When is Ben & Jerry’s open?
Mon–Thu 11 AM–11 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–12 AM; Sun 11 AM–11 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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SweetsThe Wharf
Ben & Jerry’s
- 4.71.7k reviews
- Closed now
Ben & Jerry's scoop shop at The Wharf waterfront serving ice cream, shakes and cones.
Quick answers
Ben & Jerry’s in short
When is the best time to visit Ben & Jerry’s?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Ben & Jerry’s indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Ben & Jerry’s good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Ben & Jerry’s cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Ben & Jerry’s?
No, you can walk in. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Ben & Jerry’s?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Ben & Jerry’s?
705 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Is Ben & Jerry’s wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 11 am.
In its favour
- Patio weather
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
61°
Clear
- Feels
- 61°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 10am
62° - 11am64°
- 12pm
67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–12 AM
- saturday
- 11 AM–12 AM
- sunday
- 11 AM–11 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Ben & Jerry’s
- 2 Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf · 1 min
- 3 Boardwalk Bar & Arcade · 1 min
- 4 Whiskey Charlie · 1 min
- 5 Kirwan’s on the Wharf · 1 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Book online
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 1.7k reviews
Known for
- Ice cream flavors
- Shakes
- Samples
What people say
- People like:
- Kind, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere
- Worth knowing:
- Long lines at busy times
Around The Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Hank’s Oyster Bar on the WharfSeafood · 1 min walk
Boardwalk Bar & ArcadeGames · 1 min walk
Whiskey CharlieBar · 1 min walk
Kirwan’s on the WharfPub · 1 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesFrom 11 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.