The Best Rooftops in D.C.

There's no better way to celebrate warm weather than on a few of the best rooftops in Washington, D.C. Here are some of my favorites for happy hour and city views!

POV at W Hotel (Downtown)

For great city views of the Washington Monument and White House, POV rooftop offers a mix of social, historical and trendy vibes. (Image: POV).

The Graham Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Georgetown)

The rooftop at The Graham is awesome - it has D.C. and Virg. views on three sides, a great bar (think: mimosas and a special Cherry Blossom drink!), aesthetically pleasing decor and more. It's definitely one of the best rooftops I've discovered in D.C., and as an added plus, not many people know about it so you feel pretty exclusive when visiting. (Note: Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a client, however, this post reflects my opinion based on personal experiences at The Graham's rooftop.)

Decades DC (Dupont)

Decades is a retro-themed nightclub, boasting a fun rooftop that's a nice break from the crowded and hot floors inside. When I went to Decades last year, it was definitely a pleasant surprise to be able to hit pause on the crazy nightclub environment and head up to the rooftop to breathe for a bit. (Image: Eater DC).

Don Tito (Arlington)

Don Tito is in Clarendon (which, PSA for everyone who doesn't know, is IN ARLINGTON), and has a pretty nice rooftop to enjoy for lunch, dinner, happy hour or late-night drinks. While the food isn't the best, the bar and rooftop is a great place to run into crowds looking for a fun time. (Image: Don Tito).

Top of The Gate (Georgetown)

Perched on top of The Watergate Hotel, this rooftop features great drinks and amazing city views, including 360-degree views of The Kennedy Center, Potomac River, Key and Arlington bridges, Washington Monument and more. Plus, in the winter, the rooftop has its own ice skating rink. Crazy, I KNOW! (Image: TripAdvisor).

Let me know if you've been to any of these gorgeous rooftops or want to go with me sometime for happy hour drinks and fab Instagram pics!