The Sovereign

Name: The Sovereign
Address: 1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20007
Telephone: (202) 774-5875
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

682 Reviews

$31 to $50

Belgian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for craft beers
Neighbourhood gem
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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 17:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–02:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
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
Area
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!
US$70.00 per person
14 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 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!

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

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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.

682 Reviews

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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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Sam
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 February 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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Megan
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 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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Barry
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 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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Ruth
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 29 January 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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Joseph
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 January 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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Alina
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 January 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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Aaron
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 January 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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Spencer
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 January 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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Ken
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 January 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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The Sovereign is rated 4.7 stars by 682 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

Cross Street
M Street NW
Area
Georgetown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–02:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
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

The Sovereign

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Additional information

Experiences

Valentine's Day at The Sovereign!

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What 682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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