The Royal

The Royal bar & coffee shop Royal is a classic corner neighborhood spot located in Washington, DC's historic LeDroit Park neighborhood at 501 Florida Avenue, NW.
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A coffee shop and lunch spot by day, and an intimate bar and casual eatery by night, Royal is a unique all-day destination for morning coffee, leisurely lunch, after-work cocktails and simple yet creative fare. The second project from restaurateur Paul Carlson, the split-level, 45-seat gathering place opened in June 2015. For more information, please visit www.theroyaldc.com.

08/25/2026

Summer Restaurant Week, day to night. 🌞🍴

From caffeinated breakfasts and leisurely patio lunches to dinners featuring our newest dishes and cocktails… you can spend three meals a day with us (at a deal)!

Reserve your table on Resy ✨

06/04/2026

GOLAZOOOOO! ⚽️

Get ready — we’re partnering with some of our local bar friends ( ) to bring the spirit of global soccer to DC from June 11 to July 19! 🍹

Four bars, four cocktails each representing their home country, one collaborative menu to sip around the city! Stay tuned for more details and a showcase of each bar’s creative drinks ✨

04/09/2026

they’re here! 🌞🌿 come savor the tropical fruits of lulo, guanabana and mango, and fresh flavors of rhubarb, yuzu and strawberry, in our new spring cocktail lineup! ✨

03/30/2026

We were honored to be invited by the to represent Colombia at the annual NOCHE IBEROAMERICANA gala last week! 🇨🇴

A celebration of Latin American culture + cuisine (including our crowd-favorite Arepitas de Choclo) on a beautiful night ✨

11/21/2025

the coziest of holiday vibes, Royal style. 🎄✨ our family just transformed our little home into this twinkly, glowy winter haven — come visit us this season! 💫

11/12/2025

From grilled shrimp and juicy steak, to roasted mushrooms and mojo chicken… customize your Royal Bowl for the ultimate flavor-packed lunch, your way. 🍛🥗✨

Now available on weekdays from noon to 4!

Lunch goals = unlocked. 💥 Say hola to our new ROYAL BOWL — a lunchtime build-your-own-bowl special (12-4pm on weekdays, ...
11/04/2025

Lunch goals = unlocked. 💥 Say hola to our new ROYAL BOWL — a lunchtime build-your-own-bowl special (12-4pm on weekdays, 1-4pm on weekends) 🍛✨

Customize it your way: it all starts with our cilantro-lime rice, lime-vin dressed greens, fresh avocado, pickled shallots, cabbage + herbs, queso fresco + urfa… 🥗

Then choose your protein (grilled steak or shrimp, mojo chicken or roasted maitakes) and dressings (red pepper or sweet chili aiolis, pumpkin seed garlic or citrus peanut vinaigrettes) 🥩

Now on the menu for dine-in, takeout and delivery!

gorgeous fall day for a Sunday brunch or leisurely lunch! 🌞 we’re open from 10am to 9pm - reserve a table on ✨
11/02/2025

gorgeous fall day for a Sunday brunch or leisurely lunch! 🌞 we’re open from 10am to 9pm - reserve a table on ✨

LATE FALL COFFEES ARE HERE 🍂☕️✨we’ve got all your autumn season sips: brown butter pear cortados, pecan macchiatos + Col...
10/31/2025

LATE FALL COFFEES ARE HERE 🍂☕️✨

we’ve got all your autumn season sips: brown butter pear cortados, pecan macchiatos + Colombian hot chocolate (con queso), plus a latte inspired by our cult-fave pasilla chile Carrot Cake, and the return of our Crunch Crunch Crunch!

Address

501 Florida Avenue NW
Washington D.C., DC
20001

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

Telephone

+12023327777

Website

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