Iron Gate Restaurant

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,000

Guest capacity

Up to 120 seated guests

About this venue

Hold your next event at Washington DC’s oldest continuously running restaurant. The property, built in 1875 by retired Navy Admiral William Bradford, offers a unique combination of indoor and outdoor spaces. From intimate gatherings and sumptuous dinner parties to festive cocktails and full-scale fetes, Iron Gate has everything you need to make your next event an unforgettable experience. Our warm and cozy Indoor Dining Room gives your guests a front seat to our kitchen where our chef will delight you with a multi-course family-style tasting menu. Wow your guests in the spring, summer and fall under the stunning wisteria and grape vines on our Garden Patio, complete with a retractable awning. Tucked away next to the Garden Patio, our Side Courtyard is the perfect space for intimate dinners, brunches and cocktail parties.

Seated guest capacity

12-120

Venue type

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

1734 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Our event spaces

The Garden Patio

Escape to a hidden oasis in the heart of Dupont Circle.

The Garden Patio is a charming outdoor space, perfect for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and special brunches. Guests will feel transported out of the city as they gather under the stunning wisteria and grape vines that provide natural shade. This enchanting space is available in the spring, summer, and fall, and features a retractable awning for added comfort, ensuring a beautiful experience no matter the weather.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 65 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

The Side Courtyard

Our most private and intimate space.

For a more intimate and private gathering, the Side Courtyard is the ideal choice. Located just off the Garden Patio, this secluded space is perfect for cozy dinners, elegant brunches, and sophisticated cocktail parties. Guests can enjoy a stunning view of St. Matthew’s Cathedral in good weather, or you can opt to rent a tent for a seamless event no matter the forecast.

Guest capacity

Up to 24 Seated

Up to 35 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Indoor Dining Room

Cozy hideaway in the winter months

Our Indoor Dining Room is a warm and inviting space perfect for rehearsal dinners or small receptions. Your guests will love the cozy atmosphere, complete with a crackling wood-burning fireplace in the winter and a cool, welcome retreat from the summer heat. The room features an open kitchen where our talented chef prepares a delightful multi-course tasting menu served family-style, creating a truly memorable dining experience.

Guest capacity

Up to 45 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”