Gadsby’s Tavern – A U.S. National Historic Landmark 1963

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
138 N. Royal Street
Alexandria , VA 22314
Contact Number: 703 746 4242

Gadsby’s Tavern named after Englishman John Gadsby who managed the tavern from 1796 to 1808 making it the highlight of Alexandria’s economic, political and social life. Gadsby’s Tavern now houses Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, American Legion Post 24 and Gadsby’s Tavern Museum.

Gadsby’s Tavern was constructed with 2 buildings built in 1785 and the other as 1792 City Hotel. It is known that George Washington had frequently patronized the taverns along with the annual Birthnight Ball held in his honor.
Other prestigious guests include:

• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• James Monroe
• Andrew Jackson
• Marquis de La Fayette

The Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, today offers an elegant spread for lunch, dinner and brunch in its 18th century dining rooms, wherein semi private and private dining rooms, including a courtyard and a ballroom is offered to be rented for special occasions and business functions. They also hold special celebrations such as candlelight tours, Civil War balls, teas with Martha Washington and the George Washington Birthnight Ball in honor of the colonial times.

The Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is now visited for its Georgian architecture that was preserved and maintained to its colonial design.
30 minutes Tours are offered at the Gadsby’s Tavern Museum as scheduled:
November to March:
Wednesday to Saturday – 11am to 4pm
Sunday- 1pm to 4pm

April to October:
Tuesday to Saturday- 10am to 5pm
Sunday and Monday- 1pm to 5pm

Closed- Every Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day

Admission Fees:

• Adults: $4
• Children (11 – 17 years of age): $2
• Children(Below 11 years of age): Free with a paying Adult.