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

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.1
4.1
722 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Enjoy $6.00 domestic draught beers, $6 6oz house wines, and $6 share plates! Monday-Friday 3-6PM

What 722 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle on DC Pennsylvania Ave. offers a quintessential British pub experience with a convenient location near theaters. Patrons rave about the "excellent service," "great food value," and "amazing fish and chips." The atmosphere is lively, making it a "fun ambiance" for pre-show dining. Reservation recommended!

722 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and a reasonable price for DC. Great waiter. We had a good time.

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  2. Jack

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I want to thank the entire staff of Elephant Castle for an outstanding job. We had reservations at 7pm, but due to weather and unexpected situations we arrived early! They were very gracious to allow us to be seated 2hrs early. Our server, Nicole, was amazing! She had multiple tables and seemed to have worked all day, but she had a smile on her face and was so pleasant. She even helped us, after our meal find the metro we were trying to find.

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  3. Justin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was only fair, and service was not good at all. Only got what I needed when I went to find the waiter. was never checked on, and I had to wait, coat in hand, at the door for the waiter to bring the check. It was inauguration eve, but that was absolutely no excuse for my poor experience. The waiter said they were busy. I can understand that to a degree, but my logic says that if the restaurant is too busy for me, then you don't need my business...

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  4. Sarah

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Lively atmosphere, attentive staff, great food and drinks.

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  5. HYOJEONG

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    good butter chicken 🥰🥰 other food were great!!!!!!

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  6. Rebecca

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at Elephant & Castle are always so lovely, accommodating, and friendly. It's always a great experience. It's great value as well -- particularly for a downtown DC restaurant/bar.

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  7. Mindy

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great vibe, hot fresh tasty food! With a sea of over priced stuffy dinning locations in the area with mediocre food, this was a breath of fresh air! 10 out of 10 would recommend!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an unexpected pleasure! The food and service were amazing. I highly recommend it! I’ll be back.

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  9. John

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and good food. Will definitely return.

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  10. Christina

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Took forever to be seated, even though there were numerous open tables. Service was very slow—cutlery came several minutes after food. Ordered the fish and chips on the recommendation of the server (after my first choice was sold out). The breading was thick and gross and the fish inside was dry and tasteless. Won’t be back.

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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 722 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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