Hello Everyone,

Well the New Year is now upon us and it seems that this past year has been a flash. As I have talked to many guests, everyone seems to think that this has been a quick year.

I want to thank all our customers who joined us on Thanks Giving day! Now that Thanksgiving is over, I want to thank my whole staff for making this Thanksgiving the best to date! You all worked very hard and made the day feel for ALL as if they were in their own home enjoying Thanksgiving. Again thank you for all your hard work and commitment.     

I would like to invite everyone to come down to Martin’s to see just how festive, warm and inviting the tavern is with all the decorations for the holiday. I have been enjoying watching the many families stop by the windows especially with children to enjoy the village with its moving features.

On the inside, it is beautiful…even if I say so myself. I have been told by some that the Christmas spirit was just now ringing with them until they stepped into Martin’s. Then the magic of Martin’s with our warmth, good food, drinks and friendly staff and bartenders changed all that that and left excited for the holiday season. So come enjoy the Martin’s experience for yourself.

This year has been a year of building; teaching and learning…let me say that the management team and our staff have never been stronger or better! You all are GREAT! Our kitchen is preparing our menu better than ever before and the specials we are providing for the holidays are fantastic. Come down and see for yourself what sets Martin’s apart from all the other restaurants and why we are closing in on our 80^th year!

We will continue to work on and rework our menu to include some more of your favorite traditional Irish dishes.  We will be letting you know on our website as well as through Facebook and Twitter when the new menu items arrive.  So go and 'Like' us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @MartinsTavernDC.

May you have all the best for this holiday season also have a safe and prosperous New Year!

Hello Everyone!

I know that it has been a little while since my last blog update but just wanted to let you know it's because we have been working so hard here at the Tavern.

First, I want to let each of you know how much my staff, family and I appreciate all of the well-wishes you have sent our way since the passing of Eliester Pineda. Your warm words, prayers and donations have done more than you can ever know.  He was a very special young man and will forever be missed.

I also want to thank all of you that joined us for Saint Patrick's Day!  I'm sorry that I couldn't join you for all the fun and Guinness but Mother Nature thought it best that I spent the day on the couch recovering from the flu.  Next year...

There are some exciting changes happening here at Martin's Tavern  I would like to take this time to officially welcome our new General Manager, Ms. Mayu Horie  We are lucky to have her and her energy here with us.  If you haven't met her, stop on by and say hello!

We are also working on reworking our menu to include some more of your favorite traditional Irish dishes.  We will be letting you know on our website as well as through Facebook and Twitter when the new menu will arrive.  So go and 'Like' us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @MartinsTavernDC.

All the best,

Billy Martin IV

As Alumni weekend was this last weekend, I thought it appropriate to write a post on what Georgetown University has meant to me, my family and Martin’s Tavern. Almost 100 years ago, Billy Martin II, My Grandfather, attended Georgetown University and played Basketball for the 1913 Men’s Varsity team. He loved Georgetown and he was passionate about his time there.

I want to wish a Happy New Year to everyone! The whole week leading up to New Years was fantastic! For all whom celebrated New Years Eve and the count down with us, you could not have asked for a better way to roll in the New Year! Mark your calendars now for next year to celebrate with great food and a fun time at Martin’s. So now that 2010 is here, this is what you will have to look forward to in the coming months at Martin's Tavern. First, now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over there is no better place than Martin’s Tavern to lift the winter doldrums. With grey days and really cold temperatures come in and enjoy the cozy atmosphere and warm yourself with some comfort food and warm drinks.

 Can you believe 2009 is almost over? This means now is the best time to thank all of you -- customers, employees and family, for this past year. While the year(s) have been difficult for many of our friends, with the economy leaving some out of work and others cautious about the coming months and New Year, you have always found the strength to carry on and set your sights on the future with all of the hope that it brings. Our goal and commitment is to make Martin’s Tavern your home away from home regardless of the climate. No matter whether you stop in every day or if you are planning on coming by for your first time or somewhere in between, there is always someone to welcome you into our historic Tavern.  For 75 years, the Martin family has been at the corner of Wisconsin and N Street, the corner stone, proudly serving our Georgetown community & the greater Washington Metropolitan area and the hundreds of thousands of visitors who want to stop in for a great meal and share in the history that we have experienced within our establishment. It is with great pride that we now look towards 2010 and hope that you stop in and raise your glass (and fork) with us over the holidays.