Taberna del Alabardero Review

Drinks

3.72

The bottomless option is only a $10 add-on (to the $35 food option, don't get too excited), and there's never a wait for the next Sangria pitcher. Hope you like the Sangria, though, because they're oddly prickly about switching to the other bottomless choices.

Food

4.58

The brunch menu is limited -- four tapas and three entree choices, respectively -- and not particularly brunchy, but that fortunately limits the odds you'll make a mistake and not get the paella.

Service

2.17

Our server handled a bee situation with aplomb and considerable bug spray, but also had little hesitation shifting us toward a few hefty add-ons (we love a good Manchego, but $10 is a tad ridiculous).

Ambiance

1.48

It's considerably higher-end than our usual fare -- red velvet carpeting abounds -- resulting in an atmosphere perhaps better suited to a nice dinner.

Other Recent Brunches

February 22, 2025

Nero Review

Nero

Dupont Circle

1.51

Nero might be a lovely wine bar, with self-dispensing wine machines that certainly piqued our interest, but we wonder if they forgot they're also a restaurant.

December 14, 2024

Balos Estiatorio Review

Balos Estiatorio

Dupont Circle

3.37

The bellinis and mimosas have a respectably small tinge, and we appreciate the straight champagne option, but it's really the espresso martinis — six different options, freshly made at a cart wheeled over to your table — that salvage the price.

July 20, 2024

Han Palace Review

Han Palace

Georgetown

3.11

Han Palace offers a full dim-sum experience; we found Option A quite filling at $38 a person, but if you're feeling particularly extravagant, you can upgrade to Option B and get Peking Duck for brunch.

We're like the postmen. We brunch in rain, sleet, or snow

Bottomless Bros © 2021-2025