Enjoy Lunch & Dinner

in elegant colonial dining rooms.

Lunch Daily

11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Dinner Nightly

5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

featuring entertainment

nightly

Sunday Brunch

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

reservations are

recommended

Call (703) 548-1288

We are conveniently

located at

138 N. Royal Street

in Old Town Alexandria

 

 Hold Your Special Event at Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant

Built in 1792 as the City Hotel, this building, noted for its exquisite Georgian architecture, has been preserved and restored to a late 18th century appearance and now houses Gadsby’s Tavern. The original tavern, built circa 1770 and adjoining the current tavern, is today home to the Gadsby’s Tavern Museum.

No building in America is more intimately associated with the struggle for independence and establishment of national sovereignty. For nearly a century Gadsby’s Tavern was a center of political, social and cultural life in this important seaport community.

Today, Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant faithfully replicates the food, serving pieces, furnishings, costumes and entertainment of the period. Our courtyard serves as an adjunct to the three indoor dining rooms during the spring, summer and fall seasons.

Those who visit Gadsby’s Tavern today enjoy an atmosphere that has been host to patriots, high society and presidents, including George Washington, who conducted his final review of his troops on our front steps. Dine with us today and step back in time to the infancy of our nation, a time of high hopes and high spirits, fine food and colonial hospitality.

The only 18th century tavern in Alexandria

Gadsby’s Tavern is a Registered National Historical Landmark

The Tavern Keeper proudly presents

John Douglas Hall

A gentleman of Alexandria, 200 years ago to the day, who is very familiar with

both the circumstances of his time and the music of the era.

Appearing Tuesday through Saturday evenings.

Jim Diehl

A strolling violinist who sings and provides merriment.

Sunday and Monday evenings.

...a favorite for rehearsal dinners or receptions...

Hold Your Special Event at Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant

Would you like your memorable event to become a part of history? Hold your private function at a historic landmark, Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant. Nearly all the founding fathers enjoyed the warm hospitality of Gadsbys’ Tavern. George Washington frequented the tavern on several occasions. General and Mrs. Washington attended the annual Birthnight Ball held here in his honor, and conducted his final review of the troops on our front steps. Other prominent figures were entertained here including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and the Marquis de Lafayette.

...guests dine in one of three 18th century dining rooms...

Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant provides a “living museum” of 18th century tavern life. Whether a dinner for close family and friends or a full reception for up to 300 guests, the Gadsby’s Tavern staff, including our chef of more than 20 years, will delight you and your guests with delicious food, gracious service and a setting beyond compare!

...the courtyard is the perfect party or reception spot...

Semi-private or private dining rooms, our courtyard and adjacent ballrooms are available at Gadsby’s Tavern for receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions. family gatherings and many other very special occasions. Whatever your dining or reception need, you too will be considered a “prominent individual” to the Tavern Keeper and his staff!

For more information, including assistance with planning your menu and selecting just the right dining accommodation for your very special event, please contact Andrew Creemer, our Sales and Catering Manager at 548-1288.

The one-of-a-kind Gadsby’s Tavern experience is awaiting you! Call today!

What a thrill! My guests were fascinated with the building and the food was fantastic! Thank-you, Gadsby’s Tavern, for a wonderful wedding dinner!
A July 1999 Bride

Phone: 703-548-1288
Fax: 703-548-5324

138 North Royal Street

(at the corner of N. Royal & Cameron Streets)

Alexandria, VA 22314