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The Sovereign, Washington, DC

The Sovereign

4.7
4.7
661 Reviews
$31 to $50
Belgian

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2 people
21:00
Booked 40 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
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
  • Area
    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

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What 661 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Lively

  • District of Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sovereign offers an authentic Belgian experience with an "incredible selection of Belgian beers" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "best service we've had in a long time" and the knowledgeable staff. Highlights include "amazing beer list" and delicious mussels. The atmosphere captures a true Belgian pub vibe, making it a favorite.

661 Reviews

  1. Bruce

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab. Guy greeting us looked like he had had a bad day but the waitress made up for it with great food and service

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our incredible server made our evening special. He recommended an excellent beer and helped us order, customizing around allergies and food we love. In the end, we had a delicious meal in a cozy booth (the hostess kindly escorted us to a quiet spot). We'll be back!

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  3. CLINT

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the Belgian Sour. It was really good. And the chicken and waffles

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  4. Jeffrey

    Washington DC

    82 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good, the service was good, the noise level is terrible. This is not "must speak in a raised voice" loud; this is "talking is a struggle" loud.

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  5. Marla

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! It was abundant and arrived looking authentic bistro. If you are into “bistro dining” this is the place.. Service was prompt and efficient!

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  6. Genevieve

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was perfect, overall great value. The food was true to its Belgian inspiration, and drinks were on point. I especially enjoyed my waffle dessert that takes me right back to Brussels. Thank you for the lovely birthday dinner!

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  7. Cassandra “Caz”

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure being here and one of the first places we make it to when we’re in town.

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  8. Megan

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited Sovereign twice and had great experiences both times. The bartenders are very welcoming and make excellent cocktails from their extensive drink menu. The service was perfect, the food was delicious, great wine menu, fun music. My only negative feedback was that I found the chicken stew too salty last night 9/21.) Otherwise very good overall and super fun Belgian themed atmosphere. And its down an alley away from Georgetown's crowds, so you feel like you found a hidden treasure. Highly recommend.

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  9. Anne

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, chicken a bit dry but nice accompaniments, duck very nice, French onion soup was excellent; incredibly loud place, great for hanging with a crowd for drinks, but not for chatting over dinner for two. Beer choices and expertise were impressive, but the pours were a bit skimpy. I would come back to hang in the bar.

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  10. James

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a wonderful evening at the sovereign. We stopped in for a quick bite before a movie. Our server, Chris, was excellent. Everything came out in a timely manner. Food was wonderful. Loved the n/a beer options and my partner loved the Bees Knees mocktail.

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The Sovereign is rated 4.7 stars by 661 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for The Sovereign

1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    M Street NW
  • Area
    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
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