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

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.2
4.2
742 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Pay to Street Park or Multiple Pay to Park Garages in a two block radius.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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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 742 people are saying

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. offers a lively pub atmosphere with a "great location" and "variety of beers." Guests enjoy "friendly and attentive service" and "delicious food," especially the "fish and chips" and "mini-pies." While some visits mention slower service during peak times, the overall experience is praised.

742 Reviews
  1. Liz

    Southwest Florida4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service for food was alright but did not receive a beer that was ordered when we first sat down til after our entrees had come. Slow bar.

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  2. Allisa VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super fun atmosphere, great food, and the wait staff couldn’t be nicer!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was perhaps my worst service experience in the last few years. After sitting down, it took 15 minutes to be greeted and then another 10 before we could even place a drink order. Our waitress was overwhelmed (she told us this multiple times) and apologized for having to use the bathroom a few times. My food came out at a reasonable time, but the food of the person I was eating with didn’t come out until 20 minutes AFTER mine did. All-in-all, not a good experience. I’ve eaten here a few times before without incident, but this is really making me reconsider my patronage.

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  4. Suzanne

    Baltimore1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Best bet is to just get a beer at the bar. If getting food, the wait is 45 mins. Today took 40 mins just to get our drinks. Server never returned to check if we needed anything. Food was bland. Definitely not eating there again.

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  5. Allison

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Never got the bread pudding desert that we waited for a long time for. We had to leave before it ever got there.

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  7. Amy VIP

    Washington DC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place, great ambiance, attentive and kind service, great food.., Try the mini-pies!

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  8. Doug

    Washington DC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We got the last table and told the waiter when we needed to leave. He was busy but accommodated getting us in and out. Location is very convenient to the theaters but with an English pub feel it is relaxed rather than formal.

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  9. Floyd

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It was our server’s first day on the job and it showed. She was busy too. Our drinks arrived late, halfway through our meal. This occurred even when we mentioned it and also had to ask for silverware. I asked for a medium burger and it was pink inside, obviously a rush grilling. Hopefully this was just an off night that was very busy.

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  10. Teri

    Washington DC36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    There was something off about the service the night we went. One of our party got their salad, bit without the chicken in top. Another never got the right order at all.

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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 4.2 stars by 742 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 26 times today
Google Map for Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Pay to Street Park or Multiple Pay to Park Garages in a two block radius.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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