My friend and I had a nice experience at this downtown DC restaurant for a quick lunch! Our server was nice--very funny and charming as well. The interior of the restaurant is very spacious and certainly has a British pub feel which is very cool. We began with the butter chicken poutine. I love Poutine and i love butter chicken, so this was a heavenly combination. Unfortunately, the chicken wasn't quite tender enough, and the whole thing could have use some extra flavoring and crunch to really elevate it. The fish and chips were very tasty! It's hard to mess up fish and chips, but I did really enjoy these. I liked the wee pie flight too! For $12, it was a very fair portion, although the waiter did accurately warn me that the pies would be small. I enjoyed this restaurant and would definitely come back! read more

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This is a fun little English pub style restaurant in downtown. We sat outside because the weather was nice. Our waiter was so friendly. We tried the crisps and dip and they were all great. The kids all loved their food. The bangers and mash were good. And I tried the steak and mushroom pie. It was yummy and had good flavor but was maybe a little brothy but could be thicker. read more

We had wonderful service (Nicole was our waitress). The burger was great, bangers and mash just okay. Overall would return!

Customer service etiquette needs serious improvement. The server was kind, but manager (we believe he was a manager) had no skills when dealing with an issue that came up with the food we ordered. It was not handled professionally and I am disappointed. read more

This is a British pub and grill chain. I ordered the buffalo wings, they were a little dry not much sauce. But the dipping ranch did actually taste freshly made. Side salad was ok, not amazing but not terrible. The waitress recommended the fish and chips so I had that and substituted the regular fries for sweet potato fries. The fish was fresh and the batter crispy fried. They do have about 20 different beers on tap so if that's your thing they have quite the selection. read more

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The servers are super nice and attentive, we even got a refund for a soup we didnt enjoy. Other than that, the food was authentically European. Absolutely no flavor, everything needed salt to be added and between me and the two other people I dined with, we didnt like a single thing. The cheese dip with the pretzels is grainy, the Caesar and paprika chicken had absolutely NO flavor!! Not spicy or flavorful at all. Dont come here if you actually want seasoned enjoyable food, no offense. read more

We were sat down extremely quickly on a busy Saturday night and they waiter was amazing! We got our food which was a Slum Dog and the Fish and Chips and the food was hot and fresh and delicious! We loved the busyness of the restaurant and how it felt more casual while also feeling nicer than a bar!! read more

Elephant & Castle - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If service was adequate, we would order more food and drinks. My husband comes here when in town for business, and we went when I recently joined him for a weekend. We went twice because the food is great, it's in a convenient location with outdoor seating, and has lots of drinks to choose from. However on both occasions, there was not enough staffing and we didn't order more drinks or food because it took too long for servers to return. Everyone was working as hard as they could, but there wasn't enough staffing to cover the demand. It was very frustrating. read more

So during the week, great place for happy hour, hanging out and getting a good meal while you talk to coworkers. During special events (let's say Pride), the bar could use more hands or the specials are clear. Snappy responses like "c'mon you're getting the bloody for the fixings?!" Isn't helpful. The bloody was plain - nothing but a lime wedge. Then trying to charge us a full price because it was specially made ( the olive) instead of the Saturday price ( on the menu) was not cool. Come on. I know it's busy but that wasn't reason enough for the sarcasm nor the price swapping. read more

Ahhhhh good food in this spot. I give it to them.. they let me take my service dog. Very friendly restaurant. Food was 10/10 The dessert it's sooo big, enough for 4 ppl You can come with you while family. read more

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So we have been here before and they still have the same problem: not enough staff to cover let alone clean tables. The food was pretty good but the service not so much. Prices are affordable. I hope they can bring in more staff soon. read more

Evening manager is extremely rude. If you come in an hour and 3 minutes prior to closing, he will tell you multiple times, as if you cannot speak the English language, that you can only order one drink. He will then loudly tell his bartender to get everyone out as soon as possible. ETA drinks were actually not that good for my companions. read more

Pre-pandemic this place was amazing! Post, the food is still good but the increase in prices is insane- it doesn't justify coming anymore. If you do come, get the salt and pepper wings but be prepared... they're $15 for 6! read more

This is defiantly one of those Your Milage May Very places. For me, on the plus side, we had a great server and the food was very good (mini pot pies). On the downside some of the best British beer was not in stock (I can find Smithwicks in Iowa for pete sake, but it was out here). The bread pudding gets a 3.5. Needs to soak in some whisky or bourbon. If you want to take a flier, give it a shot. read more

The hostess. The soundtrack. The vibe. The service. The food. The check. All of it checked our box. read more

Elephant & Castle - Fiah and chips - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was a really tasty spot for lunch convenient to the Mall and the Smithsonian (where we had just come from). I couldn't resist the steak and mushroom pie even though i feared it might be heavy for lunch; the crust was actually very flaky, not stodgy, and the filling was delicious! I was tempted by the adorably-named Wee Pie Flight of 4 savoury pies but ultimately chose this one and I'm glad I did. My companions enjoyed their lunches of bangers and mash and chicken tenders. There was a bit of confusion with getting receipts (we needed separate checks and the tableside card reader was doing its own thing) but our tenacious waiter Trey persevered and got it figured out. He was really nice and helpful. Would definitely suggest this place as an affordable and yummy option near the museums and National Mall. read more

Elephant & Castle - Steak and mushroom pie...yum! - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My siblings are I have a tradition of coming here before a show at the Warner. I showed up tonight and I was asking the bar staff for 30 minutes which tv the Capitals would be on. Game three of the playoffs. No one would give me an answer. It was not super busy and it was a simple question. As the puck was about to drop I was told they would not put the game on any of their tvs. Why keep me waiting that long? It's the Playoffs! It's DC! The arena is a few blocks away. Instead they had local news and court room dramas on their tvs. Very disappointed in your service today. read more

five stars, totally a tourist so totally a tourist yelp, it happens , still valid. good food, good service, bathrooms, air conditioning, reasonably priced, there you go, five stars justified. I even considered going back as a sure thing, but was told we gotta try something new , vacation mode! RIGHT across from old post office, which became a running gag, but also right in the thick of DC! I guess that was enough for public consumption read more

Popped in for a quick dinner after hitting up a museum. We were all starving, tired, and hungry! The ambiance was warm and cozy and inviting. Service was friendly and quick for our table of 6. We had many orders of fried pickles- so good! Most people at the table ordered the fish and chips with poutine. We all loved it! There was a mix up when the food was brought out so the wrong dish was given to the wrong person (poutine vs regular fries). They were quick to bring out a new order of poutine and a new order of regular fries despite it being partly our fault for being silly and not noticing so people could just swap plates. Coleslaw needs seasoning, though. Kiddos had chicken tenders and the interesting hot dog situation! They loved their dishes. I had a berry mule that was delicious and others at the table enjoyed the happy hour wine deals! read more

Elephant & Castle - Fish & Chips - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was okay could have been better. Service was nice but took very long to serve table and forgot utensils

We have been here twice recently and generally had a good experience both times. The first time we had some challenges where our meals and appetizers arrived in the reverse order, and they were out of at least one thing we wanted to drink. However they were also miserably busy. The house made tartar sauce is good and they have Strongbow on draft. As someone who has spent a fair amount of time in British pubs, this is okay as American versions go. read more

Wanted to try this place because I was looking for some good English ale or bitter on draft. We arrived about 745 on a Monday evening, so the place wasn't busy and we didn't have to wait for a table. Dominque, our waiter, was friendly and attentive. Sadly, the bitter was tapped out, but the Fuller's London Pride ale was just like I remembered from across the pond. Wife had the Guinness espresso martini, which was excellent, and my nephew enjoyed his penicillin. Wife had the Fish & Chips. The fish was just like the chipper in Bury St Edmunds, but frankly, the chips were better seasoned. Nephew enjoyed his Wee Pie Flight and I had the steak and mushroom pie, which was also properly seasoned. Prices were very reasonable for downtown DC and there was convenient parking around the block. Great choice for a taste of Britain in DC. read more

Poor poor service, under staffed, long wait and incorrect order! Food was decent when it did come

I've been coming here for Real Madrid games the past few years so my experience might be different than some others. Always easy to stand around or find a spot against the bar. I'll make reservations if I want to be seated and eat food and never have had an experience where service was poor. A deceivingly size able restaurant if you consider the outdoor seating as well. Overall, has great food and drink options. It's funny because now that I think of it, I have no idea where the kitchen is and I've been there 10+ times. Either way, worth a try whether it's to attend a Real Madrid/Barca game or just want a bite. read more

Sooooo sloooowwwww waited like 30 min for chicken sliders and a burger. Both were very dry and bland. The burger we ordered was supposed to be medium, it arrived well done. We dare not send it back for fear of waiting another 30 min. We sat outside. We didn't want to sit inside due to the smell. A waiter spilled a beer outside in front of the door. As patrons were coming through the door they were not warned and made aware of the spill the staff didn't care one bit if anyone stepped in it. To clean it up they just poured water in it then mopped it up with a dry mop no cleaning solution making it stinky and sticky. When we left we had to walk through it making our shoes sticky.. Other than that we saw our waitress twice once to take our order and once after our food arrived we waited soooo long for our food and she never checked on us Tom for any refills e might want. read more

SO SO GOOD! Such a cute lil pub right around all the DC fun stuff! Tartan all around and the staff was super friendly. We recommended to lots of people that were going to visit that area read more

Elephant & Castle - The Wee Pie Flight - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We left before actually sitting down to order because the establishment did not look clean or smell fresh. I think this is also a pub that tourist must visit frequently. read more

Elephant and Castle is a solid British style gastropub. It offers English classics such as bangers and mash and fish and chips. The ambiance is typically casual and friendly with televisions mounted for viewing from many tables and the bar is well stocked but small. I opted for their shepherds pie amongst a selection of pies including steak and chicken. The shepherds included ground beef and lamb with garlic mashed potatoes and (chips) French fries. The meal was served quickly in a nice skillet and topped with fried onions. The portion was substantially massive despite appearing a bit small. The taste was very nice as well with bits of corn adding a nice touch. Satisfies the urge for a little taste of Brittania in the nation's capital city. read more

Elephant & Castle - Shepherd 's Pie - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It was perfect!! Felt like I was in an episode of Ted Lasso. Loved it so much, my dad considered going again. read more

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Was in a couple of weeks ago and had the most wonderful time. The food was terrific! Atmosphere very conducive to meeting a friend and having a great time catching up without being too noisy. Our server David was the best! Had many helpful hints and suggestions on the menu items and steered us in the right direction. My friend and I were both very pleased with his suggestions on the food and he was very attentive during our entire time at the restaurant! Will definitely be back. Already telling friends about the wonderful experience and food! read more

Elephant & Castle - Fried Pickles - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We were tired from seeing Washington DC, and we stopped for a drink and a snack. Fish and chips was great, and had a great outside patio.

We are visiting from out of town and found this place on google. We weren't sure what to expect but we loved it! It was so busy but the vibes were great. Our server David was very attentive even though he had so many tables. He was so friendly and fast. The food was great too! 10/10 recommend. read more

Elephant & Castle - Mantas Butter Chicken - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I really enjoyed everything about our lunch here. The atmosphere is British Pub. Location great. Only a couple of blocks from the Archives Metro stop. I had the sampler of 4 Pies because I wasn't sure which one I'd like best. All four were delicious. Seasoned perfectly with a puff pastry square on top. Paired with a salad it was just right for lunch. And for dessert don't pass up their bread pudding!!! read more

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We were doing a day of sightseeing and wanted to stop for a quick satisfying lunch and this place totally delivered! I got a Bloody Mary, highly recommend. For food we got Reuben, fish and chips and the pie flight! All were very good! read more

So glad this place still retains its British vibes despite being in DC. They have world cup airing and people going here to cheer for their team. This is why I love British pub. About food though, they have very intense flavor and much saltier than E&C in UK. Not recommend if you expect to have real British food but if Americanized version is fine then is this a perfect place!! read more

Elephant & Castle - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went to this restaurant for a group event for work and it was so much fun. Great layout, customer-focused service, even when super busy, and the food was delicious. I had a burger and fries; so good and cooked perfectly to my liking. The poutine was also delicious- fried cheese curds and gravy- I grew up in a region of the US that loves its cheese curds and miss them so much! This experience satisfied my hankering. Thank you! read more

Legit English Pub................................................................................... The selection of Cuisine, Bitter, Lager, Pale Ale, Stout, Porter is Good Prices are Fair read more

We enjoyed a bite to eat here before attending a performance at the National Theatre. The service was quick and food was tasty. I am unfamiliar with authentic British food, but I liked the shepherd's pie I had. There was a menu item called a pie flight with 3 or 4 different types of dinner pies which I was tempted to try. The ambiance was as expected. The beer menu felt somewhat limited for a pub, but I found something to drink. Overall I would come here again. read more

Elephant & Castle - Shepherd's pie. Note the sauce is gravy for the pie and not salad dressing! I put gravy on my salad by mistake. - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Meh. Location is good. Decor is fun. Sausage rolls were delicious. Chicken sandwich tasted like cardboard. No seasoning. Butter chicken was heavy tomato. Server was great. read more

Pub style food. It was just eh. Onion soup was not that great. Wings were ok and burger just ok as well. Probably better if I drank more beers! read more

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