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  Le Méridien Arlington

  1121 19th St N, Arlington, VA 22209, USA

  • Spaces for 100-400 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Le Meridien Arlington is a wedding venue in the heart of Arlington, Virginia, and is a five-star hotel. This site, located on the banks of the Potomac River, exudes elegance and sophistication at once. Everything at Le Meridien Arlington is perfect for your dream wedding, from the exquisite cuisine and exceptional service to the trendy environment and spectacular views of the Georgetown skyline, making it the ideal location for your big day. Infrastructure and Capacity The tiny boutique-style ballroom at Le Meridian Arlington can host up to 120 of your closest guests and family members in comfort. The Le Meridian Arlington, with its unobstructed views of the surrounding city and abundance of adaptable event space, is a beautiful setting for any celebration. In addition, the hotel offers 154 luxurious guest rooms and suites for you and your guests to unwind in once the big day is over. Services that are provided Wedding decor, furniture, lighting, tables, and linens are all available from the staff at Le Meridian Arlington. Aisles runners, altars, arches and centerpieces are all available as well as chairs, chair covers, dance floors, and other decorations. Some of the services that they provide are as follows: Accommodation Cake-making services are available. Catering, event planning, and event rentals are all available. Prepare your rooms. Lighting and sound effects Cuisine Le Meridian Arlington's Amuse Mediterranean restaurant, which is located on the premises, can provide excellent catering services. Innovative Italian cuisine and distinctive cocktails, delicately presented in the gorgeous Amuse or on the overlook terrace, are available to couples and their friends.

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  Enigma Kitchen and Cocktail

  Washington, DC, USA

  Enigma is a vibrant and intimate space designed for explorative, emotionally connected CULINARY adventures, COCKTAIL discoveries, meaningful SOCIAL interactions, and INCLUSIVE experiences that resonate with the dynamic spirit of our diverse patrons.

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  a.kitchen+bar dc

  1010 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

  • Spaces for 60-150 Guests

  James Beard Foundation Award-winning Restaurateur Ellen Yin’s High Street Hospitality Group expanded to Washington, D.C. in partnership with AKA debuting their acclaimed a.kitchen+bar concept in late 2024 inside the new Hotel AKA Washington Circle. The respected team, which has garnered recognition from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, a 2022 and 2024 semifinalist nomination from the James Beard Foundation Awards for “Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program, and, most recently, one of the New York Times Best Restaurants in Philadelphia, has designed menus spanning seasonal, American small plates, a robust list of organically farmed wines, and inventive craft cocktails. A.kitchen+bar DC welcomes guests to its garden-level space that is full of natural light and reflects the use of sustainable materials. We’re honored to be recognized for the same care and hospitality we bring to every private dining and group event. From seasonal menus to warm, personalized service, these accolades reflect our passion for creating great dining experiences.

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Iron Gate

  1734 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

  • Spaces for 45-150 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Inspire by his trips to Greece and Italy, Chef Anthony Chittum's dishes pay homage to the many incredible local farmers, makers and artisans who are part of the Mid-Atlantic region's burgeoning culinary scene. Take a look at the menu for this week's dishes below, and place your order directly on this page. Add a bottle of wine from our extensive list of over 30 options, a craft beer carefully curated by Beverage Director Greg Engert, or a couple of bottled artisan cocktails from Spirits Director Nick Farrell to your order. Iron Gate is a private dining establishment. Hold your next event at the nation's oldest continuously operating restaurant in Washington, D.C. Designed by retired Navy Admiral William Bradford in 1875, the property boasts a unique combination of indoor and outdoor spaces. With everything from intimate gatherings and sumptuous dinner parties to festive cocktails and large-scale events, Iron Gate has everything you need to create an unforgettable experience for your next gathering or event. Your guests will have a front-row seat to our kitchen, where our chef will delight you with a multi-course family-style tasting menu in our warm and inviting Indoor Dining Room. Entice your guests in the spring, summer, and fall by hosting them under the beautiful wisteria and grape vines on our Garden Patio, which includes a retractable awning. Our Side Courtyard, which is nestled next to the Garden Patio, is the ideal setting for small dinners, brunches, and cocktail parties with friends and family. Our seasoned Private Dining team will assist you in creating a menu, selecting wine and beverage pairings from an award-winning selection, and planning the perfect event for your guests. The team at Iron Gate is looking forward to assisting you with your next special occasion. Are you unable to attend a face-to-face meeting? Using virtual wine tasting technology, our Sommelier can bring Iron Gate's wine list to your home for you to enjoy. Indoor and outdoor private dining reservations will be honored whenever it is possible and in accordance with current citywide regulations and ordinances.

  Avg response time 1-2 days

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  The Jefferson, Washington, D.C.

  1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

  • Spaces for 6-140 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 3 Hotels
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Celebrate and meet in the only hotel where a Michelin Star Chef customizes your event. The Jefferson DC's event spaces each have their own distinct character and style. From locally sourced dishes to extraordinary wines and spirit, The Jefferson DC tailors events to your personal specifications. Whether you are gathering to make an executive decision or celebrating a special milestone event, the hotel's dedicated and knowledgeable staff are experts in creating moments to remember.

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  Fathom Gallery 14th Street

  1333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

  • Spaces for 65-125 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Art Gallery

  Fathom Gallery 14th Street, managed by Fathom Venue Group, is a historical event venue in the heart of Washington, D.C and is perfect for intimate weddings, corporate retreats, cocktail receptions, and social events for up to 125 guests. Clients who are looking for a contemporary setting are sure to love the elegant and chic backdrop of this gallery space, complete with rooftop garden. The indoor gallery features exposed brick, polished hardwood floors, and distressed sliding barn doors. Large windows allow light to flood the space, highlighting the contemporary furniture which provides a unique contrast to the historical space. Through the gallery area, clients will find a bar area before being led up a short flight of stairs to the open-air rooftop space. The rooftop is the perfect spot for cocktail reception, outdoor ceremonies, or intimate dinners, with plenty of greenery and bistro lights stretched across the space overhead.

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  Convene 1201 Wilson Boulevard

  1201 Wilson Blvd 30th floor, Arlington, VA 22209, USA

  • Spaces for 158-215 Guests
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  Convene 1201 Wilson Boulevard is located atop the tallest building in Arlington, VA and features breakthtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding Greater Washington D.C. area from its 11-foot floor-to-ceiling windows. Spanning 34,000 square-feet across two floors, the venue offers eight unique meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate over 300 people; it is ideal for conferences that require multiple breakout spaces, senior leadership meetings, networking events, and corporate receptions. With design elements that provide a nod to being in the sky, Convene 1201 Wilson Boulevard provides a white box space allowing for client and event branding opportunities, in-house catering with customization options and dining private to each event, in-room A/V technology supported by an on-site team, and dedicated hospitality resources.

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Upside on Moore

  1700 N Moore St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA

  UPSIDE on Moore is a Food Hall with entertainment and large private event spaces in the Rosslyn neighborhood of the DMV area.

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  Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. Downtown

  1475 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

  We're a half mile from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Capital One Arena (home of the NHL's Washington Capitals), the White House, the Washington Monument, and the Smithsonian museums are all within easy access. Enjoy free hot breakfast daily and our complimentary evening social on Wednesdays.

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  Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

  1315 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

  • Spaces for 80-100 Guests

  Amélie – Washington, D.C. Step through the door and Logan Circle falls away. Candlelight flickers off wine glasses, the low hum of conversation mixes with the clink of cutlery, and somewhere behind the bar, a cork is being pulled from a bottle that took someone real care to choose. This is Amélie — and for one evening, it's yours. It started, as the best things do, with a group of friends who loved food, loved wine, and loved France a little too much to keep it to themselves. In 2006, that love became a small bistro on Polk Street in San Francisco. Word spread. The concept traveled — to Fairfax, to West 8th Street in New York, to Amsterdam Avenue — until it finally found its way to Logan Circle, D.C., where it's been welcoming neighbors and newcomers alike ever since. Every Amélie has its own kitchen, its own wine list, its own regulars who know exactly which stool is "theirs." But they all share the same instinct: pour generously, cook honestly, and make people feel like they've just walked into a favorite corner of Paris. At its heart, Amélie is a wine bar — a deep, thoughtfully curated by-the-glass list built for lingering, for toasting, for second (and third) pours. Around it, Executive Chef Anthony Lemortellec turns out French classics and seasonal plates that taste like they were made for exactly this kind of night. Bring your people. Whether it's an intimate dinner, a cocktail hour that stretches past last call, or a weekend brunch worth talking about for weeks, Amélie sets the table and lets the evening take it from there. Host your next celebration here — and give your guests a taste of Paris, right in the heart of D.C.

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  Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison

  1177 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

  • Spaces for 180-500 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 space at this venue

  Located near the White House in downtown Washington, DC, Le Méridien Madison blends historic character with contemporary style. The hotel features refined event spaces, modern guest rooms, and an atmosphere inspired by the city’s political and cultural history. Its central location and polished design make it well suited for meetings, receptions, and social gatherings.

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  Inca Social Arlington

  1776 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209, USA

  • Spaces for 34-60 Guests

  Located in the heart of Rosslyn, VA, Inca Social is a vibrant and modern Peruvian restaurant offering an unforgettable dining experience. Spanning 7,600 square feet, the spacious venue features a blend of private and semi-private spaces, ideal for hosting a variety of events from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. Whether you're planning a corporate event, wedding, or casual get-together, Inca Social’s versatile layout can accommodate your needs. The restaurant offers a unique fusion of traditional and contemporary Peruvian cuisine, with an array of menu options tailored to different tastes and event styles. Choose from pre-fixe menus for a sit-down dinner, buffet options, or cocktail receptions with hors d'oeuvres. Inca Social is committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience, with a focus on high-quality ingredients, bold flavors, and impeccable service. Inca Social is not only a dining destination but a versatile event space, perfect for hosting everything from casual meet-ups to large-scale events. Whether you're hosting a business gathering, celebrating a milestone, or looking to treat guests to an unforgettable culinary journey, Inca Social provides the perfect atmosphere and menu for any occasion.

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  Eaton DC

  1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

  • 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.

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

  2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566, USA

  The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., the National Center for the Performing Arts, is a premiere location for your distinctive special event. Individuals, corporations, foundations, and associations have hosted unforgettable galas, receptions, dinners, and award ceremonies at the Center.

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  Equinox Restaurant

  818 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA

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  Lincoln Restaurant

  1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

  • Spaces for 150-170 Guests

  Lincoln opened its doors to the public in 2011. Our passionate hospitality staff take personal pride in providing all of our guests a safe, clean, fresh and thoughtful dining experience. We recognize the changing landscape in our industry and want you to know that we are continuing to improve and evolve our restaurant every day. We appreciate having you as our guest and will work hard to keep you returning. Whether coming for a business lunch, an anniversary dinner or a private event, Lincoln features a handcrafted interior (Locally renowned artist Maggie O'Neill), 2 private dining rooms and an expansive patio. We also have buyout opportunities for all of your large holiday, business or social events. Now into our next decade, Lincoln continues to stand as a benchmark restaurant in the downtown Washington DC dining scene. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit.

  Avg response time 6-12 hrs

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  Hamilton Hotel DC

  1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

  • Spaces for 450-700 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Hamilton Hotel serves as the perfect backdrop for some of the most visually stunning and imaginative gatherings in the city. There is not a more ideal setting for parties of any kind, given that the venue boasts more than 18,000 square feet of newly renovated space, exceptional service, and a prime location in the heart of the downtown area. The event spaces at the Hamilton Hotel are in a league of their own thanks to their adaptable floor plans, contemporary elegance, and the many amenities that come with being located in the heart of the city in a hotel that provides full service. The Hamilton Hotel in Washington, District of Columbia is a location that can be transformed into any scene you can imagine for your dream wedding. Whether the occasion is quiet or boisterous, the two of you should let your love shine as you create memories that will last a lifetime. Here is where extraordinary gatherings get their start. Our knowledgeable team will orchestrate the ideal experience for anything from lively conferences and corporate gatherings to after-hours parties and other social occasions. Product launches, speaker panels, and showstopping galas and fundraisers are all right at home at Hamilton, with state-of-the-art technology and modern touches that elevate any event. Hamilton is located in the heart of downtown Toronto.

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  The Showroom DC

  1099 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

  • Spaces for 50-800 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space

  The Showroom is located in the heart of downtown Washington DC, and with it’s great location, generous size, and unique amenities, it is a wonderful space to host your next event! The venue features over 8,000 square feet of space and an open floor plan. 18 foot ceilings accentuate the size of the venue, and are perfect for custom lighting and ornaments. This modern, industrial blank canvas can be tailored to suit any event. In addition to the main floor, clients also have access to the green room or bridal suite, located on the second floor. This space is the perfect getaway from the main event space, with chic furnishings and a great view of the main venue area from the balcony. From weddings to galas to conferences, the possibilities are endless. View photos in the gallery and contact us to learn more information or to setup a showing!

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  The Park at 14th

  920 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

  All at once novel in concept and character, The Park at 14th perfectly fits the mold for your next gathering, when you are seeking something "a little different." A lively dinner with friends, a night out on the town or a private reception for your office - The Park has it all covered, with style and finesse. From the inviting warmth of the wood paneled walls and subtle glow of hand-blown chandeliers to the incomparable cuisine and able staff ready to indulge your every whim, The Park at 14th defines a new standard in Washington, DC social diversion.

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  Blackfinn Ameripub DC

  1620 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA

  • Spaces for 100-450 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Blackfinn Ameripub is the ideal location for gatherings, fundraisers, or simply to commemorate the fact that you have reached the age of thirty-nine (again). Custom party menus, beverage packages, and full AV capabilities are all available to make your event spectacular. In order to be a new generation of the classic American pub, Blackfinn Ameripub was created as a lively restaurant and bar that provides our guests with the affordable, craveable American food they desire. A wide selection of craft beers and signature cocktails, as well as a friendly staff and a high-energy atmosphere, are available to guests at the restaurant. We are honored to have served the community for more than a decade and counting — whether you are a long-time regular or a new acquaintance, it is our pleasure to welcome you to our establishment! The perfect place for friends, family, and business clients to get together for lunch, dinner, happy hour (during game day), late night (during the week), and community gatherings (during the weekend). Make a point of stopping by today to see what we mean when we say, "Meet Me at the Finn." It seems like there's always something happening at the Finn! Check back frequently and follow us on social media to take advantage of our Weekly Line-Up events and other special events!

  Avg response time 1-2 days

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