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Flair Restaurant & Lounge
Serving the Sterling, VA area200 guests
Flair Restaurant & Lounge. Flair is a chic and sophisticated restaurant and lounge located in the heart of Washington D.C. that offers a unique dining and social experience. Two floors with two full bars, lounge/restaurant seats. Conveniently located in the heart of DC, the place is equipped with state of
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$500
/hr
4 hr min
Barkada Wine & Cocktail Bar
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (6)
50 guests
Barkada Wine & Cocktail Bar. Birthday Parties, Engagement Parties, Receptions, Events, Gatherings, Conferences, Small Corporate Retreats, Corporate Happy Hour, Retirement Parties, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Offsite Meeting, Wine Tastings, Cocktail Tastings, Themed Party, Trivia Night, Charity Fundraiser
Game Night, Sports Viewing Party
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$250
/hr
2 hr min
Lux Dc Bar & Lounge
Serving the Sterling, VA area4.8 (158)
150 guests
Lux Dc Bar & Lounge. This gorgeous venue is located in the heart of Washington, D.C., in the vibrant Park View neighborhood. With over 10 years of experience hosting private events, we know how to make every celebration seamless and memorable, just check out our glowing reviews for proof!
The space features
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$95
/hr
3 hr min
1942DC Cocktail Lounge
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (2)
250 guests
1942DC Cocktail Lounge. Step into an intimate, design forward lounge in the heart of DC’s vibrant U Street corridor — perfect for private dinners, cocktail parties, birthday celebrations, brand activations, and content shoots.
This moody, space features a stylish main bar, cozy seating areas, and flexible floor space that can
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$225
/hr
4 hr min
SOST
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (1)
65 guests
SOST. SOST is a four level, three concept culinary and cultural experience located in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood. Named after the Amharic word for “three,” SOST was born from the shared vision of three siblings and stands as a celebration of the Black and
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$300
/hr
3 hr min
Haven
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (1)
90 guests
Haven. Welcome to Haven, a two story bar and lounge located on H St NE perfectly suited for gatherings that feel intimate and unforgettable. Our space blends the energy of a neighborhood watering hole with a sophisticated, eclectic edge.
On the first floor, you'll find plenty of
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$125
/hr
3 hr min
Classic cozy spacious areas for large parties
Sterling, VA60 guests
Our Classic cozy spacious areas for large parties is a great location to host corporate events, sports teams, holiday parties, baby showers, wedding receptions, and Happy Hour parties. Our location has five private and semi private areas that are great for everyone. O'Malley's also can
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$250
/hr
4 hr min
Studio Muse
Sterling, VA4.9 (16)
45 guests
Studio Muse. Studio Muse is a beautifully designed space meant for large events including celebrations, birthdays, meetings, concerts, rehearsals, or any other events that require a large venue. Our multi use space includes:
2 large rooms
4 small rooms
1 full kitchen
1 full bathroom
1 circular glass table
8
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$98
/hr
4 hr min
Fun, Modern Game Room & Lounge
Serving the Sterling, VA area4.8 (17)
30 guests
Located in Vienna, VA close to the Dunn Loring Metro Station, our lounge & game room offers the ideal space for gatherings, small events, fundraisers, pop ups, networking nights, game nights, and more!
Versatile enough to host groups up to 30 people.
INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:
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$80
/hr
3 hr min
Garden Elegance
Serving the Sterling, VA area40 guests
Garden Elegance. Small outdoor party space and occasion
Can be used for family events cookouts, romantic dinner, sport gatherings, friend get together, birthday, small wedding, babyshower, and more
Ample seating, kitchen, restroom, grills, lighting for night events, umbrellas. We are a one stop shop with Chef, and cleaning services available
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$125
/hr
4 hr min
Urban-Inspired, Private Lounge in the Heart of Ballston
Serving the Sterling, VA area4.8 (4)
30 guests
Conveniently located in Ballston, our club room offers the ideal space for birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, retirement parties, engagement parties and more. Versatile enough to host groups up to 30 people. Easy access from I 66 and close to nearby bars and restaurants in
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$50
/hr
3 hr min
Trendy and Versatile Lounge Event Space
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (15)
40 guests
Grand Social Lounge in trendy Clarendon provides all inclusive amenities that include 3 spacious co working pods with WIFI access, a conference room, 65" Smart TV for watch parties and all your favorite sports teams, an eclectic library, trendy social nook, chic cocktail bar and ample
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$110
/hr
3 hr min
Upscale, multi-purpose lounge perfect for private events
Serving the Sterling, VA area4.6 (54)
60 guests
Located in the Courthouse Neighborhood in Arlington, our resident lounge offers the ideal space for meetings, team events, parties and presentations. Versatile enough to host groups up to 60 people.
Take a 3D Tour
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INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:
Seating for up to 35
Conference table
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
Well-Designed, Luxe Lounge for Events
Serving the Sterling, VA area4.8 (18)
45 guests
For a virtual tour of the space, copy and paste the below URL.
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This beautifully designed entertained space is perfect for your social gathering, party or informal meeting.
INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:
Large bar seating up to 8
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$175
/hr
2 hr min
Unique Gem for Chic Networking Event
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (2)
70 guests
This historic, unique gem can be set up to be anything from a chic networking event to an intimate music listening party. This space is versatile. It has just about everything you need here! Grow your business or brand and connect with others at our amazing
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$800
/hr
4 hr min
Stylish and Urban Event Space
Serving the Sterling, VA area40 guests
elegance with a touch of historic charm with beautiful hardwood floors and contemporary architectural design. This venue is perfect for your cocktail party, art showing, client appreciation events, and social gatherings. It's adaptability allows for elegant soirees or more intimate gatherings.
Logistics:
The available space is located on
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$300
/hr
2 hr min
Speakeasy Experience
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (58)
150 guests
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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$300
/hr
3 hr min
Prima DC
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (23)
150 guests
Prima DC. Conveniently located across from one of DC's oldest music venues, our space provides a memorable experience in a neighborhood known for its colorful and rich history. With our captivating interior and space, experience a haven that's ideal for creating unforgettable memories for all occasions.
Standing capacity
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$300
/hr
2 hr min
QrtzBar, A Modern Speakeasy in the heart of DC.
Serving the Sterling, VA area4.7 (24)
46 guests
Tucked away above a Vietnamese restaurant you'll find a glowing bar that houses hundreds of the worlds best whiskeys. Our lounge can host up to 50 guests. We have over 20 TV's to display multiple distractions while you sip on a cocktail. Relax on our comfortable
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$130
/hr
3 hr min
Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (76)
35 guests
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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$169
/hr
2 hr min
Modern Event Room with Marble Bar
Serving the Sterling, VA area4.3 (3)
20 guests
This modern and playful Event Room located at the gateway of NoMa is perfect for any social gathering, party, or meeting.
Our amenities include:
Large TV with Xfinity Package
Bar with Sink, Microwave, and Ice Maker
Shuffleboard Table
Free Wi Fi
2
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
Multi-purpose Spacious Bar, Lounge and Event space near College Park, MD
Serving the Sterling, VA area500 guests
Spacious and newly renovated Lounge and Bar located in Hyattsville, MD! Located 5 minutes from Prince George's Mall. This multipurpose space is perfect for various events including Birthday parties, Baby showers, Anniversaries & much more!
Features:
Hardwood flooring
7 TV screens
Private VIP room
DJ booth
Full service kitchen
LED
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$500
/hr
4 hr min
The Consortium - Capitol Hill Event Space
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (2)
200 guests
An immense event space with a blend of high fashion and the first bloom of spring inspired design, built to entertain elected officials and host political events. The Consortium is the jewel of Capitol Hill nightlife and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Capitol
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$1,000
/hr
4 hr min
Clubroom Pub
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (1)
20 guests
Step into a welcoming space designed for connection and good times. Our pub combines a laid back atmosphere with fun, featuring classic games like pool, foosball, and shuffleboard to keep the energy high. A large screen TV anchors the room, perfect for catching the big game
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$125
/hr
3 hr min
Speakeasy with Pool Table
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (3)
40 guests
Speakeasy hidden behind bookshelves has a Pool table that converts into a Pingpong table, full bar, speakers, and a private bathroom. Comes with a Bartender. Food and drinks can be ordered while you enjoy your event. Focuses on Black owned spirits ( other brands available as
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
The Event Room
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (3)
75 guests
Step into our thoughtfully designed event space, where modern style meets cozy comfort. The room features sleek, contemporary décor balanced by soft, inviting touches that create an intimate and relaxing atmosphere. Ideal for both casual gatherings and formal events, the space is versatile, with flexible seating
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Versatile Clubroom for Professional and Social Gatherings
Serving the Sterling, VA area4.4 (23)
75 guests
Our clubroom is the perfect venue for both professional meetings and entertaining guests. It boasts a private dining area and a wine bar lounge, providing an elegant setting for business discussions or relaxed social evenings. The spacious living room offers ample space for comfortable gatherings, while
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$200
/hr
4 hr min
Events Chick
Serving the Sterling, VA area25 guests
Events Chick. accommodate your diverse needs for meetings, small events, and creative sessions. Whether you're planning a business meeting, class, podcast session, photoshoot, cocktail party, or luncheon, this space offers the perfect setting.
First Floor: An Inviting Entry
Start your experience with an elegant landing featuring accessible elevators and a
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$90
/hr
3 hr min
Upscale Lounge Kitchenette Designed for Entertaining
Serving the Sterling, VA area4.9 (23)
40 guests
Looking to host a special event or gathering? The newly renovated space features plenty of room for your guests. Host up to 40.
INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:
Seating for up to 28
Chairs and tables
Kitchenette equipped with sink, mini refrigerator and microwave
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$100
/hr
2 hr min
Bar & Lounge area in a beautiful, luxury home.
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (1)
20 guests
This space is perfect for small gatherings, birthday parties, baby showers, Super Bowl/fight parties or even Galentine’s Day parties. This space has a bar, lounge area, second living room area and a bathroom.
There is a small fridge behind the bar for beverages. There are 2
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$59
/hr
1 hr min
Luxury Lounge Space
Serving the Sterling, VA area35 guests
A Content Creator’s Dream Space
Aesthetically pleasing, beautifully decorated, upscale lounge space, in a wonderful location. Great for intimate gatherings, girls night, podcasts, bridal showers, network events, photo shoots, meetings, commercials, video shoots, movie shoots, content creation and more
Beautifully decorated
Fireplace
Open Floor plan
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$175
/hr
4 hr min
Perfect Event Club House w/ Games & Kitchen
Serving the Sterling, VA area4.7 (48)
60 guests
Located near the BWI Business District, our clubhouse offers the ideal space for events, special events, gatherings, company off sites, game nights, and fundraisers! Versatile enough to host groups up to 60 people.
INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:
Seating for up to 50, including sofas,
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$130
/hr
3 hr min
Exquisitely Beautiful Uptown Lounge
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (1)
50 guests
This space is great for events including Birthday, Bachelor or Bachelorette, Podcasts, Corporate, Photography, Video shoot, or Game nights. In the front of the space is a six chair barbershop with an open floor plan of about 300sq ft that can be used for guest
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$170
/hr
2 hr min
Nest & Nook
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (3)
42 guests
Nest & Nook. Nest & Nook – The Perfect Space for Intimate Gatherings
Nest & Nook is a micro venue designed with small, meaningful celebrations in mind. Whether you’re planning a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, or a company luncheon, our space provides the ideal setting for intimate events
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$85
/hr
3 hr min
The Chill Spot
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (1)
20 guests
Walk into a shaved ice storefront with seventy nonalcoholic flavors including sangria, mai tai, rum and mojito. hot beverages, and Italian Ice all year. Walk a few more steps into the dining area for an intimate open art experience, The space is great for sip
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$70
/hr
2 hr min
Downtown Loft
Serving the Sterling, VA area5.0 (5)
62 guests
Downtown Loft. bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, ensuring convenience and comfort throughout your event. Whether you're hosting a meeting, workshop, photoshoot, shower, cocktail party, yoga, wellness event, or private gathering, this space provides the perfect backdrop for a special occasion, combining historical architecture with modern amenities.
Come
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$70
/hr
4 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.
How much does a cocktail party venue cost to rent in Sterling?
Cocktail party venues in Sterling average $95 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $108, whereas larger venues run about $417 per hour.
cocktail party venues Pricing Range in Sterling, VA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for cocktail party venues venues in Sterling, ranging between $107.56 and $417.14.
$95/hr average
What's the best day to rent a cocktail party venue in Sterling?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking cocktail party venues in Sterling.
How popular are cocktail party venues in Sterling?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1579 people into their cocktail party venues with reviews averaging 4.88 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 88%.
How long do people rent cocktail party venues in Sterling?
Most cocktail party venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 39 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Cocktail Parties starting between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
cocktail party venues Booking Times in Sterling, VA
Image representing average rental time for cocktail party venues in Sterling, emphasizing most start between 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2:00 PM9:00 PM
Reviews for cocktail party venues
Desiree B.
Elegant Club Room
Great venue to host a cocktail hour for about 30 people. Clean space and helpful staff! I would definitely book this space again...
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...
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...
Shungu J.
Luxury Event Space in Prime Location
Since our party was in June, we really wanted guests to be able to sit outside and enjoy the sun. We had an outdoor cocktail hour and then when it got dark, people moved indoors. There was a spacious fridge, food warmer and ice cooler which made it easy to...
Mattison J.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
Dave & the whole Smitty's crew were amazing. They invited us to come scope out the location beforehand, make custom cocktails and menus, and were incredibly accommodating and creative with how they helped us come up with ideas for our party guests.
Great location, super clean, cute & the perfect size...
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...
Katara L.
Exquisite SkyLounge in Silver Spring
used two of the monitors - one to show a message throughout the party and the other shows the NCAA football game. We had four cocktail tables in the largest area of the room and lined the walls with the other tables and chairs. We brought in a step and repeat...
J.J. M.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
All of the staff were amazing and made everyone feel welcomed. The food and drink menu was great! I highly recommend the lemongrass cocktail! We were able to play music and set up decorations as well! I would definitely recommend renting out this space and I'll be going back...
Hope M.
Timberlawn Estate
dream with the kitchen and dinner room perfect for a sit down elegant dinner. There is a beautiful bar that had our signature cocktails, we hired wait staff, chef, and a bartender to create the perfect event in this space.
The entry way/grand foyer is perfect for cocktail hour with...
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...
Marco R.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
our wedding reception in this difficult moment of the pandemic. The outdoor patio was very nice furnished and perfect for our needs. Food and cocktails fully satisfied our expectations and both Dave and Kaleab have responded to our requests.
Definitely a yes...
Victor R.
Restaurant Space in Georgetown/Glover Park
and reception. The staff was so accommodating and super polite from the conference room which was worked out with the hotel coordinator to the cocktail hour and lunch/dinner set up. My family and friends enjoyed themselves so much they booked rooms and stayed at the hotel under our room block...
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...
Selina T.
Restaurant Space in Georgetown/Glover Park
for my party. His staff accommodated by even dressing to theme. Plenty of space and seating. I was able to create my own custom cocktails for the event. My guests enjoyed the hors d’oeuvre options! Couldn’t have asked for a better turn out...
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...
Bria W.
Multipurpose Designer Loft Studio
it was perfect! It intimate enough for close friends and family but still big enough to set up for food, a bartender, a DJ & cocktail tables. Couldn’t imagine anything better...