The Crossing at Casey Jones began as a quiet neighborhood pub in February of 1980. Then known only as “Casey Jones Pub”, the name was selected because of its location along the railroad tracks in the center of town and the memories such a location stirred in the mind of our matriarch, Nora Favier. Nora, the daughter of a rail man, grew up on a farmhouse provided by Irish Rail in Southern Ireland, not far from the station her father supervised. Wanting this establishment to be uniquely American, she named the pub after one of our country’s most fondly remembered folk heroes. A hand-painted mural by local artist, Bill Harris, tells the story of Casey Jones’ heroic adventure in the middle of a spring night in 1900. Continue reading "Our Tradition" . . .
Reservations, while not required, are recommended. We take reservations for all seatings and areas except during Pizza Night (Thursdays in the pub, patio, & railroom). Further, reservations are not accepted on dates deemed "Special Event Dates" in the pub, railroom and patio as well as St. Patrick's Day throughout the establishment. To place a reservation call 301.932.6226 - if you are prompted, dial 300 for reservations or 304 (Pam Ummel) for information about booking private parties or special events. Please note that we will hold your reservation for up to fifteen minutes and that all members of your party must be present before our host will seat you.
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From D.C.: [Avoiding Waldorf Traffic] Take Southeast freeway to 295. Take 295 to Indian Head Highway. Follow Indian Head Highway south to Berry Road (Route 228). Go left onto Route 228. Follow to Route 301. Turn right (south) onto Route 301. Follow approximately 8 miles to the intersection of Route 301 and Route 6. Go left onto Route 6. Follow to the top of the hill. The Crossing is on the right, just before the railroad tracks. Enter the restaurant from the vestibule on the right (west) end of the building. Or, click here for Google Maps + Directions .