• Restaurant
Located in Vernon Square in Downtown DC. Restored Historical Firehouse built in 1875, now a Gastro Pub with an Event Space for Private Parties and Social Events.This charming Firehouse is one of the city’s oldest and best-kept private dining secrets. Our upstairs "Dalmatian Room" has its own dedicated entrance, bar, and restroom.  It’s the perfect space to host a variety of events such as rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, team meetings, corporate luncheons, corporate happy hours, sit down dinners and so much more.  We have many floor plan options to best accommodate your party's needs, also including our Main Room dining and bar area, which can be semi private or private.

Location

438 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC, US

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday -

Space

The Dalmatian Room

  • Seated: 45
  • Standing: 50
Our Dalmatian Room has its own entrance, restroom and bar. It’s the perfect space to host a variety of events such as rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, team meetings, corporate luncheons, corporate happy hours, sit down dinners and so much more. We have many floor plan options to best accommodate your party's needs.

Main Dining Room

  • Seated: 40
This semi-private space is the perfect spot to sit down with friends for dinner and drinks. Whether you’re hosting an anniversary/birthday party or a quaint happy hour, this area is limited in standing room, but perfect if you’re looking to have a sit down dinner or family style meal with friends without the added cost of a private event space.

High Tops adjacent from Main Bar

  • Seated: 15
  • Standing: 20
Whether it’s Happy Hour, a going away party, a birthday party, or watching your favorite sports event with friends, our high top tables across from the main bar is the perfect spot for you and your guests.

High Tops plus Bar with Stools

  • Seated: 30
  • Standing: 50
Are you looking for a casual, fun atmosphere to gather with friends or colleagues? Look no further! Whether it’s for a group Happy Hour, a going away party, a birthday celebration or just hanging out watching sports, we have the perfect spot for you. Our downstairs main bar area has 15 bar stools in front of the bar and 3 tables of 5 for 15 guests with standing room for another 5 more guests to mingle.

Full Restaurant Buyout

  • Seated: 120
  • Standing: 120
This charming Historical Firehouse - with warm tones, original brick, and casual atmosphere - is the perfect backdrop to host any event from casual to upscale. A full buyout includes the entire downstairs main bar, dining room, and patio, in addition to the Dalmatian room and bar upstairs on the second floor. This space has everything you need to complete your celebration. We have a variety of floor plans from sit down dinners to cocktail receptions and more to best accommodate your event's needs. This space is also available for corporate meetings and luncheons. Please note that the Patio (50 seated or 70 standing) is not covered.

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Amenities

  • A/V Equipment
  • Bar Packages
  • Flexible Floor Plan
  • Full Bar
  • Great Views
  • Patio
  • Private Space
  • Sound Proof
  • Street Parking
  • WiFi

Look & Feel

  • Classic
  • Cozy
  • Exposed Brick
  • Rustic

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