diff --git a/src/Dropdown.js b/src/Dropdown.js
index 8f35a915b..2fa6e33e5 100644
--- a/src/Dropdown.js
+++ b/src/Dropdown.js
@@ -130,6 +130,8 @@ class Dropdown extends React.Component {
       ) {
         this.toggle(e);
         setTimeout(() => this.getMenuItems()[0].focus());
+      } else if (this.props.isOpen && e.which === keyCodes.esc) {
+        this.toggle(e); 
       }
     }