Above ALX Community

Guest capacity

Up to 110 seated guests

About this venue

Above ALX Community is a premier rooftop venue in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, just two blocks off of charming King Street. From the wide wraparound Terrace, you and your guests will enjoy panoramic views of historic Old Town, the Potomac River, and the sights of DC in the distance. The Terrace features a patio covered by a pergola, which can accommodate an intimate seated ceremony or reception. Moving indoors to the Parlor you’ll find sleek marble floors, modern gold finishes, and plush contemporary furniture, perfect for cocktail hour. The Parlor features high ceilings, an outfitted bar, a catering kitchen, elevators, and floor-to-ceiling windows with two access points to the Terrace. Just off the Parlor is the George Washington room, which has a full wall of windows that opens onto the patio, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor feel. This room can be used for a seated indoor ceremony, reception, and/or dancing, and is outfitted with state-of-the-art AV equipment.

Seated guest capacity

0-110

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Industrial Spaces
Museums, Galleries
Parks, Gardens
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

277 S Washington St Penthouse, Alexandria, VA 22314

Our event spaces

George Washington

You and guests will enjoy unparalleled views of historic Old Town, the twinkling Potomac, and the sights of DC

This spacious corner room features a small bar/catering area, three televisions, a projector, AV equipment, and two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows with direct access to the outside Terrace. Barn-style doors open and close to reveal or hide two of the TVs. The west-facing wall’s doors fully open to create an open-air space connecting the room with the patio and pergola.

Guest capacity

Up to 110 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding shower, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Atrium

It’s officially wedding season, and we. are. ready.

Looking for more space? Along with Above ALX, we offer our sprawling first floor, the Atrium, as a venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The sun-drenched, 6000- square-foot space can seat 300 and features a soaring glass ceiling and classic marble floors.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Square footage

6,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Parlor, Terrace, & Patio

It’s officially wedding season, and we. are. ready.

Inside the light-splashed Parlor you’ll find sleek marble floors, modern gold finishes, and plush contemporary furniture, perfect for chatting over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. The Parlor features high ceilings, a bar, a catering kitchen, elevators, and floor-to-ceiling windows with two access points to the Terrace. The Terrace features a spacious deck wrapping ¾ of the way around the rooftop, as well as a beautiful patio with a retractable roof, heaters, ceiling fans, plus more sweeping views.

Guest capacity

Up to 110 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

2,750

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Other, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”