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

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

Food tasted great, service was excellent and the atmosphere of the restaurant was great. Next time I'm in D.C., we will definitely pay this place a visit again. read more

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Great service - Vashon took the best care of us...attentive without being intrusive, and super friendly. The standard burger, Cajun Caesar wrap, steak and mushroom pie, chicken and vegetable soup, grilled salmon were excellent, as well as the drinks and bread pudding! Loved the pub atmosphere, too! read more

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

I ordered the side Caesar salad, which was great, and the French ale onion soup. Both dishes were good, though the soup could have had more cheese. My husband got the chicken Caesar wrap and mashed potatoes, which he enjoyed. read more

Elephant & Castle - French (ale) onion soup and Side Caesar Salad - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We were greeted by the hostess and we did have reservations, which for Thursday night was not needed but always helpful when you aren't sure. Hostess seated us right away, but wasn't displaying the best of moods. Our waiter, Francis came over pretty quickly. Great service with nice personality and very helpful to answer questions and find out information he wasn't sure about. Place was ok with cleanliness except for the men's room. As far as food, I ordered the salmon and requested to be cooked through and my instructions were taken and salmon arrived perfectly cooked. Delicious as well as very tasty vegetables of the day (squash medley) along with very tasty mashed potatoes. My husband ordered the fish and chips. Finally fried fish that was Haddock and NOT cod. The fish was a large portion and enjoyed. French fries were not appealing as they were the type with some sort of batter coating to them and not best flavor for his taste. Overall it was a good meal, served promptly, presented well and no complaints about the service. This DC restaurant did NOT charge any service charge. I will say there's a nice patio, so nicer weather would make a great stop if near the museums. read more

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Elephant & Castle was a perfect spot to get some classic British Pub food - and they were open late. The restaurant is cozy but has all the classics and it doesn't seem like you can go wrong. The fish & chips was great - clearly a large portion of fish and tons of chips. The best part was that the chips had a bit of seasoning which made them different from a normal french fry. Again, the portion was quite big so I wouldn't expect one person to be able to eat the whole meal - its definitely perfect for sharing. read more

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

We had just got into DC and were looking for a place to get some good after our long drive. The desk at our hotel recommended this place and I am very glad that they did. We got there just after 6pm and had only a few minute wait for a table for 3. It was on the noisy side in the restaurant but for a pub style place that's to be expected. Our server was tied up and the manager apologized for the wait, which we had no problem with. I ordered the fish & chips, which was quite tasty and filling. Our server made sure our beverages stayed full. Overall a great experience and a great welcome to DC. read more

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

This is a pub with a variety of casual fare. I think the service has a lot of room for improvement and the food is average at best. I think the strongest thing going for Elephant and Castle is its location but if you are inclined to visit, I would recommend sticking to only the most basic of items e.g., sandwiches and the like. read more

Terrible Service and Mediorce food. I sat down to eat by myself and was forgotten about for over 20 minutes. I had to move to the bar and again was not served for another 20 minutes. This was not a busy night. Meanwhile the other servers were harassing other tables to give positive yelp reviews. Not welcoming. A patron asked to change the channel multiple times only to be later told they did not have a remote. Food was basic at best, overpriced British cuisine without flavor. A great ambiance killed by rude forgetful employees who act as they have somewhere else to be. I will not be returning. read more

During an exploration around DC with my little cousin he wanted some French fries so I looked up the nearest location with good fries. Elephant and Castle came up on the list so we went. Fries were awesome but the food seemed a bit plain to me. The sliders were underwhelming but the fires were great. Our waiter was great but the food took a while (40mins) to come out eating into the time we had to explore DC. read more

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I really liked the food choices here. I got the Wee Pie Sampler, and indeed the pies were wee, maybe 2-3 good bites each. That being said, they were rich and filling, and with my two Guinnesses I was plenty full and happy. The steak and mushroom pie was probably my favorite, flavor-wise, despite one chewy bit of fat. The chicken pot pie was also yummy. The potato leek pie was delicious, like the best potatoes au gratin ever. The Shepherd's pie was my least favorite. It tasted good but was somehow simultaneously greasy yet dry. All this being said, I highly recommend. I sat at the bar on a busy Saturday afternoon and the bartender was friendly and prompt despite being, what appeared to me, short-staffed. It was a fun crowd watching soccer. I'm traveling alone but if I lived locally I would come back with friends. $37 all in for the pies+ 2 beers + tip. read more

Elephant & Castle - Wee Pie Sampler - highly recommend! - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The restaurant is so pretty inside!! Also the pot pie is delicious. One thing that we didn't like about lot were the fish and chips. read more

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

Stopped here after our visit of Fords Theatre nearby. We chose outside dining and it was perfect! A cloudy/breezy day in the city made for a nice break. Sheena greeted us with ice water and a smile. She took our orders, food was delivered in 15 minutes. Hubby ordered the French onion soup & a side Cesar salad with bacon. Both were terrific! I enjoyed their club with a whole grilled, perfectly seasoned chicken breast, perfectly cooked bacon and fresh veggies on a brioche bun, served with a delicious garden side salad. The menu looked so good! It was hard to choose and every order that we saw looked perfectly cooked and huge! Although we didn't eat traditional English fare, we were happy to have dined here. read more

Elephant & Castle - French onion soup & side Caesar salad with bacon. Very good! - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Crowded (big surprise in NYC, right?). Not fair to judge because we were a group of 80 who descended on them. Food was served buffet style and was lackluster, but regular patrons seemed to be enjoying their regular meals. Good draft beer selection. read more

I came here with a couple of friends wanting a cheap bite to eat with a nice outdoor area. The view here was pleasant and the bites were cheap which was appreciated, but the food itself and service left much to be desired. I got the pie sampler and wasn't the biggest fan of them. There was a cheese pie that reminded me of an unseasoned Panera broccoli cheddar soup, the beef one didn't stick out, but the other two were good. I did like the shepherd's pie. The meat had a lot of flavor and it balanced well with the mashed potatoes on tops. Our server seemed pretty uninterested and left a lot fo be desired as well. read more

English food found not too far the Smithsonian National Museum , this place was definitely a huge welcome to the not so impressive food trucks that line the National Mall. We had a late lunch so it was a pleasure to be seated right away. Food came in fairly quick. My husband got the fish and chips, while I ordered the bangers and mash. Both dishes were nothing to write about, however, both satiated our and our kids' hunger. read more

Never been here but stopped in for a quick bite and a pint. Love the atmosphere and the fact that there was Guinness on tap was a blessing. My server quickly brought me a perfect pint and recommended the toastie which (although it had a bit too much mustard for my taste it still gets top notch grading as it was made to perfection. The reviews seemed negative for service but that was not my case. The only negative mark down was the welcoming hostess. She was sour and seemed to hate her job. Not exactly the way to welcome people but otherwise, this place was great and I definitely recommend it. read more

Elephant & Castle - Guinness. Quite possibly the perfect beer. - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Popped in there the other day as I was downtown and wanted to try something new. I did not realize it would be full of Real Madrid fans watching the Champions League matchup. With the place mostly full I, surprisingly, did not have any issues getting a table and the wait times for service where incredibly reasonable given how full it was for the match. I had Fish and Chips and a tin to drink. The beer and water came out quickly and the food shortly followed. There was no issues with the food and drinks, it was prepared well. Do not think this place is not a good classic pub because on the outside it looks like one of the numerous businesses that litter Downtown DC. I highly recommend this place and cannot wait to go back. read more

Dined here for lunch. It was a nice restaurant inside with a clean appearance. It isn't too upscale. We enjoyed sitting in the window. The main problems we encountered were service and some lack of flavor. As far as service, my friend was out of water for 40 minutes. Our server disappeared for very long periods of time. They were kind though. With the food, some more seasonings could be used. The fish is a bit bland. For over $50, you could probably do better. read more

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

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Enjoyed happy hour & dinner here before a show at The National Theater. Highly recommend making a reservation to ensure timely seating. I wish a new our waiter's name, but he was a friendly character who seemed to enjoy his job. Check out their happy hour specials for drinks and eats. We had the crisps and dips, which were "fit for a king" as they rightfully claim. I enjoyed the grilled chicken club and sweet potato fries. This is a large pub with more seating than I expected, would love to go back and try out the patio next time. read more

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Wasn't really impressed. Might have just been an off day but service was really bad and the food wasn't good. We were really looking forward to the pie flights... they were just ok. Two people ordered margaritas and there was hardly any ice and tequila in them. It had a weird sour lime juice and not margarita mix.... Cute decor inside... read more

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This place is conveniently located between Metro Center and the federal triangle station. A wonderful introduction to British cuisine... They were crowded, so I had to wait a bit for service, but just wonderful! The atmosphere is as it should be, noisy, and upbeat! A perfect introduction to the British pub world! I will be back if I am in DC read more

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

Don't come here if you're on a time crunch. Went here after a double date on a Tuesday night. We were there for over 2 hours, and all we got were 4 entrees and an appetizer. It was clear that they were severely understaffed. No hate to the employees trying to keep up with the customers, but it is not a good look for management. The food was decent. Nothing outstanding, and most certainly not worth the disappointing service. read more

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

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We were in town visiting and found this place on Yelp. It looked delicious and reliable. It was a half block from our hotel, and a short walk. We arrived and immediately greeted by a host who seated us. Our seats were in a heated area and the booth was comfortable. We noted in the Yelp Reviews that this was considered an English Pub with excellent Fish and Chips as their main appealing entree. We ordered: Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips, Noble House Salad with Grilled Chicken, and an appetizer of onion rings for the table. They also had Heineken Zero, which is always great. The bangers and mash was OK but the sausages had a hint of a Mediterranean taste in them and so it just didn't taste like English bangers. The chicken on the noble house salad also had Mediterranean seasoning on it. It was either turmeric, coriander, Korrie, or ginger, and it just didn't have a great taste to the chicken. I think we expected our meat to have just the basic seasoning of an English grill, not Mediterranean Spice. I am allergic to turmeric and ginger so I had to take allergy meds right after my 4th bite of my salad's chicken; definitely did not expect that seasoning in an English Grilled Chicken Piece atop my English Salad. Fish and Chips were good. No vegetables with the Bangers and Mash. Overall server did not come to check on us, we needed more napkins and also I wanted to ask him to take my chicken away because of my allergy, but we never got a check in. This is the main reason for the three stars: At the end of the meal, I specifically asked for the check. The server came back and handed the check to my husband. This was super disrespectful as I was the one taking care of this tab but it's also misogynistic. It should be noted that whoever asks for the check should be handed the check not a man just because he's the man in the party. read more

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We chose this establishment while visiting Washington. Great classic pub! Atmosphere is old English and has great knick knacks overall on display. Host was friendly. Although we sat right away they did let us know things were busy because it was lunch time. That being said we were helped and served in a timely fashion. We did not feel any delays. Menus is an eclectic mix of American, English and Indian fair. Classic fish & chips and curry offerings. And burgers and sandwiches as well. Forgot to take pics of food but everything was delicious and hearty portions. Husband had Reuben and said it was juicy and hit the spot! Friend had a burger which looked great! My daughter had a grilled cheese off the kids menu. It was ok but be warned it has several different cheese so not the usual yellow American cheese only. I enjoyed the fish tacos which had a zesty kick and crunch from a slaw and Asian dressing. So good! Came with a side salad of greens with goat cheese and cranberries and a light dressing. Very good! Family friendly and outside seating made this lunch that much better! Fun thing to note that we loved the kids menu which had menu on one side and funny 'dad' jokes and games on the other. It added to the experience! read more

Elephant & Castle - Beautiful stained glass inside the restaurant. - British Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went here for lunch and it was delicious! It's a cute English themed restaurant with variable seating throughout and outdoor seating that I imagine would be nice had it not been 40 degrees outside. However, it's not really handicap friendly a lot of stairs and the section that doesn't require using stairs looked to be all high top seating. I had the fish and chips and they were possibly the closest I've had to actual fish and chips I had in London. Their homemade tartar sauce and slaw were delicious! The chips were lightly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Just an excellent meal, highly recommend. read more

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

OH MY!!!! What a delightful place! Very vibrant pub atmosphere, and great service and drink list! Recommend the Negroni Spritz. Had the "wee pie flight" and the poutine and LOVED THEM BOTH! The steak pie was especially delicious! The poutine gravy was absolutely wonderful! Bread pudding for dessert was SPLENDID! Would easily revisit this place! read more

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

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I really liked the vibe of this place, it felt like an upscale Irish pub. The drinks selection looked really good, although I didn't try to actually order anything besides food from the bar. it looked like the bartender was paying good attention to customers though, and the drinks I watched her make looked like good drinks with appropriate amounts of liquor. The takeout food did very well on the walk from here to the hotel, with fries staying crispy and the batter on the fish also doing it very best to stay crunchy. The coleslaw was surprisingly good too, that's usually not my favorite part. I should've grabbed some additional tartar sauce or ketchup for the fries, but overall this was an excellent takeout meal after a long day on the Mall. read more

Such a great find close to the mall. Really enjoyed the food. Fish and chips, sooooo good! It comes with one piece, but it's enormous! Pot pie, so good! You can watch sports and cheer and enjoy yourself, or you can sit in a comfy table and chill for a meal. David was our server and was great making sure we were taken care of and making connections with the kids. read more

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Location was convenient after visiting museums on the Mall. They asked if we had reservations, which we didn't, but were seated right away anyway. Neighborhood sports bar vibe. The service was friendly and attentive. We had pickle chips & sausage rolls for apps and both were great. Black & blue burger and fries were amazing. Fish & chips plate was tasty. Overall a great experience. read more

Came for lunch with coworkers, the hostess took me to the table quickly. Two of my coworkers got the fish and chips which they said they enjoyed. I got the steak and mushroom pie. It came out piping out which surprised me because it didn't take long for my order to come out. The pie was very flavorful. I was with a group of me and they all ordered beers. I'm not a beer drinker but I did try an Irish car bomb drink with them. It wasn't horrible but I liked the mule I had better! The restaurant was large enough to accommodate several large tables at once which is great. It was a nice spot lunch or gathering. read more

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

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Came here after exploring some of the museums for a beer and a bite. Most of us enjoyed our food, some had the fish and chips and enjoyed them, I had a chicken sandwich and it was solid as well, the child in our group had the bar pie and it looked worse than school lunch pizza, sadly. The beer was crisp and refreshing. Our server was great, very friendly and attentive. I'd definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for a casual bite after exploring the city. read more

This place was disgusting. Food was cold and miserable. Bathrooms were worse . If you enjoy the worst Denny's imaginable- this is your place! read more

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We were excited about it based on reviews, but the service left a lot to be desired. We were up in the upper bar area so the bartender didn't have us and then I don't think we had a waiter assigned to us for awhile until they figure it out. it was also hot up there from the windows. Took forever to refill drinks and provide a check. Food wasn't bad. I had the French Dip, my wife the fish and chips, and my daughter had a seafood pasta of some sort. Everyone felt like their food was decent and would have had a better experience if the service was on par. read more

Great place downtown for some traditional British food! The fish and chips was the star of the afternoon! It was fried just right and the fish was so deliciously tender and juicy and not bland! We also got the pot pie flight which was delicious also! They could be a little bigger but it was still worth the price! The only downside was our bartender was basically the only person serving the bar area and many times forgot some of the things we asked for. But that was no fault of hers as one person can only do so much! We plan to go back again next time we decide to venture downtown from uptown! read more

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

Visited for the first time, and during this the inside of the restaurant was flooding. We sat outside as they were still taking people to serve. They tried very hard but seemed understaffed and it came out in the food. Ordered the pie flight and was not very impressed with the Shepherds pie or steak and mushroom as they were oily and had a twang. The pie dough was soggy on these. On the other hand, the chicken pot pie and potato and leak one were delicious, I would recommend getting a larger size of one of these 2 instead of the flight. Will have to come back and give them another chance. read more

We had planned to grab some late lunch at the Elephant & Castle (E&C) following our tours of the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. Fortunately, the Elephant & Castle is within walking distance from that area -- no more than about 10 minutes (probably less if you book it). Overall, our experience was ok. I felt the service could have been faster due to not seeing our server make the rounds to our area that often and there being a little bit of a wait between taking our drink order, then our food order, then receiving our drinks and later our food. The E&C overall is a nice British Pub chain that has a good ambiance that radiates what you would expect from such a pub between the dark cherry wooden flourishes from the bar area to the various seating areas, the imported beer mirrors and pictures, the selection of imported beers and themed cocktails, and the fare. The bangers and mash were pretty good with the gravy. The sausage rolls were also fairly solid and devoured quickly. The cocktails were alright such as the Penicillin (Laphroaig 10yr scotch, ginger liqueur, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup) and the Bee's Knees (Beefeater gin, lemon juice, honey syrup & lemon twist). My wife enjoyed the Negroni Spritz (Tanqueray gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, bitters, sparkling wine & a splash of soda). Also the Irish Coffee was tasty when I had my dessert (Bailey's Cheesecake). However, the one thing that brought down the experience was the service. While football games were being broadcast in the backrooms, I felt our server disappeared from our areas for longer blocks of time to where we had to look for him when we wanted our check. That made the experience a bit frustrating when we wanted to first start ordering, ask for more cocktails and water especially. read more

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!