Elephant & Castle was absolutely packed yesterday. I'm grateful we had a reservation but it looked like they somehow still had space despite a group of 54+ come on right before us. I was sure service would be slow and the food would take forever to get to our group of six, but I was wrong. My cousin's young daughter was getting cranky so our server made sure to bring her food out first. MVP status! I got the shepherds pie, my aunt got the fish and chips, and the others got different dishes. Everyone seemed happy with their food. I liked my pie. It was solid and I'd get it again. I docked one star only because I have a thing about crumbs in booth cracks and under tables. Let me emphasize how busy they were, and that this is something that has always bugged me at many restaurants. I understand if cleaning under tables wasn't a priority yesterday. With that being said, the floor under our table was filthy. I was seated in our booth closest to the wall and there were large crumbs between the wall and the booth. I kept a solid six inches between myself, my purse and jacket, and the crack. I didn't want anything of mine touching that area. My cousin's kid kept slipping under the table because that's what little kids do, and it took everything in me not to say "nooo it's so gross under there." Hopefully they're able to maintain a cleaner state on less hectic days! read more

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

We experienced a fantastic group tour dinner on Monday, March 9th. Our group of 57 was in-and-out in one hour, as we then rushed to the Capitals game immediately after. Special thanks to servers Nico, Fausto, and Girmo, as well as manager Joshua for the efficient and friendly service! Much appreciated! - Nations Classroom read more

It was ok. Server was good. The people who got burgers liked them. I felt the fish and chips was ok not great. But portions are huge The poutine appetizer was rather bland. read more

The steak and mushroom pie was absolutely delicious! My husband had the shepherd's pie and we started with an order of the brussels sprouts. All of the food was delicious but the service was not the best. It was slow, forgetful and it was not even busy during our visit. read more

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In a word...meh. This place is large so it's good for a group but the food itself is just average. They have a selection of British type dishes in addition to the usual burgers and chicken sandwiches. I had the steak and mushroom pie and it was decent. The pastry was hot and fresh and the pie had a filling that was similar to a thick beef stew with beef and mushrooms. The filling was pretty good but could've used some more steak and mushrooms and maybe a few pearl onions and a little more flavor. It came with a spring mix salad with goat cheese and a vinaigrette dressing. The side salad was solid but unremarkable. Service was very fast and friendly and I was impressed. This place is okay and my meal was alright but there's a reason I haven't been here in years and won't be in a rush to come back read more

Elephant & Castle - Steak & Mushroom Pie with Salad - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We stopped in for a bite to eat and a beer after exploring the nearby history museum. We were there during happy hour which was a good deal with discounted drinks. We sat at the bar and ordered a beer each and their shepherds pie. The shepherds pie was really tasty and filling. They served it with a delicious side salad. We both enjoyed it. The service was good and it was a nice casual vibe. Overall, it's a cool spot and I'd return next time I'm in the area. read more

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

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A nice pub in the heart of DC. They have a nice bar area plus plenty of seating for big groups. They have excellent service. They feature a pot pie flight that includes shepherds pie. The pies are delicious with flaky crust. They come with a nice house salad. The perfect meal on a rainy day. read more

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Great food and drinks! Well priced and delicious, attentive servers. Had the butter chicken and a spritzer, both were amazing. read more

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

Horribly run restaurant. Dirty dishes and tables everywhere, nobody cleaning them off but two hosts saying you can't sit at a clean table because they have 30 reservations. All the tables are empty. The ONLY positive was the bar staff who served food and drinks. Our table was filthy. I asked the person who delivered our food to please wipe off the table. It was never wiped off. Save your money and go to the nice restaurants in DC. This is a recent thing there. They never had enough staff but they were at least competently. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

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This is a great place on the edge of the food desert. As such, it has reasonable priced food, beer selection, and great service. As an English style Pub, I was nervous about how the shepherds pie would come out. It was excellent. Great ratio of meat to potatoes. Beer selection was also quite good. Good selection of English ales, a bitter, and numerous IPAs on top. read more

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We wear weary travelers looking for a pub style restaurant. After a long day touring DC by foot we stumbled onto the Elephant & Castle. Six of us from Long Island enjoyed our delicious meals and drinks. All was served hot and timely. All very reasonably priced. Our server "Trip" made our visit delightful. She was courteous and menu knowledgeable. We will be returning very soon. read more

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

Met a friend at this spot because it was within walking distance of my hotel in the rain. The space was busy but we were seated right away with our reservation. We both opted for the Lychee cocktail which was light and fragrant. I went with the Mediterranean Summer Skewers which was large and fresh. I prefer my hummus with more garlic to minimize the plain chickpea taste. I took a bread pudding to go and it was absolutely delightful. They offered two sauces and they really elevated the dessert. read more

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My team had a farewell lunch for our team member and they wanted to try this place. There aren't too many English restaurants in the area so I am always excited when I try one. I got the Sunday Roast served with mashed potatoes, green beans, Yorkshire pudding and some horseradish aioli. This was my first time having Yorkshire pudding and it was really good! Slightly crispy outside, but the inside was very airy and did a perfect job scooping up the gravy and aioli. The roast beef and sides were decent - good flavors and rich. This was a good lunch spot that I will definitely come back for some other English favorites! Entrees: Sunday Roast read more

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

Had a great dinner! We both got the fish and chips and loved everything about it. Nice beer selection and our server Niko was excellent. Loved the pub feel. Will be here for a full week and will probably head back again to try something else! read more

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

We stopped in for a meal but unfortunately I was not impressed. We were seated and forgotten. I had to go to the bartender in order to get a waitress to acknowledge we were there. I ordered a salad with grilled chicken and the salad was dry. No dressing at all. It is kind of hard to mess up a salad but they found a way to do so. read more

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The food was "ok" -- busy for a Saturday but were seated right away. New waiter seems confused and although he was nice we were left with empty drinks, and waiting for bill for over half hour! Ugh and not to mention the lady's bathroom was disgusting ! read more

Went there with a party of 6 as a walk in and was very pleased. We got our food within 15 minutes of ordering, which was the biggest highlight. It is a good vibe with good lighting. The bar is nice, and our server was nice as well. I ordered their chicken pot pie and it was very good and hot. My Guinness was very good as well. Highly recommend checking this place out. My group thoroughly enjoyed the experience as well. Fair pricing for great quality. read more

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

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We made reservations and arrived 30 minutes early. We were still seated, which was great. The restaurant had a nicely decorated and had plenty of space. Kennedy was our server and she was absolutely wonderful. We started with the wings and they were cooked perfectly. They even separated the two flavors so that the buffalo wings weren't touching the bbq. I really appreciated that. The butter chicken my daughter ordered tasted very odd to both of us. She tried to eat it, but it just wasn't very good. She ended up getting the chicken tenders because we were now pressed for time. They were good. I ordered the Jameson chicken. The dish was some of the best food I've eaten all year. My husband loved his fish and chips. The brownie tasted more like cake than brownie, but the ice cream was very good. I probably would not order this again. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the service and the food. Would definitely return. read more

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Scotch eggs / bangers and mash / toasties FTW, innit?! Service was a little dodgy, but the food was decent. Enjoyed it so much for dinner that we decided to visit the next afternoon for lunch. I'd definitely go back. read more

They did seen to be short staffed, but our server was great and very helpful. We had the braised lamb shank, the fish and chips and the bread pudding. Food was excellent. Setting was pretty cool. read more

Food was great as we had an appetizer of the chicken wings and then for dinner my wife had the Shepherds pie and I had a special. The dessert bread pudding was absolutely wonderful!! read more

Been going to bars for a long time and the female bartender who was working in Tuesday 4/7 around 6pm without a doubt was the WORST Bartender ever. Took her forever to even acknowledge us and she took our order and went back to unloading the dishwasher. This happened EVERY TIME we ordered a round. Either it was her first night or she was stoned. Never again. read more

I LOVED loved LOVED my bee's knees drink as I've never had one outside of a canned cocktail. My date got a beer on tap and enjoyed it. We appreciated that she was able to taste two options to choose what she wanted. I ordered the wee pie flight and the pies had very flaky crusts. I think my favorite was the potato and leek one. The steak and mushroom had a wine taste to it still that felt it hadn't been cooked out enough. My date enjoyed their fish and chips and the poutine. Our host was super nice and she was funny as well. Have no complaints on the service as she checked on us regularly and made sure we didn't need anything. I would come back for another drink and maybe fish and chips next time plus the drink. It is very much a pub vibe so if that's not your thing, I wouldn't come but tables are outside and inside. TVs are everywhere throughout so you can watch sports. Bar seating seems limited. read more

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Nicole was an amazing server. She was so helpful. We walked in as a party of 16 when our lunch plans fell through. The restaurant easily helped us, got us seats and great service. They were in the middle of serving a party of 110 so they let us know it may take a little longer. We never would have known. We had water right away, menu recommendations and everything went smoothly. AND the food was great. Not one complaint or issue with 16 people which included food allergies . Highly recommend read more

Elephant & Castle - Here is my burger on a gf bun! - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I reviewed Elephant & Castle as it was close to the African American Museum in DC and we were planning a day trip. The menu was solid in that they offered a variety of food options for the easy to please and picky eaters. The price also seemed pretty reasonable. We arrived and was sat immediately. The place is a nice size I don't have many pics but it had a full bar and many many beer options. I don't drink so I didn't care much for it, but it is a pub after all. I did notice some wear and tear in the ceiling of where I sat that wasn't as obvious to at a glance. The restroom was also a little messy, but I can contribute that to possibly the busyness of the establishment because I noticed none of the staff were idle, everyone seemed busy working. The staff were courteous and attentive, especially our waiter. The food was good to me, as per my husband it was alright and it could've had more flavor. Nevertheless, no one got sick and we went home full. I got the falafel wrap and fried pickles , he got their onion soup and their take on a grilled cheese. I tried everything and liked it all, so I guess it depends on who is rating, lol For our meals and appetizers we paid $49, which was reasonable nowadays. If you're considering it, I'd say go for it. Very close in proximity to the museums and they offer outdoor seating, which could be very nice I imagine during better weather. read more

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Delicious pot pie! I was surprised because the ambiance gave basic bar food. I love an unexpected moment when eating out and they didn't disappoint. It was fairly empty at lunch time. I'm definitely planning on returning the next time I'm in the vicinity. read more

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

Our server, who was taking care of a group of like 12 of us that continued to grow as the night went on, was AMAZING. He literally was so attentive and kind and awesome that he made the night. Without him, I probably would have rated it 3 stars. I wasn't a huge fan of the food tbh. I got the Caesar wrap which said it came with blackened chicken (I don't know in what world that chicken was blackened... but not in this dimension). The wrap wasn't bad per se... but it wasn't great. The fries were also pretty meh. I think you go to this place for the ambiance and the drinks. It also is like SO close to everything that I'm sure it's a great place to meet up with friends. BIG space. Will note that a couple of my friends had the wings and said that they were very good. Possibly I just ordered the wrong thing. Also... probably should have tried the fish and chips. That's clearly their most popular menu item. But, let me tell you. Service was just TOP notch. And the amount of TVs they have make it really good to watch any sports or what not. read more

Yelp came in handy for finding a place for lunch as we moved from one tourist destination to the next. It was busy, and noisy. Busy popular places are often good places, and Elephant & Castle was certainly that. This is a British themed restaurant and we all love British food. For lunch I had their Steak & Mushroom Pie, a wonderful bowl of food topped by a piece of pastry. The steak part was like ground steak nuggets so it was easy to eat. The thin gravy brought all the flavors together. Others at the table also went British and we all very much liked our food. Service was top notch, quick and very efficient. read more

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

Terrible food and even worse service. Probably the worst chicken sandwich I've ever had.

Stellar service and an outstanding outdoor dining space makes this touristy pub go. If you're craving English cuisine and a pint you'll love the vibe. However, the mens room looked like a logging camp as every stall had unflushed specimens clogged with transparent toilet tissue. Maybe a subconscious verdict on English cuisine. I'd visit again but this time I'll hold in in. Three easy logs, read more

It's actually kind of surprising that in the immediate radius of metro center there isn't that many dining options. Some are waaaay fancy and expensive and some are just your regular franchised establishments. You'd think they'd have more dining options near the Warner theater but not really. So we headed to Elephant and Castle and I would say overall it's a 3.5 out of 5. Our server was there on her last day so she wasn't the most attentive, however friendly she was. I had dropped my fork and it took a good 10 minutes to get her attention to get a new set of utensils. We shared the fried pickles which came with 2 sauces that we liked a lot, one of them being the curry ketchup. I got the fish and chips and it was crispy on the outside while the fish was perfectly flaky inside. Came with a heaping pile of fries. My bf enjoyed his vegetable pie and side salad as well. It's not the best food ever but I would say it does perfectly well for if you're in the area and not looking to walk further into Penn Quarter. read more

Our food was really good. The burger was so juicy and grilled perfectly. Fries were crispy and fresh. The butter chicken was super flavorful as well as the rice and bread with it. The coke was crisppp and tasty. Service was a little slow but the food made up for it. Tasty place read more

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

Im not someone who typically reviews based on service since it is unique to each person. However, service is really really BAD. Unless you don't mind going to the bar on your own to order drinks or food then forget it. Shame too because they have really good drinks and a decent menu. But it's a frustrating experience. Do not recommend. read more

I'm not sure what's up with the reviews, we had a great experience. We walked in on a rainy Sunday and we're immediately seated. They weren't super busy which was weird, but we were just hungry and ready to eat. Service was fantastic, super quick the whole time, even the food. The bar is great too with awesome beer options. We got the chicken strips, which were unique but SO good, and the pie flight. Omg. Get the pie flight. The chicken and veggie and traditional shepherds pie were our favorites but they were all great and so fun to try all of them!! We have a great experience, a fun English pub. If that's the kinda food you're looking for, I would highly recommend! read more

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

Visiting Washington DC! After walking all over the place, we needed a place to rest our dogs and recharge. Decided to give Elephant and Castle a try as it was on the way to The Capitol. Had a couple of Sam Adams at Happy Hour price! We ordered The Standard which is the house made Burger and the Reuben! The Reuben is Grilled rye bread with delicious shaved corned beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and House made Thousand Island Dressing. The Reuben was the better choice of the 2. It was really good! Served with a side of salad... Pretty good lunch! Then off we went to The Capitol! Would I recommend the Elephant & Castle? Yes, I would! #elephantandcastle #british #britishpub #april2024 #washington #washingtondc #reuben #cornedbeef #burger #yelp #yelpelite #socalweekendwalkarounds #visitwashington #outoftown #outoftowner #tourist #worktravels #recommended #pinoyfoodie read more

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

Good experience off Penn Ave NW. I like the decor and great TVs. Good service too. I didn't eat, but the nosh looked appealing: crisps&dip, mini sausage rolls, maple walnut brussel sprouts, and several others! I'd like to come back with my appetite on game day to check it out. What do you think? read more

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

Would not recommend to anyone. The food was bland and nothing like the way it was described on the menu. The drinks were ok. They were very under staffed and the service was bad. read more

My husband ate here with a friend and I asked him to bring home the $12.50 Wee Pie Flight. We tried to call to confirm that this is what their pie flight consists of and it goes straight to voicemail (which is full). I don't really think small sauce containers of basically pie innards should cost $12.50 but who knows. Doesn't look like any of the pictures of the Flight here on yelp either. read more

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We came here for dinner. Overall ok experience. I got the salmon the food was rather bland but not awful and service was ok read more

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

The decor is English pub, sort of, but It's more of a large sports bar/restaurant than a pub -- TVs on every wall, loud, busy -- and it's huge, more than a couple hundred (?) seats. Nothing cozy or charming here. Many families with kids. The food and beer were good, though. We had the fish and chips and the steak and mushroom pie, and I would order them again. Draft beer was fresh. Seriously understaffed. read more