Friends Meeting of Washington

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  16 reviews  â€“ 
2111 Decatur Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20008 –
Dupont Circle (0.4 mi)
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Spaces for hire at Friends Meeting of Washington

Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
250 seats
260 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Our largest space, the Meeting Room reflects historic Quaker traditions and is elegant in its simplicity. Long poplar benches are hand-hewn as is the surrounding walnut wainscoting. With a ceiling height of 17 feet, the space features windows overlooking our gardens. Padded benches can be arranged to best suit your event (pillows shown in some ph...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $200 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Assembly Room
Event Space
·
Private space
100 seats
150 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Our largest indoor reception space, the newly renovated Assembly Room features coffered ceilings, contemporary lighting and dark floors. Three full-height doors open onto the lower west terrace and gardens, rented separately. The room also has a nonworking fireplace. A portion of the room has an optional partition for breakout groups. The adjac...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $225 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Decatur Place Room
Event Space
·
Private space
36 seats
40 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
This popular, flexible space works beautifully for a staff retreat, meeting, small lecture or workshop. It is also easily converted to a childcare space in support of events elsewhere on our campus. This room has immediate access to our east gardens and the bluestone terrace above. Delivery and set up for in-room breakfast, lunch or dinner are simp...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $140 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Quaker House Living Room
Event Space
·
Private space
40 seats
50 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Built in the 1920s and purchased by Friends Meeting of Washington in 1970, historic Quaker House was formerly an elegant townhome to diplomats. The home’s multipurpose living room features a vaulted ceiling, French windows, and a nonworking fireplace. Its doors open onto a new glass corridor on the north, seamlessly connecting this space to the wes...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Bridge Room
Boardroom
·
Private space
10 seats
20 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Full of ambiance, this brand new conference room space is located where there was once a terrace above the old carriage house. It is brightened by skylights above and south facing windows. The east and west walls of the conference room are exposed brick with arched French windows. On the north, a glass-paneled, accordion wall opens via the 10-foot ...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Library and Parlor
Event Venue
·
Private space
10 seats
10 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The library and parlor are combined for a small space that offers both comfortable, informal seating on upholstered antiques and reproductions as well as a classic oak table for a meeting of six to eight. This space is perfect for a small meeting, discussion, or staff retreat. Pocket doors open onto a hallway that leads to the glass-enclosed lobby ...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Explore other spaces in the area

2111 Decatur Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
Dupont Circle (0.4 mi)
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Subway Dupont Circle Metro Station 0.2 mi
  • Subway Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan 0.8 mi
  • Subway Farragut North 0.9 mi
  • Bus Connecticut Av NW & Q St NW 0.3 mi
  • Bus 20 St NW & O St NW 0.4 mi
Parking
  • Parking 2001 S Street NW Parking Garage - ParkChirp - 2001 S St NW, Washington 0.1 mi
  • Parking One Parking - 1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington 0.1 mi
Hotels
  • Generator Washington DC 0.2 mi
  • The Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row 0.2 mi
  • The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 0.2 mi
  • Washington Hilton 0.2 mi

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $100–$225 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Assembly Room
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Decatur Place Room
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $140 hire fee per hour
Quaker House Living Room
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Bridge Room
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Library and Parlor
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Monday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100–$225 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Assembly Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Decatur Place Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $140 hire fee per hour
Quaker House Living Room
8:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Bridge Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Library and Parlor
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100–$225 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Assembly Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Decatur Place Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $140 hire fee per hour
Quaker House Living Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Bridge Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Library and Parlor
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100–$225 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Assembly Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Decatur Place Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $140 hire fee per hour
Quaker House Living Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Bridge Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Library and Parlor
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100–$225 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Assembly Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Decatur Place Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $140 hire fee per hour
Quaker House Living Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Bridge Room
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Library and Parlor
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$225 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $200 hire fee per hour
Assembly Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee per hour
Decatur Place Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $140 hire fee per hour
Quaker House Living Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $150 hire fee per hour
Bridge Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee per hour
Library and Parlor
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$225 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $200 hire fee per hour
Assembly Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee per hour
Decatur Place Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $140 hire fee per hour
Quaker House Living Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $150 hire fee per hour
Bridge Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee per hour
Library and Parlor
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Facilities and catering options

Up to 260
standing
Up to 250
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
In-house catering
Accommodation available
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
4.8
SF
Sophie F.
April 2024
Filming Location · 6 guests
We really loved this location which was perfectly located for the interviews we filmed for a documentary series. Brian and Lizzy were so helpful and incredibly responsive even when we were booking at short notice!
5.0
SB
Steven B.
March 2024
Meeting · 30 guests
An excellent venue that was easy to access. The attentive team helped set up Wifi and Zoom. I will definitely use it in the future.
5.0
MF
Monica F.
August 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
GS
Gents S.
May 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

About Friends Meeting of Washington

Historic but newly renovated, our event venue offers unique spaces surrounded by gardens. Centrally located in Dupont Circle in the heart of Washington DC — within walking distance of the Metrorail — our event venue is close to many hotels and restaurants.

On behalf of our community, we personally invite you to experience our Quaker hospitality as the venue for your event. Accessible to all and environmentally sustainable, our event venue offers a unique setting and a peaceful oasis removed from the bustle of Washington DC.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Friends Meeting of Washington, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Friends Meeting of Washington:

  • Assembly Room hosting 50 guests: $720
  • Quaker House Living Room hosting 10 guests: $1900
  • Library and Parlor hosting 6 guests: $930

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Friends Meeting of Washington is located at 2111 Decatur Place Northwest, in the Kalorama district of Washington. The nearest metro station is Dupont Circle.

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