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from$99/hr
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan circle

Downtown, Washington, DC

5.0(218)
Venue capacity icon25

Apartment Loft

NYC Studio loft style in the heart of Blagden alley historical district. Much effort was given to preserve this 1870 carriage house’s landmark legacy while remodeling in 2018: hardwood floors throughout, flooded with natural light, gourmet kitchen, Crate & Barrel comfortable lounge. Set back in...
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from$125/hr
Downtown Restaurant in the heart of DC

Northwest Washington, DC

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon200

Restaurant

...are happy to work with you on. The space is great for: Company Parties Birthday Parties Filming Shows Dinner Parties Mixology Events Floral Making Events Graduation Parties Retirement Parties Baby Showers Engagement Parties The Outdoor patio holds 40 guests Private dining room...
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from$100/hr
Rooftop, two floors, Bar, Restaurant, Downtown NW Washington, DC

Northwest Washington, DC

4.9(12)
Venue capacity icon103

Rooftop

Amenities: Private Rooftop Professional sound system Flexible seating arrangements Fully stocked bar Rooftop seating and lounge area State-of-the-art commercial kitchen Capacity: 103 Location: Centrally located just two blocks from the Shaw-Howard metro station, we provide easy access and proximity to the vibrant neighborhoods of Shaw...
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from$300/hr
Speakeasy Experience

Northwest Washington, DC

5.0(45)
Venue capacity icon150

Speakeasy

...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 occasional celebrity soiree (shhh). Amenities Full DJ setup Microphones Displays for presentations Metro Accessible...
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from$225/hr
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style

Northwest Washington, DC

4.8(33)
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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from$225/hr
Elegant, Versatile Lounge in Downtown DC

Northwest Washington, DC

4.8(32)
Venue capacity icon40

Clubhouse

Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. You may use the outdoor patio, however, it is not exclusive to reservations. Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs...
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from$125/hr
U Street Multi-Purpose Event Space

Northwest Washington, DC

4.8(94)
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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from$150/hr
Perfect Boutique Style Event Space

Northwest Washington, DC

Venue capacity icon40

Studio

...ideal blank canvas for your next birthday dinner, business workshop, pop-up, and much more. A short walk from the U-St Metro Station. This space is available for: Intimate Gatherings Workshops & Classes Photography Videography Birthday Celebrations Engagements etc. 900 sqft...
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from$70/hr
Awesome Cinema Perfect for Viewing Parties or Events!

NoMa, Washington, DC

4.3(4)
Venue capacity icon25

Theater

Located in the heart of the NoMa neighborhood in Washington, DC, our cinema offers an awesome and different space ideal for viewing parties, game nights, parties or retreats. Versatile enough to host groups up to 25 people. INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING: - Seating for up...
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Explore engagement party venues in Washington DC

As a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, an engagement party should be held in a venue to match the occasion. From historic and elegant to casual yet upscale, Washington, D.C. has party venues to suit all budgets and aesthetics. The US capital is more than a political destination; it's also a place where people come from all over the country to hold special events, including engagement parties and weddings. What sort of engagement party have you dreamed of hosting here?

The best places to throw an engagement party in Washington DC

Since people come here from all over the world, Washington, D.C. is one of the most hospitality-focused cities on the East Coast. You'll find suitable engagement party venues here in DC hotels, restaurants, lounges, and at centers dedicated to special events. Since dinner and drinks will be central to the experience, consider reserving the dining room of a local restaurant or bar.
Dining rooms can be private spaces set apart from the main hall where you'll have dedicated staff, luxurious decorations, and an intimate space to celebrate. Or you can reserve the entire venue for larger engagement parties. Washington, D.C. is also a world-class food city so you can count on catering to satisfy even the pickiest palates!
Engagement parties can also include fun activities like dancing, games, wine tastings, and photo booths. A spacious party hall, vacation home, or mansion offers opportunities to expand an engagement party beyond dining for a truly unforgettable night. Estates, mansions, and rental homes have lawns for outdoor games, screening rooms for romantic films, ballrooms, hot tubs, and more! You could even hold dinner or dancing on the grounds of the estate's gardens for a unique outdoor engagement party in Washington, D.C.

Waterfront engagement party venues in Washington DC

It's easy to forget that Washington, D.C. is a true waterfront city thanks to its location along the banks of the Potomac River. You can find venues with romantic views of the skyline in one direction and shimmering evening waters in another with ease! Waterfront engagement party venues in DC include hotels, restaurants, and lounges catering to special events.
You can also choose some of the event venues of the National Harbor. These include the Sunset Room, an indoor special event space overlooking The Capital Wheel with waterfront views and room for up to 450 guests, cocktail style. If you want to get even closer to the Potomac River, consider an outdoor event space like The Flight Deck. Sitting at the foot of The Capital Wheel, The Flight Deck is a covered venue popular for weddings, corporate gatherings, engagement parties, and other events.

Reviews for engagement venues

Nick B.
Dynamic Contemporary Art Space and Unique Courtyard Venue
Everything about this venue and Kyle were great. We had a long engagement--almost two and a half years--and shopping for a venue was one of the first things we did. We went to Gallery O after visiting a couple of other venues that had...
Darryl M.
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style
Very responsive and beautiful intimate space. Hosted a small engagement party. I would recommend visiting the space to properly space plan if you’re having a large event...
Mijail M.
Elegant, Versatile Lounge in Downtown DC
had the pleasure of booking this venue for our engagement celebration, and it turned out to be absolutely perfect! The atmosphere was intimate and matched our vision nicely. Lauren, was an absolute gem to work with. She went above and beyond, always available to answer any questions...
Sandra S.
Pub-Style Lounge in Alexandria
Booked this space for our sons engagement party, and it was absolutely amazing from the our host Ms.Lauren and the young man at Pub Lounge was very helpful. Thanks again...
Travaughn L.
Luxury Event Space in Prime Location
This space is absolutely beautiful. I held an engagement party here where i proposed to my now Fiancé. This venue was clean and very well put together. The host Pricilla was great she was able to accommodate all of my request to make sure my event ran...
Amal M.
Intimate Garden Courtyard
Gorgeous space, I enjoyed having my engagement dinner here. The accommodations were lovely, the kitchenette was a lovely perk. Such a perfect summer/spring space. Their team was so sweet & communicating was clear & quick. I highly recommend this venue...
Basem N.
Trendy, Spacious Lounge in Alexandria
Lauren was very responsive and the place was exactly as described. I hosted an engagement party and everything went great and Lauren was extremely accommodating. Highly recommend...
Shareta G.
Exclusive Gathering Spot for Social Events
major plus, as a storm passed through during the party. Everything was well-organized and came equipped w/add ons e.g coolers, a drink cart, indoor space that also operates as a selfie room. The hosts were polite, engaging, and resourceful. Definitely recommend and looking to renting the...

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