Top Brentwood Venues

• Spaces for 25-35 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

miXt Food Hall is a chef-driven culinary and cocktail experience for family and friends to meet up and find a community within a convivial environment curated by local artisans. miXt Food Hall is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming space. Our primary focus is to serve as an incubator and support network for aspiring chefs looking to turn their concept into a business and their dream into a reality. Our culinary artists are inspired by their cultural and familial experiences, crafting delicious meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Our centralized bar offers local spirits, wine, and beer as well as expertly made craft cocktails. Our talented mixologists and chefs work together to create the perfect pairing of food and drink. Plan your next outing at miXt Food Hall to meet friends, indulge your senses, take in world-class art and savor the food of the DMV’s most exciting up-and-coming chefs before their secret gets out. miXt Food Hall is located at 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, Maryland in the heart of Prince George’sCounty’sGateway Arts District—a short distance from Washington, DC, and the University of Maryland. Just look for the big yellow checkered building.

• Spaces for 10-1,500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

Throw Social DC is a vibrant and dynamic entertainment destination located in the heart of Washington, D.C. We bring together an exciting mix of social games, live music, delicious food, and handcrafted cocktails—creating an immersive atmosphere where unforgettable moments happen. Designed to spark connection and friendly competition, our venue offers a lively, energetic setting perfect for individuals, groups, celebrations, and corporate events. Whether guests are looking to relax, play, party, or network, Throw Social DC delivers a one-of-a-kind social experience in the city. THRōW Social® DC is a vibrant 12,600 sq. ft. entertainment venue designed for social gatherings, live entertainment, and corporate events. The space supports up to 1500 guests, including a rooftop deck with a retractable roof, offering unmatched versatility for indoor/outdoor experiences.

• Spaces for 10-3,000 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces
• 5 Venues with Activities

Located in Washington, DC’s Bryant Street development, Kraken - Bryant St offers a vibrant indoor-outdoor setting for private events, social gatherings, and community celebrations. The venue features flexible open-air spaces, colorful lounge areas, and entertainment-driven environments designed for seamless event flow and interactive experiences. Contemporary design, casual seating, and a lively atmosphere create an approachable backdrop for everything from corporate happy hours to large-scale parties. Blending food, drinks, games, and social energy, Kraken delivers a dynamic and memorable event experience in the heart of Northeast DC.

• Spaces for 30-49 Guests

This space is a 1,050 square foot multi-use space available to rent by hour or by day, for trainings or meetings, photo shoots and small productions. With thoughtful modern furnishings and versatile aesthetics, the space is designed to be flexible to the needs of creatives, production companies, small businesses, and community organizations. There are three separate installations in the same: a living room and two photography studio set ups with backdrops. In addition, the space includes a long community table accommodating 14 seats, suitable for dining, meetings, photos, or merchandise display. Our doors are open to anyone committed to gathering in the spirit of community, originality, and safe and respectful dialogue. We encourage full use of the space in the way that inspires you to create opportunity and ideas for you, and your guests. Amenities: • 1050 sq ft • Natural Light • Conference Tables (2) • Bluetooth Speaker • Multi-Use Space • Skylights • Smart TV • Multi-functional Mobile Bar (6ft) • Living Room + Two Photo Studio Set-Ups • Backdrops • Wardrobe Rack • Seating/Tables & Chairs • Wifi • Free Street Parking • Restrooms • Wheelchair Accessible Uses: • Meetings • Workshops • Networking • Interviews • Company Pitches • Corporate Off-Site • Board Meeting • Film/Video Shoot • Photo Shoots • Commercials • Podcasts • Interviews • Product Shoots • Content Creation • Social Media • YouTube Filming • Tik Tok Videos • Blogging • Movies • Audio Recordings

• Spaces for 40-450 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Total Spaces

F1 Arcade Washington DC offers an immersive, high-octane social gaming experience, perfect for corporate events, holiday parties, and networking gatherings. Located in the Union Market District, it features 430 guest capacity, 83 racing simulators, a private bar, and customizable audio-visual settings. With semi-private and private spaces, it accommodates a variety of group sizes. Guests enjoy racing simulators alongside top-tier dining and drinks in a unique, vibrant atmosphere. Ideal for those seeking a blend of entertainment and hospitality. Whether you’re an old or new Formula 1® fan, you’ll love this immersive arcade bar in DC. Assemble your pit crew, grab a cocktail, and take the wheel of our racing simulators for an electrifying experience you’ll never forget. Start your engines - it’s lights out and away we go!

• Spaces for 300-1,375 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Set in Washington, DC’s Park View neighborhood, Hook Hall offers a bold, industrial-inspired setting for meetings, weddings, and social events. The expansive venue features flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, including a large beer hall, landscaped garden areas, and open-air patios designed for seamless event flow. Exposed steel beams, high ceilings, and customizable layouts create a dynamic backdrop for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, delivering a lively and distinctive event experience in the heart of the city.

• Spaces for 5,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

The United States National Arboretum—garden and US Department of Agriculture research facility—stretches across 446 abundant acres of land. It’s home to well-known and loved flora collections, including the Bonsai Museum, the National Grove of State Trees and the National Herb Garden. Another Washingtonian favorite is the National Columns display, the original columns of the US Capitol that reach to the skies above the Grand Meadow. Rental options include: North Terrace, Aquatic Pond Patio, Grove of State Trees, Meadow and Theme Herb Garden.

• Spaces for 22-1,000 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Blending contemporary design with an industrial-chic atmosphere, Culture and Vera DC offers a stylish setting for meetings, weddings, and social events in Washington, DC. The venue features flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, including modern dining areas, open layouts, and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces suited for both intimate celebrations and larger events. Warm lighting, contemporary finishes, and a vibrant hospitality-driven atmosphere create a polished yet approachable backdrop for memorable experiences in the city.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Art Gallery
• 1 Meeting Space

AT YOLK is a 10,000-square-foot multimedia space designed for events, activations, productions and creative experiences of all kinds. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural daylight and a clean, modern aesthetic create a striking backdrop that can be transformed to fit almost any vision. With the flexibility to customize the footprint to the size and scale of your event, AT YOLK can feel expansive or intimate, polished or unexpected. From brand launches and corporate gatherings to private celebrations, photo shoots and moving-image productions, the space is a blank canvas built to bring big ideas to life.

• Spaces for 10-1,000 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

Make a reservation at The Chapel. Memorial Chapel is open to anybody, regardless of their affiliation with the University, and anyone can book a space there. The Memorial Chapel is an excellent venue for a variety of events such as concerts, seminars, meetings, convocations, graduations, and everything in between. In order to learn more about holding a wedding at Memorial Chapel, please visit our weddings web page at www.weddings.umd.edu. Please visit the section below for information on all other events. Spaces Available for Rent Memorial Chapel has four rentable spaces available for use: Main Chapel The Main Chapel, which has a white interior with burgundy accents, can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. A total of four sets of pews are available on the ground level, in addition to balcony seats on three sides. The Moller Pipe Organ, as well as a Baldwin grand piano, may be seen in the Main Chapel of the University. You can choose from a variety of altar pieces (in both metal and wood), as well as a lectern, microphones, and a large number of tables and chairs. Garden Chapel With red brick walls and rustic wood beams, this is a charming site. The Garden Chapel is surrounded on all sides by a lovely Garden of Reflection and Remembrance, which can be seen through the enormous arched windows in the chapel. The venue has a maximum capacity of 100 people, with around 90 people seated comfortably. The Garden Chapel is outfitted with a Disklavier grand piano that includes a variety of musical possibilities built in. We have an assortment of altarpieces (both metal and wood) for you to pick from, in addition to a lectern and a number of different tables. There is no need for a sound system in this location, but it is available upon request. Lounge A comfortable, informal environment with seats and sofas that can accommodate roughly 25 people, with stacking chairs that can accommodate a maximum of 30 individuals. This venue is ideal for a casual gathering or get-together. In the Lounge, you are permitted to consume food and beverages. Conferencing Space There is seating for 18 individuals in this formal conference room. It is equipped with a flat-screen television, laptop HDMI connection cables, and wireless internet. During departmental board or committee meetings, as well as for reporting or presenting, the Conference Room provides a formal setting for discussion.

• Spaces for 40-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Desert 5 Spot brings the rustic allure of Pioneertown and Cosmic Americana to Washington, DC. Named after the colorful Mojave Desert flower and inspired by Joshua Tree hideouts, throwback roadside motels, and western nostalgia, Desert 5 Spot is the ultimate watering hole for country music lovers. Downstairs, we’re slangin’ classic Americana dishes, specialty cocktails, frozen margaritas, and cold beers, making this the perfect place where cowboys come together. Featuring daily live performances by emerging country artists, the Desert 5 House Band, and line dancing classes. Upstairs, it’s bull rides, strong pours, DJ-spun country, and a patio built for boot-stompin’ under the stars. Desert 5 Spot welcomes one and all to leave their tensions and pretensions at the door, put on their boots, and let the good times roll. • CRAFT MIXOLOGY PROGRAM • CLASSIC AMERICANA DINING EXPERIENCE • STAGE FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES AND PRESENTATIONS • MECHANICAL BULL

• Spaces for 80-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Studio52 DC is a new luxury event venue located in Ivy City (NE DC). Studio DC is truly a unique event space. The founders, Drew and Chelsea, personally handpicked all of the elements in the space to create a warm and intimate feel that your guests will love.

• Spaces for 400-1,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space

A rare find in D.C. – more than 12,000 square feet of warehouse space that provides the ultimate blank canvas with high ceilings and room to grow to the outdoors. Dock5 transforms to accommodate everything from intimate social celebrations, to high-end dinners to large-format gatherings for communities to celebrate food, creativity, and music. The venue is directly above the artisanal marketplace, Union Market, which houses more than 30 of the top food producers in the region.

• Spaces for 350-1,100 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 1 Meeting Space

There’s no better place to host your special event than at The Hotel – Washington DC’s brand-new, full-service luxury destination. From intimate gatherings to epic weddings and galas, The Hotel at the University of Maryland’s team of event professionals has the experience to bring your dream event vision to life. All of The Hotel at the University of Maryland's unique event venues feature the latest interior design finishes and state-of-the-art audio-visual technology to make your event truly memorable. The wide variety of event spaces to chose from makes The Hotel perfect for any type conference or celebration. The Hotel has been specifically designed to accommodate a variety of meetings and special occasions—for groups of 10 to 1500 in College Park, MD. Whether it’s a board meeting, a large trade show, or a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, you can count on The Hotel at the University of Maryland's team experience to help you with every detail of the planning process. To provide guests with extraordinary culinary experiences, The Hotel features a top-notch executive chef, a seasoned staff and a state-of-the-art kitchen. Almost all catering needs can be met in-house, but for specialty cuisine we welcome outside catering partners.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Evenings at Masseria, whether a private gathering or event, are available through several of our warm and welcoming spaces, each with a distinct style and appeal that allows for individualized dining and entertaining options. Paying homage to the subdued glamour of coastal European cities, Masseria delivers a serene and sophisticated interior with culinary offerings that lend to a sensual evening. Just ask, and all can be accommodated. For food and beverage minimums and customization preferences, please contact Masseria’s talented events team at info@masseria-dc.com. DINING IN PRIVACY If you're planning an evening at Masseria for private dining, business meetings, or a social gathering, we have several warm and welcoming spaces, each with its own distinct style and appeal, which allows for individualized dining and entertaining options. Please contact us for more information. Masseria pays homage to the subdued glamour of coastal European cities with a serene and sophisticated interior, as well as delectable culinary offerings that contribute to a sensual evening experience. All requests can be accommodated if you simply inquire. Please contact Masseria's talented events team at events@cfgconcepts.com for information on food and beverage minimums as well as customization preferences. A 4 or 5 course tasting menu with a choice of the Masseria Selection Menu or the Chef's Premium Tasting Selection Menu is available as a private dinner for parties of 7 to 12 guests at Masseria. For more information, please contact us. A coursed wine pairing or bottle selections from boutique vintners selected by our Sommelier are recommended for such events at Masseria. We can work with you to create optional pre-dinner cocktails and passed canapés that are tailored to your preferences. We welcome groups who wish to reserve the chic and cosmopolitan enclave of Masseria on an exclusive basis. In the restaurant's entire landscape, standing receptions for up to 100 guests or seated events for up to 60 guests can be held. While enjoying innovative cocktails and premium cigars in the open air, groups can mingle under the shade of the pergola and in the shade of the trees. In addition to a passed hors d'oeuvres menu inspired by Italian cuisine, a tasting menu will be offered to complement the elegant approach of the host that evening. Make a reservation at the Chef's Table for parties of up to four people to enjoy a tranquil setting just steps away from the bustling open kitchen, which is adorned with high-end stainless steel and a sea of aqua-glazed subway tiles. The chef's table is a rustic wood masseria farmhouse table, where guests will be treated to modern interpretations of beloved dishes and authentic favorites from chef Nicholas Stefanelli's heritage, which is devoted to provenance and taste with a fervent passion.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Gallery O on H is a dynamic contemporary art space and unique courtyard venue, off the beaten path DC experience. Yours for events, arts & creativity, parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, networking, fashion shows, and more. At about 3000 square feet of art gallery & adjacent courtyard, visitors get the sense of stepping out of the city for a moment. New Orleans-inspired outside and bright interior with organic beauty, original brickwork & ready for your wedding/special event.

Welcome to a bright, open venue designed to transform into whatever you imagine. Filled with natural light and featuring an expansive open floor plan, this contemporary event space provides the perfect setting for everything from elegant celebrations to creative productions. As the sun sets, the venue transforms into an immersive destination inspired by the world's wild landscapes. Contemporary architecture, lush greenery, warm textures, dramatic lighting, and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor space create an unforgettable backdrop for exceptional events. Every detail has been intentionally designed to elevate the guest experience while providing a completely customizable canvas for your vision.