Shaw's Tavern

Shaw's Tavern is a pub located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC, offering a rustic, southern-inspired atmosphere with warm hospitality. The venue features in-house catering with American cuisine and a full bar service, making it suitable for a range of private events from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. The Tavern Second Floor Space is the venue's dedicated private event area, located on the second floor of the building. The space features rustic sliding doors, candlelit tables, and wooden chairs, creating a relaxed and convivial setting. It accommodates seated parties of 25 to 55 guests or up to 75 guests for standing and cocktail-style events. For more structured occasions, the space can be arranged in theater-style (up to 50), cabaret (up to 50), boardroom (up to 30), U-shape (up to 30), or classroom-style (up to 40) configurations. Natural light enhances the space during daytime events. This floor is well suited for baby showers, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, corporate gatherings, and bar events. The venue provides full bar service with alcohol available until midnight and has an on-site event management team to assist with planning.