Edgar Bar & Kitchen
✨ Vibe
Nestled within the historic Mayflower Hotel, this upscale American brasserie blends 1920s architectural elegance with a buzzing, modern energy perfect for the city’s power players and socialites.
🍸 Best For
Power lunches, craft cocktails, upscale weekend brunch, business meetings, and sophisticated late-night drinks.
🔥 Highlights
- Historic Legacy: As the "social nucleus" of the Mayflower Hotel, the venue honors DC history with a sophisticated atmosphere inspired by the legacy of J. Edgar Hoover and a design by the renowned firm AvroKo.
- Signature Brunch Favorites: Don't miss the legendary Mayflower banana bread, a beloved menu staple that has remained a fixture at this location since 1925.
- Award-Winning Bar Program: The venue features an award-winning historic bar offering handcrafted artisanal cocktails, a refined wine list, and the "Tolson Bird Bar" experience featuring specialized fried chicken and champagne pairings.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Located in the heart of Downtown DC, this is a premier destination for "power lunches" and offers a welcoming environment for solo diners and business travelers.
- The menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients and modern-classic American brasserie fare served in a refined setting of leather seating and polished wood trim.
📰 In the News
Mayflower Hotel Washington DC: Grande Dame in the City’s Beating Heart
Edgar Bar & Kitchen serves as the social nucleus of the historic Mayflower Hotel, offering a modern-classic American brasserie experience in the heart of Washington D.C. The venue features locally sourced dishes and a buzzy atmosphere for everything from power lunches and brunch to late-night cocktails at its award-winning historic bar.
Delicious Brunch Spots in DC You Must Try This Spring
Edgar Bar & Kitchen is an upscale American eatery in Dupont Circle that honors the legacy of J. Edgar Hoover with a lively dining atmosphere. The menu features the signature Mayflower banana bread, a popular brunch staple that has remained a fixture at the location since 1925.
A Fried Chicken Bar Inspired by J. Edgar Hoover’s Rumored Lover Is Opening in Downtown DC
Edgar Bar & Kitchen, located in the Mayflower Hotel, is a sophisticated venue inspired by former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover's daily dining habits. The restaurant features an "alter ego" space called Tolson Bird Bar, which offers a casual menu of draft cocktails and specialized fried chicken dishes, including a unique bucket served with caviar and Champagne.
The Early Word on Edgar Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower
Edgar Bar & Kitchen at the Mayflower Hotel offers a modern dining experience centered on craft cocktails, happy hours, and elevated comfort foods like tender homemade meatballs and crab cake BLTs. Replacing the historic Town & Country bar, the venue features circular leather power booths and a series of weekly specials, including free flatbread on Fridays and complimentary bubbles for women on Thursdays.
Power-lunch like that guy in the Leo movie!
Edgar Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower pays homage to J. Edgar Hoover with a vintage atmosphere featuring antique mirrors and golden-age decor. The menu highlights refined American fare such as mini crab cakes with smoked paprika sauce, seared Ahi tuna with ancient grains, and stone-oven flatbreads paired with classic cocktails.
Recent Reviews from Google
While staying at The Mayflower we came here for drinks one evening and the next morning for breakfast. For drinks, the bartender helping us was great! Very friendly and helpful… I believe his name...
Fantastic hotel restaurant/bar. Located in the historic Mayflower hotel, it's open to all. Staff was attentive but not intrusive. Quick with the order and refills.
Edgar Bar & Kitchen offers a fantastic dining experience with delicious food and a stylish atmosphere. I tried the chicken sandwich, and it was absolutely delish—perfectly cooked, flavorful, and...
During my recent visit, the Edgar Bar & Kitchen, situated within the grand Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, offered an elegant dining space with refined leather seating and beautiful wood trim....
This restaurant is located in the Mayflower hotel. The hosts were always very accommodating and gave me some really great seats even though I was dining alone. I think a lot of business people stay...
