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A modern building with stone walls and large glass doors leading to a patio area featuring outdoor furniture against a twilight sky.
from$250/hr
Indian Gaming Association

6.4 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.8(89)
Venue capacity icon80

Event Venue

Indian Gaming Association. ***Read this section BEFORE inquiring.*** Versatile space in a renovated historic Capitol Hill row house! Our 1,000+ sq. ft room provides prime event space in Capitol Hill; walking distance to the Capitol and United States Botanic Garden; and less than 2 miles to the Washington...
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Ìpàdé Image in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC
from$300/hr
Ìpàdé

7.5 miles from Alexandria, VA

5.0(94)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

Ìpàdé. This venue, located in the heart of Dupont Circle, is flexible to a variety of needs from work retreats to social celebrations. This space can comfortably hold up to 100 guests seated or standing. The Space: ● Centrally located in the heart of DC’s Dupont...
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A spacious room with wooden flooring, featuring tables and chairs, exposed brick walls, and various lighting.
from$125/hr
Flock DC

7.7 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.8(117)
Venue capacity icon40

Event Space

Flock DC. Welcome to Flock DC This space features an open floor plan allowing you to be creative with your setup and events. A range of audiovisual equipment is available to use in this space including SmartTV and projector screen. There's a restroom and kitchenette in this...
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A spacious art gallery with white walls, featuring framed artworks and large glass doors leading to the street outside.
from$225/hr
Foundry Gallery

8 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.9(38)
Venue capacity icon60

Gallery

Foundry Gallery. **Gallery Public Hours for visiting: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-6pm** Foundry Gallery is a non-profit artist co-operative established in 1971. Your rental events help support DC area artists. The gallery consists of two connected gallery spaces each about 350 sq. ft. Art exhibits stay during...
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An interior view of a bar with a long counter, high chairs, and ambient lighting, featuring a television mounted on the wall.
from$95/hr
Lux Dc Bar & Lounge

8.7 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.8(113)
Venue capacity icon100

Bar & Lounge

Lux Dc Bar & Lounge. ...lighting across the bar that sets the atmosphere to a warm pleasant welcoming environment. The beautiful bar has all of your favorite cocktails and drinks you can enjoy. A private bartender will be present for your orders during your event. This venue is great for...
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A spacious, modern room featuring a kitchen area with colorful cabinets and a large black mural on one wall.
from$175/hr
Creative Saints Loft

11.6 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.9(150)
Venue capacity icon40

Event Space Loft

Creative Saints Loft. ...shared Apple Music playlist) • Projectable 65" flat screen TV • High Speed Internet • Unisex Bathroom • Microwave • Refrigerator • HDMI Ports • Keurig Coffee Maker • Glass cocktail tables can be rented at an additional cost for standing room only events. *Our loft is not ADA accessible due to our...
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Stunning Modern Photo | Video | Podcast Studio with Natural Light in Historic Old Town Alexandria | Blanche Creative Studio Image in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
from$175/hr
Stunning Modern Photo | Video | Podcast Studio with Natural Light in Historic Old Town Alexandria | Blanche Creative Studio

Old Town, Alexandria, VA

4.9(190)
Venue capacity icon10

Studio

Ashley Jean Creative. *** READ BELOW FOR AMENITIES *** Located in Historic Old Town Alexandria, this intimate photo & lifestyle content studio is perfect for intimate workshops, photography, videography, podcasting, and creating digital content. The space is approximately 976 sq ft multiple windows and 8 ft ceilings. There...
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A patio with wicker chairs arranged around a circular fire pit, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.
from$125/hr
Alice's DelRay Gardens & Event Space

Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon20

Single-Family Home

I enjoy hosting people from all over the world in my home. I’ve travelled extensively in my professional life and find peace and quiet in the garden spaces that I’ve created around the property. I’ve designed and built every space; inside and outside of this...
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A modern office lobby with an orange couch, a reception desk, and a welcome sign, featuring large windows that provide a view of the outside.
from$200/hr
Wellness Bliss Lofts Located in Alexandria

Old Town North, Alexandria, VA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon50

Wellness Center

...FOOD & BEVERAGE Hosts are allowed to bring in their own food/ drinks. Beer, wine, seltzers, and champagne are permitted. Hard liquor (including cocktails and mixed drinks) is not permitted, no exceptions. No food services are provided onsite. Guests are responsible for disposing of all trash...
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A recreational space featuring a foosball table, an arcade game, and a kitchen area with modern furnishings and pendant lighting.
from$100/hr
Beautiful Lounge in Potomac Yard Perfect for Your Next Event!

Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA

4.8(29)
Venue capacity icon30

Game Room

Located in the heart of Potomac Yard, our game room offers an alternative and ideal space for your next party. Versatile enough to host groups up to 30 people. INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING: - Seating for up to 26 - Tables and Chairs - Foosball...
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Spacious Sky Lounge with Sweeping Views of DC, Alexandria and MD Image in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA
from$450/hr
Spacious Sky Lounge with Sweeping Views of DC, Alexandria and MD

Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

4.7(88)
Venue capacity icon100

Sky Lounge

Delray Tower's Sky Lounge is the ideal venue for any social gathering, party, or meeting. The space boasts flexible seating arrangements, perfect for casual mingling and dining. Plus, a partial kitchen with an ice maker, microwave, sink, large island, and bar stools makes it easy...
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A living room with a fireplace, a black leather couch, a white sofa, a staircase, and a large window allowing sunlight to enter.
from$75/hr
Cozy Modern Loft

Alexandria, VA

4.9(20)
Venue capacity icon15

Apartment Loft

The space is only available for day time events, video and photoshootsThe event space provides an intimate space with modern and elegant ambiance. It is perfect for small bridal or baby showers, brunch with friends, dinner parties, any occasion that calls for a private environment...
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A modern open-concept living space with a kitchen, dining area, and a staircase leading to a loft.
from$75/hr
Intimate and cozy with a modern twist

Alexandria, VA

4.7(7)
Venue capacity icon20

House

This space is only available for day time events. This event space provides an intimate, modern and elegant ambiance. With an open floor plan, a loft and open dining room area this space has all the glamour of a modern feel with coziness of a...
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A modern lounge area with red and white furniture, including tables and chairs, alongside a gray sofa and decorative artwork on the walls.
from$250/hr
Trendy Lounge in Southwest Waterfront

5.4 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.8(68)
Venue capacity icon65

Lounge

Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Wet bar: mini-fridge, sink - 3 70" HD TVs: HDMI &...
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A man in a maroon shirt stands near a wooden bar illuminated by soft lighting, with decorative plants and candles arranged along the front.
from$350/hr
Modernized & Spacious Gallery,DC Downtown

6.9 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.8(23)
Venue capacity icon150

Gallery

The exclusive spacious Asian Fusion Gallery (1st floor) is a fantastic venue for any event from high-profile corporation to social events. The modernized and open-wide space is great to create stunning, unique, memorable experiences, features high-end A/V system, clean white wall, industry floor, built-in window...
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A modern living room features large windows, a fireplace, and a variety of seating arrangements.
from$175/hr
Charming, Spacious Club Room in DuPont Circle

7.1 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.6(43)
Venue capacity icon40

Lounge

Our beautiful club room is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. Space Features: - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Kitchen: refrigerator, microwave, sink, countertop, barstools - 2 60" HD TV: HDMI...
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A modern living room with a gray sofa and armchair, a coffee table with a magazine, and a kitchen area featuring white cabinets and bar stools.
from$99/hr
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan circle

7.3 miles from Alexandria, VA

5.0(249)
Venue capacity icon25

Apartment Loft

...supplies available (projector, paper board, smart TVs, wifi, Sound system...) Parking spaces ($20/per day) available right outside (30 spaces available) Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktail, Dinner available upon request...
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A modern outdoor terrace made of wooden decking adjacent to a stone building with large windows.
from$325/hr
Private Garden Courtyard

7.4 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.9(14)
Venue capacity icon190
**Dates available for booking will be available on our Peerspace calendar. Please do not contact us about future dates.** This space is the lower level of a two level garden courtyard in the heart of the city. While often rented in conjunction with our primary...
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A modern lounge area with a large white sectional sofa, wooden coffee tables, and a bar in the background featuring shelves of bottles.
from$325/hr
Interior Rooftop Lounge with Stunning Views for Events

7.4 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.7(35)
Venue capacity icon75

Sky Lounge

Located in the heart of DC, our rooftop lounge offers the ideal space for pop-ups, game nights, team events, parties, summer parties, and more. Versatile enough to host groups up to 75 people. Take a 3D tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aQVVk7gVmy9 INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING: - Stunning views...
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A spacious art gallery with colorful paintings displayed on the white walls and a minimalist pedestal in the center.
from$130/hr
Amazing New Eclectic Art Gallery near Union Market

7.8 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.9(7)
Venue capacity icon70

Gallery

11:Eleven gallery. PLEASE READ IN FULL BEFORE BOOKING OR QUERYING. Lovely bright and spacious art Gallery near the busy Union Market. Perfect for small to medium size events, birthday parties, photo shoots, exhibitions and much more. Gallery has great open space across two rooms with first floor...
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A stylish bar interior with a brightly lit counter, shelves of colorful bottles, and a sparkling chandelier overhead.
from$300/hr
Speakeasy Experience

7.9 miles from Alexandria, VA

5.0(53)
Venue capacity icon150

Speakeasy

Located in the trendy neighboorhood of Shaw, what at first glance looks like your standard deli freezer door is actually the entrance to one of the hottest speakeasies in the city. It has hosted a bevy of events from birthdays, engagement parties, graduations, to the...
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Clean, modern and creative arts space and coffee bar close to downtown DC Image in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC
from$100/hr
Clean, modern and creative arts space and coffee bar close to downtown DC

8 miles from Alexandria, VA

5.0(31)
Venue capacity icon40

Art Studio

Creative Grounds DC. Old grocery store turned arts space and coffee bar. This 2-storey, approximately 2000 sq foot arts space has been used for everything from dinner parties, workshops, lectures, business meetings, co-working, product launch, art events and everything in between. It always surprises us to see what...
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An empty bar area featuring a long wooden counter, high-backed chairs, exposed brick walls with framed artwork, and colorful lighting.
from$150/hr
Tavern/Bar located in the heart of Adams Morgan in Washington, DC

8.1 miles from Alexandria, VA

5.0(50)
Venue capacity icon150

Bar

Located in the heart of the Adams Morgan entertainment district in Washington, DC. Our club is ideal for birthdays, office parties, and special events. Capacity: Standing 150 Seated 20 Amenities: -Outside Food Allowed -Street Parking -WiFi -Restrooms -Public Transportation -Tables -Chairs -Sound Equipment -Dance Floor...
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Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard Image in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC
from$149/hr
Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard

8.3 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.9(49)
Venue capacity icon30

Single-Family Home

A great space for photo shoots, film and videography projects, celebratory gatherings, business meetings, etc. The place also encompasses a tranquil outdoor courtyard creating the affect of an exotic travel experience. Upon entering you’re greeted with layers of art and design both modern and retro...
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Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio Image in Park View, Washington, DC
from$125/hr
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio

9 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.9(36)
Venue capacity icon50

Bar

...people. (NOTE: all customers must agree to abide by all other COVID restrictions for bars & restaurants in DC). We offer specially designed cocktails of our own creation featuring fresh cardamom, ginger, cucumber, mint, basil, and other exciting flavors, plus wine, bubbly, and a slate of...
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A birthday celebration setup with cupcakes on a clear stand, a bottle of sparkling beverage, and a "Happy Birthday" decoration in the background.
from$89/hr
The DC DeckHouse - Close to Metro - Free Parking

9.5 miles from Alexandria, VA

5.0(28)
Venue capacity icon40

Townhome

Welcome to DC Deckhouse – Your Premier Event Venue in the Heart of Washington, D.C. **Discover Elegance, Convenience, and Versatility** Nestled in the vibrant heart of the nation's capital, DC Deckhouse is a contemporary event venue that effortlessly combines sophistication with versatility. Whether you're planning...
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A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large wall-mounted television above a stone fireplace.
from$80/hr
Elegant Club Room

10.9 miles from Alexandria, VA

5.0(13)
Venue capacity icon20

Club Room

One block away from the Friendship Heights Metro Station and adjacent to many dining and shopping venues, our Club Suite is one of Chevy Chase's most convenient meeting spaces. The Wisconsin Place Club Suite offers an elegant and warm atmosphere to hold your meeting. The...
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A modern living room featuring two blue sofas facing each other, a glass coffee table with a decorative arrangement, and large windows with sheer curtains.
from$150/hr
Airy Condo With Cocktail Lounge Vibe

12.5 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.9(76)
Venue capacity icon10

Condo

The open floor concept is perfect for production crews to get every desired angle of a kitchen, living room, or dining room scene. It is also great for small events. The condo occupies the third and fourth floor of the building and requires a walk...
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A modern lounge area with a bar, featuring a combination of bold patterns on the floor and walls, plush seating, and contemporary artwork.
from$400/hr
Exquisite SkyLounge in Silver Spring

13.1 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.8(29)
Venue capacity icon100

Sky Lounge

Our beautiful sky lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Wet bar: 42" HD TV, mini-fridge, warmer drawer, sink, large...
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A long, elegantly set dining table is adorned with tropical decorations, including pineapples and lanterns, along with candles and glassware.
from$125/hr
Versatile Modern Venue for Intimate Celebrations

15.4 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.9(60)
Venue capacity icon50

Meeting Studio

...Large 2nd story space perfect for photoshoots (lots of natural light), photo production, video production, holding, meetings, workshop, fashion events, reception cocktails, castings, rehearsals, fitness video, small events, castings, fittings, pop ups, photo shoots, video shoots, production office, etc. Central, easily accessible location: - Greenbelt is...
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A spacious, empty commercial interior with a smooth wooden floor, ceiling fans, and minimal furnishings set against white walls and large windows.
from$325/hr
Historic District Open Space Venue

23.7 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.7(16)
Venue capacity icon120

Event Venue

Chez Yiamme's Catering & Functions. We are a full time catering facility that offers a separate open space and blank canvas that can be configured to fit your event. Includes: - 1 additional hour prior to booking time to access our even space facility - Chairs & Tables for up...
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A spacious restaurant interior with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of tables and chairs, occupied by a few patrons and staff.
from$150/hr
Beautiful Vintage Space Downtown Baltimore

41.1 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.9(83)
Venue capacity icon75

Cafe

...modern Cafe converted from a bank, our space is perfect for: receptions, off-sites, holiday parties, presentations, product launches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and anything else your team comes up with! Our 1500 sq ft space is located in the heart of downtown Baltimore. Features: - Charming...
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A modern living room with a green sofa, a geometric rug, a glass coffee table, exposed brick walls, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
from$95/hr
Stylish Open Space in Reservoir Hill Historical Neighborhood

42 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.9(57)
Venue capacity icon40

Townhome

** Please note this is our Events listing, which has a 4 hour minimum including setup and breakdown.** For photoshoots, productions etc. please see our other listing** Welcome to our stylish, newly renovated, open space in the first floor of our 4000 square foot home...
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A spacious, empty indoor event room with several round tables and modern light fixtures.
from$105/hr
The main events Center 2

42.5 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.8(18)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

This space can be utilized for anything from events to baby showers, weekday use, weekend use, birthday bashes. Private events to open house events with all sorts, all our welcomed throughout. Office events can be used and many more ideas with the space. The space...
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A living room featuring two leather sofas, a round coffee table, a fireplace, and large windows allowing natural light.
from$75/hr
Versatile, Spacious Lounge in Northern Baltimore

48.1 miles from Alexandria, VA

4.5(29)
Venue capacity icon35

Club Room

Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, chairs, tables - Kitchen: refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, sink - 55" HD TV: HDMI & USB...
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Reviews for cocktail party venues

Olivia A.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan circle
and silverware which made it very convenient. The team went above and beyond to create an amazing setup - with additional tables & table cloths, chairs, cocktail tables, uplights, extra ice. Tom, who supported us during the day of our event, was terrific and went out of his way to ensure we...
Latonia C.
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style
The host was very responsive. no problems at all. The place was wonderful. I would book there again. I host an anniversary cocktail party of 45 ppl. Thanks again Kathryn...
Jennelle C.
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style
This space was amazing for a small scale cocktail style event. I was able to have a caterer, bar area setup, small DJ area, balloon backdrop and 7 hi-boys in the space for roughly 40 to 45 guests. The staff at the Foundry was extremely responsive and accommodating. If...
D'angelo D.
WINTER SPECIAL: $100 off any 3+hr bookings! U Street Multi-Purpose Event Space
addressed promptly and professionally. The space exceeded expectations, matching the high-quality advertisement. We held a successful training session followed by a lively social cocktail gathering. Highly recommend...
Harold H.
Speakeasy Experience
The Speakeasy at Capo was a phenomenal space for an event. We held a cocktail hour for about 100 people the night before our wedding here (instead of a traditional rehearsal dinner). The space is beautiful, so very little work was required on our end to set up. Our guests...
Mohamed K.
Tavern/Bar located in the heart of Adams Morgan in Washington, DC
available to answer questions. The bartenders and staff were incredibly friendly and the venue itself is great! Very large space with some chairs and cocktail tables and a dance floor! I loved having my party here and will certainly book again in the future. Thank you Jonathan and staff...
Clarissa L.
Modern Cafe Perfect for Microweddings & Private Events
Space was so chic! Hosted a cocktail party here for a birthday and couldn't have chosen a better space for seating and décor. Every guest complimented on the space. Ingrid is absolutely wonderful. She contacted me prior to the date to make sure I had everything I needed, and...
Michele L.
STUDIO B // at RON DAVID STUDIO - Union Market, DC
site staff person, Lina was perfect - very attentive and professional and fun. The space is perfect for a small seated gathering or more people cocktail style. The studio is well decorated and it is very cool to host an event in a studio space that is connected to a retail...
Assefash M.
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style
have a process for cleanup Would I book again? -probably not for a baby shower, but a book reading or perhaps a screening or cocktail party would be a good idea. I don't recommend for a seated event...
Ashley M.
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style
GORGEOUS event space for an elegant cocktail party for 20 guests. The gallery provided enough space for a cocktail lounge with a sofa, chairs and cocktail table, as well as a DJ on one side and food and additional cocktails on the other. It was fun using the art as...
Daniel O.
Beautiful Art Gallery - Blocks from the Liberty Bell
This is a great location for a cocktail party, reception, or (as in my case) birthday party. As long as you're not interested in throwing a raging party, this place could do nicely. They also let me choose which art would be hanging up which was a great touch...
Emily O.
Versatile Space in a Renovated Historic Capitol Hill Row House
our overflow crowd, and the guests had a lovely time. So many complements on the venue. The patio area was particularly nice for a cocktail reception and socializing, and the pictures we received from the event are gorgeous with the stone wall backdrops. A million thanks to the hosts for...
Della P.
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style
The gallery was perfect for my 30th Birthday Celebration! I had a cocktail party with approximately 50 guests and they were able to enjoy music, hors d’oeuvres and art. John was a lovely host that evening...
Christina S.
Newly Renovated Arts Center in the Heart of Adams Morgan
people and was able to host a DJ and provide drinks and food for guests. We were able to comfortably fit 4 - 30in round cocktail tables, and we used the existing high top table as a bar. Overall, it was a phenomenal experience and the pics are great. Would totally...
Nas S.
Upscale, multi-purpose lounge perfect for private events
do much for the amount of people I had in the space or DC's humidity in Spring. Given most people were dressed in cocktail attire and it was a fully catered event - it was extremely warm in this space but outside of this issue, I would book again...
Mikyla T.
Garden House For Creative and Social Events
have been more correct. Jenna was AMAZING! I was able to send her details about what I was interested in having for my appetizers, cocktails and as a main course...she was one of the best chefs I've personally worked with and Im an event planner. Not only was...
Deactivated U.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
This space is incredible and was perfect for our wedding reception...it's very true to the pictures and is even more impressive in person! We had about 140 guest cocktail style reception and there was plenty of space to dance and mingle with impressive city views, nice bathrooms, and...
Clarissa V.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
my wife and I had this weekend. Dave and Kalaeb were exceptional with accommodating to our needs (as we were planning our little cocktail-style reception in a bit of a hurry). They even got the fire pit going! Fair pricing, excellent service, and a really intimate location. Thank you...
Lanie W.
Unique North Beach Gallery
My husband and I rented this space for our casual/intimate cocktail wedding reception with 60 guests last week and it was perfect! Andrew went above and beyond to ensure our reception went as planned. He was very communicative (via phone/text/email) and was very accommodating/flexible. He suggested reliable local vendors and...
Andrea W.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
all night. The owners even checked in to make sure the setup was to my liking, which I really appreciated. They also created signature cocktails and mocktails that were a big hit with my guests. Communication was friendly and helpful throughout the planning process, though responses occasionally took a bit...