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Private Speakeasy Space at The Pub and The People

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
1648 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20002 –
Northwest, Washington, DC
Up to 25
seats
Up to 35
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

You're on the hunt for a private room with a capacity of 30ish to host your next event? Then stop looking! We've got what you need with our Private Basement Cocktail Bar with Speakeasy vibes.
With wooden elements, cozy oldschool vintage vibe, and capacity of 35, this is the perfect place to hold your next memorable event. Try some of the best innovative cocktails that the city has to offer, which taking in 80s/vintage feels.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 20-30 guests and costs about $1,000.

"It was such a perfect spot for a small number of people! It made the event intimate and fun!"

- Deirdre S. Sep 2026

Prices

Sunday
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $440 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $440 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $440 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $440 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $440 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $440 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $440 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $440 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $550 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $550 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $550 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $550 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $550 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $550 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 35
  • Dining
    up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Restroom
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(15 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

DS
Deirdre S.
Verified review
Party · 20 guests · September 2026

It was such a perfect spot for a small number of people! It made the event intimate and fun! The decorations and the records made it even better!

5.0
TR
Trenton R.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 35 guests · May 2024
5.0
IG
Ivan G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
DM
Desmond M.
Verified review
Very poor communication
1.0

FAQ

Yes, separate tabs are not a problem, but the venue needs to be aware in advance.

Yes, DJs are permitted. Organisers should see the space they will be working with beforehand.

About The Pub and The People

The Pub and The People is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

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Meet your host

matthew murphy
Member of Tagvenue since April 2022
15 Reviews
5 Rating
4h Response time
92% Response rate

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