1789 Restaurant

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,500 for off-peak dates, and $5,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 75 seated guests

About this venue

Celebrate your marriage at one of Washington, DC's most iconic and elegant wedding venues, 1789 Restaurant. Nestled in a charming Georgetown townhouse, our historic space is ideal for intimate receptions and sophisticated rehearsal dinners. Treat your guests to an exquisite fine dining experience with our elevated American cuisine and exceptional hospitality. For couples seeking a timeless and exclusive setting steeped in history, 1789 Restaurant offers an unparalleled ambiance for your most cherished moments.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

1226 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Our event spaces

John Carroll Room

This distinguished room is exclusively available for private daytime events, including brunches, luncheons, and receptions.

The John Carroll Room captures Washington's history with an elegant fireplace, beautiful antique furniture, and early-American relics. The walls display Currier & Ives prints from George Washington’s presidency, paintings of Georgetown University, and early maps of the city.

Guest capacity

40-50 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Square footage

738

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and casual”

Middleburg Room

A fully-private space on the third level, evoking the charm of Virginia hunt country.

Architectural features include a ceiling of 1800s barn siding from New England and massive beams from a Vermont home. With a built-in bar, this space is ideal for a cocktail reception followed by a seated dinner. The bay window overlooks residential Georgetown, while the walls feature colorful lithographs depicting classic hunt scenes.

Guest capacity

32-48 Seated

60-75 Standing

Square footage

510

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Wickets Room

Located on the second floor, the completely private Wickets Room is decorated in oak paneling with a pickled finish.

In the center of the dining room hangs a three-tiered black metal chandelier with individual silk shades. The walls feature a charming collection of 19th-century caricatures of English nobles, clergy, and dandies, creating a distinguished and intimate atmosphere.