National Press Club, Washington: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#18 of 90 Event venues in Washington #2 of 6 Convention centres in Washington

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.59

0.8 km from the center of Washington

Rating breakdown

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529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045

press.org

(202) 662-7500

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Quick facts

What is the rating of National Press Club?: National Press Club is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 479 reviews.
How does National Press Club rank in Washington?: National Press Club is #18 of 90 Event venues in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is National Press Club located?: 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045 — 0.8 km from the center of Washington.
How can I contact National Press Club?: Phone: (202) 662-7500 · Website: press.org

Reviews (8)

Drew Clark 2024 Jun 10

The National Press Club is an amazing place for journalists. Besides its incredible history (it has hosted every U.S. President from Theodore Roosevelt onwards), it remains a vibrant place “where news happens.” Working journalists like myself who are members have access to the Coub’s restaurants, lounges, workspaces, conference facilities and even its weight room and workout facilities. I highly recommend the Club for all prospective, working and retired journalists.

Trey Bornmann (Treybo) 2024 Feb 07

Went to a conference there and there were WiFi issues that interfeared with the presentation. Seems like that should be extra solid if you are hosting events.

No parking in the building.

Ellie 2024 Jan 29

Great place to work if you don’t have to be in the office, meet friends or mingle with members of the 4th estate. The second level is reserved for members only and their guests, so if you’re not a member, find a friend who is.

Serra Karacam 2023 Nov 14

A professional club and home of DC journalists. Members are happy to be part of. It is located at the top of the National Press building where mostly all national and international networks have their Washington bureaus.

Christine Illige-Saucier 2023 Nov 09

After touring the National Press Club we immediately sent an email to book. This unique venue was the perfect fit for our DC wedding! George was an excellent resource from start to finish, explaining the Press Club's offerings, coordinating with other vendors, and making sure that we had everything that we needed to have an amazing day. And the food! Unlike so many lackluster venues, the food at the National Press Club was delicious.

Yevgen Nemchenko 2023 Jul 02

Superb spot! Global movers and shakers, and journalistic superstars everywhere. Recommend... if you can get in, of course 😉

Mark West 2022 May 05

Quite an elegant and classy building. I was there to attend the James Foley foundation awards dinner. A great place for a high profile event

Austin Graff 2022 Apr 06

Inside a 1927 downtown D.C. building surrounded by deep American history is the National Press Club started in 1908 across the street from its current building. Once only open to white male journalists, the club now welcomes all through membership and public events. It's also a popular wedding venue.

I went for a free screening of a documentary film by The Washington Post Opinions section and Ray Whitehouse on a Monday evening. Here's my experience:

1) Space: With a rich legacy, it screams old-school Washington, D.C. from the dated carpet to the media tokens on the walls from statues honoring journalists to old newspaper clippings. The elevators are regal and the bar wooden.

There are several meeting rooms and one larger room for their main speaking and panel events. Off from the bar is a dining room with stunning views of the Willard Hotel and Washington Monument.

There are plenty of restrooms throughout the floors (the 13th and 14th floors of the building)

2) Parking: For evening events, there's usually street parking for a few dollars along F Street NW.

3) Location: There are plenty of restaurants nearby that stay open through dinner from District Taco to Rice Bar.