Hotel Tabard Inn & Restaurant

that we were able to have a personal intimate celebration even in the face of shifting indoor masking mandates during the rainiest month in D.C. with out any worries. We had many, many gluten-free guests who were able to enjoy almost everything that was served and Daniel made sure to check each order with the chef. We were able to have valet parking which made our city location easier for our guests with cars and the cocktail hour started as we wrapped up photos at our ceremony site. Service was flawless, the food was delicious, and the F&B minimum was the most reasonable rate we found of a party of our size anywhere in town. The team even rolled away our central table after dinner and dessert to ensure we had a little space to dance and helpfully played a playlist controlled by one of the guests over the speakers to the patio. Daniel was easy to work with and responsive. For a smaller party, the patio at the Tabard is a perfect, safe venue for these crazy times!

eason (February) Sunday event. We had a very brief civil ceremony followed by a brunch buffet. Contrary to other venues that wanted to charge a separate wedding and reception fee irrespective of size and setup, Daniel very graciously worked with us. We paid a small room rental fee along with the F&B minimum. We brought in absolutely no outside decor or floral; the rooms are so beautiful that none was necessary to make it feel special. Our family and friends raved about the food and the spread was wonderfully varied. Yet another point where the Tabard Inn didn’t stick us with that dreaded wedding upcharge! The banquet/event F&B packages were the same list price whether you are hosting a corporate dinner party or a wedding. Throughout the planning process I felt we were treated fairly and with respect. My wedding was about as stress-free as a bride can have. An intimate ceremony with so few variables and moving parts should be easy to control, but at the same time it felt super high-stakes because any mishap would be glaring and noticeable. Everything went smoothly, and every detail was accounted for with care and professionalism. I am SO thankful that we found the Tabard Inn. There could not have been a more perfect venue for our needs.

ng. It's the oldest hotel in DC, and the building is charming with lots of unique and interesting artwork everywhere. If you want a vintage wedding then this is the place. Daniel, the catering manager, was essential to the success of our wedding. He and his team took care of every detail and made sure the event ran flawlessly. They were also very flexible when we needed to expand the reception space to two rooms given the high number of RSVPs that we received. I'm so glad I did, it was really nice to have the extra space for dancing. Food was fantastic, both the wedding dinner and brunch the next day. Thank you to the whole Tabard team for helping us make our wedding day extra special!

ning, the whole staff, including Mariana, Elena, and Judy, were great to work with. They were responsive to all of our questions, and did a great job organizing everything. For the actual dinner, the restaurant put up welcome signs for our guests, had name cards with entree selections, and printed custom menus. The Green Room is a great space with an area for drinks and passed h’orderves before dinner and then a larger room with space for several round tables. Plus there's a private bathroom, which is really nice for guests. The service was also great and they had everything set-up early, and kindly served some of our guests that arrived earlier than we had planned. The room and service were great, but the food was the real star. We decided to have 3 passed h’orderves- watermelon lollipops, scallop chorizo skewers, and lamb chop lollipops- which were the perfect way to welcome everyone to the dinner. Our dinner started with a mixed green salad that had an amazing vinaigrette. Our guests then picked between three entrees- filet mignon, crab cake, and vegetarian pasta primavera. Everyone raved about their entrees. Finally, we had an incredibly delicious cheesecake for dessert. Everything was fantastic, and we highly recommend Tabard Inn!

was rustic and gorgeous for the ceremony, and they included little details that I didn't even notice until we got the photos, including putting little planters at the ends of the seating rows and little lanterns at the front rows. The banquet rooms were beautifully lit. In the green/pink room, the tables were expertly set. They included little table card stands and were very accommodating for my folks to set up centerpieces, escort cards, etc. Having a separate room (the red room) for the DJ, bar, and dancing was really nice as the green/pink room became a cooler place to rest while everyone danced the night away in the red room. The food was excellent, with most of our guests commenting on it being the best "wedding food" they'd ever had. Our menu included the Statler chicken breast, Ribeye steak, both with whipped potatoes and vegetables, and vegetarian pasta primavera; everyone loved their dishes, including us. (Elena even set up a complimentary tasting for us a few weeks before the wedding so we could finalize our selections.) We stayed at the inn on Friday and Saturday nights (the wedding was Saturday). The inn rooms were rustic, very Victorian with modern bathrooms, and the room we were in (room 3), was beautifully appointed, and had ample room for the bridal party to prepare. My husband and I have nothing but good things to say about the Tabard Inn, and would highly recommend it to couples looking for an intimate, personal venue, and the restaurant (which does the "catering" is second to none, and we're looking forward to going back for brunch in the near future.