Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

1. Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

8.6
1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 86 tips and reviews

Fazal B.Fazal Bahardeen: Heyy guys! Popular as The Castle, the Smithsonian Institution Building is one of the most visible landmarks in the National Mall of Washington D.C. Read more.

Carrie B.Carrie Burns: Corn dogs inside the castle...yum!

Raj M.Raj Mukherjee: It is a great resource to begin the various museum visits. There are multiple smithsonian museums so be sure to grab a handy map from the info center located in the smithsonian castle.

S. Dillon Ripley Center is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

2. S. Dillon Ripley Center

7.9
1100 Lenfant Plz SW, Washington, D.C.
Art Gallery · Southwest Washington · 5 tips and reviews

CatherineCatherine: Many of the classes offered through the Smithsonian are in classrooms here. Enter through the kiosk next to the Castle, this museum is underground, and for the most part peaceful and quiet.

Nadia A.Nadia Abouraya: Very good artwork.

Corey F.Corey Feldman: Great events

Acacia Bistro is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

3. Acacia Bistro

4340 Connecticut Ave NW (at Yuma St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Van Ness · 10 tips and reviews

RitaRita: Grilled Tilapia sandwich is delicious. The Five Cheese sandwich needs to lose the feta.

Nivine Z.Nivine Zakhari: Try negotiating with Francois for lunch

Heidi M.Heidi McLain: A chill laid-back neighborhood bistro for grown-ups. The owner is warm and charming and welcomes his many regulars by name. I will definitely be back!

Washington Court Hotel is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

4. Washington Court Hotel

525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 29 tips and reviews

Pamala H.Pamala Hutcherson: Nice hotel. Great rooms and meeting areas

Darryn Z.Darryn Zuehlke: Love the close access to Union Station. Less than 3 minute walk!

Katie (.Katie (Elliott) Coleman: Amazingly comfortable beds. Try to get a high floor because the traffic is loud.

The Codmother is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

5. The Codmother

1334 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · U-Street · 24 tips and reviews

Asha A.Asha Aravindakshan: Fish and chips are excellent! Authentically served with a side of mashed peas.

Adrienne G.Adrienne Gonzalez: Don't be an asshole, no one cares about your internship here, kiddo.

Laurel R.Laurel Recsetar: Owner loves liberty as much as all the founding fathers combined!

Iron Gate is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

6. Iron Gate

8.6
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 61 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley R: Love the outdoor seating (no reservations required). Very romantic. Delicious, refreshing menu options. Everything was good. Seasonal items and pasta were fantastic.

EaterEater: Has a dramatic outdoor space, with a tree and vines climbing the walls. Tony Chittum's cooking leans Southern Italian and Greek, with a wine program from Brent Kroll, and cocktails from Jeff Faile.

BilalBilal: A really cool and intimate place to take your bae or baes.

Elephant & Castle is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

7. Elephant & Castle

7.4
1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 12th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews

Alexandre C.Alexandre Carvalho: New Castle beer is delicious! If you like dark, sweet and strong beer, this is the way to go

Andrea N.Andrea Newland: Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding is yummy!They make a pretty decent Bloody Mary for Brunch too!

Ed C.Ed Conley: This place sucks.

Town Hall is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

8. Town Hall

2340 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Glover Park · 49 tips and reviews

Bennett R.Bennett Richardson: Half-price wine night on Tuesdays. The Stella Pinot Grigio is popular with the ladies; my favorite is the Tamari Malbec. Read more.

amol w.amol waishampayan: Try a man-mosa, it's strong. And you feel manly.

Sarah V.Sarah V O: Get the quesadilla. Best in town and big enough to be a full meal.

Breadsoda is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

9. Breadsoda

8.2
2233 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Observatory Ln NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Glover Park · 46 tips and reviews

Shane W.Shane Worth: Smoked Salmon sandwich!! Have had this, and it's awesome! Menu description is; smoked salmon, capers, tomato, romaine lettuce & red onion, with garlic, thyme goat cheese spread on toasted pumpernickel

WomplyWomply: Breadsoda has partnered with Womply to offer $15 cash back after 3 visits Read more.

Lucy R.Lucy Reedy: Some of the nicest, coolest, and best bartenders I've ever met. If I didn't love this place for the great pool tables and drink selection already, I'd come back just for them.

Paragon Thai is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

10. Paragon Thai

6.9
3507 Connecticut Ave NW (at Ordway St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 21 tips and reviews

Victoria H.Victoria Harris: soft shell crab is AMAZING! best I've ever had! you get 2 crabs which is plenty

Karen B.Karen Boone: The best chicken pad Thai I've had!!

Rich G.Rich Gautier: Pineapple fried rice was delicious

Royal Thai is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

11. Royal Thai

6.3
507 H St NW (btw 5th & 6th), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Chinatown · 25 tips and reviews

Morgan K.Morgan Krieger: Get the red curry - so good! And obviously go between 5-8 for the 1/2 off drinks.

Y M.Y MBK: Great service and delicious food!

JP P.JP Phillips: Awesome 1/2 off happy hour: 5-8 pm

Cafe Ole is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

12. Cafe Ole

4000 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Upton St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Cathedral Heights · 18 tips and reviews

David W.David Winser: Black bean hummus and the olive feast are outstanding!!!!!!

Stacy B.Stacy Brooks: The Chicken Kabob and the hummus is sooo good!

Ryan G.Ryan Gulino: Try the Hummus Special, delicious.

JoJo Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

13. JoJo Restaurant & Bar

7.9
1518 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · U-Street · 49 tips and reviews

Rhea S.Rhea S.: Awesome Jazz. Great service. The Malibu Punch Bowl is huge and delicious! The (vegan) spaghetti with tomato sauce was really great, but a little too spicy (hot). The blackened Chicken was spicy too.

Darroll S.Darroll S: Amazing live Jazz on Thursday evenings! Incredible steaks and cocktails!

Eric H.Eric Hemati: Make sure you come back for the King Snake if you haven't heard him play...

Heist DC is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

14. Heist DC

6.3
1802 Jefferson Pl NW, Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 11 tips and reviews

Jessica P.Jessica Placencia: Good dj, cool theme. Small venue so gets packed quick. Can be too much on Thursdays.

Melanie D.Melanie Denise: Their "open bar" is beer only with very limited options. Don't be tricked and bamboozled by their open bar advertisements.

Caitlin L.Caitlin Lawler: Fun atmosphere, but drinks are pretty pricey. Also, be prepared to walk into the dark for the bathrooms, a little confusing at first

District Commons is one of The 15 Best Castles in Washington.

15. District Commons

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 22nd St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 99 tips and reviews

Louis S.Louis Scaglione: Caesar salad and salmon were great. Beer, wine, and liquor selection was incredible

Shireen M.Shireen Mitchell: Bottomless mimosas during brunch. A must and rarity.

Su L.Su Lee: Pretzel baguette yo!!