Girl Dinner at The Lafayette
A fixed-price light supper and cocktail dining experience at The Lafayette in Washington DC.
Event
Christmas Brunch on Top of the Hay
A Christmas Day holiday brunch buffet at Top of the Hay in Washington DC, connected with The Lafayette.
About the event
Holiday brunch buffet format
The event is a festive holiday brunch buffet in Washington DC. It takes place on Christmas Day 2026, with a daytime service window listed for late morning through mid-afternoon Eastern time. The event description places the brunch on Top of the Hay and connects it with The Lafayette.
What is on the buffet
The buffet is described around a seasonal holiday spread. Named items include chilled seafood, Maine lobster, Maryland crab cakes, butternut-squash ravioli, carving specialties, artisan breads, salads, pastries, and seasonal classics. A complimentary welcoming glass of champagne is also listed with the brunch offering.
The available format centers the meal itself: this is described as a brunch buffet rather than a seated tasting, performance, class, or reception. That makes the buffet selection the main program detail available for planning.
Venue and setting
The featured venue is The Lafayette at 800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006. The broader venue reference identifies The Lafayette and The Hay-Adams with Top of the Hay as a restaurant, luxury hotel, and event-space setting.
Top of the Hay is described as a rooftop event space with panoramic views of the White House and the Washington skyline. That setting is part of the event’s location context alongside the holiday brunch buffet.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of event is this?
It is a festive holiday brunch buffet in Washington DC, held on Top of the Hay and associated with The Lafayette.
What foods are listed for the brunch buffet?
Listed buffet items include seasonal classics, chilled seafood, Maine lobster, Maryland crab cakes, butternut-squash ravioli, carving specialties, artisan breads, salads, and pastries.
Is champagne included in the brunch offering?
A complimentary welcoming glass of champagne is listed with the brunch offering.
Where is the venue?
The Lafayette is listed at 800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, with Top of the Hay identified in the event description as the brunch location.
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