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.
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
Wine of the Month: Rosé
Wolffer Summer in a Bottle Rosé '23, Long Island, New York, USA
Clean aromas, bright acidity, & classic minerality. Rich and fruit-forward. Blend of Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Meunier, Cayuga, Syrah, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling.
4oz: $8| 6oz: $10 | Bottle: $41
Figuiere Mediterranee Rosé '23, Provence, France
Ripe nectarines, fresh figs, citrus, and salty minerality. Light-bodied, blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Carignan.
4oz: $6 | 6oz: $8 | Bottle: $33
Santa Julia Organica Malbec Rosé '22, Mendoza, Argentina
Aromas and flavors of strawberries, sweet red fruits, and blackberries. Well-balanced, medium-bodied rose. 100% Malbec, organic.
4oz: $6 | 6oz: $8 | Bottle: $33
Francois Montand Brut Sparkling Rosé N/V, Cotes du Jura, France
Crisp, dry, with lively bubbles, showcasing dried cherries and raspberries. Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying by the glass. Blend of Grenache and Cinsault.
Glass: $14 | Bottle: $48
National Press Club Private Label
Rutherford Wine Company, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon | Red Blend | Chardonnay | Pinot Grigio
Glass: $8 | Bottle: $32
Sparkling Wine
Argyle Brut '18, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Orchard fruits, citrus peel, toasted brioche, creamy finish. Pair with seafood. Traditional Method.
Glass: $10 | Bottle: $41
Cleto Chiarli Organic Lambrusco di Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Lightly sparkling, with red berry flavors and a dry finish.
Glass: $8 | Bottle: $33
Prosecco, La Marca, Veneto, Italy
Fresh and fruity with notes of green apple and peach.
Glass: $10 | Bottle: $41
Lambrusco DOC, Medici Ermete, Quercioli, Italy
Smoky blackberries, lavender, & licorice aroma, with tart wild berries and sweet spices on the palate, plus playful bubbles.100% Lambrusco Grasparossa, organic.
Glass: $8 | Bottle: $33
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
The Vice, The House Cabernet Sauvignon '21, Napa Valley, California, USA
Full-bodied with blackcurrant and cedar notes.
4oz: $9 | 6oz: $11 | Bottle: $45
Cousiño-Macul Antiguas, Chile
Rich and robust with flavors of dark berries and chocolate.
4oz: $8 | 6oz: $10 | Bottle: $41
Pinot Noir
Le Charmel Pinot Noir, Pays d’Oc, France
Light and elegant with cherry and raspberry notes.
4oz: $6 | 6oz: $8 | Bottle: $33
The Calling Monterey Pinot Noir '21, Monterey, California, USA
Silky and smooth with hints of strawberry and spice.
4oz: $8 | 6oz: $10 | Bottle: $41
Cooper Mountain Pinot Noir '21, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Earthy and complex with flavors of dark cherry and forest floor.
4oz: $9 | 6oz: $11 | Bottle: $45
Malbec
Catena, La Consulta '21, Mendoza, Argentina
Bold and spicy with blackberry and plum undertones.
4oz: $7 | 6oz: $9| Bottle: $37
Red Blend
Clos de los Siete '20, Mendoza, Argentina
Rich and complex with black fruit and mocha notes.
4oz: $7 | 6oz: $9 | Bottle: $37
White Wine
Chardonnay
The Calling '21, Sonoma Coast, California, USA
Creamy and buttery with flavors of vanilla and apple.
4oz: $11 | 6oz: $13| Bottle: $53
Domaine Louis Moreau Petit Chablis '22, Burgundy, Chablis, France
Crisp medium-bodied, mineral-driven with citrus and green apple notes. Pair with whitefish, shellfish, cream-based sauces. Aged in SS tanks for 4 months. Vegan!
4oz: $9 | 6oz: $11 | Bottle: $45
Cave de Lugny Les Charmes '22, Burgundy, France
Fresh and lively with peach and apricot flavors.
4oz: $7 | 6oz: $9 | Bottle: $37
Riesling
Heinz Eifel Shine '23, Pfalz, Germany
Aromas of peaches and citrus, with bright, crisp green apple, pear, and peach flavors. Off-dry Riesling, perfect for sipping or pairing with spicy dishes. 100% Riesling, stainless steel aged. Crafted by a woman winemaker!
4oz: $7| 6oz: $9 | Bottle: $37
Sauvignon Blanc
Ancient Peaks Sauvignon Blanc '22, Paso Robles, California, USA
Fresh grapefruit, peach, tropical fruit aromas, with matching flavors, minerality, and grassiness. Medium-bodied, pairs with clams, crab cakes, and chicken. 100% Sauvignon Blanc, stainless steel aged.
4oz: $7 | 6oz: $9 | Bottle: $37
Girard Napa Sauvignon Blanc '22, Napa Valley, California, USA
Crisp and aromatic with hints of grapefruit and melon.
4oz: $7 | 6oz: $9 | Bottle: $37
Domaine Paul Buisse Touraine '22, Touraine, France
Intense lemon and tropical fruit aroma with a spicy finish. Light-bodied; pairs well with soft cheeses, salads, and white meats.100% Sauvignon Blanc, stainless steel aged.
4oz: $7 | 6oz: $9 | Bottle: $37
Sager & Verdier Sancerre, France
Elegant and crisp with flinty minerality and lemon zest.
4oz: $10 | 6oz: $12 | Bottle: $49
Nautilus '22, Marlborough, New Zealand
Vibrant and tropical with notes of passion fruit and guava.
4oz: $8 | 6oz: $10 | Bottle: $41
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.
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].