Tavern (NCVC Member)

With its trendy M Street restaurant group brethren getting more hype in The Gulch, Midtown mainstay Tavern keeps plugging along as one of the busiest spots in town for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch since its early 2011 opening. Count on excellent gastropub fare — the burger is among the city’s best — and an always hopping bar scene.

Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner 11 am-11 pm Mon-Fri, dinner until 11 pm daily. Sat-Sun brunch 10 am-3 pm. Late-night menu 11 pm-1 am Fri-Sat. Bar open until midnight Sun-Wed, 1 am Thu, 2am Fri-Sat. Happy hour drink specials 2-10 pm Thursdays and during brunch.

MUST EATS: Tavern burger, Belgian fries, bucket of mussels, grilled chicken skewers, Red Velvet waffle for brunch