4 new D.C. rooftop bars to kick off summer vibes
Seize the day drink — it's peak outdoor imbibing season before summer humidity sets in, and we can't wait to check out these new rooftops.
Sly (Union Market District)
Famed Red Rooster chef Marcus Samuelsson's first foray into the District is this breezy rooftop atop the Morrow Hotel, where you can sip a rum-raspberry cocktail and snack on doro wat empanadas that nod to his Ethiopian roots.
Prices aren't sky-high compared to some rooftops, especially a weekday happy hour (Mon-Fri, 2-4pm) with $2 oysters and $11 bubbles.
Later this spring, Samuelsson and chef Anthony Jones — a Maryland native with Food Network cred — will open a seafood-centric brasserie in the hotel, followed by an 11th-floor cocktail lounge.
Good Fortune (Old Town)
This rare rooftop bar in Alexandria just reopened for its second season atop Alexandria's new Hotel Heron with some fun offerings like group-friendly punches and boozy slushees. Plus: Check out their new summer concert series lineup.
Ciel Capitol Hill
A new offshoot of scene-y Ciel in Mt. Vernon Triangle, this new rooftop at the Marriott Capitol Hill goes all-in on views — plus new offerings like DJ brunch parties, crushable cocktails and live jazz.
La'Shukran (Union Market)
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