Fine Dining

The dining experience at The University Club of Washington, DC, exemplifies our unwavering commitment to tradition and excellence. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Brandon Ingenito, our culinary team skillfully crafts inventive and fresh dishes for our valued members and guests.

With our five distinctive dining venues, the University Club presents a diverse and abundant array of choices to satisfy your desires, be it innovative cocktails, savory entrées, or delectable desserts. We extend a warm invitation to you to relish the multifaceted culinary pleasures we proudly offer.

Our Dining Venues

John J. Pershing Grille
William Howard Taft Dining
Founder's Pub
Racquets & Sports Lounge

The Pershing Grille offers lunch and dinner service on weekdays. The Grille serves creative seasonal cuisine, Clubhouse classics, comfort food, and offers an A la carte menu for restaurant quality meals to-go.

Dress Code

Business casual attire.

Hours of Operation

Lunch: Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Dinner: Monday - Friday from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Menus

Grille Menu

Our most stunning dining venue, featuring a grand piano, tapestry, and silver candelabra. This historic room lends perfectly for a special occasion or business dinner.

Helen’s Cocktail Lounge

Enjoy an aperitif or post dinner cognac in Helen's, the elegant cocktail lounge in the William Howard Taft Dining Room named for Helen Taft, the wife of the Club's first President, William H. Taft.

Dress Code

Business attire, which includes a coat, tucked-in collared shirt, creased slacks, and dress shoes for men, and similarly appropriate attire for women. Jeans and athletic shoes are not permitted.

Hours of Operation

Breakfast

Tuesday - Friday from 7:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Lunch

Tuesday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Dinner

Tuesday - Saturday from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

*Continental Breakfast: Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays 7:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Reservations

Reservations are required to dine in the William Howard Taft Dining Room. To reserve a table, kindly call the Taft Dining Room directly at (202) 824-1361, call the Front Desk at (202) 862-8800, or send an email to [email protected].

Breakfast Menu Dinner Menu

Ideal for after work cocktails or a quick aperitif before dinner, Founders Pub offers a wide range of spirits, artisanal beers and international wines.

Dress Code

Business Casual Attire

Hours

Monday - Friday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Pub Menu

11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday

11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Happy Hour

Drinks: Tuesday - Friday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Food: Tuesday - Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Dress Code

Casual attire. Athletic attire and jeans are permitted.

Breakfast (Monday - Friday) *Members should provide The Taft Dining Room with their membership number, food and beverage order, and preferred delivery time for breakfast service in The Racquet Sports Lounge.

Lunch: Monday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Dinner: Monday - Friday 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.

*No service on Federal Holidays.