The Inn at Little Washington

The Inn at Little Washington - Event Venue in Washington, Virginia

Hotel · Washington, Virginia

309 Middle Street, Washington, Virginia, United States

About The Inn at Little Washington

The Inn at Little Washington is a world-renowned culinary destination and luxury hotel nestled in the Virginia countryside. Founded in 1978, the Inn offers guests an enchanting setting with unique historic buildings and rooms, acclaimed dining by Chef Patrick O'Connell, and curated experiences in the surrounding region. Every detail at the Inn whispers of romance and whimsy, making it a sought-after escape for foodies and travelers alike.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 150
  • Meeting rooms: 5

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.7/5 (1,162 reviews)

AAA Diamond Rating: 5

Guest Highlights

  • Staff
  • Food
  • Service
  • Restaurant
  • Location
  • Room

Amenities

Facilities

  • dining room

Room Features

  • unique rooms
  • historic buildings

Recreation

  • outdoor adventures
  • culinary delights
  • micro safari
  • farm animal encounters

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

The Colonial Ballroom

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Capacity — Banquet: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Once a colonial ballroom from the 1700s, now evokes an imperial Chinese garden pavilion with a trellised ceiling, scenic hand-painted wallpaper, and French doors leading to a Mount Vernon-style veranda overlooking the Blue Ridge foothills.

The Colonial Ballroom and Veranda

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Capacity — Banquet: 50
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • The Colonial Ballroom combined with the Veranda for larger seated dinners.

The Field of Dreams

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Capacity — Cocktail: 150
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • A picturesque meadow with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views, perfect for cocktail parties and receptions illuminated by lanterns, tea lights, and luminaries, with tenting options for versatile entertaining.

The Claiborne House

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 3,600 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 12
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • The 3,600-square-foot Claiborne House is steps from The Inn's main building, overlooking the herb garden and featuring a two-story rear veranda—perfect for gatherings, receptions, or couples traveling together.

The Claiborne House Veranda

  • Type: Terrace
  • Capacity — Banquet: 14
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Veranda of The Claiborne House, suitable for seated dinners.

Patty O’s Cafe (Inside)

  • Type: Private Dining
  • Capacity — Banquet: 40
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Indoor seating at Patty O’s Cafe.

Patty O’s Cafe (Outside)

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Capacity — Banquet: 40
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Outdoor seating at Patty O’s Cafe (additional tenting may be required).

Patty O’s Cafe (Cocktail)

  • Type: Private Dining
  • Capacity — Cocktail: 80
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Cocktail party capacity at Patty O’s Cafe.

The Parsonage Courtyard (Seated)

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Capacity — Banquet: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • A lovely covered outdoor area for more casual lunches, BBQs, and cocktail parties.

The Parsonage Courtyard (Cocktail)

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Capacity — Cocktail: 60
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • A lovely covered outdoor area for cocktail parties.

Style

historic, luxury, romantic, whimsical, countryside

Contact

Phone: (540) 675-3800