Mess Hall
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,000
Packages
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
About this venue
Mess Hall is a modern wedding venue located in the heart of Washington, D.C. The only private event space in DC that looks into an open industrial kitchen, Mess Hall provides an urban and inviting atmosphere that your guests won’t soon forget. The polished concrete floors, exposed industrial ceilings and mid-century modern décor all make this venue the unique and versatile space you’ve been searching for. Having hosted events for countless local clients, such as DC Brau, The Smithsonian Institution, The Embassy of Japan and more, Mess Hall has the experience and reputation needed to host the celebration of a lifetime. For a true urban wedding experience in the middle of one of America’s most well-known cities, look no further than Mess Hall!
Our event spaces
Great Room
Our Great Room, adorned with reclaimed wood shelves and sliding barn doors, is a blank canvas that is ideal for weddings, private parties, networking events, book signings, filmings, pop-up restaurants, and everything in between. The adjacent Tile Room is available for overflow seating or a satellite bar. Occupancy for Great Room AND Tile Room: 175
Guest capacity
Up to 175 Seated
Room cost
$500.00/hr (comes with Tile Room)
Garage Bay
Our partially-enclosed Garage Bay features exposed brick and glow-with-twinkle lights. It offers an open-air feeling any time of year and boasts an optional stage for live entertainment. Occupancy: 100
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Room cost
$250.00/hr (when added onto Great Room + Tile Room).
Great Room
Our Great Room, adorned with reclaimed wood shelves and sliding barn doors, is a blank canvas that is ideal for weddings, private parties, networking events, book signings, filmings, pop-up restaurants, and everything in between. The adjacent Tile Room is available for overflow seating or a satellite bar. Occupancy for Great Room AND Tile Room: 175
Guest capacity
Up to 175 Seated
Room cost
$500.00/hr (comes with Tile Room)
Garage Bay
Our partially-enclosed Garage Bay features exposed brick and glow-with-twinkle lights. It offers an open-air feeling any time of year and boasts an optional stage for live entertainment. Occupancy: 100
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Room cost
$250.00/hr (when added onto Great Room + Tile Room).
Mess Hall packages
The District’s Best - Full Bar
25-200 guests
Our Signature Full Bar Package $16 First Hour / $8 Each Additional Hour per person* *A minimum of one bartender is required per 80 guests at $350 per bartender (includes up to 4-hours of service).
- Republic Restoratives Assembly Gin (DC)
- Republic Restoratives Civic Vodka (DC)
- Borough Bourbon (DC) Purpose Rye Whiskey (DC)
- Cotton & Reed Rum - Dry Spiced and White (DC)
- Arette Tequila Blanco (MX)
- Capitoline Vermouth (DC)
- Pratt Standard Syrups & Tonic (Made at Mess Hall)
- Assorted Local Craft Beers (DC)
- Hard Seltzers – Full Transparency (DC)
- House Red and White Wines
- Assorted Coca-Cola Soft Drinks, Juices, Garnishes
Made-In-DC Beer+Hard Seltzers & Wine Bar
24-200 guests
Our Wine & Beer Bar Package with a focus on local, craft beverages. (includes Hard Seltzers) $10 First Hour / $5 Each Additional Hour per person* *A minimum of one bartender is required per 80 guests at $350 per bartender (includes up to 4-hours of service).
- Assorted Local Craft Beers made in DC
- (DC) Hard Seltzers – Full Transparency (DC)
- House Red and White Wines
- Assorted Coca-Cola Soft Drinks, Juices, Garnishes
Non-Alcoholic Bar: Feat. Craft Mocktails
25-200 guests
$7 First Hour / $3 Each Additional Hour* *A minimum of one bartender is required per 80 guests at $350 per bartender (includes up to 4-hours of service).
- Seasonal Mocktails
- Assorted Coca-Cola Soft Drinks
- Juices, Garnishes and Ice
Available services that can be provided by Mess Hall
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- Lighting
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
6 reviews
A Wedding Planner’s Dream
Al and the team have truly worked to make Mess Hall a special gem for weddings and events in the DC area. I’ve worked with them as a wedding coordinator, and they made the process an absolute dream. From clear communication, quick problem solving, and friendly attitudes, they really made everyone, from guests, to vendors, to - of course - the couple, feel so well taken care of. I look forward to working with Al and the whole team at Mess Hall many more times down the road!
10/10 Experience at Mess Hall
We held our wedding at Mess Hall in October 2024 and couldn't be happier with how things went. From the very beginning, working with Al, the owner, was a dream. He's incredibly responsive and thoughtful and helped us think through a vision for the evening. He had great recommendations for food and drink that felt personal to our taste as a couple. His ability to think big-picture AND attend to the smallest details made for an incredibly smooth planning process and sensational wedding day. Our guests loved the industrial vibe of the garage bay and the farmhouse/tavern feel of the interior rooms - the best of both worlds! When speeches went long during dinner, Al worked with us in the moment to adjust our timeline so we could maximize time on the dance floor. Al doesn't miss a beat. We wholeheartedly recommend Mess Hall for your next big event!
Book this venue
Mess Hall was a dream venue for our reception! From start to finish (pre-planning to the wedding day), the team was friendly, accommodating, and communicative. Being in the wedding industry myself, I also loved how open and honest they were about options and cost. I’d recommend this space to anyone getting married in the DC area. The space itself is also super cool and made for some great wedding photos. If you get to work with Al, you’re in good hands. We have nothing but positive things to say about this space and this team. Book them :)
A Unique Venue with Great Service
I can't recommend Mess Hall enough as a wedding venue! As soon as we reached out, Al was incredibly responsive and helpful. He made the planning process much smoother by always being available to answer questions and give suggestions. His professionalism and attention to detail ensured that everything went off without a hitch. Additionally, because it is also a food incubator, he was able to make excellent suggestions for catering. The venue itself is a gem—unique, versatile, and full of character. The space allowed us to get creative, and we were given carte blanche to design a wedding that truly reflected our vision. We couldn't have been happier with how it all came together.
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