12 Stories

Loading who’s going…

✨ 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.

Bar DC Ratings

Vibe · Drinks · Music · Crowd · Value — scored 0–10.

Recent takes

← Back to Home

Sign in to save this for later.

Bar Matey
DC tonight

Public chat — ask Bar Matey with /ask or @matey.

×