Full-service restaurant

Full-service restaurant event space · Shirlington, Arlington, VA

Busboys and Poets

Busboys and Poets is a restaurant event space in Shirlington, Arlington, VA that you can take over by the hour or day — not only for a pop-up shop. Host private dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and corporate lunches, or any gathering that fits the space. The room is 1,400 square feet, up to 30 seats. Request a date, from $240/day, with a $70 cleaning fee.

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Type

Full-service restaurant

Location

Shirlington, Arlington

Phone

(703) 379-9757

Website

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About this space

Busboys and Poets is a full-service restaurant in Shirlington. Imported from OpenStreetMap public data. Details like capacity, pricing, and availability are estimates until the owner claims this profile.

What's included

Commercial kitchen

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Events this space is built for

Busboys and Poets is set up for more than a storefront pop-up. Book the whole full-service restaurant for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, and birthday parties, and other private events in Shirlington.

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Event space FAQs

Can I rent Busboys and Poets for a private event?

Yes. Busboys and Poets is listed on PopMeUp in Shirlington, Arlington, VA. It is available for private events — private dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and corporate lunches — not just pop-up storefronts. Request a date on this page and the host reviews it.

How many people can Busboys and Poets hold?

Busboys and Poets holds 1,400 square feet, up to 30 seats. Confirm layout with the host when you request a booking if your event needs a seated dinner, standing reception, or classroom setup.

What kinds of events work at this full-service restaurant?

This restaurant event space is a strong fit for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and corporate lunches. Past bookings include a mix of private gatherings and pop-ups. If your event needs a full-service restaurant in Arlington, you can book the whole space by the hour or the day.

How much does it cost to book Busboys and Poets?

Busboys and Poets is $240 per day plus a $70 cleaning fee. Request a date on this page — the host confirms availability. There is no long-term lease — you only pay for the day or hours you book.

Where you'll be

Busboys and Poets is in Shirlington, Arlington, VA (4251 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206). If you are looking for an event space in Arlington, a full-service restaurant rental, or a private restaurant event space near Shirlington, you can book this listing by the hour or day with no long-term lease. Exact entry details are shared after your booking is confirmed.

📍 Shirlington

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