High in Hospitality.Rich in History.
Savory comfort fare and high-end American cuisine, a Georgetown favorite for nearly a century — locally owned for four generations since 1933, and the oldest family-owned restaurant in town.
A Georgetown
Tradition
In an era of constant change, some things remain great. The historic service, authentic ambiance, savory comfort fare and high-end American cuisine at Martin's Tavern has remained a Georgetown favorite for nearly a century. Locally owned for four generations since 1933, and the oldest family-owned restaurant in town, Martin's is a long-standing and beloved Washington DC institution and landmark.
Through our 90+ year history, we have and will continue to provide the best possible customer experience for our guests through quality service, food & beverage, generosity, and compassion. Martin’s Tavern is a family, and we want to extend our values of respect and love for each other to the Washington, DC community, surrounding areas and beyond.
We know people want to feel recognized, important and respected – they want to feel at home.
Nine decades on
Wisconsin Avenue
From a Prohibition-era pour to a presidential institution — the moments that made Martin's a Washington landmark.
- 1933
Billy Martin opens the doors
Former Major League Baseball player Billy Martin pours the first pint the same year Prohibition is repealed. A neighborhood tavern is born on Wisconsin Avenue — mahogany booths, brass rails, and a welcome that never closes.
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- 1953
The Proposal Booth
On June 24, 1953, Senator John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Booth 3 — now known the world over as the Proposal Booth, and still the most requested seat in Washington.
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- Presidents & legends
A table for history
Every president from Harry S. Truman through George W. Bush has dined here, alongside senators, staffers and celebrities. Baseball greats Mickey Mantle, Ty Cobb and Yogi Berra held court in the Dugout Room, and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright called the tavern an extension of her home.
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- Today
Four generations of the Martin family
Now led by Billy Martin Jr., the fourth generation behind the bar, Martin's Tavern is the oldest family-owned restaurant in Washington — still pouring, still proposing, still home.
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Crafted classics,
served all day
From a leisurely brunch to a celebratory dinner, every plate is rooted in tradition. Explore each menu in full — beautifully typeset, never a PDF in sight.
Brunch, served every day until 4 PM
Slow mornings deserve a proper table. Crab cake Benedict, golden buttermilk pancakes, and a perfectly cold mimosa — poured from opening until late afternoon, seven days a week.
- Bottomless Coffee
- Mimosas & Bellinis
- Served 7 Days
Plates worth the journey
A few of the dishes our regulars have ordered for decades — and the ones first-timers come back for.
Host an occasion to remember
From intimate private breakfasts to grand celebrations, our historic rooms set a stage that no ordinary venue can. Tell us what you're planning and we'll craft the rest.
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Private Breakfasts
Power breakfasts and morning briefings in a room that has seen its share of Washington dealmaking.
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Celebrations & Parties
Birthdays, anniversaries, and engagements — including, perhaps, a proposal of your own.
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Corporate Dinners
Seated dinners and receptions with bespoke menus and a dedicated maître d'.
Your table at Martin’s is waiting
Book in seconds through Resy, or call us directly — we’ll always find room for one more.