Old Ebbitt Grill

Is Old Ebbitt Grill worth it with kids?

DependsWith kids

With kids, Old Ebbitt Grill needs the right timing and tolerance.

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

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Is Old Ebbitt Grill worth it…

On a budget In a day As a couple Solo For history For food

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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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