Washington, DC
14th & V
Spaces & capacities
- Langston Room85 seated / 100 standing
- Large Party ReservationUp to 20 seated
- Full Restaurant BuyoutUp to 400 guests
Holiday gatherings at Busboys and Poets
Make Room for
What Matters.
Celebrate around food, books, art, culture, and conversation. Bring your team, family, or community together in a space with a story of its own.
The Busboys and Poets difference
A gathering place
unlike any other.
From team dinners and employee appreciation to family celebrations and community gatherings, Busboys and Poets offers eight locations where hospitality, culture, and a more just world meet.
Locations
Rooms forEvery Kind of Gathering
Up to
Guests
Catering +Group Dining
Eight neighborhoods · one community
Choose your
gathering place.
Explore our locations, view spaces and capacity guidance, then use Perfect Venue to check live availability.
Washington, DC
450 K
Spaces & capacities
- The Davis Room80 seated / 90 standing
- Giovanni Reading Room50 seated / 60 standing
- Large Party ReservationUp to 20 seated
- Full Restaurant BuyoutUp to 400 guests
Washington, DC
Anacostia
Spaces & capacities
- Marion Barry Jr Room65 seated / 80 standing
- Large Party ReservationUp to 20 seated
- Full Restaurant BuyoutUp to 400 guests
Washington, DC
Brookland
Spaces & capacities
- Pearl Bailey Room80 seated / 100 standing
- Large Party ReservationUp to 20 seated
- Full Restaurant BuyoutUp to 400 guests
Columbia, MD
Columbia
Spaces & capacities
- Lucille Clifton Room110 seated / 130 standing
- The Anti-War Room14 seated / 15 standing
- Large Party ReservationUp to 20 seated
- Full Restaurant BuyoutUp to 400 guests
Hyattsville, MD
Hyattsville
Spaces & capacities
- Zinn Room100 seated / 120 standing
- Large Party ReservationUp to 20 seated
- Full Restaurant BuyoutUp to 400 guests
Arlington, VA
Shirlington
Spaces & capacities
- Robeson Room80 seated / 90 standing
- Paul's Den40 seated / 55 standing
- Large Party ReservationUp to 20 seated
- Full Restaurant BuyoutUp to 400 guests
Washington, DC
Takoma
Spaces & capacities
- Nicolás Guillén Room70 seated / 90 standing
- Large Party ReservationUp to 20 seated
- Full Restaurant BuyoutUp to 400 guests
Capacity guidance reflects the current Perfect Venue marketplace and may vary by setup. Confirm final capacity and availability with the Events Team.
Before you inquire
A few planning questions, answered.
Details can vary by location, room, date, and event setup. Share what you need in your inquiry, and the Busboys and Poets Events Team will confirm the best fit.
How do deposits and minimum spends work?
Requirements vary by location, room, date, event size, and service needs. The Events Team will outline the applicable deposit, minimum, and payment schedule in your proposal.
What parking and arrival options are available?
Parking and transit options differ by neighborhood. Choose a location in your inquiry, and the Events Team can share the most relevant arrival guidance.
Can you support microphones, screens, or other AV?
AV capabilities and setup options vary by room. Include any microphone, presentation, music, or connectivity needs in your inquiry so the team can confirm what is available.
Can children be included in the gathering?
Event policies and room suitability can vary by gathering and location. Include the age range and any seating or accessibility needs so the Events Team can recommend the right setup.
Which space will fit my group?
Use the location cards as initial guidance. Final capacity depends on the room and event setup and will be confirmed by the Events Team.
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