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 (Crown Blackberry Smash, Sunset Spritz, The Wharf Whisperer, Golden Hour, Story Teller), $12 Malbec and Chardonnay, and discounted bites like $12 Wings, $7 Veggie Spring Rolls, and $8 Mini Pesto Flatbreads.
📰 In the News
Rooftop Bars & Restaurants to Check Out in DC
12 Stories is a sleek, modern rooftop bar located at the InterContinental Washington, DC - The Wharf that offers panoramic views of the Washington Channel and beyond. Guests can enjoy creative cocktails like the 'Aren't You a Fineapple' alongside a menu of tasty bites, including grilled shrimp and pesto flatbread.
12 Stories – Bar Review
12 Stories is a glamorous rooftop lounge on the 12th floor of The Wharf, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace with views of the Potomac River and D.C. skyline. The venue serves a variety of house and classic cocktails alongside elevated bar bites such as zucchini tempura, burgers, and deviled eggs. It offers a stylish, "see-and-be-seen" atmosphere perfect for dates or sophisticated nights out.
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...
