Elephant & Castle

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!

Elephant and Castle British pub in Washington DC offers a mixed experience with its food offerings. While the standard burger and fish and chips were decent, with well-seasoned chips and a satisfying basic pub burger, there were some areas that fell short. The tartar sauce accompanying the fish lacked the expected texture and flavor, missing the usual pickle and caper chunks that enhance the dish.

The prompt seating, attentive service, quick and hot food delivery, and reasonable prices were notable highlights. However, the interior decor left something to be desired, with worn-out carpets and seat cloth suggesting a need for refurbishment. Nevertheless, for those seeking a decent meal at a good price, especially with the added convenience of its location near key attractions like the National Mall and the White House, Elephant and Castle is worth considering.

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!
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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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.