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The Liberty Tavern, Arlington, VA

The Liberty Tavern

4.6
4.6
3894 Reviews
$30 and under
American
We are not just a restaurant, but an institution in Arlington. The first floor of our restored historic property houses an inviting bar and lounge that remains vibrant all hours of the day. Our upstairs dining room offers professional service, a warm ambiance, and a menu featuring rustic, modern American cuisine. We are devoted to in-house production: we bake all of our own bread and pastas, sausages, and desserts. Our beverage program features creative specialty cocktails, a diverse wine list, and a great selection of premium draft and bottled beer. We are known for our unlimited small plates brunch on the weekend and late night dancing Friday through Sunday. Liberty To-Go offers a separate carry-out entrance on Irving Street where wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, fresh salads and other specialties are offered for enjoyment at home.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Sun 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (703) 465-9360
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Women
  • Executive chef
    Ulysses Cabahug
  • Private party facilities
    The Liberty Tavern features both private and semi-private space perfect for large or small gatherings. Whether you’re looking to host a fun, casual happy hour in our Lounge, or a large group gathering in our spacious upstairs Dining Room, we’re happy to be of service.
  • Private party contact
    Kelly Johansen: (571) 265-5010
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    Irving Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    On the corner of Wilson Boulevard and Irving Street in Arlington, The Liberty Tavern is easily accessible from downtown DC, Route 66, Route 395, and is across the street from the Clarendon Metro Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

3,894 Reviews
  1. Tumaini2017

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fabulous experience. We ordered the endless small plates and savory and sweet brunch items kept coming until we had out fill. Everything was perfectly prepared and delicious. Well worth the $31.95. A great experience shared with old friends. I will be back.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on September 25, 2023

    Hi! I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! I saw your name in our reservation book a bit later, in parenthesis and I was actually going to reach out to our ownership to see if there was a familial connection somehow. Next time you stop by please ask for myself, Sophia, and I'd love to come by and personally meet you! Best, Sophia M. Ansary General Manager The Liberty Tavern

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  2. RachaelW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server Rebekah was great. The food was special!! I thought the price point was good for the quality of the food. The Chicken. Marsala was not what I was expecting, but it was so tasty!!!

    The Liberty TavernResponded on September 25, 2023

    Hi Rachael! I'm so glad to hear you had a great experience with us and with our server Rebecca. I'll definitely pass this good feedback along to my culinary team and to Ms. Rebecca. Thank you for your kind words and as always, thank you for your patronage. Best, Sophia M. Ansary General Manager The Liberty Tavern

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  3. DennisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great selection and the service was excellent. Only dropped the one star because it was a bit loud but not as bad as some places. Would recommend.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on September 22, 2023

    Thank you for the review, Dennis. Glad to hear you were happy with the service. Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  4. lynnw

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Food quality was not as good as it has been in the past. I was really disappointed in the scallops. Rubbery and very salty. The succotash they were served on seemed like it started with frozen peas and corn that were freezer burned and then subsequently over-browned to make up for it. My husband had the gnocchi which was good, but also overly salty. Waitress and other staff were terrific! Really working hard, we’re attentive and took the scallops off the bill after I shared my complaint. I felt bad that the kitchen was putting them in a tough spot. I hope management will do what’s needed to bring the food quality back to what we enjoyed for several years.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on September 22, 2023

    Lynn, I'm sorry to hear the scallops and gnocchi were underwhelming on this visit. Hopefully you will give us another chance in the future and we appreciate your valuable feedback. Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  5. AnwarZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for restaurant week, they give you full sized menu items unlike other places. Desserts are kind of lackluster.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on September 22, 2023

    Anwar, I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the desserts for Restaurant Week. Your feedback is appreciated and I will pass it on. Hope you join us again soon. Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  6. Michele

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was generou and delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. It was a bit loud, so a little hard to talk, but otherwise great.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on September 22, 2023

    Thank you for the review, Michelle. Unfortunately, brunch does get a little loud at times. Hopefully you will give us another chance during our quieter hours like lunch or dinner! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  7. Birdie514

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly service and great food! Had Arugala salad and grilled octopus!

    The Liberty TavernResponded on September 9, 2023

    Glad you enjoyed the arugula salad and grilled octopus! Those are a couple staples on our menu. Thank you for the great review and hope to see you soon! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had drinks here for Happy Hour- service and value were top notch. Shout out to Thomas the bartender!

    The Liberty TavernResponded on September 9, 2023

    Thank you for the great review and I will be sure to pass the compliment on to Thomas! I hope you visit us again! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Loved the unlimited small plate brunch.

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  10. AliyaA

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    It was a good experience but not best brunch place. Server was nice but slow as is with any other bottomless brunch places do I guess. I see other table’s server more often than ours though. Food was okay nothing special. Dessert part was especially not very good. I probably wont return.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and good selection. Liberty Ale was delicious

    The Liberty TavernResponded on September 9, 2023

    Please come back and enjoy another Liberty Ale! Thank you for the great review and hope to see you soon! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  12. BrianQ

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is outstanding and the service is even better

    The Liberty TavernResponded on August 26, 2023

    Thank you for the outstanding review, Brian. I will happily pass this compliment on to our team. Hope to see you soon! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pleasant ambiance. Attentive staff. Well prepared meal. Thanks.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on August 26, 2023

    Thank you for the great review! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  14. Pineapple

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Liberty Tavern is my go to place when I have friends and family visiting the National Capital Region. An old Army buddy was in town for business and wanted to grab brunch before returning home. We had the bottomless brunch. The menu choices were outstanding. Favorites included the brisket, spicy chicken and biscuit, and Gramma's meatball.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on August 14, 2023

    Happy to hear you had such a great experience! Hope to see you soon Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  15. DanielK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place to get brunch! Delicious food snd great vibes. Definitely will go again.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on August 14, 2023

    Thank you, Mark! Hope to see you soon. Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager9

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely phenomenal service. Very attentive and very kind to the family - and this was everyone we came in contact with. The food was excellent as well.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on August 10, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words! We always appreciate any and all feedback. Hope to see you all in the future! Best. Sophia M. Ansary General Manager The Liberty Tavern

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  17. RLomi

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Sticky tables, dirty bread / appetizer plates, an uninspired menu... just go to Lyon Hall instead.

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  18. TaylorB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down my favorite brunch in Arlington! Great value and amazing service.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on August 10, 2023

    Thank you Taylor! We hope to see you again in the near future! Best, Sophia M. Ansary General Manager The Liberty Tavern

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service with both our server and the lady she was training! Bussers and food runners were also wonderful. Food was hot, quick and tasty. I’ll be back! Great brunch option… esp for a large group

    The Liberty TavernResponded on August 10, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words! I will pass along your sweet feedback to the staff. They will be very delighted to hear about your pleasant experience. I hope to see you all in the future. Best, Sophia M. Ansary General Manager The Liberty Tavern

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    Brunch food is not good. Tasteless. Overpriced. Will definitely not go back.

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  21. JohnV

    Washington DC

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, great drinks - a great neighborhood bar/restaurant

    The Liberty TavernResponded on August 6, 2023

    Thank you, John! Hope to see you soon! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  22. LezlieG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the unlimited Sunday brunch. Each dish was amazing. Our servers were great and attentive, the atmosphere was lively, and we left content and way too full. Love this place!

    The Liberty TavernResponded on August 1, 2023

    Lezlie, I am thrilled you enjoyed your visit and had such a great experience. This is what we strive for every time! I will pass on this wonderful review to our team. I look forward to you visiting us again! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Terrible experience. Service was so slow, food came out cold, and the waiter at the nearby tables kept on aggressively spraying the cleaning spray and getting it on our table. Would never come back.

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  24. JoanP

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
     Service was great and we had a hamburger and grilled cheese that were delicious

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Thank you for dining with us, Joan! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed yourself! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  25. BT50

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Fortunately we were seated upstairs where the noise level was tolerable. Why oh why are restaurants all so darned noisy? What is enjoyable about going out with a friend for a nice evening and having to scream to be heard across the table? Liberty Tavern isn't the only or the worst culprit here, and as I wrote, the upstairs is pretty manageable. But I'm on a tear about this issue.

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  26. Kate

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food at Liberty Tavern is always amazing, love this restaurant!

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Fantastic news, Kate! We are so happy that you dined with us. We will be thrilled to have you again! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Expensive and overall - not good. Not the food or the service

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  28. Niemand

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Brunch. Salmon Benedict arrived cool. I assume they moved the salmon directly from the cooler to the bread and it cooled off the egg quickly. I've found this to be a problem at many restaurants. French toast did not appear to involve any egg. It certainly hadn't soaked into the bread. When I pointed this out to the waitress she said that the recipe for French Toast didn't involve egg and she was sorry it wasn't what I expected. French Toast doesn't involve egg????!!! Give me a break. However, she was correct so far as it goes - the Liberty Tavern's French Toast doesn't involve egg. On the positive side, the coffee was excellent, we were seated immediately, and all the staff were very pleasant.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Thank you for your review and the honest feedback. We will be sure to work with the culinary team and staff to ensure they are knowledgeable of all menu items. I know our team can do better and I will definitely pass this information along. We appreciate your patience and hope you will give us another chance in the future. Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  29. Brad

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good food, great service. We enjoyed our time here.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Brad, thank you for joining us and sharing your review. Please come visit us again! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  30. WayneM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and the ambience upstairs was very nice with great drinks and service

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Wonderful news, Wayne! Thank you for the great review. Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch! Staff is great. Everything is amazing.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Thank you for the review! Appreciate your patronage! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  32. RSN010

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality service and great food- what else can you ask for?

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Wow! Thank you so much for the great review. Hope to see you soon! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  33. LoriL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for good food and talk. Variety of food and prices.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Thank you for the wonderful review! Please join us again soon! Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    Food came out cold and over cooked. Was hard to eat anything

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  35. TomH

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Not the best. They seem to just book too many tables and the staff can’t keep up. Went for brunch, waited 30 mins for coffee, which came

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Hi Tom, I am so sorry to read about this disappointing experience. I know we can do a better job and I sincerely hope you will give us another chance so that we can show you. Thank you for your feedback and I hope we will see you again soon. Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  36. MizMitch

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The food was cold. We had several dishes from the bottomless brunch menu that was cold: egg & ham quiche, biscuits/gravy, chicken tenders and a couple other dishes. Although the shrimp and grits had an amazing flavor the shrimp was extremely soft, which made us a bit reluctant to eat it. Those were the gripes we had, which prevented me from giving more stars about the food. The service was wonderful! Couldn’t have asked for better service. We will be back.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Thank you for your review. I'm terribly sorry we missed the mark and you had a disappointing brunch experience. Thank you for acknowledging our team members and I hope you will visit again soon. Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  37. Jimmy

    Charlotte

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Uncomfortably cold until we asked for air conditioning to be raised up. Food was good.

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  38. StephenM

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    The chicken sandwich I received was likely the worst one I’ve ever had. My dinning companion also got the same, but no complaints. I dinner at Liberty all time when I lived in the area, and the food was always good if not great. I suspect this was simply an overlooked, potentially twice cooked piece of chicken breast that was like rubber. It was a busy day with a bike race, which certainly impacted service, but we were never checked on as to how things were. Ultimately, leaving before there was any timely correction that could have been offered.

    The Liberty TavernResponded on July 29, 2023

    Thanks you for your review, Stephen. I am terribly sorry about your dining experience with us. It is unfortunate that the impact of the extra volume from the bike race had such a negative result with our service and standards. We hope to have you back so that we can provide a better and more enjoyable experience for you and your guests. Best, Shea R. Smelser Assistant General Manager

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  39. Lucybooboo

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food and service were great. I just have one critique about the cleanliness - the table we were sitting at was sticky, and not just "I spilled a soda and let it dry sticky" but was sticky through years of cumulative poor-cleaning. That was the only downside to an otherwise enjoyable experience.

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  40. TessD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    A lovely restaurant with solid service and great food. Other than the key lime martini, which was so-so (we applauded them for being creative though, and not everyone likes everything) the food and drinks were outstanding. Highly recommend!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Liberty Tavern using the Order Online button. The Liberty Tavern also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 465-9360.

The Liberty Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 3894 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Liberty Tavern

3195 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Irving Street
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Sun 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    On the corner of Wilson Boulevard and Irving Street in Arlington, The Liberty Tavern is easily accessible from downtown DC, Route 66, Route 395, and is across the street from the Clarendon Metro Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Women
  • Executive chef
    Ulysses Cabahug
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 465-9360
  • Private party facilities
    The Liberty Tavern features both private and semi-private space perfect for large or small gatherings. Whether you’re looking to host a fun, casual happy hour in our Lounge, or a large group gathering in our spacious upstairs Dining Room, we’re happy to be of service.
  • Private party contact
    Kelly Johansen: (571) 265-5010
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