Hook Hall

This is the second year my friends and I have tried the garden hot tub reservations. On one of the coldest nights of this year we braved the weather and found out we had the ENTIRE whole place to ourselves. As in, not just our reserved hot tub area, the whole garden and indoor hall. The servers took care of us and we had a blast! They provide towels and robes and a bottle of champagne with a toasty fire. The reservation includes a changing room and lounge seating. I do NOT recommend going when it's below freezing out as the garden is open-air (with a roof in many spots) but we honestly didn't care as much since us moms rarely get out hah.

I was more than surprised by some of the low reviews for Hook Hall. We love this spot, especially since it's kid friendly and they often have kid activities for the weekend like magicians, balloon animal artists and other activities. We keep coming back for the great variety this place offers for parents. We've met up with other families in the neighborhood and just enjoy how chill and laid back this space is. It makes us keep coming back!

Cabana Me, Baby! We had an amazing time with the birthday girlAnd Hoodelivered with the cherry blossom cabana space! We listened to Afro-Beats and literally laughed the entire night! It was such a vibe! Cabana Reservations: Each Cabana package comes with sparkling wine 2 Hour Limit ‍ Holds up to 10 people Grand Cabana holds up to 50 people Comfortable sectional lounge seating Curated menu of seasonal beverages, and dedicated tableside service Cake/ cupcakes are welcomed Balloons and decor are permitted Optional bottle service and an array of specialty beveragesCatering is also available for your reservation for a group of 10 or morehttps://hookhall.reservewithrex.comHook HallWashington, DC

Decided to book this place for their hot tub which is $300 and they call me the night before to tell me it's not working. Come to find out this place doesn't have the authority to operate a hot tub in DC so they cancelled my reservation and asked if I'd like a cabana instead which isn't a third of the hot tub costs. The operations manager Jackson tells me that he would give me a bar tab with the remaining money from the hot tub on a bar tab, ok cool. I purchased one round of shots which was only $60. He advised me on the phone that the cabana was only $100. That's $160 total. I've contacted him to get a refund and no response. Don't book this place because it's a damn scam. The place was empty and there wasn't shit today outside of Jenga. My experience was honestly awful outside the free champagne. We left immediately after and didn't even use the entire 2 hour slot. I want my got damn money back!!!!!

Looks like my dodgeball days at Hook Hall have come to an end.... They can no longer host the games there, so I'll only be going on my own time or for special events. The staff were always friendly and the option to get that all you can drink thing was always there. Their tacos never miss when I want a quick bite, and the food is never slow to come out. It became especially convenient when, during the games, the bar on the event side would actually be staffed -- though the water canister wasn't always filled. But they would fill it if you asked! The layout of the benches and tables made for plenty of customers to come in and hang out if desired. And the turf side stays creative with their decor. I hope to have more opportunities to go to Hook Hall in the near future, they're a great spot!

Hook Hall is not the move for a special event. I planned an event here for the cherry blossom theme, booking and paying weeks in advance for a cabana. I had conversations with Hook Hall's "Moments Makers" team about how special and important this was to me. Well, let me tell you, they did not make my moment. I got a call a few days before my party, telling me that the cabanas would not be cherry blossom themed but would still have the winter theme. Disappointing, but fine. I can't move my event in that timeframe.We get there and I was given one tent nearly 30 people. There were no cabanas anywhere. I was practically in tears. My friend who has visited Hook Hall several teams was shocked, as she had never seen the tents before. She said it's always been cabanas. Other friends had noted poor experiences here, so it's clearly a trend. We had to beg to use another one. Interestingly enough, cherry blossom cabanas were available two days later. We had to beg for service which was absolutely abysmal. Not all that friendly and extremely slow, with forgotten orders. I stuck to champagne and heard the mixed drinks weren't bad. I tried a pretzel and it was not good at all. It was clearly frozen and was served pretty much in the same state.Yes, this place is cute and if you just go and hang without planning an event here, it's probably fine. But the management, Moment Makers team, and the staff really did not make my moment at all. I hope they are able to replace the entire team, because it is a fun place but the execution is awful. Website is also terrible, which is uncalled for in 2023.If you want to feel like an afterthought and understand that you might not get anything you were promised, Hook Hall is the place. If you want detail-oriented and great service, Hook Hall is NOT the place.

Hook Hall has one of the most unique and best bar setups in DC, with an indoor and outdoor area. Hook Hall seasonally changes its setup, featuring designs such as ski chalets and firepits in the winter and cabanas in the summer. I recently went for a friend's birthday party and sat in the outdoor area. The firepits worked well and their seasonal hot mulled wine was delicious. However, when I tried to order food, they were out of several things, including the wings and tacos. I ended up ordering the pretzel with beer cheese, which was fantastic and tasted like it was made in-house (even if it wasn't). The service also could have been a bit faster in delivering the food, as my group was the only one at Hook Hall at the time. Nonetheless, I look forward to my next visit to Hook Hall!

Hook hall is always a great time. Went here with my job for our social outing. The food was amazing. We had empanadas, tacos, chicken and sliders. We tried the holiday drinks which were delicious as well. The service was great but I don't expect nothing but amazing service each time I go. Our bartender Omar was very attentive. Be sure to ask for him. They have a holiday tent with a hot tub you and friends can rent out. Check them out before the season is over with to experience this amazing time.

I felt a need to write a review so no one makes the same mistake I did. We went to watch the DC vs. Baltimore football game on a Sunday and not only was the restaurant unable to put it on TV, they were unwilling to let me switch inputs to try to put the local game on antenna. This is the most watched game today. The beer garden across the street is packed with fans outside. Almost no one is outside at Hook Hall. Additionally, their kitchen is closed, which is fine since you can order in, but they really need to be able to put a game on or at least willing to try to for their customers. If not for this major fail, they have a great outdoor space and I would spend all Sunday with a group there (others were coming to join our group, we rerouted).

Hook Hall is great - please don't believe any less than 4 star reviews. Here's the deal, they do special events and also have a themed section. The place is huge and yes sometimes there are lines for drinks, but it goes fast. The food is actually really good and I believe you can still bring food in. Yes, dogs are allowed - don't be mad at the business, please report bad owner behavior. Ok, all that to say: we did lucha libre and it was awesome!!!! The food, drinks, the show - all top notch. Had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back.