Duke's Grocery
✨ Vibe
This cozy, East London-inspired neighborhood pub blends high-energy gastropub charm with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that makes everyone feel like a regular.
🍸 Best For
Award-winning burgers, bottomless mimosa brunch, relaxed patio dining, and lively happy hours.
🔥 Highlights
- Ten-Year Award Winner: Home to the legendary "Proper Burger," a signature masterpiece of Angus beef and Gouda that has been voted the Best Burger in DC for ten consecutive years.
- British Gastropub Classics: Beyond the burgers, enjoy an authentic menu featuring white truffle macaroni and cheese, fish and chips, and fresh "Golden Grain" salads prepared-to-order.
- Exceptional Service & Atmosphere: Known for its attentive staff and cozy interior, the venue offers a peaceful patio perfect for enjoying the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Visit during Happy Hour for fantastic deals on signature food and drinks, or stop by for their phenomenal bottomless mimosa brunch service.
- The patio is a neighborhood favorite; while pups are welcome, DC Health Code requires four-legged friends to remain outside the patio railing.
🔄 Weekly Events
1/2 Price Wine Night 🍷
1/2 price bottles of wine available at Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle locations.
Bottomless Brunch 🥂
Available at Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle, Woodley Park, and Potomac locations.
Late Night 🌙
Late night menu available at the Dupont Circle location.
Sunday Roast 🥩
Traditional Sunday Roast served at the Dupont Circle location.
Whiskey Wednesday 🥃
$9 Four Roses Cocktails at the Foggy Bottom location.
Happy Hour
Happy hour specials at the Foggy Bottom location.
📰 In the News
Duke's Grocery offers $10 Proper Burger for National Cheeseburger Day
Duke's Grocery celebrated National Cheeseburger Day by offering a $10 special on its signature award-winning Proper Burger at its various locations. The feature also highlighted the neighborhood pub's expansion with a new location in Potomac, Maryland, while showcasing its popular East London-inspired menu.
Find out which dish ‘properly seduced’ our reviewer at Duke’s Grocery in Potomac
Duke’s Grocery has expanded its D.C.-based gastropub chain to a new location in Potomac Village, offering its signature "Proper Burger" and British-inspired fare. The menu features authentic staples like fish and chips and bangers and mash, served in a cozy setting decorated with red leatherette booths and classic British memorabilia.
“Best Burger in DC” For Ten Consecutive Years Has Been a Hit in Maryland Since Debuting Earlier This Year
Duke’s Grocery has secured the title of "Best Burger in DC" for the tenth consecutive year for its signature Proper Burger, a gastropub staple featuring Angus beef and Gouda cheese on brioche. The neighborhood pub concept recently expanded its footprint with a new location in Potomac, Maryland, while continuing to serve its award-winning menu across five existing Washington, D.C. sites.
Duke’s Grocery to open Tuesday in Potomac
Duke’s Grocery has expanded its Washington, D.C.-based brand with a new East London-inspired gastropub at 10128 River Road in Potomac. The venue features a 14-seat copper-top bar and serves signature items like the award-winning "Proper Burger," fish and chips, and white truffle macaroni and cheese.
Duke’s Grocery Navy Yard replaced by ‘dive bar’ Problem Child
Duke's Grocery has closed its Navy Yard location and was replaced by a dive bar concept called Problem Child at 1201 Half Street SE. The owners rebranded the space to better align with the preferences of neighborhood baseball fans, shifting from a gastropub model to a more relaxed environment with affordable drinks and bar snacks.
Recent Reviews from Google
Absolutely Delicious Burger and Top notch Mac n Cheese!!!! Staff were super friendly and their service was attentive. The reviews for this place were spot on as all the food was tasty. Definitely get...
I went here for dinner with a friend and it was really good. I walk by it all the time and I’m glad I finally tried it. You would never know that it is a local chain. I got the Golden Grain Salad...
I’ve gone for bottomless mimosas & happy hour, and both experiences were phenomenal! The prices are reasonable, quality of food and drinks is great, and more importantly, the staff is fantastic. You...
Fun, delicious, and great service. We come to DC often and this place is one of the best. They made my burger into a lettuce wrap - yum - and with an egg and bacon. Keto heaven.
My first time at Duke’s grocery and it did not disappoint. Coincidentally went here on national cheeseburger day and their highly acclaimed Proper Burger did not disappoint! They offer it either...
