The Tavern at the Henley Park

3.9

781 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

20:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

The Henley Park Hotel welcomes you to The Tavern at the Henley Park (Formerly known as Coeur De Lion), a favorite among the DC locals. This restaurant is adorned with a stunning skylight atrium, ornate chandeliers, and a natural brick face. Our Chef offers a diverse New American menu featuring the freshest regional ingredients. For a less formal atmosphere, we offer a light Small Plates menu in the Blue Bar.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 414-0500
Website
http://www.henleypark.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
For private functions please contact us at 202-414-0510 or online at https://www.henleypark.com/henley-events and fill out a Request for Proposal.
Private party facilities
The Wilkes Room, perfect for drinks by the fireplace, or the vibrant Blue Bar for chic events. The Eton Room offers natural light for meetings, while the Front Parlor hosts intimate gatherings and afternoon tea. Enjoy custom catering, AV support, and free Wi-Fi for productive meetings.
Private party contact
Carmen Alvarenga: (202) 414-0510

Location
926 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
10th NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro Center, Mt. Vernon Square, Convention Center, Gallery Place - Chinatown
Entertainment
Enjoy a night out at Blue Bar Lounge. See our schedule for Jazz and Blues.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Experiences

Holiday Tea: Buy One, Get the Second 1/2 Off!
US$80.00 per person
1 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
Celebrate the holidays with elegance and charm at The Henley Park Hotel's renowned Afternoon Tea. Indulge in delicate tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and decadent desserts paired with an exquisite selection of Harney & Sons teas. This season, enjoy our exclusive weekday offer: buy one Afternoon Tea at full price and receive the second for half off. Available Monday through Friday, this is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends or loved ones for an unforgettable holiday tradition. Experience the warmth, luxury, and exclusivity of Afternoon Tea at The Henley Park Hotel.

Henley Park ClassicUS$18.00
two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon, or sausage
Henley Park Brioche French ToastUS$16.00
maple syrup and choice of bacon, or sausage
Crisp Belgian WafflesUS$16.00
maple syrup and choice of bacon, or sausage with fresh berries
PancakesUS$16.00
blueberry, plain or chocolate chip, with maple syrup and choice of bacon, or sausage
Smoked Salmon and Toasted BagelUS$16.00
cream cheese, sliced tomato, capers, sweet red onions
Healthy Choice BreakfastUS$16.00
half grapefruit, 2 poached eggs, cottage cheese
Classic OmeletUS$18.00
three eggs or egg whites choice of mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, cheddar or swiss

Breakfast Sides

ToastUS$4.00
English MuffinUS$4.00
Breakfast PotatoesUS$5.00
Bagel with Cream CheeseUS$6.00
Seasonal FruitUS$8.00

Breakfast Beverages

CoffeeUS$4.00
EspressoUS$5.00
- Double EspressoUS$10.00
CappuccinoUS$6.00
Classic LatteUS$6.00
Selection of Fine Teas & Herbal InfusionsUS$5.00
MilkUS$4.00
Whole

Juice

Orange
Apple
Grapefruit
Cranberry
Tomato

What 781 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Tavern at the Henley Park offers a charming and historic setting with "exceptional service and food." Guests praise its "welcoming staff" and thoughtful menu. Afternoon tea experiences receive mixed reviews, with some praising the "quaint ambiance" while others note inconsistencies in food quality and service. Ideal for a cozy dining experience.

781 Reviews

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Colleen
New York City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I read the reviews online with dread but still opted to give afternoon tea here a try. My mistake. The tea was hot, unlike other reviewers' cold water, so no complaint there. But as others have said, for a fancy afternoon tea, the tea should be loose. A tea bag is chump. I've got tea bags in my house. And yes, as warned by other diners, the food was hugely disappointing. The finger sandwiches were flavorless, with cold, hard, dry, seemingly stale bread hosting flavorless dreck. The scones were equally hard and dry. Having traveled to England and Scotland, I knew what treasure a well-made scone can be. And the petit fours really did appear to be abstract crap bought at The Giant and thrown on a plate. Lesson learned.
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Diane
Washington DC
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The Henley is nice. A bit old and out dated. Nothing was exceptional about the food or tea. Our server was kind and reasonably attentive.
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Barbara
VIP
Washington DC
50 reviews
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We come back every year to the place of our wedding celebration! We were the only ones in the restaurant - so they were looked to close, but we still love it.
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Paul
VIP
Washington DC
137 reviews
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The hotel has moved their popular afternoon tea service out of the lobby parlor and into the hotel restaurant due to its popularity. It is a full tea with lots of options. Graciously served. The only drawback is if you have the need for the toilet, it is downstairs from the lobby. Be sure to make a reservation as walk-ins can be accommodated if there is space.
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Angie
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely holiday tea with friends. I recommend it. Variety of sandwiches, scones, treats, and fruit. Glass of champagne included. Food was delicious.
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ameet
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The team didn't read any of the directions in the reservation and weren't very helpful when we asked about gluten-free options. While nit for me, I recognize that those that live sugar heavy tea will love this place
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Madison
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience! I surprised my grandmother with this visit and we had so much fun! So much laughter and the ambiance was quiet so we were able to have quality time together. The staff was excellent and attentive. I shared photos with friends and family and they are requesting I bring them when they come visit. The selections for the food was good for vegetarians and meat eaters. There is a good variety of food and teas offered for the afternoon tea. My grandma said the duck sandwich was so good! Thank you for making this experience so special! I won’t forget it!
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Amy
VIP
Greater Boston
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely historic hotel setting for a high tea. The service was excellent. Several tea options. Finger sandwiches and scones were delicious. Nice setting for an intimate, holiday, family get-together.
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Kathy
Charleston
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Christmas tea was well appointed. Quality tea and a nice variety of scones, tea sandwiches and sweets
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Nikolaos
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Highly overpriced mediocre food. The tea itself was good. The table we were seated was so small the tray stack was between my wife and I and couldn’t see each other!
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FAQs

The Tavern at the Henley Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 414-0500.

The Tavern at the Henley Park is rated 3.9 stars by 781 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

28 Dec 2024

20:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Tavern at the Henley Park

926 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

Cross Street
10th NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro Center, Mt. Vernon Square, Convention Center, Gallery Place - Chinatown
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Enjoy a night out at Blue Bar Lounge. See our schedule for Jazz and Blues.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Website
http://www.henleypark.com/
Phone number
(202) 414-0500
Catering
For private functions please contact us at 202-414-0510 or online at https://www.henleypark.com/henley-events and fill out a Request for Proposal.
Private party facilities
The Wilkes Room, perfect for drinks by the fireplace, or the vibrant Blue Bar for chic events. The Eton Room offers natural light for meetings, while the Front Parlor hosts intimate gatherings and afternoon tea. Enjoy custom catering, AV support, and free Wi-Fi for productive meetings.
Private party contact
Carmen Alvarenga: (202) 414-0510

The Tavern at the Henley Park

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Holiday Tea: Buy One, Get the Second 1/2 Off!

Lite Breakfast

Henley Park ExpressUS$15.00

OatmealUS$10.00

Croissant SandwichUS$12.00

Yogurt ParfaitUS$13.00

Classic Breakfast

Henley Park ClassicUS$18.00

Henley Park Brioche French ToastUS$16.00

Crisp Belgian WafflesUS$16.00

PancakesUS$16.00

Smoked Salmon and Toasted BagelUS$16.00

Healthy Choice BreakfastUS$16.00

Classic OmeletUS$18.00

Breakfast Sides

ToastUS$4.00

English MuffinUS$4.00

Breakfast PotatoesUS$5.00

Bagel with Cream CheeseUS$6.00

Seasonal FruitUS$8.00

Breakfast Beverages

CoffeeUS$4.00

EspressoUS$5.00

CappuccinoUS$6.00

Classic LatteUS$6.00

Selection of Fine Teas & Herbal InfusionsUS$5.00

MilkUS$4.00

Juice

Orange

Apple

Grapefruit

Cranberry

Tomato

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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