Duke's Counter

Duke's Counter is a modern British restaurant, bar and burger spot at 3000 Connecticut Ave NW in Woodley Park; several reviewers mention stopping in before or after a trip to the zoo. Google describes an East London-inspired hangout with farm-fresh food, British beer and craft cocktails.

It has a 4.4-star Google rating across about 1,500 reviews. The burger is by far the most-mentioned item, followed by fries, the cubano, truffle mac and cheese, the brisket sandwich, a tuna melt, quinoa salad and chicken tikka; outdoor seating also comes up often. Many recent reviewers like the burgers, though one argues the bun does not hold up. Others say brunch service has slipped, with slow service and incorrect orders, and one describes being refused an available table.

It opens at 11 AM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends, closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating.