The National Press Club
529 14th St NW, 13th Floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20045
Washington, District of Columbia 20045
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Events | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreats | Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding ReceptionsMaximum
Capacity:700
Capacity:700
On-Site
Spaces:12
Spaces:12
- The National Press Club: Legendary Washington DC Events Venue
- The National Press Club: Event Spaces
- Weddings at the National Press Club (Julia & Adam - November 2017)
- What is the National Press Club?
Hosting Washington's Most Historic Events Since 1908
Up to 400 guests for dinner
Adjacent to the Grand Ballroom
Perfect for up to 200 guests
Receptions for 150 guests with gorgeous views of The White House & Washington Monument
The Walls of the Press Club feature historic newspaper mats dating back to 1820
Flexibility to host 15 or 1,500 guests for your event
National Press Building, home to news organizations from around the world
How the "Truman Lounge" at the National Press Club got its name!
George Clooney and Barack Obama at The National Press Club
Donald Trump at The National Press Club
Professional A/V/Multimedia Staff for every need
Private Events with security code access
Welcome to The National Press Club!
Convenient Downtown Location near tourist attractions, mass transit
Ballroom Wedding
Ballroom Reception
About
About The National Press Club
For over 100 years, The National Press Club has hosted the most historic events in Washington, D.C., featuring U.S. presidents, kings, queens, prime ministers, Cabinet members, governors, members of Congress and influential leaders in business, entertainment, sport and society. What began in 1908 as a private social club for journalists has evolved into a world-class business and conference center that hosts more than 2,000 public and private events annually. Your guests will be surrounded by a century of media history; they’ll be gazing at the walls and pictures of who’s been here and talking about your successful event for years to come. Nestled in the heart of historic Washington, D.C., two blocks from The White House, Washington Monument and other visitor attractions with easy access via Metro Center (1 block), Reagan Airport (10 mins), Amtrak Union Station (10 mins), plenty of parking options and dozens of hotels nearby if you need overnight accommodations, The National Press Club is a national treasure that makes any D.C. event truly unique, memorable, and accessible.
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The 12 event spaces inside the venue each boast a distinct ambience and historic charm, and can be configured any type of program (reception, banquet, theatre, classroom, etc.) The National Press Club’s historic ballroom has 4,500 square feet of event space with floor to ceiling windows and stunning wood ceilings. The Ballroom is the perfect setting for lavish events, dinners, meetings ad weddings and can accommodate between 100 and 700 guests. No high-caliber event is complete without excellent foodservice, and National Press Club’s full-service in-house catering team provides creative and delicious cuisine that uses the freshest ingredients and fresh locally sourced seafood. And because the National Press Club hosts events that are broadcast live around the globe, there is the highest emphasis on quality A/V service and top quality tech support services for events of all types.
AWARDS BANQUETS & GALAS • TRAINING SEMINARS • BUSINESS MEETINGS • EXCLUSIVE VIP EVENTS • NEWS CONFERENCES • BOARD MEETINGS • INDUSTRY CONFERENCES • POLICY BRIEFINGS • WEBCASTING & VIRTUAL EVENTS • ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT EVENTS • FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS • SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS • CONVENTIONS & TRADE SHOWS • MOVIE SCREENINGS • BREAKFASTS • LUNCHEONS • DINNERS • COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS • WEDDINGS & BAR/BAT MITZVAHS • HOLIDAY PARTIES
View our 360-degree virtual tour!
The 12 event spaces inside the venue each boast a distinct ambience and historic charm, and can be configured any type of program (reception, banquet, theatre, classroom, etc.) The National Press Club’s historic ballroom has 4,500 square feet of event space with floor to ceiling windows and stunning wood ceilings. The Ballroom is the perfect setting for lavish events, dinners, meetings ad weddings and can accommodate between 100 and 700 guests. No high-caliber event is complete without excellent foodservice, and National Press Club’s full-service in-house catering team provides creative and delicious cuisine that uses the freshest ingredients and fresh locally sourced seafood. And because the National Press Club hosts events that are broadcast live around the globe, there is the highest emphasis on quality A/V service and top quality tech support services for events of all types.
AWARDS BANQUETS & GALAS • TRAINING SEMINARS • BUSINESS MEETINGS • EXCLUSIVE VIP EVENTS • NEWS CONFERENCES • BOARD MEETINGS • INDUSTRY CONFERENCES • POLICY BRIEFINGS • WEBCASTING & VIRTUAL EVENTS • ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT EVENTS • FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS • SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS • CONVENTIONS & TRADE SHOWS • MOVIE SCREENINGS • BREAKFASTS • LUNCHEONS • DINNERS • COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS • WEDDINGS & BAR/BAT MITZVAHS • HOLIDAY PARTIES
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Washington, DC (0 miles), Alexandria, VA (8 miles), Arlington, VA (5 miles), National Harbor, MD (9 miles), Baltimore, MD (40 miles)
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Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 10 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Metro | Subway | Train | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Fee
CATERING
The National Press Club’s historic and elegant Washington D.C. event venue is perfectly complemented by the creative cuisine and impeccable service provided by our in-house catering team, led by Executive Chef Susan Delbert. With an extensive array of food and beverage options for every taste and budget, The National Press Club helps make your event truly special and unique, and your event will be thoughtfully planned and exquisitely executed from start to finish. BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • HORS D’ OEUVRES • VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN FREE SELECTIONS • HEALTHY SNACKS • OPEN, HOSTED & CASH BAR OPTIONS • NAME & PREMIUM BRAND LIQUORS • LOCAL, NATIONAL & IMPORTED WINES • LOCAL, NATIONAL, IMPORTED AND CRAFT BEERS • COFFEE, TEA & SODAS • DESSERTS & PASTRIESMust Use In-House Catering
Cultural Catering
Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
700 Attendees
12 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 525 | Classroom Style 255 | Standing Reception 700 | Seated Reception 400
TECHNOLOGY
The National Press Club offers the most advanced technologies to help take your event to the next level. Our full-time in-house Multimedia Services team works seamlessly with you and your Event Manager to create the perfect environment to dazzle your guests and audience.AUDIO & VIDEO PRESENTATION EQUIPMENT • IMAG DIGITAL VIDEO & SWITCHERS • CAMERA CREWS & VIDEOGRAPHERS • PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS • DIGITAL EDITING STUDIOS • LIVE WEBCASTING SERVICES • PERFORMANCE STAGES, RISERS & DANCE FLOORS • LED UPLIGHTING • TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES • TRANSLATION SERVICES • TELEPROMPTER SERVICES • EVENT PROMOTION SERVICES • MEDIA RELATIONS SERVICES
Yes
Fee
Yes
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionOVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
Our venue is in the heart of downtown D.C. with dozens of hotels for every taste and budget within a short walking distance.
Accommodations
Accommodations
Accommodation Types
| Nearby Hotels | Unlimited rooms | Unlimited beds | image
There are dozens of hotels within short walking distance from the National Press Club. From luxury brands to standard chains and boutique offerings, there are a variety of options to appeal to every taste and budget. See what's available online at http://bit.ly/1BcKpO0.
This accommodation has A/C
There are dozens of hotels within short walking distance from the National Press Club. From luxury brands to standard chains and boutique offerings, there are a variety of options to appeal to every taste and budget. See what's available online at http://bit.ly/1BcKpO0.
This accommodation has A/CAmenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
700
Overall
255
Classroom
Style
Style
700
Standing
Reception
Reception
400
Seated
Catered Event
Catered Event
Meeting + Event Spaces
| 4,500 SQ FT | 414 Banquet Style | 255 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 1,825 SQ FT | 120 Banquet Style | 80 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 1,425 SQ FT | 120 Banquet Style | 70 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 1,675 SQ FT | 144 Banquet Style | 80 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 1,200 SQ FT | 90 Banquet Style | 50 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 550 SQ FT | 45 Banquet Style | 24 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 525 SQ FT | 45 Banquet Style | 24 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 450 SQ FT | 40 Banquet Style | 20 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 450 SQ FT | 44 Banquet Style | 24 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 575 SQ FT | 50 Banquet Style | 24 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 425 SQ FT | 30 Banquet Style | 24 Classroom Style | Custom Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 400 SQ FT | 14 Banquet Style | 12 Classroom Style | 10 Conference Style | Custom Hollow Square Space Style | Custom Open-U Style | image
| 54,000 SQ FT | image
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
The National Press Club’s historic and elegant Washington D.C. event venue is perfectly complemented by the creative cuisine and impeccable service provided by our in-house catering team, led by Executive Chef Susan Delbert. With an extensive array of food and beverage options for every taste and budget, The National Press Club helps make your event truly special and unique, and your event will be thoughtfully planned and exquisitely executed from start to finish. BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • HORS D’ OEUVRES • VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN FREE SELECTIONS • HEALTHY SNACKS • OPEN, HOSTED & CASH BAR OPTIONS • NAME & PREMIUM BRAND LIQUORS • LOCAL, NATIONAL & IMPORTED WINES • LOCAL, NATIONAL, IMPORTED AND CRAFT BEERS • COFFEE, TEA & SODAS • DESSERTS & PASTRIESDining Options
| Seating Capacity: 90 | image
Open daily to the public for lunch and dinner, our menu features culinary delights ranging from authentic Maryland crab cakes and Certified Angus Beef to vegetarian wild rice stuffed squash and house made desserts. Executive Chef Susan Delbert changes the menu with the seasons to emphasize taste over trendiness. The historic and elegant ambiance of The Fourth Estate at The National Press Club is perfect for a date, business meeting or a gathering of friends. You’ll marvel at the history on the walls of all the famous people who have been here. Some of them might be at the table next to you. The atmosphere is intimate enough for conversation but elegant enough to impress out of town visitors. So join us today and enjoy a fabulous meal in an elegant and historic setting like no other.
Open daily to the public for lunch and dinner, our menu features culinary delights ranging from authentic Maryland crab cakes and Certified Angus Beef to vegetarian wild rice stuffed squash and house made desserts. Executive Chef Susan Delbert changes the menu with the seasons to emphasize taste over trendiness. The historic and elegant ambiance of The Fourth Estate at The National Press Club is perfect for a date, business meeting or a gathering of friends. You’ll marvel at the history on the walls of all the famous people who have been here. Some of them might be at the table next to you. The atmosphere is intimate enough for conversation but elegant enough to impress out of town visitors. So join us today and enjoy a fabulous meal in an elegant and historic setting like no other.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 10 minutesNearby Cities
Washington, DC (0 miles), Alexandria, VA (8 miles), Arlington, VA (5 miles), National Harbor, MD (9 miles), Baltimore, MD (40 miles)Transportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
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The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. It has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. The National Press Club's First Amendment Lounge provides a view overlooking The White House.
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. It has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. The National Press Club's First Amendment Lounge provides a view overlooking The White House.
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The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the U.S. federal government. Located in Washington, D.C., it sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall.
The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the U.S. federal government. Located in Washington, D.C., it sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall.
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Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C. The National Press Club's First Amendment Lounge provides a beautiful view of the monument.
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C. The National Press Club's First Amendment Lounge provides a beautiful view of the monument.
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At the heart of our nation's capital, the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to iconic structures and rich history. Plan your visit to make the most of your time in this exciting public space.
At the heart of our nation's capital, the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to iconic structures and rich history. Plan your visit to make the most of your time in this exciting public space.
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Union Station is the major train station, transportation hub, and leisure destination in Washington, D.C. served by Amtrak, MARC and VRE commuter rail services, the Washington Metro, and buses. It is also the headquarters for Amtrak.
Union Station is the major train station, transportation hub, and leisure destination in Washington, D.C. served by Amtrak, MARC and VRE commuter rail services, the Washington Metro, and buses. It is also the headquarters for Amtrak.
Services
Services
Services
With more than 75 years combined experience working at the Press Club, our team of Event Managers and support staff know how to help you plan the perfect event with ease and efficiency. If you can dream it, we can make it happen. And best of all, because we provide all catering and A/V services in house, our Event Managers take care of all the details for you and serve as an extension of your staff.
Reserved, pre-paid parking is available at any of the dozens of parking garages around the National Press Club online at https://www.press.org/about/visit-us#panda.
Technology
Technology
Equipment Available On-Site
Description
The National Press Club offers the most advanced technologies to help take your event to the next level. Our full-time in-house Multimedia Services team works seamlessly with you and your Event Manager to create the perfect environment to dazzle your guests and audience.AUDIO & VIDEO PRESENTATION EQUIPMENT • IMAG DIGITAL VIDEO & SWITCHERS • CAMERA CREWS & VIDEOGRAPHERS • PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS • DIGITAL EDITING STUDIOS • LIVE WEBCASTING SERVICES • PERFORMANCE STAGES, RISERS & DANCE FLOORS • LED UPLIGHTING • TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES • TRANSLATION SERVICES • TELEPROMPTER SERVICES • EVENT PROMOTION SERVICES • MEDIA RELATIONS SERVICES
Technology
The National Press Club offers the most advanced technologies to help take your event to the next level. Our full-time in-house Multimedia Services team works seamlessly with you and your Event Manager to create the perfect environment to dazzle your guests and audience. Our in-house team provides the following options and can also customize any event based on your needs. View our full list of A/V/Multimedia Solutions available online any time at http://www.press.org/services/audio/visual-services.
Testimonials
Testimonials
“We wanted a classy location with an interesting history and the NPC exceeded our expectations on every level – the food was delicious, the ambiance was perfect and the service was simply outstanding. We truly appreciated your staff’s pleasant customer service and professionalism. It was obvious they took our event personally and would do whatever was needed to ensure a successful event. NPC is second to none in providing guests with a first class experience!”
“You and your staff’s hard work and attention to detail made our event even better than I had hoped. The ease and willingness of your staff to accommodate us at every step did not go unnoticed. I have planned events around the DC area for years from the Four Seasons to The Ritz, but your staff not only accepted and accommodated every last minute change with ease and efficiency, but with five star service and smiles – all signs of true professionalism.”
Our health care conference on Thursday went SPLENDIDLY, and we can’t thank you enough for your guidance with our decisions and the incredible competence and professionalism of your team at the Press Club. This was the best conference we have ever given, and all of your advice – from the set up to serving the plated lunch – was perfect.
Toyota uses The National Press Club’s multimedia production studios whenever we need news interviews or business videos. They are centrally located, making it fast and convenient. With a staff that is second to none, they consistently meet our deadline, are mindful of our budget and produce results that exceed our expectations.”
“Your staff was a class act. It was the first time I’ve run an event where I actually got to enjoy myself! I’m usually always running around, doing last minute items, etc. but thanks to your great team everything went off without a hitch."
The Press Club is so much more unique than a hotel or conference center. You could spend hours looking at the historic headlines, pictures and artifacts that have been collected over the past 108 years. It really makes the place come alive. Add to that their great service, ability to provide everything you need in-house and the great location, and it’s really the best place to have an event in the DC area.
