Posted on July 17th, 2018.
Those looking to buy a home in the DC area often wonder what activities the area offers in our 4 distinct seasons. Well, summertime means patio and rooftop season all over DC, Maryland and Virginia. There are so many options it can be hard to know where to start. (What a great problem to have, right?)
Dependent on your wants and needs, there are rooftops and patios for pretty much any mood or occasion. Happy hours are a common theme, while many get lively on selected nights with a DJ.
No matter where you’re located in the DMV, we’ve narrowed down a few standout spots you have to try before summer’s end. Cheers!
The District
Perry’s
1811 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 234-6218
Whoever thought of pairing up Japanese food and a gorgeous rooftop got it right. You don’t even have to wait for summertime – this Adams Morgan hotspot serves sushi al fresco all year.
Roofers Union
2446 18th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 232-7663
Enjoy looking out on Adams Morgan while you sip beers, drink punch, and grab some bar snacks in this beautiful glass-enclosed space.
Primrose
3000 12th St NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 248-4558
If French toast and duck liver mousse paired with a liter of rosé sounds great to you, you’ll love the vibe of Brookland’s new French-inspired wine bar. To celebrate patio season, they’re serving up their full lunch and dinner menus for al fresco diners.
The Gibson
2009 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-2156
This U Street mainstay is under new management, and the patio makeover is complete. You’ll love the simplicity of a handful of bar snacks and a drinks list that sticks to the basics: three beers, five wines, and a cocktail.
Hawthorne
1336 U St NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 853-9194
Hawthorne’s one-of-a-kind rooftop is glass-enclosed and has a retractable roof. Don’t miss these panoramic views of the city.
Maryland
Frida Beer Garden
4905 Fairmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 858-6975
It’s a Caribbean and South American take on a beer garden with a menu of tacos, arepas, and tostadas. There’s a separate outdoor bar with coastal cocktails and craft beers.
Denizens Beer Co.
1115 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring MD 20910
(301) 557-9818
You’ll love the local beer in this laid-back outdoor space that seats 200. Did we mention its dog-friendly?
Orchid Gaming & Smoking Patio
7002 Arundel Mills Cir
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 842-7000
It’s Maryland’s first outdoor casino area. Enjoy barrel-aged cocktails and carefully-chosen cigars in this nature-inspired space.
Tommy Joe’s
7940 Norfolk Ave.
Bethesda MD 20814
301-654-3801
Crabcakes and wings, anyone? With 11 televisions, you’ll be able to keep up with your favorite teams while you’re outside on the patio or roof with views of downtown Bethesda.
The Society Lounge
8229 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-565-8864
Good food, good people, good will. Smoke hookah and cigars on the rooftop deck. Then stick around for dinner, drinks, and a fun night out.
Virginia
Don Tito
3165 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington VA 22201 (Clarendon)
703-566-3113
Tacos, tequila, and beer. All-you-can-eat Mexican brunch. Gorgeous rooftop deck. Enough said.
Southside 815
815 South Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-6222
Fantastic Southern food and a relaxing, welcoming patio that’s a favorite of the Old Town locals.
Amuse, Le Meridian
1121 19th St N
Arlington, VA 22209 (Rosslyn)
(703) 351-1211
There are some seriously-striking views of Georgetown and the Potomac River from this bar and restaurant atop the Le Meridien Hotel.
Skydome Lounge
300 Army Navy Dr
Arlington, VA 22202 (Pentagon City)
(703) 416-3862
Take in the Panoramic views of the DC skyline from 15 stories up in the area’s only revolving restaurant.
Whitlow’s on Wilson
2854 Wilson Blvd.,
Arlington VA (Clarendon)
703-276-WOWE (9693)
Summertime and tiki rooftop bars are a perfect pairing – and the extensive beer list doesn’t hurt, either.