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Ambar Capitol Hill

Restaurant

#22 of 150 Corporate Party venues in Washington, DC
#13 of 143 Birthday Dinner venues in Washington, DC
  1 review  â€“ 
523 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 –
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
From $60
per person
Up to 30
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Rustic-chic Balkan restaurant in Capitol Hill, serving traditional small plates and regional spirits in a vibrant, upscale atmosphere. Perfect for lively gatherings and food-focused celebrations.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Ambar Capitol Hill

Chef's Room at Ambar Capitol Hill
Chef's Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
24 seats
30 standing
This ground floor space can seat 24 guests and includes a bar. Ambar is the perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With beautiful design perfect for event space- exceptional food and drinks and our professionally trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration.
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $60 per person
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Ambar Rooftop at Ambar Capitol Hill
Ambar Rooftop
Rooftop
·
Private space
30 seats
40 standing
Ambar Rooftop is a Rooftop in Ambar Capitol Hill and is a private, narrow rooftop dining room set above the restaurant. Design: The room presents pale pink plaster walls, a green-and-white checkerboard tile floor and a wooden trellis ceiling planted with greenery and strung with bulbs. Side windows puncture the walls and the footprint runs in a co...
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $2970 minimum spend
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Gallery Area at Ambar Capitol Hill
Gallery Area
Dining Room
·
Private space
10 seats
20 standing
Gallery Area is a Dining Room in Ambar Capitol Hill occupying a mezzanine-level gallery that overlooks the main dining floor, providing a semi-private elevated vantage within the restaurant. Design: The interior presents a rustic-chic fit-out of exposed timber beams, a stone-clad wall and weathered wood flooring. The space is lit by low pendant fi...
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $60 per person
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Wine Room at Ambar Capitol Hill
Wine Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
30 seats
30 standing
Our Wine Room is the perfect space for medium-sized parties, like birthdays, family gatherings, or small weddings. The space is furnished with wooden elements and has a huge variety of wines disposed along the walls. This space can be found in the back of the second floor and can seat up to 30 guests.
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $2970 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

2.0
Communication
2.0
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Verified review
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Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Ambar Rooftop
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $3850 min. spend
Wine Room
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $3850 min. spend
Chef's Room
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Gallery Area
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Monday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Ambar Rooftop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2970 min. spend
Wine Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2970 min. spend
Chef's Room
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Gallery Area
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Tuesday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Ambar Rooftop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2970 min. spend
Wine Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2970 min. spend
Chef's Room
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Gallery Area
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Wednesday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Ambar Rooftop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2970 min. spend
Wine Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2970 min. spend
Chef's Room
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Gallery Area
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Thursday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Ambar Rooftop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2970 min. spend
Wine Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2970 min. spend
Chef's Room
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Gallery Area
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Friday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Ambar Rooftop
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3850 min. spend
Wine Room
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3850 min. spend
Chef's Room
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Gallery Area
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Saturday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Ambar Rooftop
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3850 min. spend
Wine Room
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3850 min. spend
Chef's Room
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Gallery Area
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 40
standing
Up to 30
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Ambar Capitol Hill

Ambar Capitol Hill is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Ambar Capitol Hill is a Balkan small-plates restaurant serving traditional regional dishes and a focused selection of Balkan spirits in a rustic‑chic dining setting.

Venue highlights: The restaurant provides in-house catering and set tasting packages that can be tailored for private hires. The interior centres on a long central bar with flexible seating that opens onto a street‑facing outdoor terrace for al fresco dining. The bar stocks regional spirits and cocktail packages suitable for reception‑style service.

Best for: Brunch groups, tasting-led private dinners and cocktail receptions.

Location: Capitol Hill's Barracks Row sits on a compact restaurant strip, giving event guests plenty of nearby bars and cafés to continue the evening.

What guests say: The unlimited tasting/brunch menu delivers strong variety and value for group meals. The service is attentive and organised during busy seatings. The dining rooms and outdoor seating feature cherry‑blossom‑inspired decor that creates a visually distinctive setting for events.

FAQ

At Ambar Capitol Hill, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Ambar Capitol Hill is located at 523 8th Street Southeast, in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.

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