An event space with exposed brick walls, wood floors, dark tables, and a backlit bar at Johnny Pistolas.
An event space in a restaurant with exposed brick walls, wood floors, and long tables with black chairs at Johnny Pistolas.
An event space in a restaurant with exposed brick walls, long wooden tables, and high-back chairs at Johnny Pistolas.
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An event space in a restaurant with exposed brick walls, red accent lighting, and a large bar at Johnny Pistolas.
An event space in a restaurant with exposed brick walls, a long wood bar, and high-top tables at Johnny Pistolas.
An event space in a restaurant with exposed brick walls, arched alcoves, and a bar with wooden stools at Johnny Pistolas.
An exterior of a pub with large front windows, a white facade, and patio seating at Johnny Pistolas.

Half of Second Floor at Johnny Pistolas

Event Space in a Restaurant
·
Private space
2333 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009 –
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC
Up to 80
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Half of Second Floor is an Event Space in Johnny Pistolas centered on an upstairs bar that serves as the room's focal point.

Design: The room is a low-ceilinged, rectangular space arranged with a mix of booth seating and freestanding wooden tables. Exposed brick walls and recessed arches sit beneath warm general lighting and red accent uplights.

Features: The room has a full-length bar and a large projection screen mounted above the bar. The space includes an inbuilt PA system and speakers, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, and permission to play your own music. The furniture is movable to create a cleared area for standing receptions or a compact dancefloor.

Ideal for: Groups of friends or colleagues seeking a lively, social standing reception or a casual seated meal in an informal, compact setting.

What guests say: The space is lively and characterful with a welcoming interior and attentive staff.

Prices

Sunday
10:30 am – 12:00 am
from $20 per person
Per session
10:30 am – 12:00 am
from $20 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
4:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $20 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $20 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
10:30 am – 3:00 am
from $20 per person
Per session
10:30 am – 3:00 am
from $20 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Mexican cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed outside

Reviews and ratings

(37 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

KT
Kioko T.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 35 guests · February 2026

The space turned out to be perfect for my gathering. It was spacious, comfortable, and exactly the atmosphere I wanted. Every staff member was responsive, and on the day of the event, Nick was especially attentive and helpful. Leading up to it, both Elizabeth and Jonathan made the entire process seamless, from booking the venue to selecting the menu, even sharing photos and videos so I could visualize the setup. My guests loved the look and feel of the top floor and spent a lot of time enjoying the balcony. I’ll definitely be hosting future events at Johnny Pistola’s.

5.0
MS
Mary S.
Verified review
Party · 70 guests · October 2025

Everything. Space was great. Food was awesome. Staff were exceptional. They even referred a fantastic DJ who made it into a big dance party. Would highly recommend.

No criticism.

5.0
MS
Mary S.
Verified review
Excellent communication

We dealt with Nick then Jeff then Johnny. They were all helpful and professional.

5.0
CV
Chris V.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

No, we do not have any table linen on hand.

The larger tables are 36 by 48. The cocktail tables are 24 by 30.

About Johnny Pistolas

Johnny Pistolas is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Meet your host

Jonathan Askarinam
Member of Tagvenue since May 2022
37 Reviews
5 Rating
1h Response time
94% Response rate

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