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from$125/hr
Multi-Use Event Space Located in Adams Morgan Washington DC
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC
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...accommodate your guest. This Space is Available For: - Events / Special Events - Birthday Parties - Corporate Events - Engagements - Family Reunions - Holiday Party - After Work Cocktail Hour - Bridal Shower - Baby Shower - Receptions - Launch Party - Company Meetings - Mixers - etc. Please reach out if you have any questions or are...
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from$250/hr
Newly Renovated Arts Center in the Heart of Adams Morgan
Northwest Washington, DC
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The DC Arts Center, a hidden gem located in the heart of Adams Morgan, has just completed a historic renovation. Join us as we unveil an entirely reimagined space boasting a fresh floor plan complete with new walls, floors, windows, and lighting. Revel in the...
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from$225/hr
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style | Foundry Gallery
Northwest Washington, DC
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**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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from$99/hr
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan circle
Downtown, Washington, DC
210
...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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from$140/hr
Architectural Digest designer kitchen in Georgetown
Northwest Washington, DC
...Well-suited to intimate cooking classes, wine tastings, cocktail hours, brunches, dinners, baby showers… Open kitchen/dining room. Dining room table seats six. Kitchen island seats three. Charming botanical garden featuring Japanese arch with dining table and four chairs. Well-equipped kitchen. Purified, remineralized, structured drinking...
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from$175/hr
Charming, Spacious Club Room in DuPont Circle
Downtown, Washington, DC
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Our beautiful club room 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 - Kitchen: refrigerator, microwave, sink, countertop, barstools - 2 60" HD...
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from$175/hr
Bright Two-Story Lounge with Spacious Patio
Cardozo, Washington, DC
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...This space previously served as a neighborhood-favorite Thai restaurant now converted to a cocktail lounge style escape. Our current cuisine gives a nostalgic nod to its former life but with a twist. Perfect for parties, corporate events, meetings, pop-ups, tasting, exhibits and more...
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from$1,200/hr
Stylish New Rooftop for Indoor/Outdoor Events | Skyline 609
Northeast Washington, DC
...Welcome to Skyline 609. This flexible space is perfect for your next cocktail party, seated dinner, wedding, shower or other special event. Our indoor space accommodates 12-80 seated and 100 for cocktail events. The outdoor roof deck accommodated up to 80 at seated rounds...
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from$150/hr
Tavern/Bar located in the heart of Adams Morgan in Washington, DC
Northwest Washington, DC
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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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Explore cocktail party venues in Washington DC

Looking for a more upscale party with drinks and friends? A cocktail party is the way to go, then! Like most big cities, Washington, D.C. has hundreds of great venues to choose from. You'll find cocktail lounges, luxury hotels, international restaurants, and private gardens that all cater to cocktail events. Are you looking to get old friends together, host an after-hours business gathering, or find a cocktail-friendly marriage proposal venues? Regardless of the reason, cocktail parties are a timeless affair that are guaranteed to be memorable once you pick the right venue!

The best places to host a cocktail party in Washington DC

Some of the best places for a Washington, D.C. cocktail party include cocktail bars, naturally! These venues have diverse cocktail menus, elegant surroundings, and enough space for any guest list. Ellipse Rooftop Bar is one of our favorites; you can enjoy skyline views and fresh air with craft beverages and good company! Its rooftop venue offers fire pits, plush furniture, and a canopy in case the weather isn't so cooperative.
If you want to bring the festivities indoors, Washington, D.C. is home to some of the finest architecture on the East Coast. Buildings like the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center must be seen to be believed. It has multiple indoor event spaces for galas, corporate retreat locations, and cocktail parties when you expect hundreds of high-profile guests.
Cocktail parties can also be held inside of a luxury home or mansion. Mansions include banquet halls, ballrooms, outdoor courtyards, lawns, gardens, and other spaces. Any one of these venues can be where the cocktail party is located - or you can allow guests to wander as they will. You can also set up photo booths, a catered buffet spread, live music, and other entertainments in these spaces.

Explore waterfront cocktail party venues in Washington DC

It's easy to forget that Washington, D.C. is a waterfront city, but it is. The proximity of the Potomac River and the many entertainment venues along its banks makes a waterfront cocktail party a real possibility. We recommend partnering up with a luxury hotel or restaurant for your party planning.
Hotels in particular have multiple event spaces suitable for a cocktail party, including rooftop terraces, outdoor courtyards with gardens, ballrooms, and banquet halls. Most restaurants will have a few of these options but not all of them. But some restaurants and bars along the waterfront are more intimate spaces than the grand scale of a hotel venue. If your cocktail party has a smaller guest list, they may be far more appropriate venues.

Reviews for cocktail party venues

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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...
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...
Latonia C.
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style | Foundry Gallery
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 | Foundry Gallery
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...
Ashley M.
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style | Foundry Gallery
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...
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...
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 | Indian Gaming Association
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...

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