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Discover Tolson

The alter ego of Edgar Kitchen + Bar, now available for private meetings and special events in Washington, DC.

Located in The Mayflower Hotel and named after J. Edgar’s protégé, Clyde Tolson, this sleek and bright space is available for private meetings and special events in Washington, DC. Tolson promises to surprise as the alter ego of Edgar with innovative cocktails and a menu that has something for every taste.

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Meet Tolson, Hoover’s own ‘alter ego.’

You already know Edgar, The Mayflower’s elevated eatery named after the late J. Edgar Hoover, who dined with us daily for twenty years. A homage to J. Edgar Hoover’s Assistant FBI Director, Clyde Tolson, sets the stage at Tolson.

Tolson is temporarily closed to the public but is available for private events in Washington, DC. To learn more, contact us.

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    Private dining in DC
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    Welcome to Tolson
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    Custom cocktails find you at Tolson

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