The host who checked us in was very friendly and enthusiastic on answering any questions we had before and after our self guided tour. She made sure everyone was kept safe during this time of covid.The tavern was very beautiful and fascinating !

What a little gem of American history. Gary did a fantastic job of bringing that history to life with his tour. The museum is set up for self-guided tours, but if theres a docent available, youll have a much better experience - the stories are great! Pat in the gift shop was super friendly and helpful as well. A bargain at only $5!

Excellent old American style food and entertainment. Staff are dressed in the costumes of the period. It was a great leap back into history. Prices are moderate. Well worth the price for all of the extras.

Unique perspective of the hostel and traven experience from early Alexandria. Inform the attendant that youre a resident of the city to avoid the $5 entry fee.

Wonderful and enlightening, the tour of this early hotel shows the dining and temp quarters where George Washington stayed on his many trips from Mt Vernon to the city. A hub of current events and public gatherings, it is steeped in history. Great guides.

Its neat to see what it was like for travelers and tavern goers during the late 1700s.

Its like traveling back in time! I tried their brunch menu. It was good.

My wife and I, were driving down from Pennsylvania and decided, after viewing their website, to make a reservation for Thanksgiving and our anniversary. The site showed a great, old colonial fireplace and wood paneled walls, the kind of atmosphere we were looking for to celebrate the occasion. Unfortunately, we were extremely disappointed to discover that the room was not what was shown, but a meeting hall in another part of the building. It was very cold and at first would not let us inside, but after knocking on the door, a group us were let in to a very small coat check area. This is when I saw this room with round and very long tables, like for a wedding reception. Our reservation was for 6PM, but it seems they were not ready for this group of over fifty people. After a few minutes, we were finally seated at the end of this long, twelve foot table.The whole experience was NOT what we expected. Drinks took a long time to be served and food was left on the table to pass around, to serve ourselves and they even ran out of somethings (cranberry sauce!). The food was cold and not worth the a hundred and fifty dollar, meal tab. We felt RIPPED OFF!Dont waste your visit, even if George Washington ate there, he didnt dine where we did and Im sure the food was better!Doc

I celebrated my grandmothers 80th birthday there and we had a great time. Your there for the history and the food is good. I have been there at least 20 times of the years and I love it. I think if your fretting over the cranberry and drinks your kinda missing the point. There are a ton of great foodie restaurants in Old Town...so go with the 1700s vibe and staff in 1700s dress and enjoy.

I didnt get to go to the museum, but I did dine there for brunch. Amazing little place with wonderful crab cakes and cocktails that warm you up. I plan on coming back the next time Im in Virginia.

The fried oysters are next level. Great beer selection. History is amazing but we always come back because the food is fantastic and reasonably priced.

Cool place.Not sure if it is always a self guided tour but there are enough plaques to explain what you are looking at.I do wish there was an audio or a person guiding the tour option.I only met one staff member. She was really informative.Next time I’m in town, I’ll eat in the restaurant next door.

History happened right here. Both Washington and Jefferson were here.

Very cool piece of history. Theres not much to the actual content of the museum but what it does have is great. Lunch here was also fantastic.

It was mildly interesting, but My Vernon was much better. If youre in Old Town Alexandria, and you absolutely love knowing every detail of George Washingtons life, then maybe youd enjoy this little detail. But if you havent yet been to The Torpedo Factory or taken a ghost walk, do those first by all means.

Great food and great service along with some interesting entertainment for our group.

Self guided tour of a really old but well preserved building, complete with the common George Washington area stories all old spots here have. It is nothing over the top special but it is really neat to see such old buildings standing and open for a visit. I highly recommend stopping in for the 30 or so minutes it takes to walk through. At $5 it cant be any cheaper to see something old and cool! History buffs I highly recommend!

This historic tavern welcomed my group with a special menu. It made it very convenient for the group members to order. The Sally Lunn bread was delicious and our server was excellent. He made sure we had plenty of coffee and water and was very helpful in answering our questions.

Amazing insight into the lifestyle of our founding fathers.. Slaves did the work... Class distinction was apparent and businesses catered to the wealty available. Not too different today, is it?

Excellent fresh food, super historical atmosphere very reasonable prices and friendly staff. A hidden gem.

The food was wonderful. The beef Bordelaise was amazing! The staff was phenomenal, attentive, charming and witty. The atmosphere couldnt be better!

The Tavern has a rich history going back to Slavery, the Revolutionary War, and through the Civil War. It was a favorite restaurant of George and Martha Washington with an intimate private room for their dining pleasure. Many gala social events were held in the upstairs Ball Room with lively dancing to the music of skilled entertainers.Interestingly, the Father of West Virginia, Francis Harrison Pierpont, boarded there as Governor of The Restored Government of Virginia after The Commonwealth seceded to join the Confederacy. Installed by President Lincoln after WV split with VA to become a Free state, Pierpont served as the Governor of Virginia from 1863 until 1868.The original Ballroom is now on display in the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in NYC.The period food and colonial craft beers are both delicious and in a great spot to partake in lovely Alexandria. They will carry you back to another era.

Great little museum in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Visited on a Sunday when they had young people as the docents. Kids were great! Good for an hour visit.

Outstanding meal with outstanding service! On our next trip to Alexandria VA we will be back.

This is an Awesome place. The atmosphere is great and the food is super! You will enjoy this!

Its $5 to enter. You have two buildings conjoined and the rooms are period pieces in what you would have seen when Thomas Jefferson visited to eat and sleep over. Its small but a nice museum to get a feeling for what the early days of the country was like.

I learned a lot of history from this Museum. The posters and signs are very informative, with a detailed history of great people having lunch, slept and sung at this tavern, like Hamilton, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Its also great to know that this place used to celebrate parties and big events from the past. The people here did a great job maintaining everything at this tavern. I highly recommend every tourist to visit this place.

I would like to point out first off that I didn’t eat inside this tavern I’m leaving this because I took a walking tour with a classroom and as part of the tour we stopped outside this tavern for the spooky story. The story that our guide told paled in comparison to the fall risk potential of leaving this restaurant in the dark . I helped along with my friend and elderly couple exiting the building after their meal and was terrified they were going to trip and break a bone. I did see on this stair way it says “handicap entrance” with an arrow . What this sign doesn’t help is that older people don’t always look up and see that , they were focused on each little step and never paid attention . They were also on a large tour bus that prevented them from parking and entering the other entrance. Two more groups exited while I watched and prayed no one else fell out.

Historic restaurant & museum. Well worth a visit in the city of Alexandria.

The museum is okay, for what it is. We did not take the guided tour. We had brunch at the restaurant there. Food was relatively inexpensive but wasnt anything special, at all.

Visited on free Museum Weekend, certain museums offer no fee admission, took the guided tour which covered all interior levels. You can take the tour on your own as well. After the guided tour you can go back on your own for more in depth research if you desire.

華盛頓曾在此壽宴ERECTED 1792 POPULAR RESORT AND FAMOUS HOSTELRY OF THE EICHTEENTH CENTURYHERE WAS HELD IN 1798 THE FIRST CELEBRRATION OF WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY IN WHICH HE PARTICIPATED, AND FROM ITS STEPS WASHINGTON HELD HIS LAST MILITARY REVIEW AND GAVE HIS LAST MILITARY ORDER,NOVEMBER 1799.

We all ordered different items and ALL were delicious. ..fried cod, cheeseburger and Reuben. The Reuben was the best wed ever had. Thick slices of corned beef, the cod was crispy and firm and the cheeseburger was huge and outstanding. Definitely recommend.

Very interesting. Love the detailed signs on the different items. Great place for exploring

Reasonably tour cost at $5. Self guided tour which takes less than an hour to learn about the society, trade and community 18th century.

Meant for Gadsbys Tavern restaurant:If you want delicious food and drink with some colonial charm this is the place! I had the lemon chicken with rice. The food was excellent with the right amount of spice. The servers and staff are in period costume. The height of the meal - a toast by one of the colonys great unknown orators, Master Hall, a gentleman farmer who surprised and engaged us all with his wit, humor and charm. Cheers to you, sir! I dont know when Ill be in the area again, but very much look forward to my next visit to Gadsbys!

Although the decor was rustic & picturesque, the food & drinks should be made to patrons request, waitresses a little more accaccommodating.

A tavern with an amazing pact on the Revolutionary War. Most, if not all of the Founding Fathers visited this tavern and ,actually, colluded and conspired here to plan the American Revolution. I think a scene in Hamilton actually occurred at this tavern and museum. Did not eat there but have recipes actually prepared by George Washington are available. Self- guided tours, limited guided tours.

Short but interesting self tour of a colonial era tavern. Worth the small fee.

An interesting and fun historical experience and the food is pretty good too.

Very interesting to see a historic tavern with beds and furnishings of early America. Worthwhile to walk through. The restaurant staff is dressed for the period and the food is reasonably priced and very good for lunch.

A very nice and knowledgeable volunteer. I would like to see more period decor. Its a little scant.

I was unable to enjoy a meal from the restaurant (needs a few days reservation in advance) but my friend had her wedding and reception here. For the restaurant, everything is fine colonial setting, complete with candles and costumes. The courtyard hosted the wedding, beautiful brick and cobblestone with a few modern additions. The reception was held on the ballroom, providing a beautiful view of old Towne Alexandria through multiple windows surrounded by colonial decor.

On a quiet Old Town corner near Market Square. Great place to take guests for a period experience. If John Douglas Hall is there when you are there, prepare to laugh and learn. Hes an amazing educator and entertainer. The food is surprisingly excellent, especially for the price. The museum next door is worth a look too.

If you’re in the area you have got to stop by and check this out. The history here dates back to some of the very early days of our country. The ways in which they did business the ways in which they stored ice the ways in which they preserve food is very interesting to me. I applaud the early founders of our country who were inspired and creative in their technique.

Food was good. Wait staff in colonial clothing

Food was good. Servers were nice.But do not show up prior to opening. They opened at 1130 and had nearly 30 people waiting to be seated at 1125, yet refused to seat anyone. (We were not expecting to be served, just not to be crammed in a very small space.) They said they were still setting up, but we could hear them just joking and laughing around behind the bar area.

Informative and loved the historical story... a must see! Takes me back in time...

Good food, but a women working here got made at me and accused me of putting my hand over the candle, which I did not do.

Another place of Washington DC area history! This tavern and museum is amazing! Visualize yourself sitting there in the 1800s. Staying in the hotel/museum attached. Show your receipt from the tavern for a savings on your admission to the museum. Send a postcard to someone, courtesy of the museum. See the ballroom where one of our presidents inaugural ball took place. There is just so much history to transport you back to that period in time when our first president meet important people, ate and drank. We were there for restaurant week so ate from their pre-fix menu and were served by costumed servers. Just an overall great experience! If these walls could talk...

Cool historic spot to visit when in Old Town. Never too busy and not a long time suck. You can get in and get out and head to dinner or whatever you have planned. Definitely recommend having dinner at Gatsbys Tavern at least once.

As a person who loves colonial history and American history and tavern history I was hugely impressed by my groups guide to the museum. He REALLY did not just know his history. He UNDERSTOOD it. Learned a lot about the historical tavern and local history.As for the working tavern the food was okay but, like most tavern/museum/tourist food places it may be a tad more expensive than you like. And the waiting staff was a tad slow.

Nice place! Good meal.

Brilliant immersion into the 18-19th century life. Great tour, worth a visit if youre in Alexandria.

Parking is available in the area, but you must find it and pay. The Gadsbys Tavern complex is two connected buildings--the functioning restaurant on the corner and the museum next to it. There is a nominal fee for admittance. The museum is the original historical site and was built in the 18th century.

Tried their Thanksgiving dinner . As impressive as the regular menu

The historical atmosphere and associated menu offering in the restaurant was exquisite. The service was friendly and attentive. The roving Historian in period clothing and dialect was extremely entertaining. A well preserved icon that gives you the feeling you could be sitting next to George Washington or Thomas Jefferson having a pleasant evening dinner. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to spend an evening in our Capitol Area in the late 1700- early 1800 time period.

The staff here are very welcoming and cater to their customers. They recommended a nearby restaurant, and gave us information about the museum that isnt usually on the tour because I mentioned I worked at a hotel. Very knowledgeable and friendly.

This eclectic place is something else. The servers dress in period costume to include the way they talk. You would think you walked into the 1700s. Full menu and you can even get an Ale if you wish. The server even gives history lessons, at least ours did.

The food was really good and the service was good as well. We enjoy the historic atmosphere. Would recommend.

Fun tonight at the Xmas festivities

Great as always

The servers and staff are great. The food is good. The history and ambiance is awesome. The local people who also come to dine are not very tolerant of children and babies. The staff accommodate you kindly, but some people give you dirty looks and comments if your kids make a peep. Its not a super expensive restaurant, but some people who dine here are snooty. I wont bring my family again​.

The first time I went the place was nice. The food was good, but very pricey. The second time I went we waited for the hostess to great us and she just coldy said were all booked up. No sorry or the wait is long. I understand it may get busy, but youre all booked up the entire night and its only 6pm?

Fun place to set the mood for a vacation in Alexandria. You have to really just appreciate it for what it is. Food is pretty good.

We came here for New Year’s Eve a while back. The food was good, although it was pretty expensive and not really anything special. I also remember my steak being WAY undercooked (and I will eat rare steak). However, the associated history and museum are pretty cool.

Interesting to see. Tavern is separate and still open.

Its fun family friendly and super interesting! Worth the visit, and the food so the restaurant is to die for!

First of all, waited for a long period (more then 5 min.) to be acknowledged at the host stand. The waitress was nice up to the point I ordered an appitizer for my main coarse (I cant eat large portions, though I tip great). Following our order, she must have decided we were not worth her time. Never asked us how our food was and avoided our table.

Great food, good prices, a step back in time!

This is a quaint revolutionary war era museum. Unfortunately, they had a couple episodes of water damage this year, and are still in the midst of restoration as of August 2015. Only two of the three floors are open, the first floor rooms/displays are well organized to demonstrate the explanations of daily life and the business of the tavern. The second floor ballrooms are still used for events, and the third floor is currently closed for repairs.

Two words. Peanut soup. By the way, this place is old. Good food and atmosphere.

You can choose to take a self guided tour or get a volunteer guided tour. I highly recommend the later. The tour is quite interesting, especially hearing about the tavern food and how expensive it was.

A very nice historical restaurant. Our server was very friendly and great with our kids. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the french onion soup.

Definitely take the tour to fully appreciate the experience.

Step back in time! Delicious food!

Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Read all about the history before you go to get the full effect. Our server Jeannie was delightful.

Very nice, accommodating venue for smaller events.

The museum is very self-guided and very interesting especially if you enjoy history.

Went here for restaurant week. Had a great time! The portions were unreal. Great experience as the attempt to time travel is awesome.

Great history. Beautiful rooms. Love the new arrangement with self-guided tours and longer guided tours. Something for everyone!

This is not a Restaurant. The Gadsbys Tavern Restaurant is a completely separate entity than the Museum which hosts daily tours. Please do not confuse the two.Gadsbys Tavern Museum is run by the Office of Historic Alexandria and beyond the daily tours also participate in many wonderful programs. It makes me upset that many people are posting on the Museums review page when the reviews are really for the restaurant.

Cozy place and historic. Washington (supposedly, at least) ate here or slept here or possibly fell asleep while eating here. I cant remember exactly. Decent food, but youre going for the history.

Friendly staff, neat tour.

The museum is a wonderful experience for visitors & locals. Dont miss the chance to see every thing inside this.

Very nice atmosphere for an Old Town setting the food was fabulous

The food was good, drinks just ok and service was good at first but it took a long time to get the check.

Love this neat little piece of history in the heart of Alexandria. The guides are really friendly!

Got to see a great show and very nice older style building.

Reasonable and delicious meal and ambiance, I like the Martha crab and lobster roll

Went for lunch on Saturday during Restaurant Week. Had a reservation and arrived at 1:30. Finally got seated 15 minutes later and then took forever for them to even offer water. The place was not crowded. The only reason we got bread 20 minutes later was because we asked the waiter to feed the children. Food arrived more than 30 minutes later. My pot pie was lackluster and my friends fried oyster po boy sandwich was so bad that she peeled the fried layer of every single oyster so she could eat it. The kids menu burgers were really good though and huge. The only reason it gets 3 stars instead of less was because the kids menu burgers were good.

I must see for tourists visiting Old Town Alexandria.

Food was great. Museum is interesting but lacked authenticity.

Got in around 12:15, placed my order around 12:25...... its 1:10, I still havent received my food. Shannon or Sharon cane over at 12:25 to take my order. Shannon -How would you like your burger Sir ? ,me mmmhhh...Shannon its a simple question Sir, how would you like your burger Sir?Thatwas the last thing I head from her until I walked out at 1:15

Fun tour packed with good information/stories. Our tour guide Jessica was very knowledgeable.

Cool atmosphere. Food is not my style but family enjoyed it!

Darling, but overpriced with hit and miss service.

Great staff and a wonderful treasure to explore.

Neat ambiance. Entire restaurant was candle lit. Quaint menu.

Great food, beverages, and service!