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
Front- and Back-Door Politics at D.C.'s Edgar Bar & Kitchen
Edgar Bar & Kitchen, located within D.C.’s historic Mayflower Hotel, serves innovative American cuisine in an elegant setting steeped in political history. Named after J. Edgar Hoover, the venue is famous for hosting historic negotiations and offers signature cocktails alongside upscale dishes like crab cakes and the Edgar burger. It provides a luxurious atmosphere that blends the hustle of Dupont Circle with the storied heritage of Capitol Hill.
News | Mayflower Hotel's century-long run builds on its history, connection with guests
Edgar Bar & Kitchen at Washington D.C.’s Mayflower Hotel is celebrating the property's 100th anniversary with specialty Prohibition-themed cocktails and a menu featuring its famous, decades-old clam chowder. Named after former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, the venue continues to serve as a historic political landmark while catering to modern travelers.
The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Historic Bars, Taverns, and Speakeasies List Is Announced
Edgar Bar & Kitchen, located within the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., has been named to the 2025 list of the Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Historic Bars. The venue is recognized for its sophisticated atmosphere and its legacy as a prominent gathering spot for political figures and travelers in the heart of the capital.
The Mayflower Hotel: 100 Years of History in Washington, D.C.
Edgar Bar & Kitchen, located within Washington D.C.’s historic Mayflower Hotel, is named after former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, who was a frequent patron of the restaurant. In celebration of the hotel's 2025 centennial, the venue is currently featuring special themed cocktails such as the Mayflower’s Bathtub Gin and a reimagined Vieux Carre.
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...
