Gallery Area at Ambar Capitol Hill

Event Space in a Restaurant
·
Private space
523 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 –
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Up to 10
seats
Up to 20
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

This intimate second-floor space can seat up to 10 guests.

We strive to offer the best group dining experience in the hospitality industry. Through our Chef’s selection of unlimited small plates and select drinks, we are able to customize your experience based on group size, dietary restrictions, or allergies.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

Includes:
Beet Tzatziki
strained garlic yogurt with oven-roasted beets
Ajvar
roasted pepper & eggplant relish
Urnebes
roasted pepper relish & aged cow cheese emulsion
Balkan Salad
tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, sherry vinaigrette, Balkan cheese
Cheese Pie
crispy phyllo dough, aged cheese, roasted pepper cream, yogurt
Pepper Croquette
herb-panko coated marinated piquillo pepper, stuffed with kajmak and aged sheep cheese, cranberry chutney
Beef Short Rib Goulash
wells family farm beef braised for five hours in red wine reduction served with trofie pasta
Grilled Mixed Meat
pork neck, grilled chicken skewers, meatballs, Balkan kebabs, smoked pork sausage

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
4:30 pm – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.

Capacity

Standing
up to 20
Dining
up to 10

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
European cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Gender-neutral restrooms
Bike parking
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

A signed contract and a 50% deposit are required to guarantee your reservation.
The menu must be finalized 7 days before the event.
The group count must be finalized 2 days before the event.
This venue charges an admin fee of 22% on the food & beverage total.
Venue has a corkage fee.

About Ambar Capitol Hill

Discover the world of Balkan cuisine in this multi-level space that includes several semiprivate spaces and a rooftop.

From traditional spreads and kebabs to a wide range of cocktails containing rakia, Ambar is the perfect setting to excite your tastebuds and celebrate any occasion. Come and join us!

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