Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

Name: Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.
Address: 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 347-7707
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

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340 Reviews

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The old Union Jack behind the bar may be faded, but spirits are soarin’. And why not? This is after all, a laugh-out-loud, slap-on-the-back, greet-you-with-a-roar, English-style pub. Where the traditions are as rich and warm as the Shephard’s Pie. And where the stories flow as freely from the tongue as the beer flows from the taps. Since 1977, Elephant & Castle has rolled out its well-worn welcome mat to anyone and everyone looking for a cracking good time. Whether that means cheering on your beloved team or chatting up your mates or simply savoring fresh made eats with a bit of jolly old England folded in here and there, this is the pub where you get your brit on.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 27 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 347-7707
Website
https://www.elephantcastle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C., DC 20004
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
12th ST NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW
Parking details
Pay to Street Park or Multiple Pay to Park Garages in a two block radius.
Public transit
Federal Triangle & Metro Center
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy $6.00 domestic draught beers, $6 6oz house wines, and $6 share plates! Monday-Friday 3-6PM

Popular dishes

Crisps & Dips$7.50
potato crisps served with curry ketchup, dill dip & creamy dijon aioli
Onion Rings$8.00
Panko crusted onion rings. Served with chipotle aioli
Mini-Sausage Rolls$9.00
Our house made english banger meat wrapped in crispy puff pastry. Served with curry ketchup
Sweet Potato Fries$8.00
served with chipotle aioli
Roasted Tomato & Whipped Feta$10.00
Bite size tomatoes roasted with garlic & accompanied by whipped feta. Served with grilled baguette slices

Starters

Pretzel Bites$12.50
buttered & salted, with bacon & beer cheese dip
Crispy Chicken Sliders
Battered & fried chicken tenders topped with house made slaw & pickle slices. Served on a potato roll with creamy dill sauce
- 3 Sliders$11.00
Chicken Wings$14.50
BBQ, buffalo, hot, salt & pepper, cajun, or honey garlic. Served with ranch or bleu cheese
Hummus$11.50
creamy hummus drizzled with a balsamic reduction & served with grilled garlic naan bread & veggies

Soups & Greens

Ale & Onion Soup$8.00
baked with house made croutons & melted swiss
Market Soup$6.50
Our chef's daily creation. Ask your server for details
Caesar$10.00
romaine, crisp croutons, bacon bits, shaved parmesan & caesar dressing
Noble House$10.00
Mixed greens, almonds, goat cheese, cucumbers & dried cranberries. Tossed in a red wine vinaigrette
Citrus Chicken Salad$15.50
citrus grilled chicken, romaine, cashews, crisp noodles, red onion, mandarin oranges, in a citrus peanut vinaigrette with a hoisin peanut sauce
Steak Salad*$17.50
5oz striploin on a bed of romaine with grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, onions & bleu cheese crumbles. Tossed in our house made buttermilk bleu cheese dressing & drizzled with a balsamic glaze

Entrees

Fish & Chips$15.50
crisp haddock, lightly beer battered & served with our signature tartar sauce & house made slaw
Manta's Butter Chicken$13.50
Curried tomato cream sauce with cashew butter topped with chopped cilantro & spiced yogurt. Served with basmati rice & grilled garlic naan bread
Bangers & Mash$14.00
house made british bangers, with garlic mashed potatoes & our rich beef dripping gravy
Mediterranean Flatbread$13.50
flatbread brushed with garlic butter and baked with tomato sauce, garlic marinated tomatoes, mixed cheese, feta, onion, red bell peppers & kalamata olives
Fried Chicken Tenders$13.00
buttermilk brined, hand breaded chicken tenderloin served with honey mustard & golden fried chips
The Sunday Roast$15.50
Sliced tender roast beef with mashed potatoes, rich beef gravy, seasonal vegetables and yorkshire pudding. Served with a side of horseradish aioli
Grilled Atlantic Salmon*$18.00
with garlic herb butter, fresh dill & sliced lemon; served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Steak & Chips*$27.50
10oz NY strip served with chips & hp peppercorn gravy on the side

The Pie Shop

Shepherd's Pie$14.00
Seasoned ground beef, lamb & vegetables, topped with garlic mashed potatoes and baked to a gold brown. Garnished with crisp onions & side of beef gravy. Served with a noble house salad
Chicken Pot Pie$14.00
Chicken, vegetables & fresh herbs in a light cream sauce, baked with a flaky, puff pastry cap. Served with a noble house salad
Steak & Mushroom Pie$14.00
Sirloin, onions, tender mushrooms & fresh herbs in a rich beef gravy, baked with a light, puff pastry cap. Served with a noble house salad
Cheesy Leek & Potato Pie$14.00
Leeks, yellow onions, potatoes, cheddar, monterey jack & parmesan cheese baked with a light puff pastry cap. Served with a noble house salad
The Wee Pie Flight$14.00
small portions of our four signature savory pies

Burgers & Handhelds

Served with choice of chips, noble house salad, caesar salad or mashed potatoes. Substitute sweet potato fries, cup of soup, onion rings or seasonal vegetables for $2.50. Burger adds: mushrooms $1.50, fried egg $2, bacon $2, onion rings $1.50, beef patty $3.50. Burger subs: gluten-free bun $1.50 impossible™ burger $1.50

The Standard*$14.00
house made burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & american cheese
Impossible™ Burger$15.50
plant based burger patty, house made burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle
The Deluxe*$14.50
chipotle aioli, guinness bbq sauce, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle & red onion
Bacon & Bleu Cheese*$15.00
lightly peppered, topped with crumbled bleu cheese & bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle
Grilled Chicken Club$15.00
grilled chicken breast, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, peppercorn bacon & chipotle aioli on a brioche bun
Fish Butty$14.50
lightly beer battered haddock, stacked on a brioche bun with american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle & house made tartar sauce
French Dip$14.00
slow roasted beef shaved thin on a toasted baguette with sautéed mushrooms, onions, horseradish mayo & swiss cheese
Castle Clubhouse$13.50
roasted turkey, tomato, lettuce, aged cheddar, mayo & bacon on multigrain toast
Cajun Caesar Wrap$13.50
cajun chicken, crisp romaine, creamy caesar dressing, chopped bacon & shaved parmesan cheese
Garden Wrap$12.00
whipped feta & garlic marinated tomatoes with romaine, red pepper, onion, cucumbers, kalamata olives & red wine vinaigrette

Sides & Extras

Chips$3.50
Sweet Potato Fries$4.00
Mashed Potatoes$3.50
Onion Rings$4.00
Slaw$4.00
Cup of Soup$3.50
Caesar Salad$4.00
Noble House Salad$4.00
Seasonal Vegetables$4.00
Rice$3.00

Desserts

Big Ben Brownie$8.50
our signature dessert with thick slices of brownie layered with vanilla ice cream, caramel, chocolate fudge sauce & whipped cream
Highland Bread Pudding$8.00
a long time favorite, with raisins & custard, served warm with rum butter sauce & whipped cream
Baileys Cheesecake$7.00
new york style cheesecake laced w/ baileys irish cream & drizzled with coffee chocolate sauce

Draughts

Miller Lite$6.00
Blue Moon$7.50
Sam Adams Rotational$7.50
Atlas Dance of Days$7.50
DC Brau Pils$7.50
Flying Dog Raging Bitch$7.50
Heavy Seas Loose Cannon$7.50
Guinness$7.50
Stella Artois$7.50
Strongbow$7.50

Bottles

Miller Lite$4.75
Coors Light$4.75
Amstel Light$5.50
Corona$5.75
Harp$5.75
Heineken$6.50
Magners Cider$6.75
Smithwick's$5.75
Allagash White$9.50
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple$6.50
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA$9.50
Woodchuck Cider$6.50
Crabbie's Ginger Beer$7.50

Tins

Brooklyn Lager$6.00
Deschutes Fresh Haze IPA$6.00
Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA$6.00
Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Sumpin$6.00
New Belgium Voodoo Ranger IPA$6.00
Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR)$6.00
Truly Hard Seltzer$6.00

Cocktails

Old Fashioned$11.00
bulleit rye whiskey, bitters, simple syrup, cocktail cherry & orange twist
Southern Elder$11.00
olmeca altos reposado tequila, st~germain, lime juice, bitters & orange
Red Hemingway$11.00
bacardi white rum, lime juice, simple syrup, topped with chambord and lime
Irish Maiden$11.00
jameson irish whiskey, st~germain, lemon juice, simple syrup & cucumber
Ele Fitzgerald$11.00
beefeater gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, bitters and lemon wedge

Mules

Moscow Mule$9.00
absolut, lime juice, ginger beer & mint
Berry Ginger Mule$9.00
absolut raspberri, ginger beer, topped with lager & lime wedge
Kentucky Mule$10.00
maker's mark bourbon, lime juice, ginger beer & mint
Glasgow Mule$10.00
dewar's scotch, st~germain, lemon juice, bitters & ginger beer
London Wit$9.00
beefeater gin, ginger beer, topped with belgian wit and orange

Red Wine

Camelot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 6oz$7.50
- 9oz$11.00
Irony, Pinot Noir
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$16.00
- Bottle$44.00
Campo Viejo, Tempranillo
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$14.75
- Bottle$40.00
Troublemaker, Red Blend
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$17.50
- Bottle$48.00
Graffigna, Malbec
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$14.75
- Bottle$40.00
Noble Vines, Merlot
- 6oz$9.50
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$38.00
Liberty School, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$17.50
- Bottle$48.00
Jacob's Creek, Shiraz
- 6oz$9.50
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$38.00

White Wine

Camelot, Pinot Grigio
- 6oz$7.50
- 9oz$11.00
Ruffino, Pinot Grigio
- 6oz$9.50
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$38.00
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$14.75
- Bottle$40.00
Cosentino, Chardonnay
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$16.00
- Bottle$44.00
50 Degree, Riesling
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$17.50
- Bottle$48.00
Charles & Charles, Rosé
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$16.00
- Bottle$44.00
Educated Guess, Chardonnay
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$17.50
- Bottle$48.00
Mionetto, Prosecco
- 6oz$10.00
- Bottle$40.00

Specialty Coffee

Irish Coffee$7.00
irish whiskey, coffee & whipped cream
Spanish Coffee$7.00
kahlua, brandy, coffee & whipped cream
Monte Cristo$7.00
kahlua, grand marnier, coffee & whipped cream
Spiced Coffee$7.00
spiced whiskey, maple syrup, coffee & whipped cream

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday 3PM-6PM

Share Plates$5.00
Domestic Draughts$5.00
miller lite, blue moon, sam adams
House Wine
camelot pinot grigio, camelot cabernet
- 6oz$5.00
Well Drinks$5.00

Daily Specials

Mule Monday

Featured Mules$7.00

Tin-Up Tuesday

All Tins 25% off

Wine-Down Wednesday

Wine by the Glass $1 off
Wine by the Bottle ½ Price

Throwback Thursday

Throwback any Local Draughts$6.00

Saturday & Sunday

Mimosas$5.00
Bloody Marys$6.00

What 340 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.8Service
4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Late Night Find
District of Columbia
Good for Groups
District of Columbia
Late Night Find
District of Columbia
Great for Lunch

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JillT
Saskatoon
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and quick to get into! Food was tasty!
JS
JennyS
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent French dip. Bread on sandwich was crusty but good and hot!
AH
AmyH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Very good food. Mix up with our app and I came out after our food but they took it off our bill.
MM
MoniqueM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great service, drinks and food - great first visit we will be back!
BW
BarbaraW
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
The servers were nice but the food not so good. It could also be cleaner.
A
Aeryn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure! Best pretzels and beer cheese in town.
B
Boats1331
Washington DC
13 reviews
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
We had a 6:15 reservation in the bar. Got in line at 6:10 and waited in line until 6:40 to finally see the hostess who could not have cared less that we (and everyone else in line) had been waiting so long. They didn’t have a table reserved for us but there was one bar table still open so they stuck us under the TV in a corner. No wait staff; the poor bartender was literally running from the bar to also wait tables. We didn’t get drinks until 7, and didn’t get our food until 7:20, so we got the shovel that down since we had a show to attend at 8. I got the Sunday roast, which was lukewarm and the beef was terrible. Nothing but fat; I got about three bites out of it total. We ended up eating in a rush and having to run out to make the show. Just an absolute mess. They’re located in the theater district, you’d think they’d be familiar with and able to handle the pre-show crowd.
MM
MattM
Washington DC
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Very poor experience. I had a 6:00 reservation and and event to be at 7:30. I assumed this was plenty of time to eat. I received my food at 7:15 and only ate half of the meal. I had to pay half way through my meal just so I got leave quickly for the event I had. I know the kitchen was backed up and I understand, just had a very poor experience
CD
CDS3
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We dined outside with a view of the Old Post Office building. Beautiful and the food was delicious!
w
wolfandguzzle
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service, good lunch
MD
MaryD
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve never had a bad meal or poor service at Elephant & Castle, so I brought my sister, our cousins, and their grandkids (ages 13 and 11) for a meet-up dinner when they visited. Our table was ready, our server Nicole was cheerful, spicy, animated, snd detail-oriented, the food was superb, and the noise level permitted easy conversation. We were never rushed — even in the midst of the Pride festival crowds — and had a thoroughly delightful experience. I heartily recommend E&C to all my DC visitors, and look forward to my next meal there.
E
Eileen
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
This was a great find in the neighborhood. The service and food were great; they were a little busy that’s why I did not give five stars on the service but that’s understandable on a Saturday in the summer in downtown DC with so much going on. I highly recommend this place. The food was fabulous and I will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Overpriced food that just isn’t that great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance and food!
RM
RobinM
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great place to eat before a show at the Warner Theatre. We had a reservation but the line at the hostess stand was so long , that by the time we sat down it was 20 min after the reservation. But, the service was quick so we ended up finishing in plenty of time. The food was very good and I will be going back to try more.
T
Travellerohio
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Shepherd Pie was very good; much better than the onion rings. Hamburger was average.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Delicious! Kind staff.
JL
JerryL
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food excellent and good value. Service quite slow.
AS
AllisonS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Despite the recent pandemic altering how restaurants perform we expected better quality than received. Please have a tutorial day in the kitchen with a proper trained Chef. The food was sad. The only meal which was nice were your fish n chips. Sorry, not returning.
JP
JohannaP
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Good service. Easy location. Food was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
The server was a bit slow, didn’t remember to bring simple things or check on us more then a couple of times. The food was ok, better beer selection, more local stuff would be great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
The service was terrible. After being seated, nobody came to our table for 15 minutes at which point one of us went to the front to get service. When someone finally greeted us, it was a very rude greeting. A woman who obviously didn’t want to be there said “ready to order “ not even a hello or how are you. It seems this place may be understaffed but even that doesn’t excuse the rude service
S
Suzy
Washington DC
70 reviews
vip
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We were very pleasantly surprised at Elephant and Castle. Service at a time when few servers are present was quite good (he told us in advance that he was the only one on duty till others came in). Food - a surprise - wide menu and good. We were hungry and enjoyed the offerings. Few others present on an early Sunday morning so quiet. And yes, we'd go back again.
YC
YvonneC
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pretzel Bites are life!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
Very poor experience. Food took forever to come out, was left under heat lamps so long that films had formed on it. Server forgot the drinks, twice. And then to food came out completely over done and over cooked. Very bad experience.
M
Marco
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Elephant & Castle is certainly shabbier and less charming than a real English pub, but we had a good meal there and would recommend it as long as expectations are kept in check. The menu has a nice mix of options for various tastes.
B
Barb
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great! The service was very friendly and efficient. We will be back. The food portions were generous and a good value, and very tasty!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice sports bar ambience. Good spirits selection. Food was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server was working his hardest despite being short-staffed. Food was fine, but the en
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
This was fine overall. They were definitely short staffed and our server certainly did her best considering how stretched they were. Our food was pretty good, although they were out of some things and some food came out cold. We recognize that there are currently so many obstacles with supply chains and staffing, so we would probably try it again, but this experience falls in the mediocre range.
M
Marie
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Good place for families. Food is solidly good. Big burgers. Good fish tacos. Lots of kid friendly choices. Huge dining areas with nice outdoor space. Convenient to the Mall, museums, and the White House.
JT
JeffreyT
Baltimore
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Food and service were just average. Prices were reasonable and the location was excellent.
CL
CarolL
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good bar food. We enjoyed a sampler of pot pies. The Bangers and Mash won’t disappoint. We went on a Friday evening around 8pm with no wait time. It was a fun place. Looking forward to stopping by again!
DK
DanielK
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Very decent pub food, and generous portions. Service is attentive, but the kitchen can get slow during peak periods, so allow extra time if you're going to a show or game after eating.
TD
ThomasD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience, excellent service. Great traditional English Pub.
B
Bandido
Washington DC
72 reviews
vip
3.0
72 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Reasonable English pub fare although my steak and mushroom pie was marred by an absence of steak and the presence of a fair bit of gristle.
R
Ray57
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The selection, quality, and taste of the food were very good. Great selection of beer. The service was spot on.
OM
OldMayfield
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good location, near Federal triangle, Mall etc. Good food, very nice staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The steak was perfectly done, the fries crispy, and the ale & onion soup was divine! Our server Shawn was attentive, accurate, and personable! Great visit
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stuffedrobot
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great British pub. Service was as good as it can be right now given the circumstances

FAQs

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 347-7707.

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. is rated 4 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.