Washington, DC is a world-class destination, with hotels, restaurants, museums and other cultural attractions to spare. The National Capital City also has a large rooftop bar and terrace, which is heated in some settings during the summer, and round for other years. These shelters and stories are legendary meeting places for friends and family and offer great views of the Nation’s Capital.
Back in the old days, the Washington Hotel and Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill offered the best views of Washington, DC. In fact, the Washington Hotel had an outdoor terrace across the street from the White House the place to meet friends and colleagues happy hour hour or after the show in what is now called the Theater District. On summer evenings, you can always count on the terrace, packed with tourists and the local crowd. The terrace was a great place to celebrate special occasions. Never known for its cuisine, you can always count on Hotel Washington to offer great views and Washington DC ambiance. The Hyatt Regency on Capitoline Hill, on the other hand, had a fabulous rooftop lobby that promised both elegance and grandeur. Adjacent to this gallery was an incredible restaurant for fine dining at some of Washington, DC’s top restaurants. The Hyatt game was eventually closed and renovated to meet the space when the building next door was erected blocking the legendary views of the US Capitol building. Today, smaller, more intimate restaurants, bars, restaurants and more abound in Washington, DC and are eagerly awaiting your discovery.
Ready to take in some sensational sights and classic cocktails in Washington, DC? Looking for the top rooftop bars and restaurants in Washington, DC? Check out these Top 3 Rooftop Bars in Washington, DC. Let the clergy spare great places, opinions, and crowds. The best news, views and drinks Washington, DC has to offer, from the hometown crowd and neighborhood to the Washington DC tourist or expat.
View of the roof terrace
11th Floor of W Hotel, 515 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 661-2400
Serving: Tapas (small plates) / light meals / delivery cocktails
Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Friday 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM; Saturday 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Sunday 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Description: Point of View Earth is a destination show for you, your family and business colleagues. Once the Sky Rooftop Terrace was built in the historic Hotel of Vienna, the View Point Rooftop Terrace has made a corner in the market place; height and location. Point View is a decidedly upscale casual destination today that scores high marks for creative cocktails and cuisine. The viewpoint offers some of the best views of the Capital City and is literally steps away from the White House, the Treasury Building and the Theater District in downtown Washington, DC. Point of View has a great urban vibe, terrific clientele, and according to W Hotel, it is “trendy and fun, comfy-chic.” What to eat? Try samosas for something new and different. Thirsty? Try a Pina Colada or any of the cold drinks on the menu. In fact, while I’m a bit older and 20 something for some, POV’s Roof Terrace still gets straight A’s in my book for looks, head cocktails, and great conversation in the wonderful, Washington, DC.
Heaven Bar
Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters
1615 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20036
Telephone: (202) 872-1126
Serving: Alfresco dining / light meals / delivery cocktails
Hours: Time. On the fourth of the Sabbath
Description: The Sky Bar is a sensational, seasonal, and light food, drink and eating correction with an elegant flare. In the trendy Dupont Circle neighborhood, adjacent to Embassy Row, Sky Bar scores points with neighbors as well as the tourist crowd. Upscale, casual, rooftop with a great view, Sky Bar also offers delicious menus and creative cocktails. What to eat? I recommend the Fried Calamari Fritto Misto which combines hearty, chickpea and caper aioli or the sensational Sky Bar. What should I drink? Happy hour shooters of course. Prepare the Sky Bar special items, such as special elevator key front which needs to be removed beforehand for spectacular skylines and capital views of Washington, DC
The roof of Xystus
Tabaq Bistro
1336 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009-4445
Telephone: (202) 265-0965
Serving: small plates/Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare/creative cocktails
Hours: Bar 5pm-2am (Monday through Thursday) and 5pm-3am (Friday and Saturday)
Description: Tabaq Bistro gets high marks for its enclosed dark glass roof, which offers great views all year round. Tabaq Bistro has a great selection of Mediterranean tapas or “small plates” and other entrees. What to eat? Try Muhammara (roasted red pepper pure walnut), cheese Patina with fruits season, and Kibbeh (ground beef and bulgar with yogurt sauce.) Looking for more? Check out tabaq’s classic Middle Eastern menu. What to drink? Create a number of cocktails. Tabaq is a great meeting place for friends, family and more. Celebrate your happiness at Tabaq Bistro Rooftop Terrace. A large inland summit on the U Street Corridor in Washington, DC.
RESOURCES
Bar DC – News and Reviews of the DC bar scene
www.bardc.com
Best Bars in Washington, DC
www.worldsbestbars.com/city/washington-dc
Washington, DC-Nightlife – Best Bars in Washington, DC
www.washingtondc.com/nightlife
