00
Sunday Braised Short Ribs
honey roasted parsnips, potato purée, Brussels sprouts, au jus, with Tavern salad
- For 1US$32.00
- For 4US$124.00

To Start / To Share

Wood-Smoked Chicken WingsUS$15.00
choose Chipotle Lime or Alabama White w/ celery, Point Reyes blue cheese dressing
Grilled OctopusUS$20.00
crispy fingerling potato, romesco sauce, watermelon radish, pickled onion
Calamari FrittoUS$17.00
fennel, Fresno chillies, lemon, spicy Calabrian aioli
AranciniUS$11.00
risotto, Fontina, spring peas, San Marzano marinara
Garlic & Herb Roasted Shrimp*US$18.00
chili, lemon, grilled baguette
Zucchini FrittiUS$9.00
choose marinara or Calabrian aioli
MeatballsUS$12.00
marinara, Pecorino
Warm Garlic BreadUS$8.00
provolone, marinara

Salad / Soup

Tavern SaladUS$9.00
field greens, fennel, radish, carrot, red wine / shallot vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$11.00
hearts of romaine, challah croutons, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Arugula SaladUS$12.00
apples, goat cheese, candied bacon, pistachio, champagne / mustard vinaigrette
Roasted Beet SaladUS$16.00
arugula, whipped goat cheese, orange supremes, dukkah, honey vinaigrette
Bowl of Tomato SoupUS$7.00
basil, challah croutons
Potato & Leek SoupUS$8.00
chive oil

Wood-Oven Pizzas

Toppings - Add Mushroom, Olive, Spinach, Peppers, Caramelized Onion, Jalapeño, Broccoli, Pepperoni, Sliced Plum Tomatoes +$1.50; Add Italian Sausage, Bacon, Mozzarella di Bufala, Anchovy, Meatballs, Grilled Chicken +$3. Vegan cheese available on request

Red Pie
crushed tomato, mozzarella, Fontina
- 10 InchUS$13.00
- 12 InchUS$16.00
White Pie
mozzarella, Fontina, onion, oregano
- 10 InchUS$13.00
- 12 InchUS$16.00
The Dude
spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil
- 10 InchUS$14.00
- 12 InchUS$17.00
Vermont
Cabot white cheddar, smoked prosciutto, caramelized onion, apple, sage
- 10 InchUS$16.00
- 12 InchUS$19.00
Uncle Joe
spicy Italian sausage, peppers, onion, crushed tomato, mozzarella, Fontina
- 10 InchUS$16.00
- 12 InchUS$19.00
Classico
crushed tomato, basil, Mozzarella di Bufala
- 10 InchUS$15.00
- 12 InchUS$18.00
Salsiccia
house-made Italian sausage, nduja, wild mushroom, rapini, fontina, crushed tomato
- 10 InchUS$15.00
- 12 InchUS$18.00

House-Made Pastas

Rigatoni & MeatballsUS$22.00
Sunday sauce, Pecorino
Lobster alla VodkaUS$38.00
Maine lobster, campanelle, spinach, pearl onion, roasted tomato, spicy tomato cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pasta alla CaponataUS$24.00
orecchiette, whipped lemon ricotta, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Gnocchi alla Carbonara*US$22.00
guanciale, peas, local egg, Pecorino Romano

Entrées

Seared Scallops*US$34.00
saffron risotto, asparagus, morels, crispy capers
Seared Salmon*US$27.00
roasted potato, pearl onion, romanesco, chive beurre blanc
Pan Roasted Duck Breast*US$33.00
bean cassoulet, pickled Fuji apple, fennel, apricot jus
Roasted ChickenUS$25.00
sunchoke purée, dandelion, spring vegetables, pearl onion, tonnato sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops*US$39.00
pea purée, farro piccolo, charred spring onion, fava bean, heirloom radish, salmoriglio sauce
Tuscan Grilled Steak*US$40.00
center cut 12 oz NY strip, garlic parmesan potatoes, peperonata, red wine jus
Liberty Tavern Burger*US$17.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, dijonnaise relish, spicy sauce, Cabot cheddar, hand-cut fries
Sorghum Glazed Pork Chop*US$26.00
maple sweet potato purée, caramelized apple, lacinato kale, cherry jus

For the Table

Hand-Cut FriesUS$7.00
chipotle aioli
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$8.00
garlic aioli
Tuscan Fried CauliflowerUS$8.00
pecorino
Cheddar Macaroni & CheeseUS$8.00
Roasted Rainbow CarrotsUS$12.00
whipped ricotta, za'atar, wildflower honey, almonds, pea tendrils
Grilled AsparagusUS$9.00
garlic, parmiggiano, herbs, lemon

What 4,034 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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The Liberty Tavern shines with its "excellent food" and "professional and efficient service." Guests appreciate the "great variety of menu selections" and "attentive staff." Ideal for brunch, the "unlimited small plates" offer a delightful experience. While some mention occasional lapses, the overall dining experience remains "fantastic" and "highly recommended."

4,034 Reviews

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Janine
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dinner- delicious food, second floor was quieter which was great. Our server Austin did a great job taking care of us.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful experience here for our daughter’s birthday. They have a wonderful kids menu. My son (5 years old) also ordered his own meal and our waitress was very sweet and patient with him. We had a reservation for an outside table (recommend as it’s very crowded) and absolutely loved everything we ordered. The ravioli was fantastic!!! The ambience was a little loud due to the passing cars but that’s nothing the restaurant could control. 100% recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal, very attentive staff, pasta fresh made on site, great ambience. What’s not to love? I will go back.
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Kim
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate outside and I do wish there had been a heater but it was still lovely.
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Justin
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Busy and lively on the weekend. Wide variety of brunch items. Full bar with a few TVs. Close to the Clarendon metro station.
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Bob VIP
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service - love dining upstairs. Can’t go wrong with the Alabama White Sauce Wings as an appetizer.
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David
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and good vibe. Try the branzino or the pork chop
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Steven
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We selected Liberty Tavern because it is a place with quality food and excellent service! There are no surprises whenever we dine here!
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Andrea VIP
Washington DC6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I had a 2pm reservation for brunch, they sat us 25 minutes late, which was fine. But then they told us our last call was 3:20 so we didn’t even get an hour of the “90 minute” brunch service. Felt rushed when I was on time. Some food was brought out, some not at all, and some twice. Seemed a bit disorganized. Server was a sweet lady, not her fault she was very busy. I’ll go back to Ambar.
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Joseph VIP
Washington DC41 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All the meals were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in our party of four. Larger pizza was very generous; took home half for another meal. Wine prices are quite reasonable for the DC area. Service very good, despite the Brunch crowd. Only real issue was the noise level: it was very busy, though, and people might have been really enjoying their bottomless (or very inexpensive) cocktail/beverage choices. One of our party uses a hearing aid, and the ambient volume made conversation with him nearly impossible. Not the fault of the restaurant, just basic acoustics and energetic patrons.
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FAQs

The Liberty Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 465-9360.

The Liberty Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 4034 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 65 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3195 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Irving Street
Area
Arlington
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Sun 9:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
On the corner of Wilson Boulevard and Irving Street in Arlington, The Liberty Tavern is easily accessible from downtown DC, Route 66, Route 395, and is across the street from the Clarendon Metro Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ulysses Cabahug
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.thelibertytavern.com/
Phone number
(703) 465-9360
Private party facilities
The Liberty Tavern features both private and semi-private space perfect for large or small gatherings. Whether you’re looking to host a fun, casual happy hour in our Lounge, or a large group gathering in our spacious upstairs Dining Room, we’re happy to be of service.
Private party contact
Kelly Johansen: (571) 265-5010

The Liberty Tavern

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lounge

Custom inquiry

Brunch Pizza

White Pie

Calamari Fritto

Family Meals

Fried Chicken Monday!

Tuesday Baked Rigatoni

Wednesday Veal Stroganoff

Thursday Chicken Parm

Friday Shrimp Scampi

Saturday Chicken Marsala

Sunday Braised Short Ribs

To Start / To Share

Wood-Smoked Chicken WingsUS$15.00

Grilled OctopusUS$20.00

Calamari FrittoUS$17.00

AranciniUS$11.00

Garlic & Herb Roasted Shrimp*US$18.00

Zucchini FrittiUS$9.00

MeatballsUS$12.00

Warm Garlic BreadUS$8.00

Salad / Soup

Tavern SaladUS$9.00

Caesar SaladUS$11.00

Arugula SaladUS$12.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$16.00

Bowl of Tomato SoupUS$7.00

Potato & Leek SoupUS$8.00

Wood-Oven Pizzas

Red Pie

White Pie

The Dude

Vermont

Uncle Joe

Classico

Salsiccia

House-Made Pastas

Rigatoni & MeatballsUS$22.00

Lobster alla VodkaUS$38.00

Pasta alla CaponataUS$24.00

Gnocchi alla Carbonara*US$22.00

Entrées

Seared Scallops*US$34.00

Seared Salmon*US$27.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast*US$33.00

Roasted ChickenUS$25.00

Grilled Lamb Chops*US$39.00

Tuscan Grilled Steak*US$40.00

Liberty Tavern Burger*US$17.00

Sorghum Glazed Pork Chop*US$26.00

For the Table

Hand-Cut FriesUS$7.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$8.00

Tuscan Fried CauliflowerUS$8.00

Cheddar Macaroni & CheeseUS$8.00

Roasted Rainbow CarrotsUS$12.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$9.00

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