There aren't enough words to describe the high level of customer service, professionalism and satisfaction I experienced from start to finish. Chelsea, one of the venue owners, took her time with me and answered all 5.391 questions I had with a smile. Every email was returned promptly and the entire process was seamless. Studio 52 is the perfect venue for any event and celebrating my 50th birthday there was the absolute best decision I ever made. The bar and event staff were lit!!! They served those drinks and kept my guests with a cup in their hand all night!! What I loved most was the free will to decorate the blank palette any way I liked. You can transform this place into a nightlife scene, a baby shower, business event or holiday party. You can easily use your imagination in this place and that's exactly what I did!! If you're searching for the perfect venue for ANY event, look no further than Studio 52!!! This deserves 10 stars. read more

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It was an amazing experience transforming this venue into the Yellowstone Barbie Ranch for my Muthaf'n Buuurday!! The owner Chelsea is an absolute delight to work with. I mean who can so no once she starts batting those hypnotic eyes, then brings in her husband with the fun Cancer personality so it's hard to say no to putting down a deposit! Lol. Ok ok take my whole wallet dang! Lol. The whole process was seamless, they even went above & beyond to make sure I can fit in my mechanical bull. This was the real deciding factor! There was no way I can have a Yellowstone party without a bull. Lol. Forgive me I'm extra & I want what I want* evil grin*. The staff was super detail oriented and fun to work with for the theme. Tati the bar manager is a Rockstar with a bubbly personality. I can't thank these guys enough for making sure I had the most puuurfect Ranch experience. And yes I came fully equipped with my horses as well. Can't be a cowgirl if you're not ride'n! Lol This venue is #BarbieApproved read more

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Best venue experience I've ever had!! I have done over 100 events in my business the past 5 years. Drew and his wife Chelsea are awesome people. They were fun, personable and helped with things beyond what they should do. The venue shows well but looks even better and more bright in person. Very spacious. I live in Dallas so I never had a chance to view it before booking. They sent a video showcase and I was even more satisfied when I got there. I will definitely use this venue for all of my future D.C. Events. Awesome location to with tons restaurants next door and down the street. read more

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I booked the space to host our Senior Prom and the space was amazing! Super dope lighting, sound system was amazing great spot to host a prom or any event. The staff was great very responsive and accommodating even provided a mock bar with non-alcoholic beverages for our students. Will definitely book this space again next year. 10 out 10 would recommend! read more

Wow, what a beautiful space! I booked a photoshoot with a popular photographer in DC and the studio space was awesome. Very, very clean& well lit. I'm so impressed I'm actually thinking about hosting an event here as the other pictures look so well with the decorations and stuff. Right next to the Ulta and Planet Fitness. Depending on the time, you may be able to find street parking right outside of the studio or along the strip like towards the gym. read more

We held our wedding ceremony and reception at Studio 52 and could not have been happier. Drew and Chelsea were attentive during the planning phases and helped ensure everything went smoothly on the day. The space is beautiful to begin with, making it easy to design a great looking event. We would highly recommend Studio 52 for your next event. Chelsea and Drew are phenomenal to work with: very quick to respond, flexible, friendly, and creative people with an adventurous willingness to try new things in their venue! Couldn't be happier. 10/10! read more

Studio52 in Ivy City was the perfect venue for our intimate corporate dinner for 60 people. I was drawn to the raw, industrial feel of the space juxtaposed with the stunning accent wall featuring Pennsylvania reclaimed barnwood. We used the lower level for registration/coat check, cocktails and passed hors d'ouevres. Guests then walked up the ramp to the upper level which was set with three long tables, seating 20 people at each table for dinner. The built-in photo booth was an unexpected, fun addition to the space, and at no extra charge, who can argue with that? If you plan to host an evening event, I would definitely recommend adding amber uplighting to warm the space. I had a great experience working with Chelsea and Drew throughout the planning process. They were quick to respond, flexible, professional, and most importantly, fun! It was a joy to work with them, and I look forward to returning. read more

I threw a holiday party here last Friday night, and everything was fantastic!! It's a beautiful space that you can turn into anything you'd like. Chelsea was very easy to deal with and accommodating. They provide an on-site coordinator day-of as well as security, and both of our guys -- Eric and Antonio -- were awesome and incredibly helpful! There is a photo booth included in every rental, which at first I thought was a very nice feature but it didn't really move me either way, but my guests were there ALL NIGHT LONG. So what do I know, right? Another bonus is a parking garage practically next door that has to be the best deal in DC! I highly recommend, and for a different party I would definitely come back here. My guests have been raving every since. read more

My husband and I held our elopement party/casual wedding reception here and we could not have been happier. The owners, Drew and Chelsea, went out of their way to deliver stellar customer service and were incredibly flexible and responsive to us. They allowed us to get food truck catering (and helped secure parking) and bartending services where we could purchase our own alcohol, which saved us a ton of money. Plus the space is just beautiful - it has an open, industrial feel with a wall made from 100+ year-old reclaimed farmhouse wood. There is a digital photo booth built in that our guests adored and a garage door that can open up, creating a very cool vibe. I would definitely recommend Studio 52 for anyone looking to have a wedding reception, or any other type of event! read more

Studio 52 - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I lucked up on this venue because of the photographer that owns the space--Drew Xeron. I needed a space for a cocktail party, as well as some professional pictures, & was glad to be able to use the same person for it! This simplified everything for us. The space is a hidden jewel in NW DC. Large windows, hard wood floors, & great open space is just what we needed with exposed brick walls. This loft was absolutely perfect for the contemporary look we were going for! There was space for a bar set up near the kitchen, as well as room for a food table. We had 6 bar top tables & it worked perfectly. If you're looking for a chic space to through a nice event, this is definitely it! Thanks Drew & Nicole for helping to make our event a success! read more

I hosted my daughter's MEGA SWEET 16 Birthday Bash at Studio 52 on Saturday, February 23, 2019. It was incredible. The owners, Chelsea and Drew, were gracious and resourceful and helped me find vendors to help bring my dream into a reality for my daughter's Club16 birthday party. We transformed the venue into a teen night club and everyone said it was beautiful and so much fun. I appreciated the much needed support from start to finish and my daughter was overjoyed with how many friends showed up to celebrate with her. WE packed the house and everyone LOVED Studio52. Thanks for everything and I look forward to hosting my birthday there too in April! read more

It's rare I give a 5 star rating. As an event planner I've worked with multiple venues in the city. Most are good. But Studio 52 has the wow factor!! Mainly due to the owners who are flexible yet professional. They were very responsive to all of my emails. The on-site rep for them was just as awesome! I love taking raw space and making my client's dream's come true! And the built in photo booth puts the icing on the cake! The reclaimed wood walls helped me cut decor cost too. The room has lots of character and I couldn't be happier read more

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Such an amazing venue! Customer service is amazing as well. Can't wait to have another event at Studio 52. read more

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Came here for a 1 year celebration for BarRo'd bartending company. The event was great and so was this venue! It's a nice clean, modern and easily customizable place. Would be great for any event. The owner was very nice as well. read more

I threw my fiancé a huge Surprise 30th bday party at Studio 52 and everything was perfect! This is def one of DC's newest and hottest venues! I heard back from Chelsea less than an hour after my yelp inquiry. We then scheduled a consultation that upcoming Saturday and once I saw the venue I fell in love. Chelsea promptly got a contract out to me the next day! Her and her husband really were invested in making sure my event was a success throughout the whole process! They even helped with the surprise story. The day of the event they provided me a personal event coordinator and security guard to ensure everything ran smoothly. The space is unique, modern, cool, and fun! Warehouse meets chic! There is a free parking garage next to it which is super convenient for your guest, there are two bathrooms inside, there is kitchen space and a back room kitchen for caterers! Now to the coolest parts there are LED lighted windows that change colors and BUILT IN PHOTO BOOTH!!! Which my guest absolutely loved! You can also have a hashtag put on the photo booth pics that guest can email or text themselves! Chelsea also will send you a Zip drive of all the photo booth pics after the event . 150 people fit more than comfortably with room to spare even with a DJ, Bar and Bartender and Catered Food Tables. I also rented two ottomans and two small tables and 4 cocktail tables. Everything fit and looked great! All of our guest the whole night kept saying what an amazing venue it was and how much the look and feel and of course the photo booth! We're still getting phone calls days later. read more

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One of my favorite event spaces in the District. The hardwood floors, large windows, and loft style of this place made our photography shoot and baby shower reception absolutely amazing and intimate. They also provide reasonably price high quality photography services on sight which gave us memories to share with the friends and family that could not make it. Thanks again to the Studio 52 Team for catering to our needs. read more

My husband and I booked Studio 52 for our 40th birthday party. We wanted a sophisticated, yet funky place with unique touches. We loved the open layout and urban feel of the venue and felt that it would best fulfill the vision for our party. Chelsea and Drew were very easy to work with and were quick to answer our questions and provide suggestions. Reggie, who was present during our party, was also great and helped coordinate things to make sure our party ran smoothly. The selfie wall was a huge hit and numerous guests told us how beautiful the place was. Street parking is plentiful and there's a parking garage down the street if needed. Everything was great and I would not hesitate to book this venue again. read more

I would go far enough to say that this is one of the slickest event spaces for the size. A very open and versatile space. Plus, it is easy to find for a change. A must see for events and creative productions. read more

I just threw a baby shower for my cousins at this venue and loved the experience. Chelsea and Drew were attentive and prompt. The space was clean, the assistance provided with Victor was great! The price was great and the support was greater. My furniture rentals arrived before I did and Drew was right there, helping them move in. I appreciated and I loved the service we received. We will definitely be back for future events. read more

Drew at Studio 52 is not only a creative genius but he's personal, professional, makes you feel comfortable with being in front of the camera. The Studio space has lots of character, exposed brick walls, original wood floors, ample windows for natural light in edition to all of the professional lighting equipment. Go today! Well worth the investment! read more

We had an event here and the owners were incredibly helpful. We had to have a pallet shipped and picked up and they definitely helped out with the logistics. I appreciated how awesome Drew and Chelsea were. They also helped secure a parking spot in front of their building for the food truck. And the venue was beautiful. I'd definitely recommend using them. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Drew multiple times over the years. It has consistently been an extremely professional and well put together. Drew and Chelsea really go out of their way to make sure the experience is one of a kind. I have had amazing results from each of our projects together and their consistent focus on details create memories that are truly timeless. I would recommend working with them to anyone who is looking for the best! read more

One of DC's best event spaces starting with the excellent service and attention to detail by club owners Chelsea and Drew. I truly felt like I was hosting an event in their home. They worked with me to find a way to say yes to my every request. The selfie studio was a major plus. Book this now for your next extra special event! read more

I searched 3 to 4 months to find a unique event space that would compliment my creative style and personality for my BIG Milestone Birthday on 1/14/2017. The venue wasn't even completed yet when I found the space, but I knew instantly that Studio 52 was THE place to lock in for my special day, and after meeting with Drew and Chelsea. They were the absolute BEST to work with from A to Z. They were open to my ideas and accommodated me to the fullest leading up to my special day. After the space was completed, all I could say was WOW and WHOA! It was and is spectacular and exceeded my expectation. As a Real Estate Broker, my venue search was for something totally unique and different and Studio 52 was that vision I had in my head. My mom and two best friends APPROVED of the event space immediately as THE place to have my birthday party and indeed it was. This past Saturday, my guests were in awe of its unique, cozy, sexy industrial vibe, and it was definitely a part of the conversation that night. I often heard my guests ask, "where did she find this space?" I received so many compliments from my guests about the overall classy vibe of the party, Studio 52's unique design and that "Selfie Station" which was a HUGE HIT! We staged the venue to perfection with beautiful furnishings, an open bar, catering with servers and color coordinated decor. .Awwwwww what a night!! Drew and Chelsea made certain that their go to staff that night was on point and they delivered great service to me and my guests. I am very pleased that I found Studio 52 for my Big Milestone Birthday Party but as equally pleased to say I've made 2 new friends in Drew and Chelsea. I can't wait to do more business with them and I highly recommend Studio 52 DC for your special event. My party was a huge success and Studio 52's unique space played an important part of my special night. Thank you Drew and Chelsea from the bottom of my heart. This Milestone Birthday will never be forgotten! It was the Best One Ever! FRe read more

This is my first review on Yelp - I gave Studio 52 even though I did not use them b/c I need to send a huge thank you to Chelsea & Drew for answering a hundred questions, taking their time to show me the space and even mini-brainstorming with us for our pop-up event. We did not book this space only b/c it was too big for our start up company, but we can't wait to expand so that we can work with Chelsea again! read more