Washington DC Interactive Mingling Hour
A unique Washington DC happy hour event for groups, featuring canapés, beverages, and awesome activities to get people mixing and mingling naturally.
An elevated happy hour in Washington DC where guests engage with hosted activities as they mix and mingle.
The DC Interactive Mingling Hour takes place at a single restaurant location of your choice. Guests will be welcomed with an icebreaker using quirky drink charms to encourage natural conversation throughout the experience. Then they’ll mix and mingle as they nibble on canapés, sip delicious drinks, and engage with two different hosted activities of your choice.
How it Works
Designed for standing reception and happy hour-style events, the mingling hour helps guests engage naturally. In between sips and bites, guests can visit the hosted activity stations for hands-on foodie fun.
What’s Included
Our Interactive Mingling Hour package includes the following:
Restaurant Venue
Expert Avital Emcee Host
2 Hands-On Activities
Plus Icebreaker Activity
5 Canapés & 2 Beverages
Beer or Wine
Where is It?
Choose your preferred restaurant from among our network of partner venues throughout the valley. The event takes place at the restaurant’s bar, lounge, or private dining room for large groups. Our restaurant partners are curated to be within walking distance from your office or key corporate meeting centers.
Supra
Supra, 11th Street Northwest, Washington D.C., DC, USA
El Tamarindo
El Tamarindo, Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Il Piatto Restaurant
Il Piatto Restaurant, 16th Street Northwest, Washington D.C., DC, USA
La Collina
La Collina, C Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA
La Bise
La Bise, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Cranes
Cranes, 9th Street Northwest, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Centrolina
Centrolina, Palmer Alley Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Chaplin’s
Chaplin's Restaurant, 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Love, Makato
Love, Makoto, Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Earls Kitchen and Bar
Earls Kitchen + Bar, Tysons One Place, McLean, VA, USA
Tabard Inn
Tabard Inn, N Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
dLeña
dLeu00f1a by Chef Richard Sandoval, K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Residents
Residents Cafe & Bar, 18th Street Northwest, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Bully
2033 M St NW, Washington D.C., DC, USA
We Work with The Best
All of our partners not only serve outstanding food and drinks, but have numerous awards (think Michelin Starred and Michelin Bib Gourmand, James Beard Nominees, and Eater’s Top 38), and a staff committed to guest engagement who understand group and corporate needs.
Supra
Modern Georgian restaurant from husband and wife team Jonathan and Laura Nelms
Chaplin’s
Japanese fare and creative cocktails at this playful and quirky Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant
El Tamarindo
Vibrant Mexican/Salvadoran restaurant and winner of the RAMMY’s Milestone Award
Il Piatto
Modern Italian Restaurant in Downtown near the White House
La Collina
Italian restaurant from James Beard Award-nominated Chef Hollis Silverman
La Bise
Upscale French restaurant, one of the Capitol’s most well-known private dining rooms, boasting recognition for the Michelin Guide
Cranes
Contemporary Spanish and Japanese Influenced Restaurant recommended by the Michelin Guide
Centrolina
Michelin Guide recommended Best Italian Restaurant in DC
Love, Makato
Michelin Guide Recommended serving up high end Japanese
dLeña
Modern Mexican and striking interior from this Michelin Guide Recommended spot
Earls Kitchen and Bar
Asian-Southern fusion from this family-run, OpenTable recommended restaurant
Residents
Hip and floral space with upscale global menu; Michelin Bib Gourmand
Bully
Soulful Spanish steakhouse named Eater’s “Best New DC Restaurants 2026”
Tabard Inn
Creative, seasonal Mid-Atlantic fare from Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir, Washington City Paper’s 2024 Best Chef
Custom Venue
Looking for a certain cuisine or location? We’ll onboard a new, custom venue, just for your event
What Are the Activities?
You’ll choose two of the activities for your event. Each activity is hosted by an Avital Emcee.
Smell Like a Sommelier
Learn to smell like a professional wine sommelier.
Water Tasting Bar
Taste water like its wine! Discover how different water can taste.
Nostalgic Snack Pairings
Pair your fine wines with nostalgic snacks from childhood.
Hands-On Cocktail Making
Mix up a cocktail like a pro, then enjoy your delicious creation.
Pop Rocks Blending
Make a one-of-a-kind Pop Rocks blend. Includes take-home gift.
Electric Gummy Bears
Add Electric Dust to flavorful gummy bears. Includes take-home gift.
How Does Pricing Work?
We have simplified pricing so you pay one flat fee per person, with everything included.
Base Package
$160 + $40 Service/Gratuity Per Person = $200 Per Person
Inclusivity & Diversity
Inclusivity
We accommodate all dietary restrictions so everyone in your group feels cared for and full!
Substitute alcoholic beverage pairings with high-quality non-alcoholic alternatives, including a hands-on zero-proof (no alcohol) cocktail making experience.
Diversity
Celebrate Diversity with themed content, such as: Black History Month, Juneteenth, Pride, LGBTQIA+, AAPI Month, Women in Business (Psst! We’re a woman-owned business!) and more. ❤️🦾 🏳️🌈 ✊🏿 🏳️⚧️
Have a specific theme in mind? Let us know!
Dietary Restrictions
We can accommodate all dietary restrictions on private group dining experiences. You will be asked to submit your group’s dietary restrictions one week before the private dining event. If you are unsure if we can accommodate your restriction, please ask your Avital Culinary Curator during the booking process.
Run of Show
1: Meet Expert Host & Icebreaker Activity
Guests are welcomed to the restaurant by their Avital Host before engaging with the fun icebreaker game using quirky drink charms.
2: Grab a Drink & Nibble on Canapés
Throughout the event guests will nibble on delicious bite-sized appetizers and sip beer or wine.
3: Engage with Hands-On Activities
At their leisure, guests will engage with the hosted activities, like hands-on cocktail making or a water tasting bar.
4: Connect Authentically
Guests will mix and mingle naturally throughout the event. Conversation flows effortlessly with the perfect balance of structured activities.
Why Choose Avital for Your Washington DC Happy Hour Event?
- Expertly Hosted: Our Interactive Mingling Hour is hosted by an on-site, vetted and trained, expert Avital Emcee Host. You can sit back and enjoy as your host takes care of all the logistics with rich storytelling and group engagement throughout.
- Unique & Memorable: More fun than a standard happy hour, guest will get hands-on and engage between sips and nibbles.
- Experienced Team: A full support team to ensure a turnkey booking and seamless experience from start to finish.
- Designed for Connection: The Interactive Mingling Hour creates the perfect balance of authentic conversation and curated experience.
- Customizable: Inclusive, accessible, and customizable to a variety of use cases, from small team gatherings to large, multi-city events.
- Dietary Restriction Friendly: We understand dietary restrictions and want everyone to leave feeling cared for and full! We’ll ask for your restrictions after booking.
How to Book Your Private Event
1: Explore Packages
Download the PDF proposal to view packages and pricing for each experience. Still have questions? Schedule a call with your Culinary Curator.
2: Start Your Booking
Submit your event details to get started. Upon submission, you’ll also have the option to make an initial, refundable deposit to reserve your date right away.
3: Finalize Details
A real human will be in touch to finalize your event details, like confirming your package, how to submit request for dietary or alcohol accommodations, and when your final headcount is due.
Start Your Private Booking