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

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.1 (789)
$30 and under
American
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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

  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Enjoy $6.00 domestic draught beers, $6 6oz house wines, and $6 share plates! Monday-Friday 3-6PM

What 789 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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. offers a lively pub atmosphere with a mix of British and American cuisine. Known for "great service" and a "fun place" vibe, the restaurant provides "excellent" food options like fish and chips and the popular pie flight. While some reviews mention noise and wait times, the attentive staff and authentic pub feel make it a "great place for dinner" before theater events or sightseeing.
789 Reviews
  1. Adam

    Cincinnati / Dayton7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid meal. The server was working really hard. Rashad did a great job. The business needs to hire more help. You can’t expect one server to cover the territory he was being forced to cover.

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  2. Theresa

    Central Kentucky1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation & as such, were seated promptly. We ordered the fish & chips, the pie flight & the pretzel bites. The food came out relatively quick, portion size was generous & it was good. Overall, 4/5 and that’s only because it was stifling hot/humid where we were (in the bar area) and because it took so long to get drink refills & the check at the end. We’d still recommend (the food was really tasty) & will definitely be back in the future, hoping the inside temperature was a fluke & that there was just something wrong with their a/c tonight. You know it’s bad when fellow patrons are all fanning themselves and/or when some of the female patrons are removing shirts/dining in sports bras & the staff just turn a blind eye.

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  3. Heath D

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    V was our Server. Outstanding Gentleman who was very busy and took great care of us. Top notch service. Hope to see him again, real soon.

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  4. Rachel

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun place to hang and grab a bite and a pint. Only hiccup was the door greeter, she did not seat my table of 6 at a table for 6, she kept igorning my reservations were for 6. Not sure she was having a good day to be honest, so we had to sit far apart and yell to our guests we were hosting from out of town. Really annoying but at least the server was fun.

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  5. Adam

    Oklahoma City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation and they sat us in the bar area where is was extremely noisy! We couldn’t hear ourselves talk. The food was good, not special. The fish in the fish and chips was tough and thin.

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  6. Debbie VIP

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was excellent however the hostess could have cared less about customers. We stood there waiting for someone to seat us, bar staff just staring at us , hostess walks up and just looks at me without saying a word. Food was good and nice serving sizes with reasonable prices

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  7. Emily

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was wonderful- attentive, responsive and nailed all of the orders. We never had to ask for refills because she was paying attention without being overbearing. The food was good, but the waitress is what made the experience so great.

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  8. Teri

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here before a show at the National Theatre. The food was great! I had the Fish & Chips with French Fries, the fries were seasoned so well. We were told that they make their own sauces; the tarter sauces was great and I loved the Blue Cheese. I will definitely recommend and I will go here again.

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  9. robin

    Washington, D.C. Area55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to eat before the theater. Good food at reasonable prices.

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  10. Mindy

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole family enjoyed our lunch here. Nice break when out sightseeing seeing. Service was great and so was the food. Plenty of options for everyone. Fish tacos were one of our favorites.

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FAQs

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. does offer delivery in partnership with 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 789 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. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Penn Quarter

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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