Busboys and Poets
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Hosted by Andy ShallalJoined Jan 2025
Capacity
100
Square feet
5,000
Type
Restaurant + venue + bookstore
Available
Mondays · 8am–midnight
About this space
DC institution: a restaurant, bookstore, performance space, and political-cultural hub all in one. 100-seat dining room with a stage and projection wall. Mondays you book the whole flagship.
98%Response rate
within a dayAvg response
$1MCoverage included
FreeCancellation
“I opened Busboys in 2005 to be the room the city needed. Pop-ups are part of how we keep that mission alive.” — Andy Shallal
What's included
Stage with projection wall
Sound system + mics
Full kitchen
Connected bookstore (you keep 40% of book sales)
POS system
WiFi
Outdoor patio (24)
Activist-friendly community
Perfect for
Past pop-ups that worked great in this space:
Open Mic Poetry Night (weekly)
Activism + Brunch
Local Music Showcase
House rules
- No corporate-extraction events (their rule, we love it)
- Stage breakdown by midnight
- Books for signings provided by store
47 reviews
4.7
★★★★★
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Sojourner T.Nov 2026
★★★★★
Andy's team made our fundraiser smoother than any venue I've worked with.
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Wren L.Sep 2026
★★★★★
Bookstore integration is special. Our author sold every copy on hand.
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Camden D.Aug 2026
★★★★
Big room — bring an emcee or it feels empty before 7pm.
Where you'll be
14th & V, Washington, DC
📍 14th & V
Exact address shared after your booking is confirmed.
