What are the best rooftop bars in DC?

Our editors' top picks are featured at the top of this page. They are chosen based on quality, atmosphere, and value — not advertising.

Where are most rooftop bars in DC located?

They are spread across the city, with concentrations in Adams Morgan, Anacostia, Ashton Heights.

We update it continuously — openings, closings, and editorial reshuffles happen every few weeks.

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Watergate Hotel rooftop with the best skyline view of the Kennedy Center.

A highly polished rooftop lounge designed for skyline photos and dressed-up drinks.

A dramatic hotel courtyard for cocktails, dinner, and downtown people-watching.

Mediterranean on the Wharf with sunset views you'll photograph every time.

Three floors, a rooftop, and a prime view over 18th Street.

A glamorous Baltimore rooftop with panoramic views and occasion-level pricing.

Georgetown rooftops, monument views, and a polished hotel-bar crowd.