Martin's Tavern
Best Neighborhood Tavern in Washington DC · DC
Four generations behind the bar in Georgetown
Martin's Tavern has been a Georgetown fixture since 1933, the oldest family-run restaurant in Washington, operated by four generations of Martins. Every president from Truman to George W. Bush has dined here, and Booth 3 is where John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953.
Wood-paneled and steeped in political lore, Martin's serves upscale American tavern fare beneath a century of Georgetown history — a genuine Washington institution where the booths come with stories.
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Washington since 1933 — 92 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Washington.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Washington has kept Martin's Tavern busy for 92 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Washington regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best neighborhood tavern in Washington DC for 2025 for four generations of Martins running Georgetown's corner booth institution since 1933.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Neighborhood Tavern in Washington DC Washington, DC · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit Martin's Tavern
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Clean, checkable facts about Martin's Tavern.
- Legal / trading name
- Martin's Tavern
- Category
- Bar
- Founded
- 1933, Washington, DC
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Centurion Award
- Best Neighborhood Tavern in Washington DC — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Martin's Tavern?
Opened in 1933 and still run by the Martin family, this Georgetown tavern counts a young senator's marriage proposal among its booth lore.
Is Martin's Tavern award-winning?
Yes — Martin's Tavern is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Neighborhood Tavern in Washington DC, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best neighborhood tavern in Washington DC for 2025 for four generations of Martins running Georgetown's corner booth institution since 1933.
Where is Martin's Tavern?
Martin's Tavern is in Washington, DC.
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