Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Alexandria: Photos, Reviews & Location

Historic tavern serving Traditional American fare while Colonial actors & musicians perform.

At a glance

#52 of 60 Tourist attractions in Alexandria

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.42

0.5 km from the center of Alexandria

Rating breakdown

5 ★59%
4 ★29%
3 ★8%
2 ★0%
1 ★3%

134 N Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States

alexandriava.gov

+1 703-746-4242

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Gadsby's Tavern Museum?: Gadsby's Tavern Museum is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 285 reviews.
How does Gadsby's Tavern Museum rank in Alexandria?: Gadsby's Tavern Museum is #52 of 60 Tourist attractions in Alexandria by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Gadsby's Tavern Museum located?: 134 N Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States — 0.5 km from the center of Alexandria.
How can I contact Gadsby's Tavern Museum?: Phone: +1 703-746-4242 · Website: alexandriava.gov

Reviews (8)

Stacey Pylitt 2023 Jul 01

Cute place to visit. Have a beer!

solosian 2023 Jun 24

We greatly enjoyed stopping by here. For only $5 a person, we were happy to support the preservation and historic work of the museum. It's always interesting to peer into the everyday life of the past. Staff was friendly and helpful. Next time, we will consider stopping for lunch at the tavern next door.

G MDNC 2021 Nov 27

The Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is a really cool museum that is steeped in history. Founding fathers slept, ate and celebrated many occasions here. High recommend for a intimate experience back into history.

René Hille 2021 May 17

What a great experience! Just the history alone makes it special to dine here. Our food was delicious and the server was wonderful.

Travel Girl 2020 Nov 02

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 !

Annette Hartley 2020 Mar 11

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 there's a docent available, you'll 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!

Lisa Rupert 2020 Jan 21

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.

James Walker 2018 Nov 20

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.