The Sovereign

4.7

662 Reviews

$31 to $50

Belgian

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 40 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

What 662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Lively
District of Columbia
Lively

Review summary

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The Sovereign shines with "incredible" Belgian beer offerings and "excellent" service, creating a "fun atmosphere." Guests praise the "delicious" hearty Walloon dishes and flavorful mussels. While some note noise levels and occasional service delays, the vibrant ambiance and "expert" beer pairings make it a must-visit in DC.

662 Reviews

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Brad
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful. The service was exceptional. Great selection of both food and drink. And as someone who just got back from Europe, the Belgian theme and flavor was all spot on.
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Bruce
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
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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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
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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CLINT
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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Jeffrey
Washington DC
85 reviews
vip
3.0
85 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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Marla
Detroit
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 20, 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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Genevieve
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 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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Cassandra “Caz”
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 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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Megan
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 22, 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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Anne
St. Louis
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 21, 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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The Sovereign is rated 4.7 stars by 662 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

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

Website
http://www.thesovereigndc.com/
Phone number
(202) 774-5875

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