Had a surprise birthday party at Royal Sands and it was a great time! They were so accommodating and the party could not have gone better! I highly recommend Royal Sand if you are interested in having an event!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allie selznick
Royal sands is amazing! We’ve been a couple times before but just hosted my boyfriend’s 25th birthday there and they were fantastic! They gave us the VIP treatment. The drinks and the food were all amazing as the staff! Thank you again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce Tuftie
Had a great afternoon at Royal Sands! Molly is a great bartender!
Service: 5
Catarina Martinez
Worked with Royal Sands to host a private event and it was so seamless! The event itself was great - particularly the service and the ambiance (we were in the sunken pool area). Rachel was super proactive about finding the right space for my group and checked-in regularly (as well as instructed her group to send folks from my party the right direction). Can’t wait to come back with friends and also plan future events here!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Caleb Reedy
Great time I wish it was open longer Jerome was amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amber Otillar
I love royal sands, the best bar in dc hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Torres
Best place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abby McCusker
Great vibe great bartenders highly recommend if you’re in DC you must come
Annie Dunning
Jerome and Ben absolutely fire. Best service ever. If you’re in DC you gotta come here for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Burch
Attended a private retirement party. Food was tasty, drinks were good, and staff was excellent. No complaints.
We recently celebrated our son's 1st birthday in the Palm Bar room on the second floor, and the entire experience was absolutely wonderful. From the very beginning of the planning process, Rachel and the Royal Sands team went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. Their communication was excellent, and they were incredibly accommodating and attentive to our needs throughout the weeks leading up to the event.
On the day of the party, everything ran seamlessly. The space was beautiful, the staff was warm and friendly (and not to mention very helpful!!), and the food was truly outstanding! (The pineapple guacamole was a fan favorite.) We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team to help us celebrate such a special milestone. Highly recommend Royal Sands for any event. They made our son’s first birthday unforgettable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Myk “Tia”
Had an amazing time at Royal Sands in DC! The vibe was great, and the service made the experience even better. Our server and bartender Mekhi was absolutely awesome—super friendly, attentive, and made sure our drinks were perfect the whole time. The cocktails were strong, well-crafted, and came out quickly. The food was also great—delicious and came out fresh and hot. I’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun spot (right across from the Nats stadium) with great service, tasty food, and even better drinks! Jerome the manager also came to check on us. Just overall great service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jackson Cohen
swankyand chic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Shaffer
A Tropical Oasis in the Heart of DC: Royal Sands Exceeds All Expectations! Royal Sands is, quite simply, an amazing venue. From the moment you step inside, it's incredibly inviting, transporting you to a vibrant, sun-drenched paradise. It truly feels like a stunning piece of Florida, meticulously transplanted and thriving right here in downtown DC's Navy Yard. It's a breathtaking escape that instantly sets the perfect tone for any event. Working with Rachel on our recent event was an absolute dream. She made the entire process so incredibly amazing and easy! Rachel was exceptionally communicative, always ready with brilliant suggestions, and boasted some of the best response times I've ever encountered in this industry. She proactively handled storing items for us ahead of time, and flawlessly answered every single question we had about setup, food, decor, the photo booth, and signage. Rachel truly was a dream to work with, and I genuinely look forward to collaborating with her on future events. The food was absolutely delicious! We had estimated around 70 guests for our event, but ended up with closer to 110, and the venue handled the unexpected surge beautifully. While we had a few slow moments with food service, I honestly think that was a testament to just how incredibly tasty everything was – the kitchen simply couldn't always keep up with our enthusiastic and hungry party-goers! Beyond the food, the bartenders and runners were phenomenal. I'm a stickler for keeping event spaces clean and tidy, and the runners did an exceptional job of consistently clearing plates and cups, ensuring the area never looked messy or unkempt. The bartenders were equally impressive, expertly crafting all our custom drinks and maintaining a fantastic flow at the bar. They constantly kept guests smiling and poured delicious libations all night long. What truly stood out was their incredible ability to keep multiple events separate and running smoothly, a testament to their professionalism and skill. All I can say is, you absolutely have to check out Royal Sands for your next event! And even if you don't have a big event planned, do yourself a favor and just pop by for a bite and some drinks. You won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Giovanna Saulle
Royal Sands recently hosted a going away party for me and another friend! The staff were so kind to us and really made us feel VIP. I highly recommend hosting your event here, we had ample room, good food, drinks, and the staff even brought our our cake with sparklers! THANK YOU
Had a surprise birthday party at Royal Sands and it was a great time! They were so accommodating and the party could not have gone better! I highly recommend Royal Sand if you are interested in having an event!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Royal sands is amazing! We’ve been a couple times before but just hosted my boyfriend’s 25th birthday there and they were fantastic! They gave us the VIP treatment. The drinks and the food were all amazing as the staff! Thank you again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a great afternoon at Royal Sands! Molly is a great bartender!
Service: 5
Worked with Royal Sands to host a private event and it was so seamless! The event itself was great - particularly the service and the ambiance (we were in the sunken pool area). Rachel was super proactive about finding the right space for my group and checked-in regularly (as well as instructed her group to send folks from my party the right direction). Can’t wait to come back with friends and also plan future events here!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great time I wish it was open longer Jerome was amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love royal sands, the best bar in dc hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibe great bartenders highly recommend if you’re in DC you must come
Jerome and Ben absolutely fire. Best service ever. If you’re in DC you gotta come here for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attended a private retirement party. Food was tasty, drinks were good, and staff was excellent. No complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We recently celebrated our son's 1st birthday in the Palm Bar room on the second floor, and the entire experience was absolutely wonderful. From the very beginning of the planning process, Rachel and the Royal Sands team went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. Their communication was excellent, and they were incredibly accommodating and attentive to our needs throughout the weeks leading up to the event.
On the day of the party, everything ran seamlessly. The space was beautiful, the staff was warm and friendly (and not to mention very helpful!!), and the food was truly outstanding! (The pineapple guacamole was a fan favorite.) We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team to help us celebrate such a special milestone. Highly recommend Royal Sands for any event. They made our son’s first birthday unforgettable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an amazing time at Royal Sands in DC! The vibe was great, and the service made the experience even better. Our server and bartender Mekhi was absolutely awesome—super friendly, attentive, and made sure our drinks were perfect the whole time. The cocktails were strong, well-crafted, and came out quickly. The food was also great—delicious and came out fresh and hot. I’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun spot (right across from the Nats stadium) with great service, tasty food, and even better drinks! Jerome the manager also came to check on us. Just overall great service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
swankyand chic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Tropical Oasis in the Heart of DC: Royal Sands Exceeds All Expectations!
Royal Sands is, quite simply, an amazing venue. From the moment you step inside, it's incredibly inviting, transporting you to a vibrant, sun-drenched paradise. It truly feels like a stunning piece of Florida, meticulously transplanted and thriving right here in downtown DC's Navy Yard. It's a breathtaking escape that instantly sets the perfect tone for any event.
Working with Rachel on our recent event was an absolute dream. She made the entire process so incredibly amazing and easy! Rachel was exceptionally communicative, always ready with brilliant suggestions, and boasted some of the best response times I've ever encountered in this industry. She proactively handled storing items for us ahead of time, and flawlessly answered every single question we had about setup, food, decor, the photo booth, and signage. Rachel truly was a dream to work with, and I genuinely look forward to collaborating with her on future events.
The food was absolutely delicious! We had estimated around 70 guests for our event, but ended up with closer to 110, and the venue handled the unexpected surge beautifully. While we had a few slow moments with food service, I honestly think that was a testament to just how incredibly tasty everything was – the kitchen simply couldn't always keep up with our enthusiastic and hungry party-goers!
Beyond the food, the bartenders and runners were phenomenal. I'm a stickler for keeping event spaces clean and tidy, and the runners did an exceptional job of consistently clearing plates and cups, ensuring the area never looked messy or unkempt. The bartenders were equally impressive, expertly crafting all our custom drinks and maintaining a fantastic flow at the bar. They constantly kept guests smiling and poured delicious libations all night long. What truly stood out was their incredible ability to keep multiple events separate and running smoothly, a testament to their professionalism and skill.
All I can say is, you absolutely have to check out Royal Sands for your next event! And even if you don't have a big event planned, do yourself a favor and just pop by for a bite and some drinks. You won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Royal Sands recently hosted a going away party for me and another friend! The staff were so kind to us and really made us feel VIP. I highly recommend hosting your event here, we had ample room, good food, drinks, and the staff even brought our our cake with sparklers! THANK YOU
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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