Tabard Inn Reviews

As soon as we visited, it was pretty clear that The Tabard Inn was the right place for us to get married. The attentive staff, great restaurant on-site, and distinct decor made it ideal for our wedding of 45 people. Daniel, the Director of Catering and Community Liaison, worked closely with us to iron out details from start to finish at every level and to tailor the experience to us; he was truly essential to our wedding day. Because Tabard is majority employee-owned, there’s a lot of flexibility in customizing the experience without a lot of red tape. We booked the patio for the ceremony and rooms 24 and 26 for the reception.We didn’t even need to get a wedding cake since dessert was included in the three-course plated dinner. The Tabard staff was very efficient in the setup and in moving from room to room. The waiters and bartenders were all very personable and professional, and the whole evening flowed very easily for us. We look forward to going back to the Tabard for dinners on special nights and for brunches.

We recently had our wedding reception here and everything was outstanding! The food received rave reviews, starting with the hors d'ouvres through the dinner and the desserts, and the ambiance was perfect. The staff created our seating chart and the seating name/place cards for us, and set everything up just as we arranged beforehand. It was an unforgettable night of eating, drinking, speeches, and dancing. The two large connected rooms used for the reception enabled people who wanted to dance to dance the night away in one room, while the others could socialize in the other room without the music from the dancing room being too overly loud for them to talk and hear each other. And yet it still all felt like one big interconnected space. The venue has so much character that we didn't have to worry about all the decorating that we would otherwise have had to do ourselves, which saved us a lot of time and stress. We brought some flower centerpieces and that was it! All of our guests absolutely loved the venue. They accommodated our vendors with seating stations even helped with the set up. And the prices were also very reasonable/competitive. We also booked a room at the inn and stayed there for the night after the reception, and the hotel room too had a ton of character and was super comfortable. Hotel staff was accommodating, we were able to check in early to get ready for our ceremony. Breakfast at the restaurant the following morning was also excellent. We highly recommend the Tabard Inn to anyone looking for a venue for their wedding reception or other events!

Tabard Inn is such a beautiful place for small, intimate wedding. The patio has greens in the background and reception space is cute already. Daniel is very responsive and helpful. We would recommend Tabard Inn for weddings.

The Tabard was the first (and only!) venue we looked at for our New Years Eve wedding. We fell in love with the garden/patio space, but since we were planning a late (8 pm) ceremony, we weren't sure if we were going to be able to use it. During our walkthrough, Daniel brought up the idea of a restaurant buy out for the evening - which would let us hold our ceremony in the garden, as well as use the other parts of the restaurant during our wedding and reception. We loved the idea, and thankfully so did the Tabard and their staff!

Since the hotel is employee owned, they were super flexible and allowed us to make some changes and swaps their usual bar and reception packages. They also moved around furniture and had some amazing suggestions that really helped us capture our vision for the evening. The additional rooms they made available to us to get ready in and for the DJ were also absolutely perfect. Daniel did a great job of communicating with us throughout the process, and was extremely helpful.

Our wedding turned out exactly as we dreamed (the best NYE house party you've ever been to), and we owe a lot of that to the Tabard and their wonderful staff.

Funky place! So much fun! Delicious food! Highly recommended

We visited Tabard Inn as a possible venue shortly after we got engaged in January 2020. My husband and I knew we would have a small, intimate wedding (under 60 guests) at the time. We wanted a venue that felt like we were getting married in a cozy, intimate setting (like home) and Tabard Inn fit the bill. We needed minimal decor (we only had floral centerpieces and the chuppah for the reception and ceremony) given the beauty of both the ceremony space (patio) and reception spaces. Furthermore, when Covid hit, Daniel and his team offered to postpone our wedding at no extra charge from September 2020 to the date of our choosing. The team was super flexible and helpful as we all navigated the new normal. We were so happy with the service, we decided to stay and get ready at Tabard Inn for our self-officiating elopement in October 2020. As our new date approached (October 2021), Daniel and his team were beyond helpful in making sure we were able to make the most of the reception food and beverage packages given our decreased guest list due to pandemic. His team helped set up our wedding favors and guest book, reserved a space for our ketubah signing and for yichud (seclusion) with hors d’oeuvres and champagne while the rest of the guests were in the cocktail reception. Furthermore, when my husband and I got stuck in traffic returning from our first look portraits and were late to our own ceremony, the team was flexible in letting us take family portraits in the ceremony space for a few minutes after the allotted time. We could not have picked a better venue and team to host our wedding!

We were like many couples whose initial plans were altered by the pandemic. When we decided to have a safe, small civil ceremony Daniel and the team at the Tabard really came through for us. The Tabard patio is a covered, outdoor space meaning 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!

I can't say enough good things about the Tabard! It was the perfect place for us to hold our wedding. We got married on the patio and then went right upstairs for happy hour, dinner, and dancing. 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. I didn't have to worry about a thing. Thank you to the whole Tabard team for helping us on our special day!

My husband and I had our marriage celebration at the Tabard Inn in December, one year after we eloped (our families live in different countries, and it was important for us to bring everyone together to meet and celebrate with us). It was a perfect night for us and 50 of our closest friends and families, and exceeded our expectations in every way.

We had a completely DIY wedding, without a wedding planner, but this is so doable at the Tabard, because they provide almost everything, and the rooms are so colorful and gorgeous that all we did was buy some roses (from Costco) and the beautiful setting did the rest of the work. Daniel worked with us to put together a perfect evening that was better than we ever imagined. Tabard is a special venue because it's affordable yet so charming, elegant, and unique. The food is amazing; Daniel put together a tasting for us and two friends, and we were blown away by the options. We went with a plated dinner with lamb or fish, and convinced all the couples to go half and half so that everyone could try both dishes. Dessert was a chocolate orange cake, and the chef surprised us with a beautiful cake for my husband and me to split so we could have a cake cutting ceremony.

We had 50 guests, and the combination of rooms 24 and 26 was perfect. We had cocktail hours, a ring exchange, and dancing in the smaller room, and then dinner was in the larger room. I'm uploading pictures so you can see how we did the layout. The Tabard provides all the linens, tables, chairs, and candles. And the best thing is, the value is amazing! As long as you meet the food and beverage minimum, the venue itself and all the rest is free!

Our guests loved staying there, as all the rooms are unique and colorful, and the breakfast in the restaurant is great. The Tabard is the opposite of a corporate hotel, with lots of tucked away rooms and hallways. So guests with disabilities or who couldn't handle lots of winding stairs (there are no elevators at the Tabard) stayed at the Kimpton next door, which was super convenient. One thing to be aware of is that the lighting can be tricky for photographers, so have your person check out the venue in advance, or go with one of the Tabard's recommended photographers or someone who's worked there before. Also, since it's an active hotel, things need to end by around 11PM, but our guests all relocated to the downstairs lounge and hung out there until the bar closed.

We truly can't say enough good things about the Tabard (I had said more but the Wedding Wire website lost the text of my review!). It was also the place we stayed the night we eloped, so it is going to remain a very special place for my husband and me. Our guests all raved about it, and we are so grateful to Daniel and the rest of the Tabard team.

The Tabard is truly an amazing gem right in the heart of DC, allowing you to have an intimate wedding in a unique venue with amazing food for an unbeatable value. The best!

Our wedding reception was here and it was a wonderful experience. Judy and Daniel were responsive and helped us make all the decisions for making our day the way we wanted. I was very grateful for how welcoming they were of our guests with special needs. The wait staff were really pleasant and friendly. Everything went off without a hitch and we are very appreciative. The food was also delicious and we received many compliments from guests about the 'classy setting'. We were able to show elegance, delicious food and fun dancing within our time there.

Loved loved loved the Tabard Inn. So happy we had our intimate, charming wedding at this delightful inn. Judy and her staff were outstanding. Our guests kept remarking about the wonderful service , atmosphere and food. A+

We were totally blown away with everyone at the Tabard Inn, and are so thrilled that we chose them as the location for the venue and reception!
Shout out to Judy and Marianna, they made everything perfect for the special day.

You won’t regret having any event there!

We couldn't have imagined a better venue for our small wedding (about 55 people). Special thanks to Judy and Elena for going above and beyond to make everything went smoothly. The patio and rehearsal dinner were picture perfect, and the food was incredible. Don't think twice about hosting your event here!

Charming, festive - an iconic Washington institution that wowed our guests of 50 for our son's Rehearsal Dinner. A professional staff of coordinators from Judy and Elena in Special Events and Restaurant Manager, Daniel who helped with our wine selection. From set-up to take down - and everything in between - a well-run, first-class operation. Fine, fine food..wine...venue. (Crab cakes possibly the best in the D.C. area!). Thanks to your team that made it a magical, memorable evening.

Professional team, fantastic food. The room upstairs is stunning. Perfect all around.

We had a wonderful experience hosting a large-scale dinner at Tabard Inn! The staff were helpful, responsive, flexible, and so wonderfully kind! They made the whole experience easy and trouble free. Food was delicious and everything went well! We will definitely be hosting more events at Tabard Inn!

Absolutely speechless! Every guest, family member and the happy couple (that includes me) were astounded by the effort, commitment and dedication to making the big day memorable. The Tabard Inn was one of our first dates, so, naturally, it held a special place in our hearts. The space is truly unique, especially the patio where we first had dinner. The biggest selling point, though, was the staff. The Special Events Lead Judy Ingabire was by far the deciding factor in our decision to book. I've said it many times and will continue to say it. Judy made us feel secure. And that's a HUGE deal. She understood our perspective and was open to sharing insights with us. Even better, our day was EXACTLY as she had detailed and we had no surprises. When Judy was not available to chat, Elena was an amazing support as well. She carried us through the winter months when we just getting all the big details together.
We also leveraged the Tabard Inn for our room block. If you've never seen a Tabard Inn room, they're extraordinarily quaint, with no TVs (there's wifi, no worries), clawfoot tubs, big open windows and a maze-like quality through the three townhouses. It's that place you always read about when growing up, but never had the opportunity to see for yourself. Many guests stayed on-site to maximize their wedding experience and it worked. Nothing like walking upstairs or down the hall to your room. On this front, Alba was our quarterback. All I can say is... WOW! Alba was quick to respond, made every room special and established a strong connection from the moment we chatted.
One last thing! THE FOOD!!!! The Tabard Inn made everything so easy as it was a one-stop shop. Catering, venue, room block all in one. Every guest told us how much they loved the structure of our wedding. We didn't do a traditional sit down, but had delicious passed appetizers with stationed bites and nibbles throughout the entire night. Thanks to Hotel Manager Dave for cheering us on as well!

I am very grateful to everything the Tabard Inn did to make my wedding reception this August a relaxed, lovely event.
The staff is outstanding and the meetings leading up to the event really helped shape it into exactly what we
wanted. The rooms were great, the food outstanding. I highly recommend this wonderful venue!

Tabard Inn went above and beyond putting together the perfect evening for our rehearsal dinner. They listened to each of our requests and somehow put together an evening that far exceeded our expectations. The only thing that trumped the service (which was impeccable) was the absolutely delicious food. If I could rate them higher than 5 stars I certainly would!

Our experience with Tabard was excellent and we would definitely use them again. Every detail was thought of and any hiccups were quickly taken care of in a professional manner. Thank you for helping make our rehearsal dinner special.

Personnel was friendly and flexible. I highly recommend.

We could not have selected a better place than the tabard Inn to be married in the winter. While the tabard Inn is great for all seasons, we chose to get married in the winter which leaves us with a lack of locations. Tabard Inn was absolutely magical, like a fairytale. But also made getting married at the tabard Inn so great was working with their staff. And particular, Elena was wonderful and spearheaded everything for them on their end. She was very responsive, levelheaded, and punctual. We truly felt like everything was taken care of with her and had full confidence. From an economic standpoint, the tabard Inn is very reasonable. In fact my husband and did a double take when we got the bill because we were so pleased with it. I would recommend tabard Inn to anyone!

If you want something extraordinary, you will be happy you chose the Tabard Inn. It's a one of a kind experience and our guests absolutely loved it!

Perfect venue for a smallish wedding. Everyone loved it! The staff was very helpful and food was delicious!! We had 57 people and it still felt intimate.

The one word that comes to mind when thinking back on our wedding at the Tabard Inn is: spectacular. Every detail was seen to, from the lighting on the patio for our ceremony to the serving of the incredible meal at our reception. Elena was absolutely wonderful, as were all of the staff. We couldn't have been more thrilled, and our guests are still complimenting us on how beautiful the venue was and how all of the food was impeccable. We would happily and heartily recommend Tabard to anyone who is looking for the perfect venue.

The staff at the Hotel Tabard Inn was absolutely fantastic in planning and executing a stunning birthday dinner for my mom's 60th. From the menus to the cocktails to the decorations... everything was beautiful. They incorporated flowers I had delivered and the table setting was absolutely stunning. Judy, Elena, and the entire staff were fantastic and easy to work with. Thank you, Hotel Tabard Inn, for such a wonderful event!

I had the pleasure to work with Judy and Elena from the Special Events team for a wedding client of mine! They were absolutely amazing to work with and very responsive! We had many food allergy requests and they were able to accommodate them all. Mini shout out to Ms. Nieves, one of the banquet attendants!

If you are looking for a small intimate wedding or gathering - definitely consider this venue!

I can't say enough about the Tabard Inn. Judy and Elena and their team made our wedding the most special event in our lives. The food was incredible, and I give the service and venue a 5 star from start to finish if you're looking for an intimate wedding. My guests are still raving. I'll also be a regular at the Tabard restaurant for sure. Love the ambience. Our cake designer Dalo was also remarkable. He's a recommendation from Judy. We love the Tabard Inn! Thanks, The Johnsons

The Tabard Inn was an elegant spot for our rehearsal dinner. Amazing food, great ambiance, and a private room. Couldn’t have asked for more.

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner for about 30 people in the beautiful Green Room at the Tabard Inn. We wanted an intimate, reasonably priced, and classic DC restaurant for our dinner, and The Tabard Inn was the perfect choice. From the beginning, 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 chose 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!

I'm normally not one to write reviews but was so impressed by my recent experience at the Tabard Inn that I want to help get the word out. We held a small wedding reception for approximately 50 guests. We had a pretty even mix of out-of-town guests and DC locals and they ALL raved about the space, food, and service. The venue has a charm that unmatched and it makes for a very authentic DC wedding experience.

The event staff, Elena and Judy, were so accomidating - even when we had the inevitable last-minute changes to our food counts and schedule. They even modified the menu to accomidate a special request. This has to be one of DC's best-kept secrets and a total bargain.

My daughter's bridal shower was at Tabard Inn on June 6th 2015. It was absolutely wonderful! Judy did an incredible job organizing every single detail. She responded to all my calls and emails. I live in Houston and my daughter's shower was in DC, so I was a little apprehensive. However, the event was flawless, the servers very polite, the room cozy and the food delicious!
I would highly recommend the Tabard Inn for any event.

The Tabard Inn was a wonderful place to have a wedding. Judy and Elena who are the event coordinators made the day run smoothly and responded promptly to all my emails leading up to the day of the wedding. The food and ambience was perfect. Many of my guests commented on how much they loved the food and the decor in the rooms. This is a perfect place for an intimate wedding with close friends and family!

From the start to the end, Tabard Inn staff were always welcoming, polite, helpful, and flexible around our schedules. The best part was getting to try a select few of the hors d'oeuvres and some entrees off of the menus (we were trying to narrow down food choices for our guests). The chef was generous in serving us full-sized portions of the entrees that we had pre-selected for test-tasting. Instead of having a cake, we requested a donut tower from Tabard Inn, which immediately turned into a favorite among our guests (some even took the remaining donuts for the road). In the days leading up to the wedding, the Tabard Inn Special Event coordinators met with one of our vendors, Geoffrey from "Instant Photo Box", to review the logistics for our wedding day.

Tabard Inn will reserve the space for you if you choose to host your rehearsal dinner there. While we did not have our rehearsal dinner at Tabard Inn, we were lucky that there was an opening in the schedule of events on the day before our wedding, and Tabard Inn generously allowed us to use the space for our wedding rehearsal.

On the day of our wedding, Tabard Inn staff coordinated the room set-up (for the ceremony) and room flipping for our reception so smoothly that we were literally stress-free throughout our entire wedding day. In fact, we're thinking of celebrating our 1-month anniversary with brunch right here at Tabard Inn.

Absolutely fabulous Bridal Shower! Fantastic food,great venue, very accommodating.

The Tabard Inn is a special place. I love that it is full of antiques and quirky art but nothing is too precious. The staff was wonderful, they went above and beyond for us, were very flexible, and the food was delicious. The bakery chef did an amazing job on our cake -- everyone was taking pictures of it, and it was yummy too.

Wonderful experience planning my wedding with the events staff at Tabard Inn. I had several dietary restrictions that the special events staff coordinated with the chef, including gluten free and vegan meal options. I found the staff to be responsive and the venue was perfect the day of my wedding. The staff followed through with the details exactly as I wanted them, and I was told by friends who assisted in day-of coordination and Judy was wonderful to work with. My guests loved the venue and complimented the food and service.

I just got married a few days ago at the Tabard Inn. The wedding turned out as beautifully and as perfectly as I could have possibly hoped. The Tabard Inn was a gorgeous venue and went very well with our flowers. The Tabard Inn Special Events staff is very professional. I really enjoyed working with Judy, the venue manager. She was immensely helpful in my planning and was very responsive to my frantic questions during the last few weeks of the engagement. The staff set up the venue exactly to my liking. The food was excellent and the open bar was a huge hit. All the guests raved about how great the food and drinks were and how beautiful the rooms looked. I highly recommend this venue because it provides everything that you need - food, bar, tables, parking package, setup staff, service staff, stereo, etc. Trust me, it makes a huge difference.

I loved this venue for our wedding. The staff was so kind and attentive to my needs.

The Tabard Inn's wedding team was amazing. Special thanks to Judy and Roberta, who always answered my questions and made sure everything ran smoothly. They made it easy to plan our wedding at their inn, which also provided the great food. I must mention the food! You never know what wedding food will be like, but this was delicious. Every bite I had was great, and judging by how much was eaten, my guests agreed. They were able to accommodate a few special diet requests as well, for our guests with allergies. Everyone's glass was kept full all night, and everything went exactly according to plan – can't ask for more than that! And the venue itself is beautiful and well-kept. We didn't need to decorate at all, it didn't need it.

If you are looking for a beautifully intimate venue with amazing food on a budget, Tabard Inn is the place. I had my wedding ceremony and lunch reception here for a party of 50, and it was the perfect wedding. The staff was accommodating to all my needs, and answered all my questions promptly. At the wedding itself, everything was executed smoothly, and I did not have to worry about a thing. The food was also amazing. Tabard Inn is known for their famous brunch, and the food for the reception is done by the same restaurant. We were even able to serve their DELICIOUSLY famous donuts.

The venue itself is so beautiful (it reminds me of Pride and Prejudice) that it did not need much decorations or flowers, which was a huge cost saver for my budget wedding. There are also great places for photos in the vicinity. We checked into two of the hotel rooms to get ready for the wedding. Each room is decorated in its own style with its unique furniture and decor, which made for amazing photos as well.

After the wedding, I received so many compliments about what a lovely, personal, and beautiful wedding it was, and how much they enjoyed the food, and that is all thanks to Tabard Inn.

I worked with Angela Butler to plan a bridal shower for 18 people. Everything was so smooth, from beginning to end, and Angela was a pleasure to work with and made herself available whenever I wanted to stop by in person, or ask questions via email or telephone. The venue itself is beautiful - we were set up in Room 26 - and the staff throughout our party were so accommodating and kind, and went out of their way to give us what we asked for all throughout. The food was delicious, the drinks were a heavy pour, and we were able to bring in our own flowers and music/speaker.

All in all, I really couldn't have asked for anything more. Everything was perfect and well-organized. The bride loved the party, as did all of the guests!

We had our wedding reception at Tabard Inn. It exceeded our expectations in every way. The people were very accommodating and helpful with every detail. The food was excellent and the cake was absolutely beautifull. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. I absolutely loved having our reception in their beautiful Inn. All the details were handled via email because we live in Atlanta, GA.
I would not have changed a thing.

We chose the Tabard Inn for our very small and intimate ceremony as I love its eclectic flavor. The wedding day there was a marathon going around DC, and even though we planned for extra time, we got caught in traffic. We arrived at the venue at 11:20 am for noon ceremony...hectic doesn't even start to describe it.
The Special Event staff was fantastic. They helped us got dressed, set-up the table arrangements, party favors, music, and any other detail that I brought up to their attention. I had the same responsiveness for Judy, Special Event Planner, while planning the ceremony and wedding celebration. The ceremony and celebration were perfect, we would not change a thing. The cake was exactly as I ambitious and the food was scrumptious (I was nervous about it as they don't offer food or cake tastings). The staff that attended the luncheon was pleasant, professional and very accommodating. After such a pleasant experience I would not hesitate to plan another event at the Tabard Inn.

Tabard Inn was the perfect place to have a relatively intimate wedding ceremony. The Special Events team was extremely flexible and catered to all of your requests including giving us a bigger room as the number of our guests grew, giving us food options for guests with food allergies and referring us to fantastic photographers and officiant. The Tabard Inn team really made our special day even more special.

If you are looking for a unique, elegant and intimate wedding, the Tabard is PERFECT. We held our May 2014 wedding here and it was an absolutely phenomenal venue. We didn't want to deal with tons of vendors, so it was a huge plus that the Tabard handled the food/drinks/tables/linens/servers. I also loved that we didn't have to decorate very much since the event rooms were already so colorful.The majority of our guests traveled to DC for our wedding, so it was great to be able to have the ceremony and reception in one spot. Deedra and Judy were incredibly kind, helpful and accommodating throughout the planning process - they really worked through every little detail of our big day with me and were quick to answer any of my questions via email.

Our ceremony was held on the Tabard's outdoor patio which was STUNNING with the ivy in bloom! The cocktail hour, dinner and dancing were held in the two event rooms upstairs and the evening flowed beautifully. The food was so delicious and our guests are STILL raving about it. The bartenders and serving staff were very attentive and friendly. We used Spotify on our iPad and the Tabard's speakers instead of a DJ and had a full-blown epic dance party! The entire day was amazing and we could not have asked for a better place to have our wedding!

We had our wedding ceremony and brunch reception at the Tabard Inn and it was the easiest part of getting married! Their event coordinator, Erin, is extremely organized and efficient. We had the whole thing planned in two 30 minute meetings. When I threw a couple of curveballs at Erin (that we wanted a brunch buffet, which they don't normally do for weddings, and a "cake" made out of their famous donuts), Erin figured out how to make it happen without batting an eye. I would definitely recommend the Tabard to any bride, but especially one that wants to make the planning a little easier, since you can take care of your ceremony, reception, and catering all with one vendor. If you're keeping an eye on your budget, it's also more reasonable than you might think. And you'll also get great photos, since it's such a beautiful space!

The Tabard Inn was a fantastic location for our 32 person wedding. My two criteria when scouting for locations were good food and a space that was pretty without my having to do much decorating. The Tabard was perfect on both accounts. We had the ceremony in the smaller event room and had cocktails and dinner in the larger. Everything was gorgeous and I got so many compliments on the food, the decor, and the service.

Erin, Christina, and Suzanne were great to work with--they answered questions promptly and were great about menu flexibility and special requests. They are good at what they do--their estimate for our final bar tab was within $5 of the actual amount, so there were no surprises on the final bill.

Cannot recommend highly enough if you're having a smaller, more intimate wedding.

The Tabard Inn was a dream of a location for an intimate wedding in the heart of DC. Event coordinator Erin Claxton and her staff were extremely helpful. The Tabard Inn takes care of pretty much EVERYTHING—I did not need to hire any separate vendors for food/drink, linens, decorating, or setting/cleaning up (including breaking down the ceremony room to later turn into a dance floor), and they even have an IPod hookup for music. The Inn has a beautiful old charm, the food was great, and everyone had an awesome time. I would highly recommend the Tabard Inn to anyone who wants to have a small wedding of 60 guests or fewer in DC.

I had a lovely wedding at the Tabard Inn. If you are looking for a beautiful space for an intimate wedding, this is your venue. Erin the special events coordinator was extremely helpful. The food was amazing and the service wonderful. I received numerous compliments on my choice of venue. I highly recommend splurging on the patio for your ceremony. My ceremony was romantic and beautiful.

My now-husband and I settled on the Tabard as the location for our ceremony and reception for several reasons: their food and wine selection is top notch, the event rooms' decor is quirky and unique and did not require many flowers, they are located in downtown DC, and we were able to have the ceremony and reception in one spot. Erin, the special event coordinator, was incredibly helpful about every aspect of the planning process. She was able to recommend vendors (all of whom were very professional and very reasonably priced, for DC), menu items that weren't on the catering menu, and wine choices based on our preferences. She made the big day go so smoothly, and only came to my husband and me for questions if she absolutely had to. She helped make what can be a very stressful day into one of the least stressful I've ever had. Our guests raved about the food, wine, and wedding cake - I received many compliments about how it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding!

There are only two things that made me stress about having my wedding here: 1. we had to keep our numbers down to around 60 to account for the mostly standing room only ceremony, and 2. it was somewhat difficult to budget exact food and beverage numbers as you don't make the wine and food selections final until the week before the event. Luckily, our RSVPs did end up being around 60, and my food and beverage budget was almost exactly on target with the final bill.

The Tabard Inn is a favorite spot of mine. I was delighted to book it for my wedding ceremony and reception, which I wanted to be intimate, simple, and elegant, with great food and wine. The Tabard was a perfect fit. For a small wedding (we had 60 people), it can't be beat. It has a wonderfully classy and warm feel to it. Because the event rooms are already well decorated, this helped us to save money and avoid elaborate decorations (although we did have a wonderful florist). The Tabard has a beautiful courtyard, and several lovely event rooms upstairs.

The Tabard does everything well, and their staff is impeccable. Their event coordinator, Erin, is very meticulous, and she did a truly amazing job in helping us to plan the wedding and to ensure that every detail was perfect on our wedding day.

The Tabard has great food. They are also known for their excellent wine list. Huw Griffiths, the pastry chef at Tabard Inn, is a genius! He made the most delicious chocolate toffee wedding cake for us. Our guests raved about it.

The only thing that can be challenging with booking the Tabard for your wedding is watching your guest numbers. We were holding our breath to make sure we didn't go over 60 people, because that is the maximum capacity for a Tabard event. (In fact, we had originally decided against the Tabard because of the capacity limits, but decided to make it work.)

The Tabard Inn was an excellent value for a small reception. Unfortunately the room cannot hold more than 40 people, but the food was very very good and the location was perfect. The staff was always very responsive and accommodated our special requests. We also hired a piano player the Inn recommended (Warren Butler) to play in the background and he was wonderful as well.

We chose Tabard Inn for its charm and great food! We've been there many times before and it was always a special time! We were truly blown away by the beautiful wedding they helped us put together! Their event planners Angela and Roberta were extremely helpful and flexible throughout the entire planning process - from arranging a sample table setting on the patio to making numerous changes to decorative details. We had our ceremony on the patio which they arranged and decorated with flowers and candles I had provided and while we went to have our cocktail hour inside they completely flipped the patio for Reception. The weather that evening was not in our favor and while we were finishing our salads it had suddenly began to rain. Without hesitation they escorted all of our guests inside for a second cocktail hour while they moved everything to the ball room upstairs. They reset it in no time and we all went on to have dinner inside. The entire process was so seamless, and only added character and a great story to our wedding day. They were extremely professional and the service was superb! Their food, wine and dessert were excellent and the bartender made great drinks! They exceeded our expectations! All of our friends and family had a great time and we couldn't be happier with the outcome! We will go back there for years to come!

The Tabard Inn was fantastic!! It was by far the most affordable venue we found and it was so easy and very stress-free! Our guests raved about the food and the service was amazing!

This is the perfect venue for a small, intimate ceremony and reception. We were married on the patio, which is beautifully in bloom in the spring and held our reception upstairs. Everyone raved about the food and the cake. The staff was wonderful to work with both leading up to the event and on the day of the wedding. We received many compliments on every facet of the Tabard Inn, from the location, the food, the decor, the service it is a wonderful venue. The only thing you must be flexible with is that they do not do sit down tastings for your food or cake. They will allow you to taste whatever you like if they are already making it (and the food is so amazing you are guaranteed it will be wonderful regardless), but should you wish to taste something you must be flexible.

We were very pleased with all. Thank you, Elena!

Our 40 guests were very happy with the quality of the food and the service. A number of changes were made in the 48 hours before the event which were accommodated with understanding and flexibility. While the overall cost was high, it was worthwhile for a wedding rehearsal dinner.

We only used one room for our reception and it is a beautiful space. Not too many decorations needed. They let us set the room up early (we were lucky there wasn't another event in the morning or else we wouldn't have been able to do this) at no extra cost. Everything day-of went very smoothly. The only thing I would caution is renting rooms for your guests. If you are going to do this, and you should for the price, do it early and confirm confirm confirm. They didn't do a great job of keeping track of our reservations which wasn't great but we did wait til the last minute to confirm. Regardless, it was a lovely experience, the food was great and everyone was so nice! Makes for a great spot to return to for future romantic occasions :)

Tabard Inn was just a perfect venue for our fall wedding ceremony. Everthing went smoothly. Special thanks to Judy and Roberta for their help and support to make our event a memorable one.

Tabard Inn was very helpful and we had a beautiful brunch wedding!

We hosted our rehearsal dinner for 30 guests at the Tabard Inn. Planning the event with their staff was easy and seamless and they provided an excellent venue for the price. The food was amazing and all of our guests were extremely pleased. The only detraction was the amount of time that lapsed between courses because they only had 2.5 servers for 4 full tables of people. There was a long lull (10-15 minutes) between the first course and the second. Other than that, everyone had a wonderful time.

Great event, my bosses were thrilled. Judy was phenomenal to work with. Everythign was super smooth, only challenge was pre-selecting the menu items but even that worked out well.

We had a special big birthday party at the Tabard Inn - not a wedding but still a special event - and the staff was amazing! Professional, helpful, easy-to-work with and good natured, even as I got stressed out. Elena was particularly wonderful. Could not recommend The Tabard Inn enough!

My partner and I had a cocktail reception as a Bon Voyage party (there's no option for that in the "Event Types" above - so I chose wedding). Things were a bit shakey initially because the representative at the Tabard Inn we were working with left and it appeared a lot of the verbal agreements/arrangements made did not make it into files or was not shared with colleagues who took over. But Judy saved the day! She dealt with my frustration gracefully and gave me the sense of confidence I needed to know that things were going to get done well and in the way I wanted. We had to make last minute changes in the order due to late RSVPs, and Judy rolled with the punches. The service staff at the event was exceptional. Super friendly and attentive to our family members in attendance. We had a jazz band who used the Tabard's piano and that went well. Our only hiccup was coats went missing at the end of the night.

We held our May 2014 wedding ceremony and reception at the Tabard Inn and just loved it.

Everyone we worked with was wonderful-- very nice and knowledgeable, especially Deedra (the special events coordinator). Deedra and Judy were very responsive, especially in the weeks preceding the event. The Tabard was also very accommodating when we had to store a bunch of wedding items the day before.

The ceremony was held in the outdoor courtyard, and everyone kept saying how magical it felt, with the vines all out and the silk parachute overhead. Very pretty, and because it was such a beautiful space naturally we hardly did anything to decorate. The outdoor space does not have speakers, so we bought a travel sound system to play the processional and recessional music.

The reception was held in the two rooms upstairs-- the red room was where the bar was set up, cocktail hour was held there, and then dancing later on. The other room was used for dinner, and a quieter place for our friends and family to linger and chat throughout the night. It ended up working out really well. The space is tight (we capped it at 56 people, the max), and because of that we had to nix a DJ and use our phones. It ended up working out really well though, as the speakers the Tabard provides are great quality (and we used Spotify to organize the music and create the playlists, so we weren't paying per song).

The food was incredible-- everyone kept saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had.

We also stayed at the Tabard the night before and the night after our wedding. We got a room in the back, with a stairwell that leads through the dining room and out to the courtyard, so we were able to get ready and go out without any of our guests seeing me.

If you're looking in the heart of DC for a smallish wedding, I couldn't recommend the Tabard enough. It's great to have the ceremony and reception all in one place, and the price was extremely reasonable for the area.

We had our wedding at Tabard on October 2021. The venue itself is beautiful, cozy and unique. We had our ceremony on the covered patio and it had more than enough room for our 58 guests. The reception took place upstairs in the meeting room area. It was a tight fit for our guest number, but we had no issues with it. We did a plated dinner and open bar & hor dourves, which was amazing, but we had eaten there before so expected no less. Daniel was our coordinator, and he was a big help, always available for questions before the wedding, and constantly checked in on us throughout our big day.

We also rented the penthouse suite for our get ready room (which was perfect for that, aside from all the stairs) and to use the night of our wedding. The only negative was the sheets are a bit on the thin side, which in the summer wouldn't be an issue, but at the end of October we were quite chilly, so I would recommend bringing your own extra blankets if you run cold. However the room is heated so perhaps you could crank the heat up.

Overall our wedding at the Tabard was an amazing experience, and Daniel was lovely to work with. We were so happy we chose this venue to get married at.

I had my wedding on the patio in November with about 65 guests. Elena and Judy were fantastic to work with, I can't say enough good things about them. I mainly worked with Judy and she was extremely responsive and went over the top to accommodate us. All of our guests had nothing but great things to say about the uniqueness of the space. I chose to have my wedding here because of the ivy walls, if I had to give one suggestion it would be to flourish the ivy because it really is a selling point of the space and it was bare in some places.

This venue is a great value! It's a hidden gem in DC and we like to use their beautiful private room for corporate lunches and dinners.

The Tabard was a wonderful place for a small wedding. We loved the antique feel of the inn and Judy and her team were great and so experienced in wedding planning. The only difficulty was blocking and booking rooms for guests. But overall, absolutely loved how our wedding turned out at the Tabard- excellent meal and wonderful service.

It was easy to work with Elena and Judy, and they responded quickly to emails. The chef was great at accommodating a variety of food issues for both the dinner and the food for the rest of the evening. We didn't get a chance to taste the appetizers, just the main meals. Beer list is limited, but wine list is great, including biod/organic wines. We loved the space - didn't need to do much in terms of decorations, and the lighting was great for photos. Be sure to have a good idea of your guest list, we underestimated the positive response rate significantly. The Inn was able to add an extra table last minute for us - it was a bit cramped, but we'll call it 'intimate':)

We held our May 2012 wedding at the Tabard Inn. I wanted a venue that had the charm of one of DC’s historic homes, without all the hassle of hiring separate vendors for tables, linens, caterers, etc. and Tabard Inn fit the bill! Not to mention the food here is outstanding!
Erin, the events manager, was great to work with. We mostly corresponded by email, but she was available by phone or for in-person meetings, which we had just one of a couple weeks prior to the event. You could tell she’s done this many times before, and was as comfortable making suggestions as she was accommodating our requests. This was perfect, because I was pretty low-key about the whole wedding planning thing, and would have been stressed out with too many additional options and decisions. Although the menu, etc., seemed pretty strict, there was still plenty of room to accommodate special needs (e.g., my dad ordering off the children’s menu since he didn’t like our meal selections). The Tabard even opened their doors to us to use the venue for a “re-shoot” of wedding pictures after our photographer lost the ones from the event.
The strengths: A historic setting with all the professional staff to take care of details. Use of the patio if you have the ceremony on a Saturday at 4pm, and a rain back-up built in (the event room upstairs). Ceremony and reception can be in one place, which was a big win for me with family traveling, and me not having to worry about them getting lost from one venue to the other (actually happened at my cousin’s wedding). The price was very reasonable for the area, and they don’t charge a “wedding premium” and make everything more expensive just because you’re wearing a white dress and tux to the party.
The downsides: It is a smaller venue, which was ok for us since we have small families who live outside the area. Fitting a full band would also be tight, but we had a pianist for cocktail hour and dinner, and iPod DJ’d the after dinner.

The day of event staff was absolutely wonderful. The communication building up to the event could have been better, as I was told conflicting information on a couple of different occasions. Overall our event was wonderful, and the guests had nothing but good things to say. The food was amazing, and again, the day of staff was top notch!

We had our rehearsal dinner in rooms 24 and 26 of the Tabard Inn. Working with Erin Claxton and her assistant was quite easy and both were very responsive to questions I had nearing the date of our dinner.
The waitstaff was polite, attentive and professional. My only slight issue was that I had to ask them to bring out the appetizers we'd ordered because we only had a 45 minute cocktail 'hour' and they still hadn't brought them with about 15 minutes to seating down for dinner.
My husband and I do love it there and I'm pleased we were able to have the rehearsal there. It is a beautiful space and I would highly recommend it to anyone for a dinner like ours (about 30 people).

After searching the entire DC area, we discovered the Tabard Inn which was the perfect place for a rehearsal dinner. The room had so much personality and character. There are two fireplaces to light in the winter and there is a piano for which you can bring in a player (they can recommend pianists). They are extremely flexible with the set-up of the room, you can bring in round/square tables and/or have sofas and other seating options. We had an open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres that were passed and placed. The food was great. My in-laws managed the menu, so I can't speak to cost or flexibility with the menu, though they did repeatedly tell me how helpful and knowledgeable Erin was.

We wanted an intimate, upscale wedding at a reasonable price point and Tabard Inn delivered. Not only was everything flawless, but they far exceeded our expectations. Judy and Elena on their Special Events team made the planning process simple and easy. The food was phenomenal and they added small touches in and around the ceremony and reception locations that made the atmosphere romantic and beautiful. Our guests loved the location and we were incredibly happy with our Tabard wedding experience.

The staff was very accommodating and executed everything as I envisioned. We hosted a Friday afternoon wedding at the Tabard Inn followed by a champagne reception for 60 guest then held a BBQ celebration the next day for 200+ guest at our parents’ home. Although we belong to area churches, our wedding was officiated by a judge (groom's mentor) and co-officiated by a minister (bride's aunt). Even with an ambulance siren serving as background music to our opening prayer, the ceremony was spirit filled and intimate underneath the Tabards' courtyard canopy. The guest later enjoyed an hour and half champagne reception with our choice of passed hors d'oeuvres.

If I had to list one issue it would be the event staff turnover. I began working with the vendor in May and dealt with 3 different event managers. Working with a smaller location, I did not anticipate having to develop new relationships every other month. This lack in continuity, I believe contributed to the slow response times. Having said that, each manager and/or coordinator I worked with was a joy and equally contributed to a day that neither I nor my guest will forget. From the reasonably priced valet parking option to the flexibility in menu selection, I was able to personalize the event to represent my style and taste.

I am eternally grateful to all those that contributed our magical afternoon at the Tabard.

Our wedding was lovely. We had a cocktail reception for 100 and the food was delicious. The open bar was pricey with restaurant prices for the wine, but I guess that's to be expected.

They made everything pretty straightforward for us and the day of was a breeze. We stayed at the hotel the night of the wedding, which was fun. Thanks!

I found the Inn to be a very unique setting for a bridal shower. Very helpful staff and set up for pretty. Probably the only negative was the expense of a tea party at this Inn.

An amazing place for a small wedding (60 or fewer people) ! The food was amazing and Erin the Specials Events director was wonderful- quick to help and take the burden off of the bride. The outdoor patio is a lovely place for an outdoor ceremony. It is used for the restaurant so there is a limited window in which you can use it for one hour ( 3-4 or 4-5 I beleive) It was very easy one stop shopping for a big part of the wedding ( food, cake, linens, placecards) so there were not as many separate vendors to deal with. The place has a unique and whimsical charm to it so besides flowers on the tables, no other decorations had to be done to it. The receptions rooms had the pianos in there already which it made it easy for our jazz pianist to play. Since it is also a boutique hotel we had a lovely room for our wedding night. All in all, it turned out much better than we could have dreamed of!

We hosted my friend's bridal shower at the Tabard Inn and it was beautiful. The space was very nice and the food and drinks were delicious. I did have trouble getting responses and had to follow up many times. I put that they were very flexible, but I will say most of the items we discussed that were not their regular plan, weren't prepared for us (extra tables for gifts/favors, the timing of service, etc.). When we followed up on-site, it was taken care of, but seemed to have not been communicated at all to the staff ahead of time. It also seemed like we had just enough food (we paid for a tea party per person setup) for this all women group, so I'd be a bit concerned about buffet portions if you had any big eaters.

Overall, it was great, but just a few items to keep in mind if hosting a larger party.

The pros: Judy and Elena in event planning were amazing. Also the room was beautiful and the hors d'oeuvres were amazing.
The cons: everything leading up to the point that I had the chance to work with Judy and Elena. Roberta, the event coordinator I originally met with, was assigned to our party when we began the planning process. We were invited to a tasting at the Tabard's convenience (we wanted to come at some point during November or December but they were too busy to accommodate us despite our having booked a private room for a wedding). Roberta was also not very forthcoming about certain details which resulted in considerable confusion and headaches later on. Judy did an amazing job with damage control and she deserves 5 stars. As for the food-- it was much better at the tasting than the event. At our actual event the chicken was rubbery and didn't even have the same sauce that it had at the tasting (and was said to have on the menu) and the fish was overcooked.
The HOTEL itself also did not make things easier for me. I was called 36 hours before my wedding to see if I would be willing to switch to a different room to accommodate another guest, even though I had booked my specific room (well suited for wedding pictures) several months prior. I was even asked if I would sleep in a different room the night before, and then move into the room I originally requested the morning of my wedding. I declined and the front desk person finally complied. When I did get to my room, it was beautiful and clean but the bathroom was completely uninsulated, and late at night I found a roach on the floor of the bathroom. Also, I would have loved to have had a glass of water from the bottle they gave me in my room, but it smelled like mold. When I made a complaint to the front desk I was very curtly informed that a manager was not in the hotel. Book your event here and be sure to speak with Judy, but do yourself a favor and do not stay overnight.

My fiance and I decided to do a wedding in 2 weeks time in June/July of this year. Because we had history with this location, we of course wanted to include Tabard Inn as a potential venue for consideration. However, after some initial miscommunications and delays in responses, we weren't sure that would come to be. Luckily, we were then contacted by Angela who was new to the venue. She went above and beyond, hitting the ground running, working through details of our potential wedding beginning her first week of work. Because of her, we felt comfortable proceeding with booking the venue. She made things fall into place, keeping in touch with us throughout the process, and enabled our quick turnaround wedding to become a reality. With Angela's help, we secured the venue, worked through our specific requests/needs for the event, finalized our menu, had a lovely tasting, reviewed the decor desires, and threw a fantastic wedding reception in less than two weeks! The venue was lovely, the decor classic, and food and drink delicious and on point! Our guests continue to compliment us on the elegance of the event, the tastiness of the dinner and appetizers, as well as the responsiveness of the staff. Well done, Tabard Inn and Angela in particular! We will keep you in mind for future events and be sure to recommend you going forward.

The Rehearsal Dinner for 40 was absolutely perfect from the cocktail hour throughout the dinner. The flowers by Sidra Forman were incredible and the table settings were beautiful. The staff managing the dinner and cocktail/wine bar did an outstanding job. I was so pleased that we chose the Tabard Inn for this event. A perfect night!

The Tabard Inn is an elegant and intimate space. It was perfect for our wedding. The food was delicious and Elena was super helpful every time I spoke to her.

Overall, I get why this venue is cheaper than other DC venues – they lack the professionalism, organization, and overall customer service you get from other places, and I really question their payment and bar practices.

With that said, by having my event here, I maintained a great budget for a DC based event, and my guests really enjoyed the food and their hotel rooms. I think this venue is a good option if you are prepared to do most of the coordination yourself, you don’t mind constantly following up with them, and you ensure that you have specifics on the bar and payment expectations before you sign on the dotted line. I guess when you are paying less, you have to do more. Our renewal was abosultely beautiful in the end, and the intent of the day, recommitting after 10 years, means more than any little detail.

I found the special events team rather difficult to coordinate with and unresponsive leading up to the event. I could tell they were trying to provide good service when I was able to connect w them, but I could also tell that our event was not high on the priority list.
While the food was absolutely delicious, the cost of the meal plus drinks was exorbitant and while I would love to rate you higher here- bc really it was lovely- paying nearly $10K for a 3 hr dinner for 50 people is not a good or reasonable value. We also ended up paying for a speaker-system that was neither a system (more like a clock radio that had to be placed in a corner- deafeningly loud to the guests sitting next to it and too quiet to hear for most everyone else) nor functional (it stopped working early in the dinner and as there was no replacement available, one of our guests had to go out and purchase something more suitable).
Ultimately it was a very nice evening though and if a friend was unconcerned about the things I've described, I would probably recommend it on the excellence of the food alone. (The cake was also wonderful.)
Just another note: my wallet was stolen that evening by someone- either a staff member or one of the Tabard guests- I reported it to the general manager the next day and was promised it would be investigated and I would be contacted- I never heard anything back. But by this point in the process, the lack of follow-up did not surprise me.

Our servers had nice personalities but a little slapdash, especially the woman, who hurried us out of the room claiming another event was due to start; in fact that was a boldfaced lie! (The man tracked us down a missing filet mignon - that was much appreciated!)

Food was great and so was the ambiance

The Tabard Inn is a beautiful venue. I recently had a bridal shower hosted at the Inn. The room we were in had bright green walls and was well decorated. All of the good stops there. Our server looked confused at times, as if she didn't know what was going on. She however did try to be attentive. The coordinator accused my sister of not paying the whole bill and turned out that it was a mistake on their end not ours. As if that wasn't enough I have to say the food was the biggest disappointment. We had tea sandwiches and desserts. When you say it it seems like something very simple however I ended up getting sick after the event, along with a few other guests. I wouldn't recommend the Tabard to my worst enemy as a venue. Between the staff, management and service it wasn't worth the time. If you are thinking about this venue you get what you pay for.

This is a nice, intimate setting for a small reception. We were very excited when we booked Tabard for our daughter's wedding. However, the quality of service and food was disappointing, particularly the service. Even direct efforts to coordinate bride and groom parking on the day prior were forgotten 24 hours later. And even though they offered a small discount in compensation for all the difficulties, the indifference towards our concerns and zero follow-up were disturbing. Perhaps its cultural as we are southerners and used to people being overly friendly as they are telling you to buzz off, but I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. Bottom line you don't need these hassles on the most special day of your daughter's life.