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: 4.6

4.6 (709)

$31 to $50

Belgian

1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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

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What 709 people are saying

The Sovereign reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Sovereign offers "delicious food and beer selection" with a "superb atmosphere." Known for its "expansive German beer list" and unique Belgian-inspired dishes, it consistently delivers "amazing all around" experiences. While some diners note noise and occasional service delays, the "friendly and attentive" staff makes it a "neighborhood gem."

709 Reviews

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Satvik
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
INCREDIBLE staff and great, great selection of ales, probably the best in DC! The food was great as well!!
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Stefanie VIP
Columbus6 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, our service was fantastic. Our only complaints were that it was very loud- we couldn’t have a conversation without yelling- and it was very hot. Not sure if the air conditioning was down, but it was somewhat uncomfortable.
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leul
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
1.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I read some bad reviews and still went because I was hoping to be surprised and it was also conveniently located a few blocks from the movies so we decided to try it out. Should have trusted the reviews! We had the mussels and steak frites. Not a lick of seasoning in both and we really didnt like it. Can't speak for the other menu items because we haven't tried them but if both entrees were bad then its a sign. There was no host when we got there and no servers to take care of the dining room guests (why accept reservations then? Should be no res, self seat and bar service) Bartenders were serving the dining room which had them clearly overwhelmed and they basically never spoke to us until we asked for a check. Felt bad for them honestly, not their fault at all! We wont be going back but I hope whoever is reading this has a better experience and if the restaurant reads this, do better! It's unfortunate because the place has a nice ambiance and lots of potential. Wherever you end up my fellow diners, hope you enjoy!
The SovereignResponded on July 3, 2025
leul, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about our restaurant. We deeply appreciate and value your patronage. Your feedback is especially important to us, and we take all reviews seriously. I apologize that your dining experience was less than satisfactory. I would like to extend an invitation for you to return, so we can have another opportunity to create a better first impression. Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like to give us another chance. Thank you, -Louis General Manager
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Gayle VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service Food was fine but lots of trash in alley enterance
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marcs VIP
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was excellent- wish I knew his name. He is from Kansas City.
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Adri
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food, nice portion size.
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Sarah
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sovereign is always a solid spot for HH or a nice dinner. Food is great, and the beer list is extensive.
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Polina
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
This wasn’t my first visit — I like this place. The food is tasty, the beer selection is impresing, and the staff is usually great.
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Stacy VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for Mother's Day brunch. I was happy that they had their ordinary menu and was not like other restaurants that jack up the prices just because of the day. They offered me a complimentary glass of champagne and a cute little dried flower bouquet. From the time we got there everyone was so friendly and nice. Our server Charlotte was amazing! She went above and beyond. We have gluten allergies and she went carefully over the menu what was safe to eat and was not. She made recommendations to everyone at the table for fun menu items to try. Our entire meal from appetizers to dessert was fabulous. I cannot wait to go back to try dinner items. I just hope Charolette is working that night so we can experience her fabulous service again.
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Katie VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton16 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was good… not my style of food but if you like beer and Belgian it’s a hit
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The Sovereign is rated 4.6 stars by 709 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 19 times today

1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

Cross street
M Street NW
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

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