12 Stories
✨ Vibe
Perched atop the InterContinental Hotel, 12 Stories is a sleek, modern penthouse lounge that blends sophisticated daytime elegance with a high-energy R&B club atmosphere as the sun sets over the Potomac.
🍸 Best For
Sunset cocktails, panoramic monument views, upscale date nights, weekend R&B parties, and stylish private celebrations.
🔥 Highlights
- Unrivaled 360-degree vistas of the Washington skyline, including the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument, through soaring 13-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and an expansive outdoor terrace.
- A curated menu of elevated culinary bites like fresh crab dip, grilled shrimp, and miso chicken skewers paired with expertly balanced cocktails such as the "Aren’t You a Fineapple."
- A posh, designer-driven interior by SLDesign that features three distinct viewing zones, providing an exclusive and "hidden" entrance experience for a truly high-end night out.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- The venue maintains a smart casual dress code; guests are encouraged to dress to impress and avoid sportswear, flip-flops, or torn clothing.
- Reservations are highly recommended for table seating, especially during popular weekend R&B sets and sunset hours.
🔄 Weekly Events
🍳 Midnight Brunch
A late-night brunch experience featuring Chicken + Waffle Sandwiches, Shrimp + Grits, French Toast Sticks, and more.
Happy Hour
Features $17 specialty cocktails like the Sunset Spritz and Golden Hour, along with bites ranging from $5 to $13, including Truffle Popcorn, Veggie Spring Rolls, and Wings.
📰 In the News
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12 Stories is a modern cocktail bar located atop the InterContinental Hotel at The Wharf, featuring nearly 360-degree views of the Potomac River and DC skyline through 13-foot floor-to-ceiling windows. The venue includes an outdoor terrace and maintains a smart casual dress code, requesting that guests avoid sportswear, flip flops, and torn clothing.
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12 Stories offers nearly 360-degree views of the Potomac River and DC skyline from its position at the top of the InterContinental Hotel at The Wharf. The modern cocktail bar features 13-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace, maintaining a smart casual dress code for guests.
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12 Stories is a chic rooftop destination located atop the InterContinental Hotel at The Wharf, offering stunning 360-degree views of the Potomac and the D.C. skyline. The venue pairs its panoramic vistas with a selection of upscale cocktails and high-end bar bites.
SLDesign and //3877 Work Together to Create Washington, D.C.’s 12 Stories Lounge
12 Stories is a penthouse lounge situated atop the InterContinental Hotel Washington, D.C.–The Wharf, featuring 12-foot windows with expansive views of the Potomac River and the city skyline. The venue's design, a collaboration between SLDesign and //3877, incorporates industrial elements like exposed concrete columns and wire mesh ceilings to create a sophisticated, high-volume hospitality space.
Recent Reviews from Google
Made a reservation for a table 2 weeks in advance, 30 mins before my scheduled time the establishment canceled it. Got there they said it was a day party going on and reservations were only for people...
Great venue.. My cousin's wedding was here an it beautiful. The service and food was great also those spectacular views of the wharf made this night magical.
This was a recommendation and it did not disappoint. The view is beautiful and the vibe at R&B night was definitely a hit!!! The DJ’s were definitely on point.
My experience is different from other reviews because I was there at 3 in the afternoon, alone, and was only there for drinks. The views are excellent and the place has a very upscale club vibe, but...
My first time here, I didn't read the reviews before coming. That was a big mistake and I know better. $49.40 for a double shot of Tito's and a splash of lime juice. Not only was it overpriced she...
