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About Skewers

Welcome to Skewers, a storied Dupont Circle dining space located at 1633 P Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036. With a history spanning back to the Luna/Luna Books days, Skewers sits in a historic space that has hosted a cafe downstairs and a kebab-focused dining room upstairs. While the venue itself has seen changes over the years, Skewers remains a recognizable footprint in the Dupont Circle dining scene. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit, including seating arrangements, parking, transit access, and nearby hotel and restaurant options.

Whether you’re grabbing a casual bite, meeting friends, or entertaining out-of-towners, we’ve got you covered with dependable, easy arrangements and trusted recommendations for nearby stays and meals. Consider Skewers your go-to insider connection for a straightforward dining experience in DC’s historic Dupont Circle neighborhood.

Venue details

  • Address: Skewers Restaurant, 1633 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Venue type: Historic dining space with upstairs dining and downstairs cafe history
  • Nearby transit: Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line) is within a short walk
  • Parking: Garage parking available across the street (per OpenTable listing for the adjacent venue in the same building)

Seating information

  • Skewers has historically featured a compact upstairs dining area with a downstairs cafe concept in the same address, offering a cozy, intimate setting.
  • Current seating specifics are subject to change; we recommend contacting the venue for the latest floor plan and capacity details.

Nearby hotels and restaurants

  • Hotels within walking distance: Dupont Circle Hotel, Churchill Hotel, The Dupont Circle area options
  • Restaurant partners nearby: Options in Dupont Circle range from casual eateries to refined dining—great for a pre- or post-meal plan

Affiliate hotel and dining recommendations

How to reach Skewers

  • Public transit: Nearby Dupont Circle station on the Metro Red Line provides easy access to downtown DC and Virginia commuter routes
  • Car: Street-level loading and a garage across the street offer convenient parking options
  • Rideshare: Convenient pickup and drop-off in the Dupont Circle area

For the latest updates on seating and hours, or to plan a visit with preferred hotel or dining partners, think of us as your straightforward contact for dependable booking and local knowledge.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and venue type: Skewers Restaurant, 1633 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036; a Dupont Circle dining venue (restaurant space with upstairs dining and downstairs cafe historically).
  • Historical seating and capacity: ABRA public-space filing in 2011 lists sidewalk cafe seating for 16 and a Summer Garden for 10 seats at 1633 P St NW (Luna/Skewers space).
  • Notable history: The Washington Post described Skewers as a small upstairs kebab-focused restaurant with downstairs cafe Luna/Luna Books in the same space; the 1993 Washington Post piece notes a downstairs cafe concept in the same address.
  • Transit and parking: 1633 P Street NW is near Dupont Circle Metro (Red Line); garage parking is available across the street per OpenTable listing for Nazca Mochica at the same address.
  • Renaming/renovation: The space formerly occupied by Skewers became Heritage India in 2012; the Gryphon later eyed the former Heritage India space (not Skewers) in Dupont Circle.
  • Nearby hotels: Dupont Circle has multiple hotels within a short walk (e.g., Dupont Circle Hotel, Churchill Hotel, The Dupont Circle area hotels).