DrinkPubGeorgetown
The Tombs
Appropriately named for being in the tomb-like basement of 1789, the Tombs is the unofficial Georgetown University watering hole. Popular with students and faculty alike—graduate courses often relocate here directly after class. Th-Sa nights are extremely crowded, and the bartenders might ignore you. Opt for an afternoon, a weeknight, or better yet a Sunday brunch instead. 1985 "Brat Pack" movie St. Elmo's Fire revolved around a group of students who had just graduated from Georgetown—the bar that much of the film takes place in is based on The Tombs.
- Vegetarian options
- Address
- 1226 36th St NW
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 11:30AM-1:15AM; Fri 11:30AM-2:15AM, 11AM-2:15AM; Sun 9:30AM-1:15AM
- Phone
- +1 202-337-6668
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