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The Tavern at the Henley Park, Washington, DC

The Tavern at the Henley Park

3.9
3.9
780 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
The Henley Park Hotel welcomes you to The Tavern at the Henley Park (Formerly known as Coeur De Lion), a favorite among the DC locals. This restaurant is adorned with a stunning skylight atrium, ornate chandeliers, and a natural brick face. Our Chef offers a diverse New American menu featuring the freshest regional ingredients. For a less formal atmosphere, we offer a light Small Plates menu in the Blue Bar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 15:00–17:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–16:00 Bar Daily 17:00–22:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 414-0500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For private functions please contact us at 202-414-0510 or online at https://www.henleypark.com/henley-events and fill out a Request for Proposal.
  • Private party facilities
    The Wilkes Room, perfect for drinks by the fireplace, or the vibrant Blue Bar for chic events. The Eton Room offers natural light for meetings, while the Front Parlor hosts intimate gatherings and afternoon tea. Enjoy custom catering, AV support, and free Wi-Fi for productive meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Carmen Alvarenga: (202) 414-0510
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    10th NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Metro Center, Mt. Vernon Square, Convention Center, Gallery Place - Chinatown
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy a night out at Blue Bar Lounge. See our schedule for Jazz and Blues.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Experiences

  • Holiday Tea: Buy One, Get the Second 1/2 Off!

    US$80.00 per person

    1 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
    Celebrate the holidays with elegance and charm at The Henley Park Hotel's renowned Afternoon Tea. Indulge in delicate tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and decadent desserts paired with an exquisite selection of Harney & Sons teas. This season, enjoy our exclusive weekday offer: buy one Afternoon Tea at full price and receive the second for half off. Available Monday through Friday, this is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends or loved ones for an unforgettable holiday tradition. Experience the warmth, luxury, and exclusivity of Afternoon Tea at The Henley Park Hotel.
    Holiday Tea: Buy One, Get the Second 1/2 Off! photo

What 780 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tavern at the Henley Park offers a charming and historic setting with "exceptional service and food." Guests praise its "welcoming staff" and thoughtful menu. Afternoon tea experiences receive mixed reviews, with some praising the "quaint ambiance" while others note inconsistencies in food quality and service. Ideal for a cozy dining experience.

780 Reviews
  1. Colleen

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I read the reviews online with dread but still opted to give afternoon tea here a try. My mistake. The tea was hot, unlike other reviewers' cold water, so no complaint there. But as others have said, for a fancy afternoon tea, the tea should be loose. A tea bag is chump. I've got tea bags in my house. And yes, as warned by other diners, the food was hugely disappointing. The finger sandwiches were flavorless, with cold, hard, dry, seemingly stale bread hosting flavorless dreck. The scones were equally hard and dry. Having traveled to England and Scotland, I knew what treasure a well-made scone can be. And the petit fours really did appear to be abstract crap bought at The Giant and thrown on a plate. Lesson learned.

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  2. Diane

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Henley is nice. A bit old and out dated. Nothing was exceptional about the food or tea. Our server was kind and reasonably attentive.

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  3. Barbara

    VIP

    Washington DC

    50 reviews

    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We come back every year to the place of our wedding celebration! We were the only ones in the restaurant - so they were looked to close, but we still love it.

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  4. Paul

    VIP

    Washington DC

    136 reviews

    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The hotel has moved their popular afternoon tea service out of the lobby parlor and into the hotel restaurant due to its popularity. It is a full tea with lots of options. Graciously served. The only drawback is if you have the need for the toilet, it is downstairs from the lobby. Be sure to make a reservation as walk-ins can be accommodated if there is space.

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  5. Angie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely holiday tea with friends. I recommend it. Variety of sandwiches, scones, treats, and fruit. Glass of champagne included. Food was delicious.

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  6. ameet

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The team didn't read any of the directions in the reservation and weren't very helpful when we asked about gluten-free options. While nit for me, I recognize that those that live sugar heavy tea will love this place

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  7. Madison

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience! I surprised my grandmother with this visit and we had so much fun! So much laughter and the ambiance was quiet so we were able to have quality time together. The staff was excellent and attentive. I shared photos with friends and family and they are requesting I bring them when they come visit. The selections for the food was good for vegetarians and meat eaters. There is a good variety of food and teas offered for the afternoon tea. My grandma said the duck sandwich was so good! Thank you for making this experience so special! I won’t forget it!

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  8. Kathy

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Christmas tea was well appointed. Quality tea and a nice variety of scones, tea sandwiches and sweets

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  9. Nikolaos

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Highly overpriced mediocre food. The tea itself was good. The table we were seated was so small the tray stack was between my wife and I and couldn’t see each other!

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  10. John

    Washington DC

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful afternoon tea. The service was excellent, the decorated-for-Christmas setting charming, and the tea, scones, pastries, and sandwiches delicious. We enjoyed it more than others we've had that were much more expensive.

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FAQs

The Tavern at the Henley Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 414-0500.

The Tavern at the Henley Park is rated 3.9 stars by 780 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Tavern at the Henley Park

926 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    10th NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 15:00–17:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–16:00 Bar Daily 17:00–22:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Metro Center, Mt. Vernon Square, Convention Center, Gallery Place - Chinatown
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy a night out at Blue Bar Lounge. See our schedule for Jazz and Blues.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 414-0500
  • Catering
    For private functions please contact us at 202-414-0510 or online at https://www.henleypark.com/henley-events and fill out a Request for Proposal.
  • Private party facilities
    The Wilkes Room, perfect for drinks by the fireplace, or the vibrant Blue Bar for chic events. The Eton Room offers natural light for meetings, while the Front Parlor hosts intimate gatherings and afternoon tea. Enjoy custom catering, AV support, and free Wi-Fi for productive meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Carmen Alvarenga: (202) 414-0510
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