An event space in a restaurant with a marble-topped bar, exposed brick walls, and chandeliers at Bistro Cacao.
An event space in a restaurant with a marble-topped bar, chandeliers, and shelves of liquor at Bistro Cacao.
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The Bar Area at Bistro Cacao

Bar in a Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
316 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002 –
Northeast, Washington, DC
Up to 20
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Bar Area is a semi-private bar in Bistro Cacao characterised by an intimate, old‑world French bistro character.

Design: The Bar Area features dark wood panelling, chandelier lighting and label-print wallpaper paired with velvet‑curtained booths, producing a compact, antique bistro interior.

Features: The bar area contains a staffed counter serving the venue's full drinks menu alongside a handful of high-top tables and booth seating for informal service. The space includes Wi‑Fi, natural light and air conditioning, and hosts may play their own music through the in-room sound setup.

Ideal for: Small neighbourhood groups or colleagues seeking relaxed, social standing receptions or informal cocktail gatherings.

What sets it apart: A floor-to-ceiling vintage wine rack forms a dominant focal wall behind the bar.

What guests say: The bar area is cozy and romantic with attentive staff, and the overall ambiance is comfortable and meets expectations.

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
11:30 am – 9:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 9:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
11:30 am – 9:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 9:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
11:30 am – 9:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 9:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
11:30 am – 9:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 9:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
11:30 am – 9:30 pm
from $600 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 9:30 pm
from $600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
10:00 am – 9:30 pm
from $600 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 9:30 pm
from $600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 20

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • 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
  • 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.
Dogs allowed outside

About Bistro Cacao

Bistro Cacao is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Veronica Juarez
Member of Tagvenue since May 2024
7h Response time
58% Response rate

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