The Rooftop at The Graham in Washington, D.C.

The Rooftop at The Graham: Georgetown from above

A roof terrace in old Georgetown

The Graham Georgetown is located on Thomas Jefferson Street NW, a quiet street linking M Street to the waterfront, in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood. Its roof is home to a lounge sheltered by a wide white canopy and enclosed by glass railings and light curtains: a marble bar backed by a brick wall, gray banquettes, black baroque armchairs and high tables, beneath clusters of wisteria and hanging foliage. All around stretch the brick rooftops of Georgetown and, beyond, the buildings of the capital.

Cocktails, bites and bottles

The menu offers guacamole, hummus and spinach dip, shrimp and mango or spicy tuna ceviche, chicken wings, mini burgers, tacos and oven-baked flatbreads, with cheesecake or tiramisu to finish. At the bar, cocktails run from around $16 to $22 (signature margarita, mezcal old fashioned, spritz), local beers are $9, and bottle packages are offered to groups.

The space can be booked privately for birthdays, weddings or corporate events.

Practical information

Open daily: Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 3:30pm to midnight, Sunday from 2pm to 10pm (hours subject to change). Seating is first-come, first-served, with no reservations; groups of fifteen or more must notify the hotel in advance. Smart attire is recommended. A 20% service charge is added to the bill. There is no metro in Georgetown: Foggy Bottom–GWU station (Orange, Blue and Silver lines) is about 1 km away.