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How much does a diner cost to rent in Washington?

Diners in Washington average $142 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.

What's the best day to rent a diner in Washington?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking diners in Washington.

How popular are diners in Washington?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1024 people into their diners with reviews averaging 4.92 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.

How long do people rent diners in Washington?

Most diners are scheduled for 7 hours, with 10 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Diners starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Discover diner film locations in Washington DC

Restaurants, diners, and cafes are an important part of the American cultural landscape. They are gathering venues where many people exchange gossip and have a good time. Diners are such recognizable venues that the decor and menu selection is a reliable way of helping the audience place the location and date a film is set in. That makes diners and restaurants in demand for filmmakers. Unfortunately, diners are also some of the most difficult sets to design. They require a lot of expensive props that may only be used for a single scene. Filmmakers tend to rely on one of two options: working inside of a set designed to look like a diner or locating an authentic diner that's open to filming. Both systems have advantages and disadvantages yet you can easily explore both in Washington, D.C.!

The best place to film at a diner in Washington DC

Film-friendly businesses offer you the opportunity to work inside of a working diner or restaurant. These are the best choice if you need the highest-quality props and a truly authentic space, especially for historic films where you want the footage set in that location. The disadvantage to working inside of a real diner is that the business will likely allow filming only during certain periods, such as weekends only or after hours. A diner also isn't designed for filming so you may not find lights or power ports in the places you'd expect. That said, the historic architecture of many classic DC bars, taverns, pubs, diners, and restaurants make them attractive options. Especially if you want to make it clear that your film is set in Washington, D.C. by choosing a well known establishment for your film!

Find diner film sets for rent in Washington DC

Your second option is to book a diner set inside of a film production studio. Diner sets recreate the interior of a restaurant but give you full flexibility. You can book them anytime you wish, for one. You'll also have total control over the environment; you can move items around as needed and change the light or decor. A diner set will have light and power outlets in convenient places and is built into a production warehouse or other sound controlled space. Diner film sets are just one part of a film production complex. There are extra amenities that come with your booking like access to staff lounges, changing rooms, loading bays for production equipment, and more!

Reviews for diners

Gabriela C.
Midtown Event Studio with Beautiful Window Street View on 8th Ave
We love having the space for ourselves. We wished the restroom was cleaner. Other than that, we had a great time having a diner with our friends...
Jasmine D.
HUGE ARTISTS LOFT NEAR DIMES SQUARE
discount so will definitely book this office again for our photoshoots. The area was also very cool...we took the team out to Golden diner. Parking lot was accross the street...
Ariana G.
Converted Bank In The Heart Of Baltimore
had such a wonderful experience at this diner! David the owner was very easy to reach and was open to the needs of our production. Ms. Caralene, our site manager was also wonderful. We had everything we needed and got all the filming we needed to get done at the...
Kat H.
Spectacular East Village Townhouse
for a variety of locations - you can shoot everything here! There's a kitchen with an island & stools, a dining booth (like in a diner), a large living room with great art, a backyard garden, a huge mudroom and a whole upstairs bedroom gallery. The lighting is also perfect for...
La' Asia H.
East Harlem Gem Retro Diner Feel
place to everyone! You don’t find such great hospitality anymore and Jelena exceeded my expectations. Harlem Shake is a hidden gem! Beautiful retro diner! Continue to do what you guys do! I hope to use your space again in the future...
Seth L.
Professional Film Studio with Multiple Film Sets
We used the diner set for a photoshoot and it was perfect for our shoot! They also have other awesome sets like an interrogation room, bar, police office and others. Super cool studio! We’ll definitely be back...
Maria L.
Classic Art Deco Vegan American Diner in East Williamsburg
Owner Andrew was AMAZING! We had to shoot a kids campaign at his diner and he was so patient with everyone but his diner and the old fashioned diner feel/look was spot on! It was exactly what I was looking for. I would def book again in a heartbeat...
Jean-Jacques M.
Spacious Event Space with High Ceilings, Entertaining Kitchen and TVs with surround sound - NoMa
This venue was the perfect place to host my engagement diner. My friends and family were thrilled and the pictures taken during the night speak for themselves. Michelle was helpful and available. Highly recommend this venue and host for your events. Thank you for everything Michelle...
Kent M.
Professional Film Studio with Multiple Film Sets
shot a music video here and loved my experience! Their diner set is stunning, definitely can’t find that anywhere else especially for the price. Friendly and welcoming staff, very responsive. I highly recommend them...
Xavier M.
1950s Diner
had a lot of fun shooting here utilizing the 1950s diner set. The ambiance was amazing and it certainly passed the vibe ✅. The pricing was also a steal. Ryan was a great host as he stayed out of me and my team way and let us cook. Deff recommend...
Adam R.
East Harlem Gem Retro Diner Feel
Diner was a great, unique setting for my party
Bill R.
Sapphire Studios - Fishtown Photo Studio with Cathedral Windows
always clean and bright, with great furnishings and beautiful natural light. Great, free street parking and ease of entry. There’s also a great diner next door! Sam is a wonderful host, and I keep coming back...
Tyreke S.
Vintage Retro Bar/Restaurant in Brooklyn
Saturday and was only a text/a few minutes away if we needed him. The space is exactly what you want for a 1970s/1980s diner or restaurant scene for a video shoot. My YouTube video will be 10x better thanks to booking this space. 10/10 highly recommend, and would definitely book...
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