Public Transportation:
The closest Metro stop is Farragut West Station which services the Orange, Blue and Silver lines. The 18th Street exit of the station is four blocks from the House. The K Street exit of Farragut North Station, which services the Red line, is two bocks further.
There are several bus lines that stop nearby.
Driving & Parking:
DACOR Bacon House does not have parking available to guests. There is limited parking availability for handicapped members and visitors. To request handicap parking access or assistance entering the House, contact Meg Sharley at msharley@dacorbacon.org.
Street parking is available on surrounding streets. Parking meters are checked Monday through Saturday 7:00 am until 10:00 pm. You may pay for street parking by credit card. It is easiest to register with Parkmobile, which is available throughout Washington, DC. Each meter has a Parkmobile sticker with a zone number. Either use the Parkmobile App on your smart phone (this app must be downloaded) or call the number on the sticker to pay via credit card. You can also add time to your meter through Parkmobile. Please visit us.parkmobile.com for more information.
Two parking garages are conveniently located next door to the House. Both operated by Colonial Parking, they are located on either side of 18th Street between F Street and G Street. Additional parking garages can be found at:
515 20th St, NW
Operator: Courtyard Marriott
1775 I St, NW
Operator: Colonial Parking
2028 G St, NW
Operator: George Washington University
Ride Hailing Services:
Washington, DC is lucky to have an abundance of ride hailing services and drivers, a great alternative for those who don't want to/are unable to take public transportation or drive to DACOR Bacon House. These services can be utilized by downloading the appropriate app to your smartphone. The two largest services are Uber and Lyft. Uber and Lyft offer individual rides, do door-to-door drop offs and are not limited geographically. All services require you to pay for your rides through the app with stored credit card information.
Once you have downloaded a ride hailing app it is fairly easy to use. Here are some tutorials on how to download and ride with the two most common services in the Washington, DC metro area:
Uber - How to download the app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNBqwJ7gYBw; Guide to using Uber: https://www.ridester.com/how-to-use-uber/#2
Lyft - How to download the app: https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012926947; How to request a ride: https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013079988-How-to-request-a-ride#lyftapp
Alcoholic Beverages
General Policies:
Member Events:
Private Events:
Approved by the DACOR Board of Governors, 10/23/2025
Dress Code
DACOR maintains a professional business attire dress code in the DACOR Bacon House. While suits, ties and heels are always welcome, they are not required. For individual events, or categories of events, DACOR may apply a formal business attire dress code where men are expected to wear a suit or jacket and tie, and women should wear commensurate attire. Promotional material for these events will specify that formal business attire is required. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, business casual May be worn. Jeans of any kind, T-shirts, sneakers, running shoes, and flip flops are never permitted.
Electronic Devices, Photography, Videography
Silent, handheld electronic devices (including tablets) may be used discreetly throughout DACOR premises. Cell phones may be used for talking in a manner that does not disturb the enjoyment of other members. Phones should be set to silent or vibrate in all DACOR programs and events. Calls should generally be made or received only in the hallways, cloakrooms, and courtyard.
Members, guests and clients who take photographs or videos of people at events held at DACOR should remember not to publicize these materials on print or electronic media without first ensuring that they have the permission of the individuals whose images they have captured.
DACOR routinely takes photos at its events for use in print and electronic communications. Members and guests should notify the DACOR photographer if they want to restrict the use of their names and images.
Employee Gratuities, Complaints and Services
Employees do not receive gratuities directly from members or guests. However, members are encouraged to make contributions to the Employee Holiday Gratuity Fund at any time.
Members and guests shall not reprimand an employee. Complaints should be made to the employee?s supervisor, the Director of Operations, or the Executive Director, preferably in writing.
Employees are not permitted to leave the House on errands for members or guests.
Minors
Minors are permitted on DACOR premises only when accompanied by a member or other adult family member.
News Media
News media, bloggers, and other publicists shall not be admitted to DACOR premises for reporting purposes without prior written approval from an officer or the Executive Director. Similarly, no interviews or other information shall be given by anyone to any news media, bloggers, and other publicists without prior written approval from an officer or the Executive Director. The only exception to this policy is the President, who may give interviews or information to the media, as circumstances warrant, without prior written approval.
DACOR members who are professional journalists or representatives of the news media shall refrain from collecting or sourcing information for use in their work while on the premises without prior written approval from an officer or the Executive Director. Such members may at any other time request interviews with another member, including on-the-record interviews.
Personal Property
DACOR does not accept responsibility for personal or other property in the cloak rooms, coat racks, guest rooms, or any other part of its premises. DACOR may dispose of, as abandoned property, articles left for more than 90 days.
Pets
Only service dogs are permitted on DACOR premises. Additional cleaning fees may be charged, as necessary.
Smoking
In accordance with District of Columbia law, and in the interest of preserving our historic House, smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted on DACOR premises.
What are informal visits to the DACOR Bacon House?
The informal visit benefit allows DACOR members to use the DACOR Bacon House lounges and library on the ground floor during business hours if no one else has reserved the space for a private event. While not required, it is preferred if a member contacts staff in advance requesting to utilize this benefit (events@dacorbacon.org or 202-682-0500 x125).
To whom are informal visits to the House available?
Informal Visits to the DACOR Bacon House are available to DACOR members and those with Privileges of the House.
What are the hours for informal visits?
Monday - Friday between 9 am – 5 pm. We are closed on federal holidays, the last two weeks in August, the Friday after Thanksgiving, the week between Christmas and New Year’s, and when the DACOR Bacon House is within a police cordon.
How do I enter the House for an informal visit?
You are welcome to come through our main door if it is open. If the main door of DACOR Bacon House is closed, please go to the business door (to the left of the main door), and dial 25 to be buzzed in. Let the person who picks up know that you are a member/have privileges of the House and want to utilize the library/lounges on the ground floor. There is an ADA ramp on F Street which leads to the business door. You must call and be buzzed in before you can use the electronic open-door button. You can use the open-door button on the inside to exit at any time.
What spaces are available for an informal visit?
The Battle Torbert Library, Ladies’ Lounge, and Gentlemen’s Lounge are on the ground floor of the DACOR Bacon House. These three rooms are shared spaces. Please be conscientious of others. Sometimes one or more of these spaces are reserved and unavailable for informal visits. Restrooms are in the ladies’ and gentlemen’s lounges. The second floor has gender-neutral, handicapped-accessible bathrooms if necessary (in the hallway next to the elevator door on the 2nd floor). Other areas of the 2nd floor are not included in the informal visit benefit, nor are the 3rd and 4th floors.
The garden patio is not included in the informal visit benefit. However, if it is a nice day, you are welcome to ask staff if the garden patio can be made available to you. Please do not enter the space before confirming with staff – it is surprisingly easy to get locked into the garden patio!
What are the amenities during an informal visit?
Can I invite guests for an informal visit?
Members can invite others to join them during informal visit hours. However, no large groups are permitted (more than four people total) unless it is prearranged with staff. Since these are shared spaces, anyone, whether in a group or not, needs to respect others in the spaces. It is strongly encouraged that anyone wanting to meet people during an informal visit contact staff in advance (see contact info above) to confirm a space is available. Informal visits are not for social events or formal meetings – please contact staff to arrange such an event.
What else should I know about informal visits?
Is the House handicap accessible?
The House features a ramp from the F Street sidewalk to a business door. The interior of the House is serviced by a handicap accessible elevator. We have limited handicapped parking, which must be arranged ahead of time. To request assistance with accessing the House or parking please contact Meg Sharley at msharley@dacorbacon.org.
What is the weather closing policy?
DACOR follows the federal government's schedule:
If the federal government shuts down due to inclement weather, DACOR is closed and all scheduled programs and private events for the day are cancelled.
If the federal government is on a two-hour delay, all programs and private events beginning before noon are cancelled. Programs and events beginning at noon or after will take place unchanged.
If the federal government is open or is operating on liberal leave, DACOR is open and all programs and events will take place unchanged.
The federal government?s closing information can be found at the OPM website.
Is there wifi at the House?
Yes. The password to access the visitor wifi is available on-site.
Can I host an event if I am not a member?
You must be a member or be sponsored by a member to host a private event at the DACOR Bacon House; however, non-members may host weddings at the House. For more details or to discuss how to find a member to sponsor your event, please contact Meg Sharley at msharley@dacorbacon.org.
What are the program attendance, reservation and cancellation policies for members and guests?
Apart from member lunches, noontime programs require a reservation. Programs at other times, including in the evening, may request or require a reservation. The cost of different types of programs varies and can be found under the event announcement. In the case of any event for which there is a charge, no-shows and cancellations not received by 9:00 AM the day before the event will be billed unless another cancellation policy is indicated when your reservation is confirmed. The deadline for making reservations to attend programs is 9:00 am the day before the event. Walk-ins will be permitted at the discretion of staff based on attendance and logistical factors.
DACOR encourages vigorous expression and questioning of points of view, while striving for balance. No endorsement of speakers? views or of their charitable, professional, or commercial bona fides should be inferred. Members are expected to respect any restrictions the program committee and/or speaker place(s) on the use of information discussed during DACOR programs. To facilitate candid discussion, DACOR does not invite media to its programs.
Members may bring guests to programs or social events that are open to all members and for which they pay a fee unless otherwise indicated. Members must accompany their guests, make reservations for them, and pay for them, including no-shows who do not cancel on time.
In the case of receptions for A-100 Classes, DCM/POs and Marine Guard Detachment Commanders, members may apply to the Executive Director to bring guests, provided that:
The guest is the member's house guest or has in-depth experience that will be useful to the dialog.
The member makes reservations for both the member and guest.
The member pays a fee, now $25, for each guest, including no-shows who do not cancel on time.
For A-100 Receptions, the House is not at full capacity.
Members must acquaint personal guests and participants in their sponsored events, in advance, of the rules pertaining to conduct at DACOR, including those governing appropriate attire, use of electronic devices, and the public treatment of program content. Members are responsible to ensure that their guests comply with all House Rules.
Do I have to make a reservation for Members' Lunch?
Yes, since June 2021 we require reservations for Members' Lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reservations may be made through the Calendar of Events or by emailing programs@dacorbacon.org. Please be sure to include each members preference of meal of the week or vegetarian meal of the week and any food restrictions.
How do I access the Members' Portal?
Only members have access to this feature of the website. If you are a member and need assistance logging in, please contact DACOR directly.
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