A 1783 tavern reborn as a rare spirits tasting room, cocktail bar & restaurant nestled in the heart of Georgetown, DC

Reservations are for 2 hours.
We will hold your table for 15 minutes. If you running late, please call us at 202-290-1112.

History of The Fountain Inn

Originally established in 1783 by clockmaker John Suter, The Fountain Inn (a.k.a. Suter’s Tavern) was perhaps the most important tavern in American history and may well have been “the room where it happened.”

Book a Private
Event

Book a private event upstairs for your next corporate happy hour or birthday

Join us for
Dinner & Drinks

Join us for dinner & drinks
downstairs!

Book a TFI
Experience

Explore our unique guided experiences. Perfect for a special night out!

  • “With an ambience of quiet luxury … The Fountain Inn has a “special night out” atmosphere – perfect for celebrating a birthday or anniversary or for indulging in a fancy weekend outing.”

    – Thrillist

  • “The space is elegant, intimate and the expertise is unmatched. Just like the proprietor of old, The Fountain Inn should be recognized as well for their ability to bring in rare spirits and bottles you won’t find anywhere else. I think John Suter would be proud.”

    - DC Fray Magazine

  • "Taste the spirits that got the revolutionaries through the war, and get inspired by DC’s rich history with a rare spirits tasting at The Fountain Inn"

    - Modern Luxury DC