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Is Old Ebbitt Grill worth it solo?

Worth itSolo

Solo, Old Ebbitt Grill works.

Dark wood, brass, and gaslit nostalgia — it leans hard into being the place lobbyists and tourists have shared for generations. More about the room and the raw bar than culinary fireworks.

Price
Moderate per head
Time
1–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Old Ebbitt Grill worth it…
How we verified
  • Established 1856, billed as DC's oldest saloon, steps from the White House at 675 15th St NW; owned by Clyde's Restaurant Group since a 1970 auction purchase. · ebbitt.com
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