The Reliable Source Bar & Grill

The Reliable Source, the Club's hub for fellowship and good food and drink, is back in business! We are now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner service. The restaurant is open on weekdays for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Friday evenings we celebrate with Taco Night from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. In addition, the Press Club offers complimentary breakfast service for members from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. from Monday to Friday, with a la carte options available for purchase.

If you’re planning a visit to the Reliable Source, we encourage you to make a reservation for dining.

The Reliable Source is the exclusive home to "First Draft" pils

Online Orders

Visit our online store to order food, drink and Club exclusive items for pickup today!

Menu

The menu features a variety of delicious dishes, including roasted cauliflower, steak frites, grilled swordfish, pan-seared halibut, New England lobster roll, jumbo lump crab cake, burgers, and more. The kitchen prepares everything fresh at a reasonable price, allowing guests to sample all of the Club's tasty dishes.

Entrées

Avocado Toast with House Salad 8
Multigrain bread, avocado, pickled onion, roasted corn, cotija queso.

Western Omelet 11
With ham, peppers, onions & cheddar cheese; served with breakfast potatoes.

Waffle 9
With butter & maple syrup; choice of side.

Breakfast Plate 10
Two eggs, choice of meat, breakfast potatoes & toast.

Breakfast Sandwich 8
Bacon, egg & American cheese; choice of white or wheat bread | bagel or croissant +1.50.

Beverages

Proudly serving Nespresso® coffee
Espresso 5
Double 7
Americano 5
Decaf Espresso 5
Macchiato 6
Cappuccino 5
Caffe Latte 6
Mocha 8
Ristretto Intenso 5
Espresso Single Origin 5
Iced Coffee 5
Hot Chocolate 5
Hot Ovaltine 5

Sides

Toast - white or wheat 1
Bagel 4
Croissant 4
One Egg 2.50
Two Eggs 5
Bacon - 3 slices 4
Pork Sausage 4
Chicken Sausage 4.50
Breakfast Potatoes 3.50
Fruit Cup 3

Starters

Soup of the Day
Cup 5 | Bowl 7

Members NPC Chili
Cup 7 | Bowl 10
Sour cream, cheese & onion on the side.

Vegetarian Quiche 13
Mushrooms, spinach, onions, and tomatoes served with green salad

Thai Style Chicken Wings 12
Chicken wings marinaded Thai style, then fried and tossed in a sweet & spicy garlic chili sauce.

Salads

Greek Salad
15 | Grilled Salmon +9 | Chicken +5 | Steak +7
Feta, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomato & red onion w/ herb vinaigrette.

House Salad
15 | Grilled Salmon +9 | Chicken +5 | Steak +9
Mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, red onion, asparagus.

Sandwiches

Alferd Packer Certified Angus Beef® Burger 22 | Vegetarian Beyond Burger 14 | Vegan Black Bean & Corn Burger 14
On brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Choice of cheese (optional). Choice of fries, chips or side salad.

Club Sandwich 13
Turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on toasted bread. Choice of fries, chips or side salad.

New England Lobster Roll 20
Connecticut lobster roll with micro green salad.

Entrées

NPC Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Sandwich (one) 20 | Platter (two) 35
An East Coast classic - tastes of lemon, parsley, and the sea. Tartar sauce, coleslaw & fries. Sandwich served with or without brioche roll.

Steak Frites 25
Black Angus Coulotte served with fries and green salad and red-wine demi-glace.

Herb Roasted Chicken 21
Chicken served with wilted spinach and mashed potato.

Roasted Cauliflower 19
Roasted cauliflower served with an aromatic dressing and wilted spinach.

Desserts

Ice Cream or Sorbet 7
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla ice cream; fruit sorbet

Tiramisu 9

Limoncello 9

Lava Cake 9

Soup & Salad

Soup of the Day 7

Organic mesclun greens 12
Shaved multi-colored carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelon radish. Served with a lemon vinaigrette.

Crispy Brie cheese salad 14
Candied nuts and dried cranberries on a bed of mixed greens. Served with a fig vinaigrette.

Starters

Italian Burrata & heirloom tomato 13
Italian Burrata, heirloom tomato, EVOO & basil.

Pan-seared tuna 16
Saku Tuna with baby vegetables.

Jamón Serrano & melon 18
Thinly-shaved Serrano ham (12 months) and melon with a balsamic glaze.

Shrimp & Bay scallops brochette 16
Seared in chili oil on a bed of mixed greens with citronette.

Mediterranean bread 14
Grilled naan dressed with pesto, olives, tomato, peppers, onion, and mozzarella.

Porcini mushroom Tortelloni 16
Egg pasta ravioli filled with oven roasted portabella and porcini mushrooms with an herbed butter sauce.

Entrées

Grilled swordfish Sicilian style 30
Fresh swordfish with tomato tartar with fennel.

Pan-seared halibut 25
Halibut served with grilled vegetables with lemon and basil oil.

Steak Frites 25
Black Angus Coulotte served with fries and green salad and red-wine demi-glace.

Alferd Packer Certified Angus Beef® Burger 22
Angus beef, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, NPC sauce, your choice of cheese, and fries.

Roasted cauliflower 22
Roasted cauliflower served with an aromatic dressing and wilted spinach.

Desserts

Ice Cream or Sorbet 7
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla ice cream; fruit sorbet

Tiramisu 9

Limoncello 9

Lava Cake 9

Hours

  • Breakfast:
    • Monday – Friday | 7:30am – 10am
  • Lunch:
    • Monday – Friday | 11:30am – 3pm (reservations recommended)
  • Dinner:
    • Monday – Friday | 5:30pm – 8pm (reservations recommended)
  • Taco Night Every Friday | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    • Reservations strongly recommended. Two drink minimum for each guest (beer, wine, cocktails or sodas) in order to enjoy complimentary tacos. Otherwise the fee for tacos is $8.50/person.
  • Truman Lounge & Reliable Source Bar:
    • Truman Lounge: Monday – Friday | 7am – 11pm (Bar Snack Menu served 3:30pm – 9pm)
    • Bar Hours: Monday – Friday | 11:30am – Close (last call @9:30pm)
    • Complimentary Coffee/Tea Service Monday – Friday | 2pm – 4pm in Truman Lounge

Getting Here

Getting to The Reliable Source is easy! Situated in downtown Washington D.C., the club is conveniently located near both Metro Center and McPherson Square, just a short walk away. If you prefer biking, you can utilize the Capitol Bike share. For drivers, there's free parking at One Parking, 1325 G Street NW, after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with a $25 purchase of food and beverage. The Reliable Source is located on the 14th Floor of The National Press Building inside The National Press Club.

Reservations

NPC Members: Please login to make reservations online. Please call 202-662-7443 to make a reservation by phone.

Private Dining

If you're looking for a private space, the McClendon Room and Cosgrove Lounge are available free of charge for members, with a minimum food and beverage spend of $250. For reservations, please contact Mesfin Mekonen at [email protected].