Celebrate in
historic style
Step into the City Tavern and host your next event where America's history was forged by such luminaries as Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.
Built in 1796, the City Tavern is one of the oldest buildings and last remaining Federal-period taverns in Washington, D.C. Rescued from demolition in 1959 and meticulously restored, this architectural treasure is on the National Register of Historic Places and served as the home to the exclusive City Tavern Club until August 2024.
Today’s City Tavern is now a refreshed and re-imagined 13,000-square-foot venue in the heart of Georgetown.
Under new ownership dedicated to preserving its heritage, City Tavern is poised to begin its next remarkable chapter in history as once again host to Georgetown’s most important and elegant events.
InquireCity Tavern offers an unrivaled setting for events that your guests will long remember:
- Two stunning ballrooms, one with Gracie wallpaper hand-picked by Jackie Kennedy, the other offering a charming outdoor patio
- Exquisitely restored architectural features, including half a dozen fireplaces, moldings, and the original tavern brick and pine floors
- Choice spaces of various sizes, accommodating up to 900 guests
- A prime Georgetown location at the corner of M & Wisconsin avenues NW with the luxury of adjacent parking providing more than 600 spaces
Whether hosting an elegant wedding or rehearsal dinner, a dynamic corporate gathering, gala, or special social celebration, we invite you to share in the legacy of this Georgetown icon, where the past and present converge to create unforgettable moments and magical memories.
Inquire“Georgetown—May its prosperity equal the ardent enterprize of its inhabitants, and the felicity of their situation.”