Top Northwest Washington Venues

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 2 Total Spaces

Discover ON St. Elmo: Bethesda’s Premier Event Destination ON St. Elmo is a sophisticated, high-energy venue in the heart of Bethesda where luxury dining and immersive entertainment collide. Our main dining space is a masterpiece of versatility, featuring a stunning 35-seat center island bar with 360-degree TV coverage and an open-view kitchen built for high-performance service. Whether you’re here for our Mediterranean-inspired menu or our famous "Bad Behavior" pole cabaret shows, every visit is designed to be unforgettable. For those seeking exclusivity, our Speakeasy Side Bar offers a cozy, completely private retreat for up to 100 guests. Fully equipped with its own bar, independent sound system, and stage lighting, it’s the ultimate canvas for private celebrations and corporate events. From intimate gatherings to full venue buyouts for 200 guests, we pride ourselves on delivering a tailored experience that reflects our community's feedback.

• Spaces for 100-450 Guests
• 1 Event Space

A sensory experience in ultimate luxury for your special event. From corporate celebrations, to social soirees, Abigail DC is the perfect space for your guests to celebrate.

• Spaces for 33-130 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Event Spaces

Nestled in the heart of Dupont Circle, this upscale bar and restaurant offers a stunning venue with a sophisticated, sexy vibe. The space features dim, ambient lighting, soaring high ceilings, and an elegant second-floor balcony. Perfectly designed for intimate gatherings, the upstairs accommodates up to 38 guests seated, while the downstairs can comfortably host up to 60. This luxurious yet cozy venue is ideal for corporate happy hours, private dinners, milestone celebrations, and more. Whether you're planning a stylish soirée or a memorable business event, this space provides the perfect blend of modern elegance and inviting charm. Our revolving cocktail program ensures a dynamic selection of beverages tailored to your event, featuring both classic and inventive creations. The venue also features a fully equipped kitchen, allowing us to provide a variety of catering options. From prix fixe menus to buffet-style, plated, or family-style service, we adapt to suit your event’s unique needs. Let us help you create unforgettable memories in this one-of-a-kind space!

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The legendary LIMA is back! Restaurant | Bar | Lounge | Valet Parking Restaurant by day... By night, the twist reveals itself through a play of light and state of the art sound. The cozy atmosphere of the early evening gives way to a festive and cosmopolitan atmosphere, conductive to relaxation and the pleasure of getting together. The musical programming and the artistic direction draws on the roots of house music. Our guests are at the heart of the LIMA Twist experience.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Rooftops
• 2 Total Spaces

Welcome to HighPoint at 1333, a one-of-a-kind rooftop wedding venue located in Washington, DC. Couples celebrating here will relish in unforgettable panoramic views of the surrounding city and iconic landmarks from their rooftop event space, savoring the unforgettable sunsets and stunning views of the National Cathedral, Rosslyn, Georgetown, and the DC Monuments. Curate your vision with vendors of your choosing, allowing you to truly customize your day. To offer the best service in the sector, we have also partnered with an array of best-inn-class industry professionals in the region that we can recommend. Parking possibilities are made accessible through a garage located inside the structure. Through the third-party parking partner Colonial Parking, valet and parking selections are arranged. A seated outdoor dinner for up to 200 guests (150 for the inside only) or a standing reception for 250 people can be hosted in the 6,000+ square foot rooftop indoor space and covered terrace without difficulty. A 2,800-square-foot open-air rooftop terrace is also for your event. The HighPoint event space offers limitless customization options for your wedding, reception, or other types of life celebration.

• Spaces for 15-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Rooftop
• 1 Event Space

Dubbed "The Adult Treehouse" by Washingtonian Magazine, El Techo is a tropical escape in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood, offering a heated, 1,100-square-foot rooftop deck that adapts to the weather with retractable walls. Led by Hankins Hospitality, this rooftop oasis provides a vibrant, vacation-like ambiance year-round, perfect for events or casual nights out. El Techo’s menu features Latin-inspired tapas and entrées, paired with handcrafted cocktails like margaritas and mojitos. The colorful décor, with lush greenery and murals, transports guests to a tropical setting right in the city. Owner Louie Hankins, who launched El Techo above his Rito Loco restaurant, describes the space as "Instagram gold," and it has quickly become a hotspot for locals and visitors alike. Perfect for private events, El Techo offers flexible spaces for everything from corporate gatherings to birthday parties, with customizable floor plans and catering options. Whether for brunch, happy hour, or late-night drinks, El Techo brings tropical vibes and Latin flavors to the heart of Washington, D.C.

• Spaces for 175-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, The Cordell is a modern event venue, offering a versatile space for every occasion — from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. Our open layout and elevated design create the perfect backdrop for personal events, social gatherings, as well as corporate and non-profit functions. With a dedicated team committed to exceptional service and thoughtful attention to detail, we look forward to bringing your vision to life and creating truly unforgettable memories. Key Features • 3,800 total square feet of space • Capacity for up to 200 guests • Fully equipped commercial kitchen • Customizable bar packages • Built-in audiovisual technology • Overhead rigging system

• Spaces for 10-500 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 10 Total Spaces

Perfectly located between Union Station and the Capitol building, YOTEL Washington DC is the new hangout for both business and leisure guests and the ‘go-to’ place for great events. YOTEL introduces a new take on hospitality to the city, with its sleek contemporary design and clever use of technology. Our award-winning restaurant Art and Soul is situated on ground level with a great patio ideal for al fresco dining in warmer weather while enjoying deliciously prepared meals with friends and colleagues. The menu features locally sourced ingredients, prepared by our chef for a true culinary experience. The restaurant has been a firm favorite with Capitol Hill locals and hotel guests alike and recently benefited from a complete refresh in line with the new contemporary look of the hotel. The hotel features over 17,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space from the impressive Grand Hub ballroom to its flexible and contemporary meeting rooms available to accommodate groups of all sizes. Our stunning patio and rooftop pool terrace and bar is a great outdoor alternative for events and celebrations.

• Spaces for 18-110 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

1789 is a fine dining establishment in the heart of Georgetown's historic residential district. Chef Samuel Kim prepares seasonal American cuisine. Daytime events can be held in a variety of rooms, while evening events can be held in an elegant private dining room with an equestrian theme. The setting is ideal for smaller weddings, rehearsal dinners, and brunches. Infrastructure and Capacity It is possible for couples to celebrate their wedding with groups of up to 125 people. This venue, which is housed in a renovated Federal house, has four rooms where couples can dine with their friends and family. For a seated dinner, the Middleburg Room can accommodate up to 56 guests in comfort. Guests will be transported to the nearby Virginia hunt country when they enter. One of the room's architectural highlights is a ceiling covered with old barn siding from the New England countryside that dates back to the 1800s, as well as massive beams from a post-and-beam home in Vermont. The bay window at the east end of the room has a view of 36th Street and the Georgetown neighborhood below. Decorative lithographs depicting colorful hunt scenes are displayed on the walls, which are partially covered with hand-planed pine boards and partially covered with hand-planed pine boards. The Garden Room can accommodate up to 18 people. The slatted shades on the floor-to-ceiling windows in the French doors on one wall allow in additional light through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Light-colored walls with floral prints give the room a light and delicate feel, as do the floral prints. This room, dedicated to George Washington, contains Currier & Ives prints from George Washington's time as President, paintings and prints of Georgetown University, as well as historical maps of the city. Stunning antique furniture, silver and wooden early-American relics, and an elegant fireplace round out the décor. Despite the fact that the restaurant is closed during the day, couples can host private brunches, luncheons, and daytime receptions in the John Carroll Room, which can accommodate up to 60 people or stand up to 90 people in its entirety. The recently renovated Bar & Club Room, with its mahogany bar and tufted leather seating, provides a welcoming lounge atmosphere that is more contemporary than the historic dining rooms next door. If you would like to rent out the entire space for your private reception, you can accommodate up to 125 people! Services that are provided Couples can celebrate their wedding with a bridal shower, engagement party, reception, or rehearsal dinner at the 1789 Restaurant. Private rooms, a customizable menu, fresh-cut floral arrangements, and complimentary valet parking are all available at the venue. The staff at this venue is available to assist couples with event planning for their big day, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and without stress. Cuisine Although this venue does not have a bar, couples and their guests can take advantage of the full bar service. Gluten-free, lactose-free, no-pork, nut-free, vegan, and vegetarian diners can enjoy traditional and contemporary dishes prepared to their specifications. The following catering styles are available at this location:

• Spaces for 41-56 Guests
• 1 Bar

Modern Speakeasy located in near U st NW.

• Spaces for 35-50 Guests

Bernadette's is a candlelit supper club drawn from the great rooms of Europe — Hotel Costes in Paris, Harry's Bar in Venice, Annabel's in London. Red velvet, gold light, a grand piano. Dinner here is theater — live music Thursday through Saturday, a serious Champagne program, a cocktail list built around every classic you've ever loved, and a menu to match: steak au poivre, great oysters, clam ceviche, proper seafood towers, prime wagyu French dip.

• Spaces for 60-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The freshest ingredients, the friendliest people, and an unforgettable atmosphere, in our opinion, are the foundations of excellent dining. Our Executive Chef and Event Team are on hand to assist you in creating that memorable occasion. The warmth of our hospitality and meticulous attention to detail will assist you in planning the event of your dreams. With a variety of rooms to suit any occasion and our talented team, your event will be sure to start and end on a truly delicious note. If you live anywhere between Montgomery County, Maryland and Loudoun County, Virginia, or any other location in between, we have a perfect space for you. Learn more about our one-of-a-kind private dining spaces by reading on. Georgetown in the 1960s was a far cry from the thriving center of upscale shopping and tourism that it has become today. Putting a dapper Harvard grad in the same bar as some burly bikers on M Street may seem unlikely, but that's exactly what happened when the young Stuart Davidson decided Georgetown needed its own neighborhood saloon. Upon leasing the two-room B&J Restaurant, he would rename it after the Scottish river Clyde, and transform it into a gathering place for diners and cocktail drinkers who, like himself, "would rather eat in a saloon than drink in a restaurant." With its own bar and private indoor balcony, the Piedmont Room is located in the Chinatown/Penn Quarter, one of Washington's most vibrant neighborhoods. The room is decorated in the style of a country farmhouse, complete with a large bronze horse, sterling silver trophies, and chandeliers.

• Spaces for 30-700 Guests
• 2 Theaters
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Nestled in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, The Howard Theatre stands firmly as a cultural institution and community centerpiece since its grand opening in 1910. From Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong, to Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown, The Howard’s storied history makes this venue a one-of-a-kind guest experience for all those who enter. Staying true to its roots, “The Theatre for the People” is more than just a concert hall — it’s an extension of the vibrant community that is Washington, D.C. Whether it’s a corporate meeting, wedding reception, charity fundraiser, holiday party, awards show, or social event, The Howard offers a customizable event space with the goal of creating a lasting impression for all who gather within its walls. Preserved as a national historic site, The Howard reopened its doors in 2012 after a multi-million dollar renovation aimed to preserve the iconic attributes of the venue, while modernizing it to meet today’s entertainment standards and enhancing the guest experience for both concert goers and event attendees alike.

• Spaces for 15-200 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 2 Bars

MXDC Cocina Mexicana is located in the heart of Logan Circle, DC. Warmly lit by iron pendants and accented with wood and glass, our three-level space offers a modern yet rustic ambiance that feels both lively and welcoming. We proudly tailor our authentic Mexican menu to suit your budget and taste. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering on our second floor or a large-scale corporate event, our team is dedicated to creating a memorable experience for you and your guests. Share your vision with us, and we’ll take care of every detail.

• Spaces for 16-175 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Host your next gathering at Elmina, where bold Ghanaian flavors and vibrant design come together in the heart of D.C. Front intimate dinners to spirited celebrations, our thoughtfully curated spaces and customizable menus set the scene for a private dining experience that is as warm and memorable as the food itself.

• Spaces for 50-70 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Fathom Gallery Prospect Street (est. June 2026) is a sophisticated, contemporary event space in the heart of Georgetown, and is the third Fathom Gallery location in Washington, DC. Featuring soaring ceilings, polished concrete floors, and expansive gallery-style walls, the space offers a refined yet versatile backdrop perfect for intimate seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and corporate gatherings and meetings. Seamlessly flowing directly from the gallery, the outdoor courtyard extends the experience for guests - ideal for open-air cocktail hours and ceremonies! The venue also offers an inventory of onsite furniture and amenities and can accommodate up to 70 guests for a cocktail-style reception or 50 guests for a seated dinner.

• Spaces for 200-800 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 1 Rooftop

During the Prohibition, the building's fourth floor at 1223 Connecticut Avenue was home to one of DC's most prominent speakeasies, The Mayflower Club. The speakeasy was home to a 30-foot bar that served elegant cocktails to high-society clients and, was decorated with a mural of Mahatma Gandhi and other famous figures playing piano.

• 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 30-609 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

Washington DC Winner 2024 “Best Venue for a Waterfront Event” ~ DC Modern Luxury Washington DC Winner 2024 Best of DC “Best Group and Event Space” Our stunning waterfront event space offers the perfect blend of elegance and functionality for your special event. We provide the setting and backdrop for extraordinary and memorable gatherings. Holiday Parties, corporate and industry events, romantic wedding receptions, milestone celebrations and parties of all types including birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and more have been hosted at Limani. Limani Offers Options for Every Event Type and Size. We also offer level by level bookings and Full Restaurant buyouts that includes all three levels of our 16,000 square foot venue. With the space to dazzle your guests with 270-degree water views, an expansive rooftop terrace and more - we have you covered. Limani has won multiple awards due to our food, service and attention to detail in planning and executing our clients vision for their Events.

• 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.