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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.
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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.

It’s a beautiful day for brunch! ☀️🥂 Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Ben’s Next Door with your favorite brunch dish...
10/12/2026

It’s a beautiful day for brunch! ☀️🥂 Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Ben’s Next Door with your favorite brunch dishes and bottomless mimosas—including our new Blue Raspberry and Passion Fruit flavors!

We’re open TODAY, Monday, from 11 AM–4 PM. Grab your brunch crew and make the most of the long weekend! 🍽️✨

Reserve your table: bensnextdoor.com/reservations

🥂 2 MORE DAYS OF BRUNCH! 🎉We’re keeping the celebration going at Ben’s Next Door! Join us TODAY & MONDAY for our Indigen...
10/11/2026

🥂 2 MORE DAYS OF BRUNCH! 🎉

We’re keeping the celebration going at Ben’s Next Door! Join us TODAY & MONDAY for our Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend Bottomless Mimosa Brunch! 🍾

✨ NEW MIMOSA FLAVORS! ✨

💙 Blue Raspberry
🧡 Passion Fruit

Come try our newest bottomless mimosa flavors alongside your brunch favorites, from our signature French toast to savory classics!

📅 Sunday & Monday
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Ben’s Next Door | U Street, DC

🔥 YES, WE’RE OPEN MONDAY AT 11 AM FOR BRUNCH!

Don’t let the long weekend end without brunch! Grab your crew, sip something new, and make your reservation today! 🥂. Book your table at BensNextDoor.com/Reservations

Brunch today? Let’s do the most. 🍽️🥂Try Doin’ the Most—our best-selling brunch entrée! One thick slice of sweet, egg-soa...
10/10/2026

Brunch today? Let’s do the most. 🍽️🥂

Try Doin’ the Most—our best-selling brunch entrée! One thick slice of sweet, egg-soaked French toast with house-made vanilla custard, two eggs any style, your choice of protein, and home fries or grits.

Pair it with bottomless mimosas and try our NEW Blue Raspberry and Passion Fruit flavors! 💙🧡

Grab your brunch crew and join us at Ben’s Next Door today, 11 AM–4 PM!

Your Friday plans just took flight! 🍹 Mini Signature Flights are just $17 TODAY at Ben’s Next Door!Sip The Duke, Frozen ...
10/09/2026

Your Friday plans just took flight! 🍹 Mini Signature Flights are just $17 TODAY at Ben’s Next Door!

Sip The Duke, Frozen Daiquiri, and Henny Sangria—all in one flight. Grab your crew and kick off the weekend with us!

Two NEW mimosa flavors are making their brunch debut this weekend: Passion Fruit & Blue Raspberry! 🥂Celebrate Indigenous...
10/09/2026

Two NEW mimosa flavors are making their brunch debut this weekend: Passion Fruit & Blue Raspberry! 🥂

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend with us at Ben’s Next Door and swing by to try your new favorite flavors.

We’re opening at 11 AM for Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Saturday, Sunday AND for a bonus day Monday, October 10–12. Brunch runs until 4 PM!

Make your reservation at bensnextdoor.com/reservations

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend with brunch at Ben’s Next Door! 🥂🍓We’re serving up our famous Bottomless Mimos...
10/05/2026

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend with brunch at Ben’s Next Door! 🥂🍓

We’re serving up our famous Bottomless Mimosa Brunch all holiday weekend — Saturday, Sunday AND Monday. Come hungry, grab your crew, and keep the mimosas flowing.

Saturday, Oct. 10 – Monday, Oct. 12
11 AM–4 PM
📍 Ben’s Next Door | 1211 U St NW, Washington, DC

Tables fill up fast on holiday weekends, so make your reservation early at 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.

Battle of the Real HU Weekend is HERE! 🔥🏈We’re keeping the rivalry going all weekend at Ben’s Next Door with Bottomless ...
10/03/2026

Battle of the Real HU Weekend is HERE! 🔥🏈

We’re keeping the rivalry going all weekend at Ben’s Next Door with Bottomless Mimosa Brunch, Happy Hour, football, and good energy on U Street.

🥂 Bottomless Mimosa Brunch
Saturday + Sunday | 11AM–4PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Happy Hour | 11AM–7PM
Open late until 1AM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Happy Hour | 11AM–7PM
thedj100show spinning | 3PM–6PM

Come rep your HU, grab your crew, and make a weekend out of it. Proudly Black Owned.

📍1211 U Street NW, Washington, DC
Reservations: bensnextdoor.com/reservations

Battle of the Real HU Weekend is taking over Ben’s Next Door! 🔥🏈Howard vs. Hampton means we’re making a whole weekend ou...
09/30/2026

Battle of the Real HU Weekend is taking over Ben’s Next Door! 🔥🏈

Howard vs. Hampton means we’re making a whole weekend out of it. Pull up for good food, cocktails, brunch, happy hour and game weekend energy on U Street.

🥂 Saturday + Sunday: Bottomless Mimosa Brunch | 11AM–4PM
🍹 Happy Hour | 11AM–7PM
🎧 Sunday: thedj100show spinning | 3PM–6PM
🌙 Saturday: We’re open late until 1AM

And all weekend, try our new Signature Mini Flights for $20 — just $17 all day Friday.

Proudly Black Owned. ❤️💙

Reservations:
bensnextdoor.com/reservations

📍1211 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Cognac Friday is here. 🥃Friday is always a good day for Happy Hour at Ben’s Next Door. Start the weekend with our signat...
09/25/2026

Cognac Friday is here. 🥃

Friday is always a good day for Happy Hour at Ben’s Next Door. Start the weekend with our signature cognac cocktails, good food and Friday night vibes.

Happy Hour | 3–7PM
$6 all draft + bottled beers
$13 Don Julio cocktails
$20 Mini Signature Cocktail Flights

Then keep the night going with $6 shots from 9PM–close.

📍1211 U Street NW, Washington, DC

CALLING HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF & EMPLOYEES + HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL STAFF & EMPLOYEES:Lunch is h...
09/21/2026

CALLING HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF & EMPLOYEES + HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL STAFF & EMPLOYEES:

Lunch is handled. 🍔 Stop by Ben’s Next Door Monday through Friday from 12–4 PM for our $12.95 lunch specials.

Choose from the BND Burger, Chef Fried Chicken Sandwich, or Not Your Kids Chicken Tenders.

Just show your valid Howard University or Howard University Hospital ID.

📍 1211 U Street NW, Washington, DC

Ben’s Next Door Lunch, Dinner & Brunch in the Heart of Washington, DCWelcome to Ben’s Next Door, a Black-owned restaurant and bar located on historic U Street in Washington, DC. Join us for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, happy hour, and late-night dining featuring Southern-inspired favorites, si...

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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