About this venue
Old Ebbitt Grill is a restaurant in Washington, D.C. with the ability to host both rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions. Located just two blocks from the White House, this historic venue sits right in the middle of all of the history and character Washington, D.C. has to offer. With both indoor and outdoor event spaces available, Old Ebbitt Grill is a spectacular venue for your biggest wedding celebrations as well as the most intimate occasions.
Our event spaces
Cabinet Room
The Cabinet Room
Our intimate Cabinet Room captures Washington DC's historic charm. Located on the lower level, the Cabinet Room is beautifully paneled in mahogany with a beamed ceiling, brass fixtures, and a private bar.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 65 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement
Lounge
The Lounge
With both indoor and outdoor event spaces available, Old Ebbitt Grill is a spectacular venue for your biggest wedding celebrations as well as the most intimate occasions.
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Full Atrium
The Atrium
Host your special event in our expansive Atrium, which features a soaring fourteen-story ceiling and incredible skylight. Your guests will have access to a private entrance.
Guest capacity
Up to 225 Seated
Up to 600 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party
Rooftop
Stunning sunest views of the monumental DC Skyline
This expansion rooftop is perfect fora cocktail reception of up to 200 guests enjoying the sunset over the Washington DC Skyline
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
8,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Cabinet Room
The Cabinet Room
Our intimate Cabinet Room captures Washington DC's historic charm. Located on the lower level, the Cabinet Room is beautifully paneled in mahogany with a beamed ceiling, brass fixtures, and a private bar.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 65 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement
Lounge
The Lounge
With both indoor and outdoor event spaces available, Old Ebbitt Grill is a spectacular venue for your biggest wedding celebrations as well as the most intimate occasions.
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Full Atrium
The Atrium
Host your special event in our expansive Atrium, which features a soaring fourteen-story ceiling and incredible skylight. Your guests will have access to a private entrance.
Guest capacity
Up to 225 Seated
Up to 600 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party
Rooftop
Stunning sunest views of the monumental DC Skyline
This expansion rooftop is perfect fora cocktail reception of up to 200 guests enjoying the sunset over the Washington DC Skyline
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
8,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Available services that can be provided by Old Ebbitt Grill
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
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