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

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.1
4.1
711 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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

  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    Enjoy $6.00 domestic draught beers, $6 6oz house wines, and $6 share plates! Monday-Friday 3-6PM

What 711 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. offers a lively pub atmosphere with traditional English fare. Guests praise the "great pub food," "fantastic service," and "convenient location" near theaters. While some found the interior warm or noisy, others enjoyed the vibrant ambiance. The pretzels with beer cheese and steak and mushroom pie are must-tries.

711 Reviews
  1. V

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had dinner at Elephant & Castle before a show at National Theatre. The location was extremely convenient, service and atmosphere was great, and we all enjoyed our dishes.

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  2. Paul

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good service. We could hear the music in the background but could easily hear each other. They have a “Sunday Roast Beef Dinner” all week with a good Yorkshire pudding and horseradish sauce. The side of squash was very good.

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  3. Kate

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food and service! paid great homage to the UK

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    Baltimore

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our meeting over lunch. All was good. Service. Appetizer. Entrees.

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  5. Larissa

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, portions were smaller than expected. Probably the size you’re supposed to eat. But I was not stuffed when I was done with my meal. Didn’t have any leftovers for the next day.

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  6. Matthew

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved! David was a great server. Fast and funny! Great food value and quality.

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  7. Alanna

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Would have been nice to hear holiday music or British pub music at least… instead it was really loud 2000s American pop (which I love, but it’s the holidays and a British themed pub…). Don’t order the mini pies. Super cute idea, awful execution. Brussels sprouts were fine, just a little oily. Service was just ok, not terrible. All very friendly.

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  8. Pablo

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter was incredibly pushy and rude about leaving a tip. We never said we weren’t gonna tip. He yelled at us many times. Again, we never said anything about tipping or not. He was just pushy and rude.

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  9. Catherine

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for dinner before a show! The pies and the pretzel bites were delicious. Fun ambiance and not too expensive.

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  10. Glenda

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal at Elephant and Castle. It's within walking distance from the National Theater so a good place to go before or after a show. It has a British pub vibe and good pub food. We enjoyed fish and chips and butter chicken. The server was friendly and provided good service. We'd definitely eat here again.

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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 711 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today

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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
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 11:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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