DACOR Bacon is a sensational venue for hosting a party/wedding/school reunion/etc.. We have thrown…read morea cocktails and dance party there for the past three years, and can't say enough about the professionalism of the staff, the quality of the food, the service, and the price. Best of all, our guests love DACOR Bacon and come back each year. The house is an elegant Federal brick building (1801), home of John Marshall when he was on the Supreme Court. It is decorated with beautiful antiques and paintings. If you're having a large event, the garden AND the house are able to accommodate 180 people. When we wanted to rent a tent for dancing under outside, they helped us. When we wanted great DJs, they helped find them. For smaller events, the house is wonderful for a cocktail party, lunch or dinner. It retains its beautiful old world charm and is located just a stone's throw from the White House. Parking is fairly easy on weekends and in the evening We have also used DACOR Bacon for alumni cocktail parties. Guests tremendously enjoyed the elegant and comfortable setting. Washingtonians love to come to parties there -- it's the only still functioning grand historic house in Foggy Bottom. People walked by and say, 'What's that? I'd love to go in there." Out of towners are thrilled with its location, history and beauty. The staff is very experienced and helpful. They go out of their way to ensure the success of the events. Sylvia, who is the events coordinator, always goes above and beyond to make sure that we have a good experience. Alba and Jose make sure all the logistics are running smoothly, and they do a wonderful job. Meg wonderfully oversees it all.

This is a private club. Went for a group dinner sponsored by a member. We had to preselect our…read moremenu, but there was a decent variety for a quiet evening. I had the arugula and heirloom tomato salad, spring pea soup (which was quite delicious, I think it had some mint?) ginger glazed salmon for my entree, and an orange cake. Had a decent merlot. Servers were very attentive and polite. The building itself was the draw for me; rich with character. It must be about 200 years old. It feels like a converted private house with how the rooms are carved out of the space. Very nice experience.

This was an absolutely stunning venue for a wedding. Outside in the fall, the leaves were changing…read moreand made for the perfect backdrop for family photos for the bride and groom. The botanical gardens were a great site to view while waiting for the festivities to begin. The wedding hall itself is gorgeous with the open windows and was just perfectly decorated. This venue can definitely hold large groups. They have a bar area for a cocktail hour and then we moved into the main atrium for dinner and dancing . Dinner was delicious. The starter salad was quite tasty. We had an amazing time at this venue. I would highly recommend.

A few secrets about the Atrium:…read more 1. It has cherry blossom trees in the spring and is a perfect spot for doing Photoshoots if DC cherry blossom is too busy and too packed. 2. During winter time they set up holiday lights and it's very beautiful and not as busy as some other places. 3. If you get married there, you receive a membership from them We had our wedding at the Atrium and I'm grateful to my colleague who told me about this beautiful venue. They have all the information to start online and their team in charge of events is responsive and will send you all the files and pricing. When you schedule a visit, make sure to schedule it early enough, this place is so popular that we could barely get a window to visit and got lucky enough to grab someone's cancellation. We worked with Esther and she was absolutely fantastic to work with. Her responses are on time, she sends out the reminders and she is such a radiant and positive person, we loved her! Esther also helped us with all unique requests and accommodations and we appreciated all her support. Their in-house caterer was also great, we were pleasantly surprised with pricing for 2023 and we received quotes from over 30+ venues in the area. The quality of the food was very good too. We had a positive feedback from guests as well! The views are also so beautiful if you are doing your ceremony baby time from spring to late fall. So many flowers around!!

I used GWE for my wedding in August of 2011 in San Diego, CA. Laura and her team were indispensable…read moreto the production. Laura is located in Washington, DC along with the co-founder Carlee in San Diego, seamlessly and professionally brought together a beautiful day. I grew up in San Diego and have some knowledge of the city but Laura and Carlee really brought it together and added their "green" touch to the event. These are the most important things- for me-, but there are many more, that GWE provided: *Support with design, table layout and overall look and feel of the event. *Amazing ability to manage a project professionally but also bringing a true sense of calm to an overwhelming process. *Extensive knowledge of wedding etiquette, vendor relations, negotiations, overall event production and coordination and of course, reducing the impact of any event on the environment. *Day-of coordination and everything that lead up to that including timing of deliveries, managing the final details of contracts, and the chronology of the wedding day. There was also a lot of people-wrangling that was done with ease. The venue was unique to say the least, and GWE's team never batted an eye handling all the bumps and idiosyncrasies. We could not have done it without them and I would hire them again and again for any event in the future both here in Washington, DC or San Diego.

I came to see what other clubs affiliated were outside of Baltimore, Md., while intown. Initially…read morecome into the building security ladies look you up and down. Then are directed to the 13th fl. I meet Ms.Theresa security reception (pleasent, polite, and upbeat) operations who walks me to elevator, then through the club and hands me off to, Mesfin- Food & Beverage manager, nice fellow who then directs me to the bar for a seat. My bar staff is preoccuppied with his phone to be engaging. The lunch wait staff is older and very inclusive, not hospitable nor engaging with even simple cordiality. One of the reasons, when not a regular in DC cliques, your presumed as an outsider. Food was a salad bar, that was fresh, clean, and had a great chickpea salad w feta and pickled onion. Cheat day was dessert- mini rasbery cheescake shot and a strawberry slice of roll cheesecake. Main course was potatoe gnocchi, fresh burrata,in red sauce. Wanted to see the layout for potential youth dining, when off the boat or taking youth visiting musuems, might have to seek accomodations more hospitable

The National Press Club is a venerable DC institution, rich with journalistic, DC and American…read morehistory and located at the top of Columbia Square. I could spend a couple hours looking at the all the wall artifacts which includes many autographed photos of important past visitors. I loved seeing the piano that President Harry S Truman used to play. Until today I never knew Truman tickled the ivories. An integral part of the NPC is dining at the Reliable Source. My dining experience was absolutely fabulous. Service was exceptional and I liked how the head chef came out to check on us. On this particular day (Wednesday), a salad and prime rib buffet was available, as well as a regular menu. We opted for the buffet, which also came with an absolutely delicious cream of chicken soup. I loved all the flavorful salad condiment options, including pickled onions and multiple types of nuts. The prime rib was tender and delicious. They had cheesecake as a dessert. At the end of lunch, they served a most excellent coffee. I loved how they did it the British way, pouring cream in the cup before pouring in the coffee. Coffee is provided in a li'l coffee pot for each person, with plenty of coffee for refills. On special occasions, such as Chinese (Lunar) New Year, they have more elaborate meals. Frequently, the NPC has pressers where people in the news come and talk and answer questions from the audience. The day I was here, Robert Rand, author of The Menendez Murders and Anamaria Baralt, a cousin of the Menendez brothers came and spoke about the case. You do have to be a member or be escorted by a member to enter the NPC.

I volunteered at a gala here this weekend. It is a large open space, with a wonderful glass…read moreceiling. (Very atrium like) Lots of green/brown marble surrounds you, and a huge elegant staircase it at one end. I can see the stairs being great for a speech or an entry to a wedding reception. If you are looking for an event venue down stairs this is worth checking out.

Excellent experience - we were the first guests for Donny, the new innkeeper. Our room was the one…read morewhere General Sheridan stayed during the Civil War, but now with a full bathroom and running water! It was quiet and peaceful at night too. The breakfasts were great, tasty and well presented in a dining room full of history. Charles Town has many good restaurants, most within easy walking distance of the Inn, and Harper's Ferry was only an 11 minute drive away. Centrally located, full of history and a wonderful host! Highly recommended.

For how expensive The Carriage Inn is now, the experience was shockingly disorganized. We couldn't…read morebook online, no one answered the phone, and the whole operation felt way too casual for the price they're charging. The worst part: my husband's parents were told they could stay another night, only to be asked to leave later because someone else booked online. That's not a small mistake -- that's basic mismanagement. This place used to have real standards. Very disappointed in the new ownership.

Lovely owners with amazing attention to detail. Their accommodations are very comfortable and you…read moreare sure to feel welcomed here!

The Artful Table is a great local business that offers luxury charcuterie experiences, grazing…read moretables, and tablescape styling for events across the DMV area! We enjoyed their charcuterie cart that featured delicious cheeses (Parm, Spanish Manchego and Aged Cheddar), multigrain crackers, fruits (purple grapes), veggies (baby carrots and cherry tomatoes), chocolate covered pretzels, unsalted pecans, and small jars of yummy honey; they also offered Prosciutto and Salami (skewers with cornichons) - such a great snack, or even a meal, as the portions were very generous! The setup is super cute, with such a nice decor and setting; they even had a lit set of candles! The owners were super friendly and kind, and you can customize to your heart's desire! Definitely check them out for your next get-together or if you're planning for an event - you won't regret it! +charcuterie cart +offers grazing tables +tablescape styling +available for events +lovely owners +friendly service +serves the DMV area