Comments on: Dear PoP – Best Place to Host a Holiday Party?

By: enus gobunger

enus gobunger — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:10:53 +0000

I second Andy Duffy’s self promotion. That back room is pretty great. And Andy is always there to make sure you’ve got everything you want

By: Simon Landau

Simon Landau — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:28:49 +0000

Wonderland for sure…such a fun bar.

By: StubsDC

StubsDC — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:16:57 +0000

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By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:37:28 +0000

Here are my favorites for spaces with private rooms for dinner/cocktail reception for staff which is fun, not too expensive, and great spaces/food:

- Tabard Inn (Room 24)
- CoCo Sala
- The Madison Hotel (they have a cool lounge room near the bar you can rent)
- Darlington House (2nd floor)
- Cafe Milano
- Zola
- Zola Kitchen
- Bistro Bis

By: Andy Duffy

Andy Duffy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:28:01 +0000

Somebody told me Duffy’s has a really cool back room..least that’s what I hear.

By: Nichole

Nichole — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:44:51 +0000

@DCster Marty’s no longer exists. It’s now Cava.

On the Hill: I like Top of the Hill a lot (above Pour House), and Lounge 201 over on Mass Ave. has a great private room. I also love the American Legion on 3rd and D SE, if you don’t mind bringing your own food and booze – it’s cheap and easy. Cantina Marina is also a great spot, down on the water.

I’ve also had great parties at the Derby, and you can rent the second floor at Adam’s Mill for cheap and it’s actually a really okay spot.

But, you said you’re looking for a work thing, so not sure you’re necessarily looking for a bar. Where’s your office? Generally what’s your budget? What is the age/demographic of the staff? Are these after work things, or lunch things, or afternoon things? How important is the food/booze ratio? Does your office pay, or does everyone pay for themselves? These are all things that make a difference. (Can you tell I host a lot of events?)

By: Nofiction

Nofiction — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:55:23 +0000

The Reef on the 18th street has a downstairs (right on 18th) that friends of mine have hired for something like $100 plus a minimum at the bar. The size is about right…I think they have four dozen or so people attend.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:15:04 +0000

While I’ve never actually looked into it, I’m sure the Black Cat would be a good place. They have many different rooms to work with. Also, they don’t usually open until later so you could probably convince them to open a little earlier for you at very little cost.

By: PetworthRes

PetworthRes — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:12:49 +0000

We had our post-rehearsal-dinner party at Bourbon in Adams Morgan. Since it’s mostly a late night place, you can have a pretty big crowd on the second floor earlier in the evening, for a happy hour, and have it mostly to yourselves. There’s no extra charge.

By: springroadintoaction

springroadintoaction — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:57:14 +0000

We’ve always had a lot of good luck at Hamilton’s. And, if your office is anywhere near the hill, Rock and Roll Hotel is also a great option.