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 (702)

$31 to $50

Belgian

1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for craft beers
Neighborhood gem

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

What 702 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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The Sovereign delights with its "incredible beer selection" and "outstanding Belgian fare." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," with standout service from servers like Charlotte and Mike. While some dishes are hit or miss, the "atmosphere is superb," and its cozy, hidden location adds to the charm.

702 Reviews

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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. But my last visit on Memorial Day was… rough. There were only two people working the floor (downstairs), and it really showed. They were trying their hardest, but there’s only so much two people can do. I saw one table ask for the check without getting their mains — because the staff physically couldn’t keep up. Still, one of the servers kept making thoughtful beer recommendations for guests, even in the middle of that chaos — major kudos for that. Five stars purely for the effort...
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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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Trevor
Washington DC7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere and drink selection is superb. Appetizers are phenomenal, especially the bacon wrapped dates and bitterballen, but the main plates were a bit on the underwhelming side compared to when I’ve eaten here several times in the past.
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Karen
Washington DC7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Servers were helpful, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Food was fine. Drinks were fine. Nothing outstanding and we got a variety of foods and drinks. We don’t regret going but there isn’t anything about it that was remarkable IMO. Oh! Prices are reasonable for Georgetown! Place was a bit too loud, although that’s hard to control when the bar and restaurant areas are so close to one another.
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Leslie VIP
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing meal with amazing service! The burger and waffle hit the spot!
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Todd VIP
Washington DC11 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Noise from booth behind was over the top. Annoying and as person who picked restaurant disappointing.
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Gary
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and beer selection, great environment and service. Loved the mussels and Bisky Burger, went with a few quadruple and malt Belgian beers.
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Wendi
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Took way too long for the staff to notice me and come to my table
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Kalle
New York City20 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food here. Everthing is so tasty. Staff is nice and helpful
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The Sovereign is rated 4.7 stars by 702 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

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 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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