The Best Rooftop Bars In Washington, D.C.
Drinking with a view is the epitome of luxury, so sip your way through the best rooftop bars in Washington, D.C. with our guide on where to go, when to arrive and what to drink. Then sit back and pretend you’re the political elite as you sip martinis with The Washington Monument as a backdrop.
1. Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom
This casual pizzeria’s rooftop is a summertime favorite. Devour specialty pizzas and guzzle draft beers while soaking in the sunshine; there’s also sweeping views of the colorful Adams Morgan corridor. The rooftop décor is completed with outdoor heat lamps for winter time, so you can comfortably drink and dine even as the chilly temperatures arrive. Head there during weekday happy hour from 3 – 7 p.m to enjoy $4 rail drinks and $2 off draft beers.
Mellow Mushroom, 2436 18th St NW, Washington, DC, USA, +1 202 290 2778
2. Bar Deco
Bar, American, Beer, Vegetarian
3. The Observatory @ The Graham Georgetown
Bar, American, Beer
4. Perry's
Bar, Restaurant, Japanese, Sushi
5. H Street Country Club
Bar, Mexican
6. Beacon Sky Bar
Bar, American, Beer
7. Marvin
Bar, Bistro, Belgian, American, Pub Grub
8. Local 16
Local 16
The rooftop gets overly crowded during happy hour from 5 – 9 every day, but that’s because everyone knows Local 16 has one of the chillest rooftop bars in the DMV area – and one of the largest. Enjoy bottomless brunch on the roof with a variety of Afghan dishes, or just drink. The happy hour includes $5 cocktails like Maple Moscow Mules and Poinsettias. The rustic décor, unfinished wood floors, and colorful graffiti create an old-school ambiance.
Local 16, 1602 U St NW, Washington, DC, USA, +1 202 265 2828
9. Hawthorne
Bar, American
By Kate McMahon
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