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The Sovereign, Washington, DC

The Sovereign

4.7
4.7
682 Reviews
$31 to $50
Belgian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day at The Sovereign!

    $70.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Join us at The Sovereign for an evening of culinary delights and fun this Valentine's Day Weekend! Don't miss out on this chance to indulge in a delicious 3-course menu for only $70. Looking for libations? Enhance your dining experience even further with beer pairings for an additional $20!

Menu

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What 682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Lively

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.

682 Reviews

  1. Whitney

    VIP

    Mexico City

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Ruth

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 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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  6. 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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  7. Alina

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant in the heart of Georgetown. Nice atmosphere, beautiful decor. Food was good. The only thing appetizers were extremely small and bread was served on big plate but only three small toasts with very little butter on a side. Overall good place to dine.

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  8. Aaron

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beer selection was incredible. We had the rabbit and the chicken and it was great. The location is a little secluded but they did a great job turning it into a cozy bar and restaurant.

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  9. Spencer

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mike was fantastic, and so was the busser who’s name I did not get, very quick and effective. Beer suggestions were amazing, which Mike is solely responsible for. The one thing that I would suggest as it stuck out to me was the blue linen cart in the front, it was way too close to the door and was very noticeable, as well as near Wisconsin ave there is a stack of boxes that was sort of an eye sore. Nevertheless, great expirence, great food, and last but certainly not least great service by Mike and the Busser.

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  10. Ken

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Huge Belgian beer list - absolute heaven!! Come for the great food - stay for the incredible beers! Or, come for the incredible beers - stay for the great food!

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FAQs

The Sovereign is rated 4.7 stars by 682 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
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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