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Public Bar Live

Bar

  2 reviews  â€“ 
1214 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036 –
Downtown Washington, DC, DC
From $1500
min. spend
Up to 300
seats
Up to 1000
standing
Venue offers catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Bustling sports bar in Dupont Circle with live music, rooftop seating, and a dance floor for lively celebrations. Ideal for birthday parties, bar crawls, and game-day gatherings.

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

Spaces for hire at Public Bar Live

Terrace at Public Bar Live
Terrace
Terrace
·
Semi-private area
80 seats
250 standing
Our heated rooftop dance floor is the ultimate location for a private party. It includes access to a fully stocked bar, a DJ booth, and an incredible view of Connecticut Ave. NW. This space is Large with two bars and private bathrooms. If you’re planning an evening of excitement, the Public Bar Live rooftop is the perfect spot. (Its Glass retracta...
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1500 minimum spend
Enquire now
Mezzanine/ Lounge at Public Bar Live
Mezzanine/ Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
60 seats
175 standing
Our mezzanine overlooks the stage and is perfect for a special night out that’s exclusive to your group. This private area has its own bar and private bathrooms. Whether you’re looking for premier seating for one of our upcoming shows or just need a private area with access to premium bottle service, the mezzanine is the perfect spot for you.
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1500 minimum spend
Enquire now
Stage/Main Floor at Public Bar Live
Stage/Main Floor
Event Space
·
Private space
200 seats
300 standing
Stage/Main Floor is an Event Space in Public Bar Live, a ground-floor performance and dance area defined by an open-plan layout that concentrates activity on the main floor. Design: The space has an industrial-club aesthetic, featuring exposed ceilings and ductwork, painted timber floors in bold stripes, plywood and turf-clad wall panels, and low-...
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $2000 minimum spend
Enquire now
Entire Venue at Public Bar Live
Entire Venue
Bar
·
Whole venue
300 seats
1000 standing
An entire venue buyout gives you the ability to make Public Bar Live your own with all the staff you need to run a beautiful event. Here we have three different event spaces and a full capacity of 1000. Over the years we’ve seen marriages proposed, business deals made, and friends gathered to have a great time. From life’s simplest pleasures to its...
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $50000 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

3.9
Amenities
3.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
4.0
Value for money
3.0
Communication
5.0
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SR
Seth R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$3000 min. spend
Stage/Main Floor
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Mezzanine/ Lounge
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Monday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$50000 min. spend
Stage/Main Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Mezzanine/ Lounge
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Terrace
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Entire Venue
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $50000 min. spend
Tuesday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$50000 min. spend
Stage/Main Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Mezzanine/ Lounge
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Terrace
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Entire Venue
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $50000 min. spend
Wednesday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$50000 min. spend
Stage/Main Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Mezzanine/ Lounge
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Terrace
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Entire Venue
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $50000 min. spend
Thursday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$50000 min. spend
Mezzanine/ Lounge
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Terrace
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Entire Venue
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $50000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000–$4000 min. spend
Stage/Main Floor
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Mezzanine/ Lounge
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Terrace
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $3000–$10000 min. spend
Stage/Main Floor
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Mezzanine/ Lounge
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $3000 min. spend

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 1000
standing
Up to 300
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Public Bar Live

Public Bar Live is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Public Bar Live is a multilevel bar and nightclub that combines live DJs and sports viewing across different floors.

Venue highlights: The venue has multiple floors that present distinct music and social vibes, with DJ setups and dance areas on separate levels. The rooftop deck provides an outdoor option for evening hires. The venue offers in-house catering, a full bar operation and built-in AV and screens suitable for sports viewing or presentations.

Best for: DJ-led club nights, sports watch parties, rooftop cocktail receptions

Location: Dupont Circle offers a concentrated mix of restaurants, bars and nightlife, giving guests nearby options to continue the evening after an event.

What guests say: The staff are consistently friendly and attentive during events, providing responsive bar service for groups. The numerous screens and AV systems support game-day viewing and sports-focused hires.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 9 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Public Bar Live, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Public Bar Live:

  • Terrace hosting 75 guests: $5917.90

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Public Bar Live is located at 1214 18th Street Northwest, in Downtown Washington, DC, DC.

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