Top Activity Bars in Washington, DC
Political debates are not the only competitions taking place in Washington. Groups searching for Activity Bars in Washington, DC can choose from venues featuring darts, arcade games, shuffleboard, karaoke, and immersive entertainment experiences throughout the city. Many locations provide food and drinks alongside the activities, making them ideal for birthdays, networking events, and work socials. Several venues also offer private areas for exclusive gatherings. Browse the options below and start planning.
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from $28
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityGround Floor
2032Town TavernAdams Morgan, Washington, DCJJuliet D.
“Good location in DC Private, large space Good music and welcoming staff” -
from $1100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityTop Floor
27180Death Punch BarAdams Morgan, Washington, DCThe Top Floor is an Event Space in Death Punch Bar. The space is an intimate upstairs lounge separated from the ground-floor bar. Design: The room presents a low-ceiling, compact layout with exposed dark brick and wood flooring.
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from $2200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
250Death Punch BarAdams Morgan, Washington, DCWith a full buyout, up to 250 people can take over the entire venue. That means full access to the Billiard Room - with pool tables, outdoor table tennis, and a big TV - plus the top-floor stage for live gigs and performances.
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from $1100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBilliard Room
2570Death Punch BarAdams Morgan, Washington, DCThe Billiard Room is a Lounge in Death Punch Bar centred on a bank of pool tables that run the length of a long, narrow private room. Design: The room has exposed red brick walls, warm timber floors and a low ceiling fitted
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from $48
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Clocktower Bar
3060Swingers Dupont CircleDowntown Washington, DC, DCThe Clocktower Bar is a semi-private cocktail bar in Swingers Dupont Circle that provides a tucked-away bar area separated from the venue’s main activity spaces and designed for focused socialising.
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from $500
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWashington DC
10001500Throw Social DCNortheast, Washington, DCThrow Social DC is a social nightlife venue focused on activity-led group entertainment and a music-centred layout. The space combines informal seating and standing areas for a casual, social experience.
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from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityElectric Cool-Aid
140200Electric Cool-AidShaw, Washington, DCElectric Cool-Aid is a semi-private outdoor space in a Bar that centres on rotating on-site food trucks serving the area. Design: The outdoor area displays large, colourful street-art murals across fence panels and building
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from $88
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Area
62100Figleaf Bar & LoungeDowntown Washington, DC, DCWhat guests say: The space is welcoming and comfortable, and the staff are attentive and professional.
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from $300
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVIP CLUB
50110Ocean LoungeNortheast, Washington, DCDesign: The space has low ceilings, dark finishes and button-tufted banquette seating along one wall, punctuated by wall-mounted screens and colour-changing disco lighting that creates an intimate club feel.
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from $1750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Space
30100Tonic At Quigley’s Bar and RestaurantNorthwest, Washington, DCMMelissa C.
“The space is a great size and very versatile. Service was great.” -
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTaj of India
125125Taj of IndiaGeorgetown, Washington, DCFull restaurant buyouts and individual spaces are available. Conveniently located in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
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from $80
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityExclusive Hire
450Swingers Dupont CircleDowntown Washington, DC, DCYou can hire out Swingers in its entirety for parties of up to 525 people. Exclusive hire gets you the run of the venue and the opportunity to fully personalize your event experience.
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FAQs about Top Activity Bars in Washington, DC
Booking costs of activity bars average $2000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Washington, DC, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $2000 | to $8000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $300 | to $1100 | hire fee per hour |
| From $48 | to $80 | per person |
You'll find activity bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Washington, DC, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 70 guests | prices average $80 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 180 guests | prices average $1100 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 250 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 1.1 mi from central Washington, DC, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Indoor Space at Tonic At Quigley’s Bar and Restaurant
on 2036 G Street Northwest - 0.7 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘The space is a great size and very versatile.’ -
Top Floor at Death Punch Bar
on 2321 18th Street Northwest - 1.1 mi from center.
Venue said: What guests say: The space has decorated interiors, a lively atmosphere during pop-up events and attentive bar service at themed nights. -
Ground Floor at Town Tavern
on 2323 18th Street Northwest - 1.1 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘Coordinator was super helpful and nice - back room on the first floor was great for a party...’
Cheap activity bars in Washington, DC start from $25 per person or $1750 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Ground Floor at Town Tavern, from $28 per person (up to 32 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Coordinator was super helpful and nice - back room on the first floor was great for a party...’ -
Indoor Space at Tonic At Quigley’s Bar and Restaurant, from $1750 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The space is a great size and very versatile.’ -
Exclusive Hire at Swingers Dupont Circle, from $80 hire fee per hour (up to 450 guests standing)
Venue said: You can hire out Swingers in its entirety for parties of up to 525 people. Exclusive hire gets you the run of the venue and the opportunity to fully personalize your event experience.
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Page last updated in October 2026
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