Whether you are planning a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, Washington DC has hundreds of places to host a party. Washington DC’s best restaurants offer inviting private dining spaces to accommodate a variety of needs. The following guide highlights the best party venues in the region, spaces that would be appropriate for holiday parties, business dinners, birthday parties, anniversary parties and more. Please note that details are subject to change. Please call the restaurant to confirm room capacity.
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(Listed in Alphabetical Order)
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(Listed in Alphabetical Order)
701 Restaurant
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC (202) 393-0701Cuisine: Capacity: 60
The restaurant offers private alcoves and rooms as well as semi private spaces for dinners and happy hours. The 701 Back Room holds 12 comfortably; the new Corner View seats up to 22 people in privacy. Larger groups can be hosted in semi private alcoves, with the option of utilizing the entire space for elegant events. Lounge 7 is ideal for private cocktail receptions, with its own private bar and unique décor for up to 60 people.
1789 Restaurant
1226 36th St, NW Washington DC (202) 965-1789Cuisine: American, Capacity: 125
The two-story restaurant in Georgetown has three dining rooms that can be rented for private parties accommodating 18-60 guests. For a larger gathering of up to 125 guests, check out F Scott's, the private party Art Deco club next door.
Adour at St. Regis
923 16th Street NW Washington, DC (202) 509-8000Cuisine: French, Capacity: 80
Adour’s semi-private dining room with chefs table seats up to 16 guests. The main dining room seats up to 80 guests. Receptions for smaller or larger groups are accommodated at the St. Regis bar.
AGAINN
1099 New York Avenue, NW Washington DC (202) 639-9830Cuisine: British/European, Capacity: 350
The award-winning menu takes a modern twist on traditional British Isles fare incorporating organic, sustainable, and locally produced ingredients. For parties and events, AGAINN offers a comfortable and unique private dining room accommodating up to14 guests. The semi-private Scotch Room is nestled in the back of the restaurant accommodating up to 60 guests for a reception. The entire restaurant is also available for large receptions up to 350 guests.
Agora
1527 17th Street, NW Washington DC (202) 332-6767Cuisine:Turkish, Capacity: 80
The Solen Room, on the second floor of the restaurant, accommodates up to 50 seated guests and receptions of up to 80 people. Agora’s party room mimics the Mediterranean oasis atmosphere of the lower level and provides a unique backdrop for meetings and special gatherings.
Ardeo+Bardeo
3311 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington DC (202) 244-6750Cuisine: American, Capacity: 70
The private dining room, located on the second floor of the restaurant, features an adjoining roof top terrace and can accommodate up to 70 for a cocktail reception or 40 for a seated dinner. Additionally, Ardeo + Bardeo offers a community table which seats up to 14 people and serves as a great place to hold a social gathering with family and friends.
Art and Soul
Liaison Capitol Hill, 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, DC (202) 638-1616Cuisine: American, Capacity: 500
The restaurant features modern, southern cuisine by an award winning chef and offers a variety of party venues in a chic setting accommodating small groups and large parties.
Beacon Bar and Grill
1615 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington DC (202) 872-1126Cuisine: Contemporary American, Capacity: 250
The restaurant provides multiple atmospheres to choose from including private elegant wood paneled rooms and a private patio. Private dining rooms can seat up to 100 people.
Bibiana Osteria Enoteca
1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington DC (202) 216-9550Cuisine: Italian; Capacity: 85
A dramatic stainless steel beaded curtain defines a semi-private dining area for up to 10 guests. he restaurant also has a large private dining room with two walls of expansive windows, that can seat 48 and comfortably accommodate up to 85 guests for a reception. The main dining room can also be reserved for a private celebration.
Bistro Bistro
1727 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC (202) 328-1640Cuisine: French, Capacity: 280
The upstairs dining area is ideal for private events, corporate/organization meetings, and special celebrations.
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