Gate 54 Lounge
Up to 70Downstairs. Low ceiling, serious system, visible DJ booth, and the room built for birthdays, listening sessions, and industry nights.
1847 14th St NW · Washington, DC
Cafe
Saint-Ex
Book the whole night.
The upstairs bar above, Gate 54 below. Monica is our event planner and staff manager — she captures the room, DJ, bartenders, security, and drinks plan, then sends it to the house for an approved quote.
Owner-agents Eddie & Nate oversee the house.
1847 14th Street NW, DC 20009 Mon–Wed 4pm–2am · Thu–Sun from 10/11am
Official Saint-Ex
A 14th Street neighborhood institution.
A neighborhood bar and music venue serving Washington, DC six nights a week, with the DJ, the crowd, and community at the center of the room.
In the room right now?
Book the whole night.
Put this card on tables, flyers, or social posts. One scan opens Monica directly—no app and no separate form. She asks the date, headcount, and vibe, then prepares the room, bar, DJ, and staffing request for house approval.
On a computer? Use Talk to Monica above or open the guided booking here. The QR is only for printed cards and table guests.
The two-floor system
Pick your space
One building, two DJ rooms. Book a single floor or ask Monica to build a full-house plan.
Upstairs Bar
Up to 90The main bar and social floor. Cocktail hours, receptions, brand activations, and flexible standing events.
Happy hour & drinks
The bar is the product.
Happy hour runs 5pm–12am. Monica builds the bar-service request around your crowd, hours, and room.
Happy hour · 5pm–12am
- Specialty cocktails (5–8pm)$12
- Spirits, wine & bubbles$10
- Beer & shooters$7.50
- Jim Beam bourbon — old fashionedsOn happy hour
Cocktail service
Open bar
Consumption tab
Minimum spend
Current selections, availability, minimums, and pricing are confirmed by the house.
Nights at Saint-Ex
Everybody's night.
Comedy, DJ battles, hookah, Caribbean, live band, happy hour. One room, all of DC in it. Want one of these for your crowd — or want to bring your own night through? Monica prices it, Deon brings it to the house.
Comedy night
Stand-up
DJ battle
Turntables
Hookah lounge
Late night
Boom Boom Room
Caribbean
Happy hour
5pm–12am
Live band & open mic
Live music
Nights rotate. Dates, line-ups and cover are confirmed by the house — check @saintexdc for what's on this week.
Bringing a night through?
Deon runs the promo side and built this platform. Pitch a comedy show, a DJ battle, a Caribbean night — or just ask a question.
The concierge desk
Monica moves the whole night.
One conversation becomes the room, crew, music, documents, and payment plan. Start with Monica on this site or call the same desk from your phone.
Monica
Room · bar · DJ · door
Event booking
Date holds, run-of-show, floor plan, and an itemized quote in chat.
DJ procurement
Resident or headliner. Monica negotiates the fee, books the slot, and handles the rider.
Drinks & bartenders
Happy hour, cocktails, open bar, consumption tab, or minimum spend. Club bartenders and barbacks staffed per head count.
Staffing & payroll
Servers, door hosts, security, photographers. Scheduling and payroll run through the house payroll agent.
Vendors & logistics
Liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, glassware, and club supplies. Par levels tracked, reorders placed.
Deposits & POS
House-approved deposit terms and the final balance are documented before the date is held.
How a booking moves
From hello to a held date.
01
Meet Monica
Talk here, call the concierge line, or open the guided setup on any screen.
02
Shape the night
Choose the room, date, crowd size, bar plan, DJ, and door team.
03
Build the floor
Monica turns the details into one room plan and run of show for the house.
04
Approve & lock
Review the scope, receive the documents, and use the deposit link after house approval.
Events calendar
See what's happening.
Only approved events appear publicly. Select any date and Monica opens with that date already filled so you can complete the rest of your event request.
October 2026
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A message from the house
Serving DC, one night at a time.
Eddie and Nate on the people, artists, and customers who give Saint-Ex its energy.
14th Street after dark
Your night at Saint-Ex. Priced in minutes.
Eddie's house. Monica's calendar. Tell her what you're throwing and she'll tell you what it costs, who's working it, and whether the date is open.
Bookings concierge — (202) 471-1730 Cafe Saint-Ex front of house — (202) 265-7839 1847 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009