Martin's Tavern
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✨ Vibe
A warm, historic Georgetown landmark featuring dark wooden interiors and stained glass that transport guests to a mid-century era of political legacy and cozy neighborhood charm.
🍸 Best For
Historic dates, weekend brunch, solo dining at the legendary bar, and soaking in D.C. political lore.
🔥 Highlights
- Living History: Dine in the "Proposal Booth" where JFK famously asked Jackie to marry him, or sit in the same spots frequented by every U.S. President from Harry Truman to George W. Bush.
- Classic American Fare: The menu celebrates 4th-generation family recipes, featuring favorites like the Ty Cobb salad, colonial Brunswick stew, and their renowned lobster risotto and pot roast.
- Iconic Social Hub: Celebrated for its welcoming "mingling culture," it is the rare neighborhood spot where politicians, regulars, and visitors effortlessly fall into conversation over comfort food and cocktails.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations are highly recommended for those wishing to experience specific historic booths.
- The tavern offers an extensive late-night atmosphere, staying open until 2:30 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Recent Reviews from Google
I had a hamburger at Martin’s Tavern this afternoon. It was a full 1/2 pound and it was excellent. The service was excellent, and the portions were quite generous. The one strange thing on the bill...
The food was fresh and quickly delivered, cooked to perfection (fish was perfectly pan seared, fish and chips as well, beef served as ordered). Service was excellent. But the operational fee was a...
What a great experience! The restaurant’s vibe is magnificent, the service is fantastic, and the food is incredibly tasty. Everything we tried was delicious and truly satisfying. I would definitely...
Martin’s Tavern is one of the oldest American restaurants and bars I’ve ever visited 🍻🇺🇸. I was intrigued by its history — JFK famously proposed to Jackie here — so of course I had to sit at The...
My fiancé recommended me this D.C. classic restaurant before I traveled to the Capital City last week. He told me President JFK proposed First Lady Jackie at this place back in 1953 when his...
