The Bar at Ambar Clarendon

Restaurant
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Private space
2901 Wilson Boulevard, Washington, DC 22201
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA

About this space

The Bar at Ambar is a fun and inviting space just off the dining room, featuring turquoise and golden hues, beautiful glass tiles and large mirrors to ensure plenty of light and airiness. High top tables and bar stools allow guests some sitting and some standing room. Great spot for a cocktail reception!


Event offers and packages

Package per person

A selection of two options from each category makes for a delicious feast of Balkan delights!
Additional $5 per person per extra dish (beyond the 2 allotted selections).

Platters - All Options Come With Bread (select 2)
Meat Mezze - choice of 3
GOVEĐA PRŠUTA
beef prosciutto
DIMLJENI SVINJSKI VRAT
smoked pork neck
JAGNJEĆA PRŠUTA
lamb prosciutto
KULEN
spicy salami
Kahmak Bar - choice of 3
ŠUMADIJA KAJMAK
not aged milk skim spread
ZLATIBOR
aged 3-6 month
SMOKED SALMON
capers / dill / onion / lemon
HEARB KAJMAK
basil / terragon / dill / garlic
MUSHROOM
porcini /walnut
Spreads - choice of 3
URNEBES
aged cow cheese / ajvar / chilli
AJVAR
rosted pepper / eggplant / garlic
GARLIC BEANS
onion / dry roasted pepper
paprika
ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
roasted eggplant / garlic / sesame
TZATZIKI WITH ROASTED BEETS
cream cheese/horseradish dressing
LAMB PATE
cream cheese/horseradish dressing

Salads + Apps (select 2)
MEAT PIE
crispy phyllo/beef and pork
garlic yogurt
CHEESE PIE
crispy phyllo/cucumber yogurt
roasted red pepper sauce
WHITE FLATBREAD
kajmak / cured aged cow’s cheese
fresh herbs truffle paste/olive oil
SUDŽUK SAUSAGE FLATBREAD
urnebes / sudžuk sausage
GRILLED VEGGIE FLATBREAD
homemade pesto/cheese
seasonal veggie
BALKAN SALAD
tomato / pepper / cucumber / onion
aged cow cheese
SQUASH SALAD
mixed greens/panko-crusted mozzarella
crispy bacon/pomegranate dressing
RED QUINOA SALAD
grilled corn/pomegranate
heirloom tomato / lettuce / balsamic
ORGANIC SLAW
mixed organic cabbage / carrot / radish
organic vinaigrette
AMBAR SPRING SALAD
kale / shaved carrots / apples / endive
elderflower lemon dressing/pine nuts
MARINATED THREE PEPPERS
spicy / mild / cheese / garlic
organic vinaigrette / chives / parsley
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
veloute / crispy prosciutto / pumpkin
quail egg
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
lemon & garlic yogurt
CABBAGE CASUELA
braised cabbage / dry pepper / yogurt
AMBAR FRIES
chives / homemade spice
PEPPER AND CHEESE CROQUETTE
breaded pepper / stuffed with cheese
Kalamata olive jam
FRIED ZUCCHINI
breaded zucchini/oregano
sour cream and baked pepper
MUSHROOM PILAF
root veggies / rice / cremini mushroom
butter

Mains (select 2)
BALKAN KEBAB
house-ground beef & veal
AMBAR BURGER
house-ground beef & veal
WILD BOAR BURGER
arugula/pesto sauce
CHICKEN KEBAB
kajmak sauce / pickled onion
LAMB SKEWER
grilled skewer/herb sour cream
pomegranate
GRILLED PORK NECK
kajmak mash / miso mustard
HOUSE-MADE PORK SAUSAGE
mustard sauce
STUFFED SOUR CABBAGE
potato mash / pork-belly / rice / yogurt
STUFFED PEPPER
stuffed with root vegetables /
beef & pork / pork
LAMB STEW
with sweet cabbage / horseradish / cornbread
PORK ROTISSERIE
served with slowed cooked potatoes/cabbage slaw
horseradish
LAMB ROTISSERIE
served with slowed cooked potatoes/garlic yogurt
horseradish
DRUNKEN MUSSELS
rakija / garlic / capers / lemon
somun / cream
RAINBOW TROUT
garlic seared, cold potato salad
GRILLED SHRIMP
grilled with corn puree
GRILLED CALAMARI WITH GREMOLATA
fresh herbs / diced peppers/lemon
CATFISH
fresh herbs / coleslaw / lemo

Prices

Sunday
9:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $49 per person
Per session
9:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $49 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $49 per person
Per session
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $49 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $49 per person
Per session
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $49 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $49 per person
Per session
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $49 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $49 per person
Per session
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $49 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $49 per person
Per session
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $49 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
9:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $49 per person
Per session
9:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $49 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Dining
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Natural light
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

A 50% deposit is required to hold the dates. The remaining amount will be charged the day before the event.
The menu must be finalized 7 days before the event.
The group count must be finalized 2 days before the event.
This venue charges an admin fee of 22% on the food & beverage total.


Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

HG
Hannah G.
November 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

Ambar Clarendon provides the perfect space to host your private or corporate event. A capacity of 100 seats combined with exceptional food, drinks, and a professionally trained staff, renders Ambar the ideal choice when it comes to your celebration.

From small family gatherings to corporate events, Ambar will host your friends, family, or business partners all with equal care and always with the highest standards of professionalism


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