Reserve the Bookstore For Your Event
Three floors, and a million stories. Whether you’re a bibliophile or just love the ambiance of a bookstore, our venue is an unusual place to hold your event. Great for mixers, weddings, book clubs, and birthday parties.
We offer two floors that have enough space for 50-60 people:
The main floor is great for parties (either with cocktail tables or sit-down tables) with or without catering. Center displays would be moved to accommodate your event.
The second floor is a whole different vibe than the main floor. It is the Romance book floor and Flamingo Lounge. With 1920’s-themed decor, and a killer view of K Street, it’s the perfect spot for just about anything. However, we do not have an elevator.
Our basement holds our science fiction & fantasy books and games. Not available to rent out, but would be open for shopping during your event.
Pricing is below, and past wedding photos are at capitalbooksonk.com/weddings
Please direct any event inquiries to our Events Coordinator, events@capitalbooksonk.com
Space Details
What are your capacities?
Flamingo Lounge:
The lounge is fairly small but has one of the best views of K St anywhere on the block.
Capacity:
10-15 chairs, no tables
Up to 5 round tables (two tables seat 4; three tables seat 2)
One 3-person couch
Store Capacity:
Our entire store capacity: 50 total (all floors combined)
Second floor capacity: 50
If you anticipate that your event will be nearing 50 for the second floor, you’ll have to rent the entire store.
Do you offer food?
Heidi can cater your event if you’d like. Sample menu items are available here. We also offer beverage service:
Drip Coffee (carafe): $6/person
Assorted Hot Teas: $3.79/person
You’re also able to bring in your own food or catering.
What is the cost for private events?
Monday – Thursday Rentals (10am – 6pm):
Entire Bookstore Buyout: $300/hour (holiday rates add 20%)
Second Floor: $200/hour (holiday rates add 20%)
Flamingo Lounge: $50/hour (holiday rates add 20%)
Friday (11am -6pm), Saturday (10am – 6pm) & Sunday Rentals (11am -4pm)
Entire Bookstore Buyout: $500/hour (holiday rates add 20%) (note that the entire bookstore is not available to rent during November or December during normal business hours, but the second floor is)
Second Floor: $400/hour (holiday rates add 20%)
Flamingo Lounge: $100/hour (holiday rates add 20%)
Rentals Outside of Our Business Hours*
Buyout $400/hour (holiday rates add 20%)
* Any rentals that go past 6pm Monday through Saturday, or 4pm on Sunday, you’ll be renting the entire store by default at the “Buyout” pricing..
Use this button for private parties, weddings, showers, or gatherings not involving an author/book.
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FEAST & FICTION
We started offering the Flamingo Lounge to couples during the COVID shut-down to give people something to do besides ordering take-out and eating at home day after day. It began as two people who were in the same bubble. As restrictions began lifting, we opened it up to more people in the same party.
You can bring in your own dinner or opt for us to bring you a lovely charcuterie and/or desserts. You’ll get a bottle of red or white wine to enjoy, along with the bookstore all to yourself, and 15% off of that night’s purchases.
Feast and Fiction reservations start at $99 per party
This includes: A table in our Flamingo Lounge for up to 6 people and 15% off any books purchased during your reservation
Add-ons:
Bottle(s) of wine, Charcuterie: $24 for a board that serves 2, $48 for a board that serves 4
Dessert: $10 per serving
Reservations go from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Reservation dates are Wednesday through Saturday, and only two reservations will be booked per week.
