Ben's Next Door

Ben's Next Door Ben's Next Door is a black owned, family-owned American restaurant in Washington, DC. We're located next to the famous Washington, DC staple: Ben's Chili Bowl.
(2047)

Our delicious weekend brunch and daily happy hour will keep you coming back for more. Our menu ranges from tasty chicken and waffles to shrimp and grits, as well as some of the best wings in Washington, DC. We're open late night and frequently feature artists for live music on premise. Support local black owned business and stop by Ben's Next Door for great comfort food and inviting hospitality.

🔒✊🏾 Lock in your Juneteenth plans now.We’re celebrating all day at Ben’s Next Door with Bottomless Mimosa Brunch, Hennes...
06/14/2026

🔒✊🏾 Lock in your Juneteenth plans now.

We’re celebrating all day at Ben’s Next Door with Bottomless Mimosa Brunch, Hennessy Specials, Happy Hour, DJ100 spinning, and $6 Premium Shots to keep the party going into the night.

Whether you’re starting your day with brunch or joining us later for drinks and music, we’ve got your Juneteenth covered.

🥂 Brunch: 11AM–4PM
🍸 Happy Hour: 11AM–7PM
🥃 Hennessy Specials: All Day
🎶 DJ100: 4PM–8PM
🔥 $6 Premium Shots: 9PM–Close

Reserve your table before they’re gone:
BENSNEXTDOOR.COM/RESERVATIONS

💙 Fathers deserve a proper brunch.Join us for our Father’s Day Bottomless Mimosa Brunch on SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST | 11AM–4PM....
06/13/2026

💙 Fathers deserve a proper brunch.

Join us for our Father’s Day Bottomless Mimosa Brunch on SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST | 11AM–4PM. Enjoy bottomless mimosas with 6 flavors available, great food, and even better company as we celebrate Dad all afternoon long.

Reserve your table now:
BensNextDoor.com/Reservations

🖤❤️💛💚 JUNETEENTH WEEKEND AT BEN’S NEXT DOOR! 🖤❤️💛💚📅 FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH📅 SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH📅 SUNDAY, JUNE 21STJoin us all...
06/13/2026

🖤❤️💛💚 JUNETEENTH WEEKEND AT BEN’S NEXT DOOR! 🖤❤️💛💚

📅 FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH
📅 SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH
📅 SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST

Join us all three days for our Bottomless Mimosa Brunch from 11AM–4PM, plus Happy Hour specials, Shot O’ Clock, DJ100 spinning, and daily liquor specials throughout the weekend.

✨ 6 Mimosa Flavors Available
🍾 Bottomless Mimosa Brunch | 11AM–4PM
🥃 $6 Premium Shots | 9PM–Close
🎶 DJ100 Spinning
🥃 Hennessy Specials Friday
🥃 Patron Specials Saturday
🥃 Don Julio Specials Sunday

Proudly Black Owned.

📍1211 U Street NW, Washington, DC

Reserve your table:
BENSNEXTDOOR.COM/RESERVATIONS

Reserve your table at Ben’s Next Door in Washington, DC. Enjoy bottomless mimosa brunch, happy hour specials, dinner, and the longest bar on U Street.

Crab Deviled Eggs are BACK. 🦀🔥If you know, you know. Our Shrimp & Crab Deviled Eggs have become one of the most talked-a...
06/10/2026

Crab Deviled Eggs are BACK. 🦀🔥

If you know, you know. Our Shrimp & Crab Deviled Eggs have become one of the most talked-about appetizers on the menu, and for good reason. Creamy, savory, packed with seafood, and always the first thing gone from the table.

They hit every single time.

Pull up for Martini Wednesday, grab your favorite martini, and start with the appetizer everyone keeps coming back for.

📍 Ben’s Next Door
1211 U Street NW, Washington, DC
🍸 Martini Wednesday Specials Available All Day

🍸 Join Us Tomorrow for Martini Wednesday! 🍸Shake up your week with your favorite Tito’s and Don Julio cocktails:✨ $10 Ti...
06/10/2026

🍸 Join Us Tomorrow for Martini Wednesday! 🍸

Shake up your week with your favorite Tito’s and Don Julio cocktails:

✨ $10 Tito’s Martinis
✨ $10 Best Fkn Long Island Iced Tea
✨ $10 Tito’s 40 Acres & a Mule
✨ $11 3 Shot Tito’s Espresso Martini
✨ $11 Tito’s Lemon Drop Martini
✨ $14 Don Julio Lemon Drop Martini

Good drinks, good food, and the perfect excuse to make it through the week. See you tomorrow! 🍸🍋✨

🍎 DMV/Baltimore Teachers, this one’s for YOU!The school year is almost over, and it’s time to celebrate all the hard wor...
06/04/2026

🍎 DMV/Baltimore Teachers, this one’s for YOU!

The school year is almost over, and it’s time to celebrate all the hard work you’ve put in this year.

Join us THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH from 4PM-9PM for our End of the School Year Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour at Ben’s Next Door.

🍸 First cocktail is on us with the purchase of any food item and valid school ID.

📍 Calling all educators from:
• BCPS (Baltimore County Public Schools)
• BCPSS (Baltimore City Public School System)
• PGCPS (Prince George’s County Public Schools)
• HCPSS (Howard County Public School System)
• MCPS (Montgomery County Public Schools)
• FCPS (Fairfax County Public Schools)
• DCPS (District of Columbia Public Schools)
• ACPS (Alexandria City Public Schools)
• PWCS (Prince William County Schools)
• AACPS (Anne Arundel County Public Schools)

Bring a teacher. Tell a teacher. Tag a teacher.

📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 4PM–9PM
📍 Ben’s Next Door
1211 U Street NW
Washington, DC

Reserve your spot:
bensnextdoor.com/reservations

Reserve your table at Ben’s Next Door in Washington, DC. Enjoy bottomless mimosa brunch, happy hour specials, dinner, and the longest bar on U Street.

🌴 Caribbean Thursdays at Ben’s Next Door 🍹❄️Happy Hour just got colder.$8 Frozen Cocktails from 3PM–7PM 🔥🍈 Frozen Margar...
05/28/2026

🌴 Caribbean Thursdays at Ben’s Next Door 🍹❄️

Happy Hour just got colder.
$8 Frozen Cocktails from 3PM–7PM 🔥

🍈 Frozen Margarita
🍋 Chocolate City
🍓 Froze-Aye

Pull up after work for frozen cocktails, Caribbean flavors, and nonstop U Street vibes. Pair them with Hot Fyah Jerk Wings and your favorite island-inspired bites. 🇯🇲✨

📍1211 U Street NW, Washington, DC
Reserve your table: bensnextdoor.com/reservations

🇺🇸 It’s Memorial Day Monday … kick off the holiday at Ben’s Next Door 🍾🥂Join us TODAY for Bottomless Mimosa Brunch, sign...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 It’s Memorial Day Monday … kick off the holiday at Ben’s Next Door 🍾🥂

Join us TODAY for Bottomless Mimosa Brunch, signature cocktails, happy hour, and all your brunch favorites on U Street.

⏰ Bottomless Mimosa Brunch
11AM–4PM

🍸 Happy Hour
3PM–7PM

✨ Signature Cocktails starting at $9

🍽️ Served Up. Best Sellers.
• Catfish & Grits
• Black Excellence Chicken & Waffles
• Doin’ The Most

📍1211 U Street NW, Washington DC
Reserve your table now: bensnextdoor.com/reservations

🇺🇸🥂 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BRUNCH IS HERE 🥂🇺🇸Your plans for TODAY + TOMORROW start at Ben’s Next Door 🍾✨Join us for Bottom...
05/24/2026

🇺🇸🥂 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BRUNCH IS HERE 🥂🇺🇸

Your plans for TODAY + TOMORROW start at Ben’s Next Door 🍾✨

Join us for Bottomless Mimosa Brunch all weekend long, Don Julio Sunday specials, and late night vibes on U Street.

📍 TODAY — SUNDAY, MAY 24
📍 TOMORROW — MONDAY, MAY 25
⏰ Bottomless Brunch 11AM–4PM

🍸 Don Julio Sunday
Enjoy $13 Don Julio Cocktails

⏰ Weekend Happy Hour Drinks
11AM–7PM TODAY

🔥 OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
🔥 MONDAY WE OPEN AT 11AM

Reserve your table now 🍾
bensnextdoor.com/reservations

📍1211 U Street NW, Washington DC

Address

1211 U Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+12026678880

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