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The Sovereign, Washington, DC

The Sovereign

4.7
4.7
686 Reviews
$31 to $50
Belgian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sovereign is a cozy Georgetown gem offering an "incredible beer selection" and "great food." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "exceptional service," making it a popular choice for Belgian cuisine lovers. The ambiance is charming, though occasionally noisy. Highlights include delicious mussels and rabbit dishes, all complemented by a vast array of Belgian beers.

686 Reviews

  1. M

    VIP

    Toledo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing all around. Transported me to being back in Belgium. Bravo.

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  2. Brian

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drinks that are unique and value priced

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  3. Corey

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want a vibe like a speakeasy, this is for you! We loved everything -- the drinks, foods, waiter. Mike D was the best. He's like a toned down Chris Farley! Highly recommend the flatbreads and the croquettes. Expansive German beer list and cocktails.

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  4. Nadya

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Washington DC. No wonder you need to make reservation week or two in advance. We had mussels, chicken, flatbread. All delicious! Manager Teddy was very accommodating.
    The SovereignResponded 6 days ago
    Nadya, Thank you so much for your kind review! It really means a lot to us when guests take the time to send us some love. Your feedback totally made our day and keeps us pumped to keep doing our best. -The Sovereign

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  5. Whitney

    VIP

    Mexico City

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were great. We got the mussels and were pleased at the authentic taste. Just note that the bar and dining area are next to each other so it was very loud and difficult to hear our conversation.

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  6. Sam

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant we food, menu, and beer pairings were excellent!

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  7. Megan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We checked this out because it was on my list of places. Turns out it was restaurant week so we essentially got a 3 course meal for $40 per person. Great way to try a bunch of different things on the menu. All of which was fantastic.

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  8. Barry

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The mushroom risotto from the restaurant week menu was not good at all. The mushroom thing was especially tough.

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  9. Ruth

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sovereign has been a neighborhood gem since day 1 and continues to deliver a delightful experience. Not just for its consistently excellent service, warm ambience, and outstanding Belgian fare; it's also impressive that while they could easily rely only on Best in DC microbrew selections (that staff is skilled and happy to help you select), their cocktail and wine lists shine also. I appreciated the Restaurant Week options this year in part for reminding me to save room for dessert! I can't wait to return and will continue to bring new people with me to share the magic of The Sovereign.

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  10. Joseph

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but not great. Staff was very friendly and attentive even on a very busy night. Would go back for ambiance.

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The Sovereign is rated 4.7 stars by 686 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Sovereign

1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    M Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    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, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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