Benjamin Bar & Lounge at Trump International Hotel

4.6

74 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

Reservations are required a minimum 24 hrs. in advance. Afternoon Tea is served exclusively Thursday-Sunday between 1:00pm-4:00pm.

Benjamin Bar & Lounge brings our namesake’s lifelong passions of inventions, fine beverages, and food to life in the 21st century.

Afternoon tea was first introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. With the evening meal in her household served fashionably late at eight o’clock, the Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock, thus creating a need for an in-between meal. At Benjamin Bar & Lounge we invite you to enjoy our interpretation of this timeless tradition.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 695-1100
Website
http://www.trumphotels.com/washington-dc/benjamin-bar-and-lounge
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
Washington
Cross street
12th Street NW
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Blue, Orange, Silver to Federal Triangle
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access

Organic White Ginseng
an invigorating blend of raspberry, burdock root and mint with revitalizing ginseng
Hibiscus Berry
A rejuvenating red herbal infusion with notes of mango, pomegranate and orange. Smooth berry start and delightful herbal finish
Organic Mystic Mint
soothing peppermint with a licorice root and sweet enlivening basil
Organic Turmeric Ginger
ayurveda inspired blend of turmeric, ginger, lemon and honey for longevity, stamina and balance

Chai Tea

Masala Chai
Traditional Asian spices: ginger, sweet cinnamon, black pepper and cardamom. Unapologetically spicy yet balanced black tea
West Cape Chai (Caffeine-Free)
red rooibos tea blended with Asian spices creates a truly original sweet and soothing anytime chai
Chocolate Chai
decadent cacao and creamy sarsaparilla with rich coconut and bittersweet dandelion root

Green & White Tea

Matcha Super Green
Pure Japanese matcha is famous for its "umami" and sweet taste. High concentration of L-theanine amino acid lends matcha an uplifting energy and zen buzz. The greenest green tea ever
Jasmine Pearl Green
Hand-rolled tea buds from the spring harvest scented with fresh jasmine blossoms. Savory, sweet and fruity
Silver Needle Organic White
Reserve white tea with a sublime, sweet flavor and rich, savory finish

Oolong Tea

Jade Oolong
Grown at elevations of 500-850 meters above sea level in Taiwan, Jade oolong is medium bodied tea infusion with notes of fresh gardenia, freesia blossoms and tropical fruits. Very smooth and light finish
Ruby Oolong
Old fashion yet contemporary with caramel and chocolate infused black tea. Opens a whole new meaning for "traditional"

Black Tea

Organic Earl Grey Supreme
rich with lofty floral and citrusy high notes of italian bergamot
Organic Vanilla Bean
indulgent and creamy with sweet vanilla finish
English Breakfast
lively, robust red cup with brisk flavor and sweet caramel undertones

Pu–Erh Tea

Organic Ancient Pu-Erh Tuo Cha
traditional soothing flavor with sweet notes of dark mocha

Spreads To Share

Lemon Curd
Devonshire Cream
Homemade Berry Jam

Savory

Cucumber Sandwich, Boursin Cheese, Rye Bread
Smoked Salmon Napoleon, Hackleback Caviar, Pumpernickel Bread
Tuna Pâte à Choux, Capers, Lemon
Chicken Salad Brioche, Red Onion, Cream Cheese, Buffalo Sauce
Egg Salad Sandwich, Lemon, Avocado, White Bread
Lobster Scone, Cheddar, Jalapeño

Sweet

Lemon Thyme Shortbread
Dark Chocolate Fudge Raspberry Square
Chocolate Eclair
Brown Butter Hazelnut Financier
Linzer Cookie, Apricot Jam
Cranberry Scone

Champagne and Bubbles (5.5 oz)

Sparkling, 2012, Trump, Blanc de Blanc, Monticello, VA
- Glass$19.00
- Bottle$86.00
Champagne, NV, Canard- Duchêne, Cuvée Léonie, Brut, France
- Glass$26.00
- Bottle$117.00
Champagne, NV, Veuve Clicquot, Cuvée Léonie, Brut, France
- Glass$29.00
- Bottle$130.00
Champagne, NV, Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, Reims, France (1500ml)
- Glass$29.00
- Bottle$259.00
Champagne, 2008, Cristal, Brut, Reims, France
- Glass$150.00
- Bottle$675.00
Champagne, 2006, Dom Pérignon, épernay, France
- Glass$69.00
- Bottle$310.00
Champagne, NV, Andre Jacquart, Blanc de Blancs, 1er Cru, Vertus, France
- Glass$35.00
- Bottle$158.00
Champagne, NV, Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs, Reims, France
- Glass$39.00
- Bottle$169.00
Champagne, NV, Pierre Peters, Cuvèe de Rèserve, Mesnil-sur-Oger, France
- Glass$34.00
- Bottle$149.00
Champagne, NV, Krug, Grande Cuvée, Reims, France
- Glass$69.00
- Bottle$310.00
Champagne, NV, Moet, Imperial, Rosé, Épernay, France
- Glass$29.00
- Bottle$130.00
Champagne, NV, Gosset, Brut, Grand Rose, Reims, France (1500ml)
- Glass$35.00
- Bottle$315.00
Champagne, NV, Ruinart, Rosé, Reims, France
- Glass$49.00
- Bottle$220.00

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

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74 Reviews

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OrisR
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The tea was absolutely lovely! Really enjoyed the whole experience. Every bite was truly an exquisite surprise! I really cannot say which bite was the best. They were all so distinct and delicious! Yakuba was delightful and was kind to get me another scone when I dropped mine on the floor. oops! Jean Marc did a great job assisting and took some nice photos for us. It was a beautiful afternoon tea at The Trump Hotel. Thank you.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
50 reviews
2.0
50 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
A family friend treated us to tea today at the Trump Hotel. Having been there before, I had high expectations. It was such a bad experience! First, I received my pot of tea way before anyone else did....then they brought the other ladies the wrong tea. Not until several minutes later did the remainder of the tea show up. Then we noticed that the tea pot was chipped badly on the pour spout. Okay, off to a bad start but it only got worse from there. When the food was served the person who brought the trays could not describe what we had been served. We were busy chatting when our waitress came and mentioned that we had been served tea for 4 instead of 3. She then began to pick food off our trays to be brought back to the kitchen. Did that really happen in a high rated establishment? We had to ask for clotted cream and jam for the scones, spoons to use for serving, and it went on and on like this. This is not the type of experience that one expects at the Trump Hotel. I don’t know if they were short staffed or just inexperienced. Needless to say, we will not be back for tea again. Better to stick with the Ritz Carlton, who runs circles around these people.
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40andHolding
VIP
Washington DC
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful afternoon spent with a long time friend and her daughter. Food and service were outstanding. Before we knew it, we had spent 3 hours there. Staff did not rush us at all. Very relaxing afternoon.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great quality of teas. Ambiance was outstanding. Sandwiches were better than other sweets.
1 person found this helpful
RV
RenaV
VIP
Washington DC
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful afternoon tea with Champagne ! Great food and even better Veggie sliders after in the bar area ! Great jazz music in the background and great people watching . Love the American Flag hanging 2 stories big ! Over the bar ! So patriotic !
1 person found this helpful
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40andHolding
VIP
Washington DC
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea. I have to the Benjamin several times for drinks, but wanted to have my 20 year old experience it. It was lovely. I had the opportunity to explain the Old Post Office history and what it was. She said she loved it more at Trump Hotel than the Ritz in Tyson’s (where we usually go for our annual tea). Server was very funny and attentive. And next year my daughter will be able to enjoy a glass of the delightful Trump Champagne .
1 person found this helpful
JM
JuliaM
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! The food was wonderful. Service excellent. And the building beautiful. We will be back.
1 person found this helpful
MW
MissWrite
Richmond
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really like the afternoon tea there usually. Been there a few times for tea, tea is great but this time the food was a bit bland.
1 person found this helpful
PA
PAknowsbest
VIP
Los Angeles
24 reviews
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
My mother and I were guests if the Trump hotel and having Afternoon Tea as a Christmas time tradition. The service was extremely poor. We sat at 2:15 and asked for water and our champagne. Just champagne came. We ordered at about 2:30. By 3pm still no tea, no water. I went to ask for a manager as we had not seen our waitress. After we saw them find a manager, she actually never came over - instead had th waitress give a complimentary glass of Champagne. As that is nice, service is what we wanted. After this - there was no recovery and attention to service - it got worse. By 4pm I had to ask someone to get the waitress. They came back and said - what can I get you, but still no waitress. The check was all I wanted at that Pont. Service was terrible and for afternoon tea - your need service - like fresh hot tea.
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wahoofan
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setting is beautiful. The tea savory and sweet treats were delicious. The service was perfection. What a wonderful way to spend an early afternoon a few days before Christmas. Delightful!
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Benjamin Bar & Lounge at Trump International Hotel is rated 4.6 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Benjamin Bar & Lounge at Trump International Hotel

1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Cross street
12th Street NW
Neighborhood
Washington
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Blue, Orange, Silver to Federal Triangle
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.trumphotels.com/washington-dc/benjamin-bar-and-lounge
Phone number
(202) 695-1100

Benjamin Bar & Lounge at Trump International Hotel

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Herbal Infusion

Organic White Ginseng

Hibiscus Berry

Organic Mystic Mint

Organic Turmeric Ginger

Chai Tea

Masala Chai

West Cape Chai (Caffeine-Free)

Chocolate Chai

Green & White Tea

Matcha Super Green

Jasmine Pearl Green

Silver Needle Organic White

Oolong Tea

Jade Oolong

Ruby Oolong

Black Tea

Organic Earl Grey Supreme

Organic Vanilla Bean

English Breakfast

Pu–Erh Tea

Organic Ancient Pu-Erh Tuo Cha

Spreads To Share

Lemon Curd

Devonshire Cream

Homemade Berry Jam

Savory

Cucumber Sandwich, Boursin Cheese, Rye Bread

Smoked Salmon Napoleon, Hackleback Caviar, Pumpernickel Bread

Tuna Pâte à Choux, Capers, Lemon

Chicken Salad Brioche, Red Onion, Cream Cheese, Buffalo Sauce

Egg Salad Sandwich, Lemon, Avocado, White Bread

Lobster Scone, Cheddar, Jalapeño

Sweet

Lemon Thyme Shortbread

Dark Chocolate Fudge Raspberry Square

Chocolate Eclair

Brown Butter Hazelnut Financier

Linzer Cookie, Apricot Jam

Cranberry Scone

Champagne and Bubbles (5.5 oz)

Sparkling, 2012, Trump, Blanc de Blanc, Monticello, VA

Champagne, NV, Canard- Duchêne, Cuvée Léonie, Brut, France

Champagne, NV, Veuve Clicquot, Cuvée Léonie, Brut, France

Champagne, NV, Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, Reims, France (1500ml)

Champagne, 2008, Cristal, Brut, Reims, France

Champagne, 2006, Dom Pérignon, épernay, France

Champagne, NV, Andre Jacquart, Blanc de Blancs, 1er Cru, Vertus, France

Champagne, NV, Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs, Reims, France

Champagne, NV, Pierre Peters, Cuvèe de Rèserve, Mesnil-sur-Oger, France

Champagne, NV, Krug, Grande Cuvée, Reims, France

Champagne, NV, Moet, Imperial, Rosé, Épernay, France

Champagne, NV, Gosset, Brut, Grand Rose, Reims, France (1500ml)

Champagne, NV, Ruinart, Rosé, Reims, France

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is Benjamin Bar & Lounge at Trump International Hotel restaurant rated?

Is Benjamin Bar & Lounge at Trump International Hotel currently accepting reservations?

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