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Gadsby's Tavern


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4.5 of 5 stars 42 ratings
42 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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#89 of 245 restaurants in Alexandria
  • Cuisines: American
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3 of 5 stars
beachmom90 2 contributions
midwesterner
Apr 21, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

We just returned from a 4 day trip to Washington DC. We stayed at the Embassy Suites and took the trolley to Old Town Alexandria. I was looking forward to eating at Gadsby's because of the rich history of the place. Although the food was fine, they did nothing at all to stress the history of the place, other than... more

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4 of 5 stars
MyCues 2 contributions
Malmesbury, England
Nov 15, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Our guide book suggested that we should visit this establishment. Although a little more expensive than some alternatives it was well worth the visit. The guide book stated that we would be entertained by a "balladier". What it failed to inform us was this man was also one of the best racontuers you are likely to meet. He was also... more

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2 of 5 stars
MarisaBAlexandria 12 contributions
Sep 9, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Food is horrible... though I did get married in the museum side... without the food more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

A great place to eat if you like history. Eat where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson ate. Lots of early American ambiance. more

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5 of 5 stars
hulahunny 23 contributions
Northern California
Aug 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We dined at Gadsby's on a Friday night and we worried because it didn't seem that crowded. We didn't know whether or not it was going to be a tourist trap with poor food but great ambiance. We decided to go for it and once we got further into the restaurant, we could see it was packed. The decor is... more

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1 of 5 stars
jjsmith2 1 contribution
ca
Aug 8, 2008

What a shame it is that Gadsby's Tavern has such poor management, as reflected by the wait staff and cooks. I have been there twice, hoping the first time was just a bad night. I returned to the same slow service and overpriced mediocre food that was not cooked thoroughly. It took 25mins. to get a piece of pie, and... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 30, 2008

Historical, worth going to once for that reason. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 19, 2008

Unique colonial theme. more

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1 of 5 stars
2Travelers2go 153 contributions
DC Metro Area
Mar 12, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

You couldn't ask for a more authentic colonial atmosphere than at Gadsby's but you can definitely find better food elsewhere. I am a local and have been here several times, most recently in March 08 for dinner with out of town friends. I've never been a real fan of the food of Gadsby's and this most recent visit confirmed that... more

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2 of 5 stars
Greystoke_8 1 contribution
Virginia
Feb 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I selected Gadsby's Tavern for a birthday celebration; just the two of us. Although the food was good, the hospitality was lacking significantly. We arrived on time for our reservation only to be greeted by a rude and impolite host. His lack of basic courtesies set the tone for a dismal experience. The waitress was hurried and... more

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Gadsby's Tavern Address

138 N Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3278
Tel: (703) 548-1288
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.