EVENTS AT CORTEZ DC
CORTEZ is one of the premier Washington, D.C. event venues. We regularly host birthday, engagement, graduation, alumni, after-party, and other small to large sized events at CORTEZ. We love hosting events! The minimum size for an event at CORTEZ is 10 people. Unlike a lot of DC venues, CORTEZ does not charge room rental fees. Depending on the time of year and day/night of the week, we also normally do not charge minimum spends. If you are interested in hosting an event at CORTEZ, please email us at events@cortezdc.com. We are looking forward to hosting you!
Cocktail Style: 30-70 guests
Our “Downstairs Bar” is the perfect spot for larger groups to gather. This space is available as a semi private space with multiple groups or a private space. Direct bar access allows for attentive service to make your event a hit.
Cocktail Style: 30-60 guests
The “bar area” + “lower rooftop”. This area is great for year round events and features direct bar access.
*Covered and Heated
Cocktail Style: 10-20 guests
The “Lower Rooftop” is great for smaller groups. With available seating and direct bar access, this area is perfect for happy hour, or any special event.
*Covered and Heated
Cocktail Style: 30-50 guests
The “Upper Rooftop” is a fun, open-air space with one of DC’s best views. This space can be split for groups of 30 or less and is available for private events as well.
*This is an open-air space and subject to weather.
Frequently Asked Event Questions
Do you serve food on the roof?
We serve our chips, salsa, and guacamole on the roof. All of our other food is served on the restaurant level, but our guests are of course welcome to bring their food up to the roof!
Can I bring in a cake for a birthday?
Yes, a cake or cupcakes is fine. We recommend bringing in your own plates and cutlery.
Can I bring in decorations for my event?
Yes, you can bring in decorations and balloons, but please not glitter. We just that ask that you clean up after yourselves.
What are your bar packages for my event?
Your guests are welcome to pay individually or you can set up a tab for your guests. If you would like to set up a tab for your guests, please email our events team at events@cortezdc.com
Are their tables on the roof that I can reserve for my event?
We only have a couple of high top tables on our roof and they are first come, first served. We have rail tables throughout our rooftop area, and your guests are of course welcome to use them!
Can underage people come to my event?
No, unless they are a child. They are a child, they are allowed to attend with their parents.
Can I bring a pet to my event?
Unfortunately, not.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, not.