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Iron Gate Restaurant is an historic restaurant and wedding venue located in Washington, DC. It was built in 1875 by retired Navy Admiral William Radford, and is the city’s longest running restaurant. It offers both indoor and outdoor event space for intimate ceremonies and receptions. Iron Gate Restaurant prides itself in an experienced private events team who will work with you to craft an unforgettable day.
Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 120 guests at this elegant venue. Iron Gate offers a warm and intimate Dining Room where your guests will enjoy a multi-course, family style menu curated by their executive chef. For a wedding during warmer months, their outdoor Garden Patio can host up to 60 guests and has a secret garden feel. It features a retractable awning and beautiful wisteria and grape vines. Iron Gate also offers a The Side Courtyard, which is a private outdoor space that is the perfect setting for a micro wedding of up to 25 guests.
Services Offered
Iron Gate's experienced team is passionate about making your wedding the most memorable day of your life. They offer seasonal menus, curated wine pairings and custom cocktails for you and your guests to enjoy. Services include:
- Event Rentals
- Preferred Vendor List
- In-house bar
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Barware
- Tables
- Chairs
Cuisine
This romantic restaurant set in a garden setting specializes in Greek and Italian-inspired local cuisine. Many of their mezze dishes are centered around their wood burning hearth and rotisserie. They have almost 400 bottles of award-winning wine, and 60 craft beers to choose between. Couples can select service in the form of hors d'oeuvres, a cocktail reception, a buffet, or family style. In addition to dinner, they also offer brunch and lunch menus. Sample fare includes:
- Maplebrook Farm Burrata
- Spring Pea Bruschetta
- Blue Crab and Shrimp Youvetsi
- Stuffed Lamb Meatballs
Other Services
In addition to hosting your wedding, Iron Gate Restaurant is also happy to host your rehearsal dinner. Additional events include:
- Elopements
- Engagement party
- Bridal shower
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- Chairs
- China
- Event Planning
- Flatware
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- Linens
- Set Up
- Tables
- Cake Cutting
- Dessert
- Server(s)
- Bartender(s)
- House Beer
- House Liquor
- House Wine
- Limited Bar
- Open Bar
- Premium Liquor
- Signature Drink
- Specialty Beer
- Specialty Wine
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Wifi
- Chairs
- Furniture
- Tables
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