Top Venues near Washington Monument

• 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 35-350 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 5 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

Timeless tradition meets modern hospitality at Jackie, nestled in the heart of Navy Yard Washington, DC, on the bank of Anacostia river and across from the Nationals Ballpark and Audi Field. For an approachable mid-week dinner or a weekend culinary experience, indulge in the diverse menu created by Executive Chef Domenico Cornacchia to showcase a fusion of American and world cuisine with a focus on flavors that wow and service that feels like home. Join us for Happy Hour and enjoy our rotating selection of offerings. Whether you're looking for a delightful dinner or a leisurely brunch, explore our enticing specials that cater to both occasions. Planning a private event? Consider Jackie for your small or large gatherings. Our dedicated team ensures a seamless and unforgettable experience for you and your guests. We handle everything from rehearsal dinners and receptions, to holiday parties, and corporate keynote speaker functions. Come and experience the unique blend of nostalgia and contemporary flair at Jackie.

• 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 25-300 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Welcome to Cedar Lane, a recently renovated Mid-Century Modern building that blends natural light, retreat-like surroundings, and versatile event spaces. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a celebration of life, or a baby dedication, our venue and on-site staff are ready to support you. Our space can accommodate everything from large-scale performances and social events to intimate corporate meetings, workshops, and community gatherings. Every event benefits from our thoughtfully designed environment, which incorporates inclusivity and accessibility at every turn. Set on six beautifully wooded acres in Bethesda, Maryland, we are conveniently located just minutes from I-495 and easily accessible from Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas.

• 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 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 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 100-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Yours Truly, DC is rethinking the traditional hotel by introducing an immersive hangout space that is clever, relaxing, and welcoming to both out-of-towners and locals alike. Our event space is more than just a space, it’s 15,000 square feet of a destination that will take you and your guests places. Yours Truly has created the quintessential neighborhood offering creative memories and one-of-a-kind experiences for everyone. Come ready to explore, experience, and create a story. We’re ready to start a dialogue because we want to be yours, truly

• Spaces for 12-700 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 5 Event Spaces

Located in Washington, D.C.'s Mount Vernon neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef­-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Italian and RPM Steak in Chicago, this location marks the third collaboration between partners R.J., Jerrod and Molly Melman, acclaimed chef Doug Psaltis, and celebrity couple Bill & Giuliana Rancic. Menu highlights include more than a dozen fresh pastas made in house daily, slow­-roasted meats, wild fish and seafood, and celebrated Italian classics with an elevated twist. Signature RPM cocktails or any wine from the extensive list enhance the dining experience. RPM Italian’s chic space is set in tones of black, whites and grays and boasts rich woods and leathers, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal, night out, or simply a late night bite.

• Spaces for 80-3,800 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 4 Landmarks

Thank you so much for your interest in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History! We are a museum event space located on the National Mall in the heart of Washington, D.C.. The museum is in close proximity to multiple area hotels, local landmarks and attractions, and within walking distance to our fellow Smithsonian Museums as well as many of the District's National Monuments. The National Museum of American History is equidistant to Smithsonian and Federal Triangle Metro Stations servicing the Orange, Blue, and Silver line.The museum is approximately 3 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), and 33 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), and has extremely easy access to all local interstates and highways. For your big day, you and your guests have an opportunity unavailable anywhere else; to host an event adjacent to highly acclaimed exhibitions which tell the extraordinary stories of the American people. With multiple different exhibitions throughout the museum, we have something for every single one of your guests! Some of our most popular exhibitions include the Star-Spangled Banner; The American Presidency, First Ladies, The Price of Freedom, America On the Move, American Enterprise, and feature objects ranging from Thomas Jefferson's lap desk, Kermit the Frog, George Washington's uniform, and Dorothy's ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz. Please visit the link to learn more about the exhibitions we currently have on view, https://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/onview. We are able to offer 8 different event spaces throughout the museum, and with exclusive use you are able to utilize as little or as much of the museum as you would like! The museum can accommodate an intimate affair for 10 guests, luxurious seated dinners for up to 350 guests, and magnificent receptions for up to 3,800 guests. The first floor of the museum offers two private spaces, the Presidential Reception Suite and the SC Johnson Conference Center, as well as our Wallace H. Coulter Performance Plaza which has a built in stage and lighting available for you to use during the event. Our Performance Plaza is the perfect location to bring your guests for a live band or DJ and really get the party started! The second floor is home to Flag Hall, the central hub of the museum which boasts vaulted ceilings and a beautiful abstract flag that shimmers when lighted for events. The second floor is also home to Wallace H. Coulter Unity Square and an Outdoor Terrace which overlooks our neighbors, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the Washington Monument. The Third Floor Mezzanine overlooks Flag Hall and is the perfect location for your guests to get away from the party but still feel involved. Just a few steps away from the Third Floor Mezzanine is our 3 West Wing which has beautifully painted murals wrapped around the entire wing and provide a fun and creative location for photo-ops! In season, the private 5th Floor Rooftop Terrace has breathtaking panoramic views of the National Mall from the Capitol Building, Smithsonian Castle, Washington Monument, and beyond! Make your event a historic occasion, and be one of the first to make your wedding story apart of American History! A team of professional events specialists is available to ensure an enjoyable and meaningful experience for both host and guests. Please contact us for more information!

• Spaces for 80-800 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 7 Ballrooms

For nearly 100 years, The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection has stood as one of Washington, D.C.'s most enduring institutions. Ideally situated near the White House in the city's lively downtown district, The Mayflower Hotel, Autography Collection welcomes you with a seamless combination of historic grandeur and contemporary style, providing the backdrop for an exceptional experience. The Mayflower Hotel offers 42,582 square feet of sophisticated, versatile space for extraordinary celebrations. The Grand Ballroom is one of their most magnificent venues, and can accommodate up to 800 people. The hotel offers smaller spaces for those planning more intimate affairs.

• Spaces for 100-2,500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Theaters
• 4 Event Spaces

Book your next social event at the Mead Center for American Theater, the Southwest Waterfront’s premier venue! Party in style while enjoying the soaring architecture and river views of our five lobby spaces. Whether you are planning a birthday party for 50 or a glittering New Year’s Eve bash for 2,500, the Mead Center offers a stunning backdrop for your next social event. Bring the outside in with the Mead Center's beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows and phenomenal natural light. The Mead Center is the perfect fit for weddings both intimate and large. For planners seeking a dramatic touch, the Mead Center is the perfect Washington, D.C. destination for your next conference, trade show or meeting. A unique combination of theaters and lobby spaces offer meeting and conference options for as few as 30 guests or as many as 675. The Mead Center's three theaters are equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. The beautiful sunlit lobby spaces can be used for trade show booths, networking areas, breakout spaces or presentation areas. The venue's large covered terrace and café area are perfect for meals and receptions as well.

• Spaces for 24-500 Guests
• 16 Hotels
• 16 Ballrooms

Eaton DC pioneers an interdisciplinary hotel experience to travelers seeking inspiration, innovation and impact. We set the stage for residing guests, locals and house members to congregate around creativity and consciousness-building. Eaton Hotel offers provocative content and programming, social and creative incubators, as well as a radical approach to food and beverage, wellness and the arts. Each hotel’s ethos and design reflects the city it resides in, resulting in a diverse portfolio of properties aligned by a shared social mission.

• Spaces for 10-1,100 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 7 Ballrooms
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Weddings and special events are extraordinary occasions at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. Their magnificent ballroom successfully captures the elegance of our nation’s picturesque capital city, while cozier event spaces within the venue set the tone for more intimate receptions. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. provides uncompromising personal service, and will ensure every aspect of your special celebration is flawless for both you and your guests. From afternoon tea bridal showers to a bachelorette cocktail party to a morning-after brunch, the event professionals at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. will guide you through the planning process, ensuring that no detail is overlooked and that your special event is as unique as you are. Featuring one of the largest luxury ballrooms in Washington, D.C., along with six other stunning wedding and special event venues, The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. offers unparalleled options for unforgettable celebrations. Dance the night away with your guests under the glittering crystal chandeliers of The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom or relish a more intimate celebration of dinner and dessert in their elegant Plaza and Salon rooms.

Calico is a hidden gem tucked into historic Blagden Alley, just steps from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This versatile venue combines a cozy, vintage-inspired interior with a sprawling 3,000-square-foot patio — complete with communal tables, bistro seating, and an antique greenhouse draped in twinkling lights, ivy, and grapevines. Ideal for events of all sizes, Calico offers a relaxed yet stylish backdrop for gatherings of every kind, from corporate happy hours to milestone celebrations. Guests can enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of local beers, seasonal cocktails, and zero-proof options from the full bar, alongside elevated backyard favorites designed to please every palate. Whether you're planning a friendly gathering or a lively reception, our team is here to help make your next event truly unforgettable.

• Spaces for 30-150 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

Vola's Dockside Grill, a laid-back, upbeat seafood restaurant, is situated on the water in Old Town, Alexandria. Vola's, which is named after a beloved and well-known Old Town resident named Vola Lawson, celebrates the good old days and was created to feel as much a part of the neighborhood as the cobblestone streets. With a raw bar and Old Town's largest outdoor riverbank patio, Vola's is a welcoming, comfortable restaurant where the food, ambiance, service, and overall experience are consistently excellent. Vola's is a premier waterfront event location in Alexandria! The Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-chic hideaway bar with classic cocktails and exciting frozen beverages, hidden in a convenient location at the foot of King Street. They say that "rising tides lift all boats;” well, a Hi-Tide cocktail will lift one’s spirits! Hi-Tide is the ideal location for cocktail receptions up to 40 guests with its charm and vintage vibes. Reach out today to start planning your next event at Vola’s Dockside Grill!

AC Hotel Arlington National Landing Located in the heart of Arlington’s National Landing district, this modern Marriott property blends sleek European-inspired design with seamless convenience. As the largest AC Hotel in North America, it offers 355 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, an AC Kitchen & Lounge serving Spanish-style tapas and craft cocktails, and a vibrant patio bar experience. With over 8,800 square feet of versatile event space—including the elegant Potomac Ballroom—the hotel is ideal for weddings, celebrations, and gatherings of all sizes. Just minutes from Reagan National Airport and steps from the Metro, Pentagon, and Amazon HQ2, it provides guests with effortless access to Washington, D.C. attractions while delivering a stylish, contemporary stay.

• Spaces for 20-450 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 5 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

Tucked beneath the bustling streets of D.C, be transported to a world of verdant, undulating crazy golf courses and a 1920s English golf clubhouse at Swingers Dupont Circle! We have reinvented mini golf for a grown-up audience by adding great food, delicious cocktails and a party atmosphere. Swingers, the crazy golf club is totally unique and outrageously fun, making it the ideal venue for a host of occasions ranging from birthday parties, team building, client entertaining, festive celebrations or simply a night out for a group of friends looking for a break from the norm. Any private hire of an area includes: • A round of crazy golf for each of your party • Delicious street food for all your guests • Premium house drinks for all your guests • Your own caddie to look after your group throughout your time at Swingers • Cocktail service to the course so guests who are playing don’t miss out on the drinks • A dedicated event manager to oversee all the details of your event You can also hire out Swingers Dupont Circle in its entirety for parties of up to 450 people! Exclusive hire gets you the run of the venue and the opportunity to fully personalize your event experience.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Canvas is an exclusive and purpose-built event space located on DC’s vibrant 14th Street. With over 3,000 square feet of adaptable space and capacity for up to 200 guests, the space has been created with a variety of functions in mind. Canvas is ready for you to host an unforgettable and unique event that will wow your guests. The space has both indoor and outdoor areas as well as a custom-built catering wing to provide vendors with everything they need to produce the ultimate event. The outdoor terrace overlooks 14th Street and the 24’ ceilings inside provide a dramatic effect to enhance any special occasion. The site has built-in audio-visual equipment that can be used alone or supplemented for added effect and has a built in electronically retractable viewing screen and built in HD projector for showing videos and presentations to large audiences. Canvas can be purposed as an exclusive art gallery, used as a media launch space or for hosting a special occasion. The space is both intimate and spacious and with the electronically operated garage doors can be both an indoor and outdoor venue. Contact Canvas today to get started on planning your dream event.