The Pub and The People- Side Door Cocktail Bar
1648 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC
35 Capacity
The Pub & The People is a Bloomingdale/Eckington neighborhood corner pub with delicious food and drinks, and great People! Side Door is the cozy intimate cocktail bar that resides in the basement of the Pub. Great vibes, craft cocktails, and catering menu available. Have your party on one tab or we can have everyone on separate tabs.
Located at the corner of North Capitol & R Streets NW, we are a 10 minute walk from both the Noma-Gallaudet U/New York Ave (Red) Metro stop and the Shaw/Howard University (Yellow/Blue). Several bus lines run by us as and a Capital BikeShare dock is one block away.
The Pub and The People- Side Door Cocktail Bar
1648 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC
35 Capacity
The Pub & The People is a Bloomingdale/Eckington neighborhood corner pub with delicious food and drinks, and great People! Side Door is the cozy intimate cocktail bar that resides in the basement of the Pub. Great vibes, craft cocktails, and catering menu available. Have your party on one tab or we can have everyone on separate tabs.
Located at the corner of North Capitol & R Streets NW, we are a 10 minute walk from both the Noma-Gallaudet U/New York Ave (Red) Metro stop and the Shaw/Howard University (Yellow/Blue). Several bus lines run by us as and a Capital BikeShare dock is one block away.
Event Pricing
Event Minimums
30 people max
$400 - $500
per hour
People Often Ask
The Side Door is an intimate, speakeasy-style cocktail bar located on the lower level of The Pub and The People, perfect for private gatherings, cocktail parties, and celebrations.
The Side Door Cocktail Bar can comfortably accommodate up to 30 guests for a standing reception or cocktail-style event.
We host a wide variety of private events, including birthday parties, happy hours, rehearsal dinners, holiday gatherings, corporate mixers, and cocktail-style receptions.
Yes, we offer customizable catering options featuring our delicious pub fare, craft beers, fine wines, and custom-tailored cocktails from our talented bar team.
Guests are welcome to bring decorations to personalize the space. However, we ask that you avoid using glitter, confetti, or any items that could damage the walls and fixtures.
Pricing is based on a food and beverage minimum spend, which varies depending on the day of the week, time of day, and the specific season. Please reach out to our events team for a customized quote.
The Side Door is equipped with a high-quality sound system where you can play your own music playlist, as well as a projector that can be connected via HDMI or play off the cable TV box.
Street parking is available in the surrounding Bloomingdale neighborhood. We also highly recommend using rideshare services or public transit, as we are accessible via nearby bus lines and Metro stations.
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- Full Bar/Lounge
- On-Site Catering Service
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 35