Georgetown tavern Martin’s celebrates milestone

WTOP reporter Michelle Basch enjoys the perspective from Martin's proposal booth, where JFK allegedly proposed to Jackie. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Martin's in Georgetown is easy to spot with its bright yellow exterior. Servers here have seen presidents, dignitaries and heads of state as well as their neighborhood regulars for eight decades. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Martin's Tavern is celebrating it's 80th year. It's located at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and N Street in Georgetown. All 80 years at the same location. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
WTOP reporter Michelle Basch sits in the famous booth at Martin's Tavern enjoying the perspective. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
The famous ''proposal booth'' where, as the plaque says, JFK allegedly proposed to Jackie. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
On a Tuesday night, Martin's Tavern is packed to the gills with regulars and fans ready to celebrate its 80th anniversary. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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Michelle Basch, wtop.com

WASHINGTON – A Georgetown staple where presidents and visitors have celebrated their own big nights is celebrating a milestone of it’s own. Martin’s Tavern is turning 80.

In 1933, William Martin opened his restaurant at Wisconsin Avenue and N Street, NW. Billy Martin is the third person in his family to own the historic tavern and is proud his family has kept it going.

Martin’s has served a number of big names over the years. And it’s rumored to be the place where President Kennedy proposed to Jackie in what’s now known as the restaurant’s proposal booth.

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