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Old Ebbitt Grill

A place to eat in National Mall & Downtown, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Dinner.

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Why go

Washington's oldest saloon, founded in 1856, with mahogany bars and an oyster bar a block from the White House.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in National Mall & Downtown, alongside 2 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Old Ebbitt Grill and Round Robin Bar.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Dinner

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond National Mall & Downtown. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Old Ebbitt Grill

    Historic saloon next to the White House, known for its oyster bar.

    Food · Washington, DC · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Round Robin Bar

    Circular, green-walled bar inside the Willard, a meeting place for Washington politicians for generations.

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Willard InterContinental

    Grand 1901 hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, two blocks from the White House and a walk from the Mall.

    Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Round Robin Bar

    Circular bar in the Willard hotel where the mint julep came to Washington.

    Drinks · Washington, DC · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Off the Record

    Low-lit basement bar in the Hay-Adams hotel across Lafayette Square from the White House.

    Drinks · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Smithsonian museum tracing African American history from slavery to today.

    Sight · Washington, DC · 0.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Old Ebbitt Grill is a stop on our Washington, DC New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in National Mall & Downtown

Another curated place to eat in National Mall & Downtown. See the full National Mall & Downtown guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Washington, DC

Our climate figures for National Mall & Downtown come from nearby Washington, DC. Average daily highs in Washington, DC run from 40°F in January to 88°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Old Ebbitt Grill itself, we suggest: Dinner.

Modelled monthly averages for Washington, DC from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Washington, DC weather by month (covers National Mall & Downtown).

Getting there

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Coordinates
38.89806, -77.03333
Destination
National Mall & Downtown, District of Columbia
Website
ebbitt.com

Old Ebbitt Grill: quick answers

How much time do you need at Old Ebbitt Grill?

Plan on about 2 hours at Old Ebbitt Grill. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Old Ebbitt Grill?

Our pick: Dinner. Insider tip: Book New Year's Eve weeks ahead; on Dec 30 the bar is the easiest way in.

Which TripsCircle routes include Old Ebbitt Grill?

Old Ebbitt Grill appears on Washington, DC New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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