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  Blue Duck Tavern

  1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

  • Spaces for 12-150 Guests
  • 6 Restaurants
  • 3 Bars
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Inside Blue Duck Tavern’s open kitchen with custom-designed Molteni range, our award-winning culinary team brings seasonal and bold flavors to the table through simple, cooking methods and modern techniques. Savor delicious slow-roasted cuisine from the restaurant’s wood-burning oven, capturing the flavors of America’s best wholesome foods and sustainable gastronomy. Combining with the classic American touches of dark oak and blue burlap with a market-based menu featuring local farms and purveyors, Blue Duck Tavern captures the region’s natural bounty and culinary traditions. Handcrafted wood furnishings, including a 29-foot long Windsor bench, enhance Blue Duck Tavern’s warm and rustic feel, inviting travelers and local residents to gather and celebrate the best ingredients of the season.

  $1,000 min

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Shakespeare Theatre Company

  610 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

  • Spaces for 75-761 Guests
  • 3 Theaters
  • 3 Event Spaces

  STC has a collection of inspiring venues to accommodate gatherings from 18 to 761! Set the stage for a spectacular awards dinner or gala, hold a corporate meeting with a view that sparks creativity, or gather to celebrate an anniversary, retirement, or birthday – the possibilities are endless with our adaptable and elegant spaces. Our Venues: Harman Hall - A stunning, innovative space with a spectacular glass façade, welcoming and adaptable public spaces, and a state-of-the-art stage, seating 761 The Forum in Harman Hall - A flexible space with a sprung dance floor and fully integrated stage lighting and A/V capabilities, seating 150 Klein Theatre - A beautifully intimate theatre set in an elegant, historic 19th-century building, seating 445 Rehearsal Halls - Large, adaptable spaces located in the heart of Capitol Hill

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  El Techo DC

  606 Florida Ave NW #1853, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  • 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.

  Est. $60/guest

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  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  MGM National Harbor

  101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA

  • Spaces for 250-2,000 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 1 Outdoor

  MGM National Harbor offers event spaces for your next celebration in National Harbor, Maryalnd, Maryland. Meetings with a Point of View You can expect exceptional service and flexible, state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces up to 50,000 square feet from this hotel, which specializes in groups of 10-600 people. Allow our knowledgeable staff to handle the details while you make your selections from floor-to-ceiling windows to award-winning culinary programs and more. Enlist Our Services to Host Your Next Large Party Dining Experience A wide variety of large party dining spaces are available at MGM National Harbor, ensuring that your next gathering will be truly memorable. To make a reservation for your group dining experience, please email us at groupdining@mgmnationalharbor.com. When sending your email, please make sure to specify which space you are interested in booking. It's all in the details, as they say. Whether you're planning an intimate private gathering or an extravagant social event, you'll find a variety of unique indoor and outdoor venues to accommodate your special occasion. Every dream comes true at the MGM National Harbor, which offers everything from private dining rooms to breathtaking terrace views of the city, the harbor, and the Potomac River.

  Est. $249/guest

  $10,000 min

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  Avg response time 1-2 days

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  2301 Calvert

  2301 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA

  Step into a realm where inspiration meets endless possibilities. Our expansive event space, bathed in radiant natural light, beckons creators to unfold their visions against a backdrop of vast windows and impeccable ambiance centrally located. Every inch of the venue has been designed with creators in mind, ensuring the light accentuates every detail of your masterpiece. Whether you're capturing the perfect shot, hosting an immersive workshop, or launching a visionary project, our space is the canvas for your next creative endeavor. Dive in and let the magic of our luminous environment elevate your craft.

  Est. $60/guest

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  Officina

  1120 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

  • Spaces for 15-500 Guests
  • 5 Restaurants
  • 1 Outdoor

  We welcome you in to Officina's intimate private dining rooms for a unique personal experience with a contemporary modern approach. With panoramic views overlooking The Potomac, and open atmosphere, your event will be customized based on your preferences. From the 14-seat private dining room, to our rooftop event space, we can accommodate up to 60 guests, or do a complete buyout for up to 500 people. From wedding rehearsals, to board meetings, to birthday celebrations, we look forward to hosting you. Please contact us for more information!

  Est. $196/guest

  Avg response time 1-2 days

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  The Oak Room

  1218 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

  • Spaces for 80 Guests

  The Oak Room is a high-end American grill in the heart of historic Georgetown from Ten Five Hospitality and Chef Tim Hollingsworth, formerly of the French Laundry. The room draws from the private clubs of Gilded Age New York and London — brick vaulted ceilings, oak-paneled walls, tufted leather, candlelight. The menu is built around the best versions of the dishes you already love — seafood towers, prime rib, brown butter Dover sole, ice cream sundaes. Through the back, The Garden — The Oak Room's hidden wine bar, drawn from the walled gardens of the English countryside. Overgrown, candlelit, open to the sky. Rosé and spritzes from late spring through October.

  Est. $250/guest

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  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  CitySwing

  901 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  • Spaces for 50-120 Guests

  Indoor golf facility with 2 private hitting bays, an indoor putting green, outdoor patio + a full kitchen & bar. Host up to 120 guests for a happy hour, social gathering, networking event or corporate outing.

  Est. $45/guest

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  Open Door Concept

  1803 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA

  • 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

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  The Darcy

  1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

  • Spaces for 6-200 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 13 Total Spaces

  The Darcy is a 226-room boutique hotel in Washington, DC that offers stylish lodging, unique restaurants, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The Darcy delivers a genuine, unique, and local experience that lets our guests to immerse themselves in community. It is classically American yet with a European flair. Ellington Room The Ellington Room at The Darcy has vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a view of the interior courtyard, making it ideal for parties with up to 80 seated or 100 standing guests. Corporate meetings, workshops, presentations, classroom activities, private meals, cocktail receptions, and parties of all kinds can all take place in this pristine venue. It is also possible to reserve a lovely patio with gorgeous French doors. The Ellington Room features plenty of natural light, tiered lighting, and a cutting-edge audiovisual system. There is an option for pre-function registration or cocktail space, as well as a bespoke bar arrangement. The Darcy's elegant guest accommodations, on-site restaurant and café, fitness center, and proximity to top shopping, dining, and entertainment are all available to event participants. Logan Ballroom With a capacity of 140 seated and 200 standing guests, The Logan Ballroom at The Darcy provides a classy background for larger-scale events. This stylish space can be tailored to suit a wide range of events, including business and academic conferences, corporate and association meetings, workshops, presentations, classroom events, product launches, galas, private meals, cocktail receptions, and parties of all kinds, thanks to vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a courtyard view of historic Scott Circle. The glossy, modern décor is highlighted by striking metallic lighting fixtures. This adaptable space can be partitioned for smaller gatherings. A charming terrace, just across the hall, is also available to you. The Logan Ballroom features an integrated state-of-the-art sound system, as well as plenty of natural light and tiered lighting. There is an option for pre-function registration or cocktail space, as well as a bespoke bar arrangement. The Darcy's elegant guest accommodations, on-site restaurant and café, business center, fitness center, and proximity to top shopping, dining, and entertainment are all available to event participants.

  Est. $200/guest

  Pricing Details Available

  Avg response time 6-12 hrs

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  Rosemarino D'Italia

  1714 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

  • 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!

  Est. $85/guest

  $500 min

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  MXDC Cocina Mexicana by Todd English

  1610 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

  • 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.

  $500 min

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  Mayflower Club and Zebbie's garden

  1223 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

  • 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.

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  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.

  1150 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

  • 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.

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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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  Arena Stage at The Mead Center

  1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

  • 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.

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  RPM Italian DC

  650 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  • 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.

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  The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

  1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

  • 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.

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  The Watergate Hotel

  2600 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

  • Spaces for 200-700 Guests
  • 4 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 4 Total Spaces

  The legendary Watergate Hotel the premier location for Meetings and Social Events in Washington DC. Step into the spacious, contemporary Moretti Grand Ballroom, named for the famed Watergate Complex architect, Luiggi Moretti. It is just one of the highlights of the 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space completely redesigned and renovated in 2016 to delight and satisfy the most discerning host. Ten additional spaces, across two levels comprise our distinct meeting and event rooms. Our Potomac waterfront location provides the option for natural light and river views from many of the spaces. When it comes to meetings and social gatherings in Washington D.C., nothing beats the legendary Watergate Hotel, which is conveniently located next to Georgetown. It took us until 2016 to completely re-design and renovate our 27,000 square foot meeting and event space. Our distinct meeting and event rooms are comprised of ten additional spaces spread across two levels.... The Top of the Gate, which is open from April to October, offers some of the most spectacular views of the Potomac River and Washington, DC, for your group event. Find out more about our Bridge The Distance Group Special, which is available for meetings now through February 2022 at this link. Discover an urban resort along the banks of the Potomac River as soon as you step foot in our luxury hotel in Washington, D.C. A hotel unlike any other in Washington D.C. — a place where modern design blends with an iconic landmark to redefine luxury — awaits you at the Four Seasons Hotel. In order to emulate the mighty Potomac, Luigi Moretti designed the Watergate Hotel's flowing avant-garde architecture. The Watergate Hotel's stunning new Ron Arad-designed interior lives up to the original elegance of the building. The retro-chic staff uniforms, designed by Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant, complement the hotel's new, contemporary aesthetic. When you combine classic elegance with bold mid-century modern design, you get all of the extravagance and warmth of contemporary luxury at the Watergate Hotel. In addition to paying homage to its own illustrious past, this one-of-a-kind hotel is paving the way for the beginning of a new chapter.

  Avg response time 2-4 hrs

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  Tap99

  1250 Half St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

  • Spaces for 110-225 Guests

  Tap99 is an innovative drinking and dining experience that allows patrons the freedom to self-pour the drink and amount of their choice from 99 self-pour taps. Located directly across the street from the Nationals Park main gates at 1250 Half Street SE, Tap99 is Washington, D.C.’s first and largest fully self-pour taphouse.

  Avg response time 6-12 hrs

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