Ciel - Downtown
✨ Vibe
Ciel - Downtown is a sophisticated penthouse sanctuary that blends celestial opulence with panoramic city views, creating a high-energy, "main-character" atmosphere perfect for stylish socializing above the skyline.
🍸 Best For
Sunset cocktails, Instagram-worthy moments, upscale happy hours, romantic dates, and live jazz enthusiasts.
🔥 Highlights
- Breathtaking Views: Offers nearly 360-degree panoramic vistas of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument from its luxurious rooftop perch atop the AC Hotel.
- Immersive Pop-Ups: Experience the current "Once Upon a Time in Ciel" theme, a fairytale-inspired escape featuring cascading book pages, lush floral installations, and whimsical cocktails like "The Fairest of Them All."
- Rooftop Jazz Nights: Every Tuesday, guests can enjoy the smooth sounds of a live jazz trio paired with a complimentary glass of champagne to set an elegant mid-week mood.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- The venue enforces a strict "business casual or better" dress code—leave the hoodies and activewear at home to match the upscale, celebratory environment.
- Reservations are highly recommended, especially for the popular weekday happy hour featuring discounted cocktails and specials on Veuve Clicquot.
🔄 Weekly Events
📖 Once Upon a Time in Ciel Pop-Up Experience
An immersive storybook-themed pop-up in partnership with Bacardi. Features greenery-filled decor, cascading book pages, whimsical cocktails, and cozy dishes.
🎷 Rooftop Jazz Nights (Capitol Hill)
Enjoy a live jazz trio atop the city on select Wednesdays. Includes a complimentary glass of champagne and breathtaking rooftop views.
🎷 Rooftop Jazz Nights (Downtown)
Immerse yourself in the smooth sounds of our live jazz trio on select Tuesdays. Includes a complimentary glass of champagne and breathtaking rooftop views.
Happy Hour
Evening happy hour specials at the Downtown K Street location.
📰 In the News
Top 10 Chic Cocktail Bars in DC for Creative Sips
Ciel Social Club, a luxurious penthouse lounge, offers sweeping views of Washington D.C.’s monuments alongside a whimsical cocktail menu. Featured sips include The Fairest of Them All, which features Bacardi white rum and coconut horchata, perfectly paired with savory bites like steak toastini.
The Best New Restaurants in DC This Summer
Ciel Social Club Downtown features the Fleur de Ciel summer rooftop pop-up, a Champagne garden created in partnership with Maison Perrier-Jouët. The venue offers a French-inspired menu and seasonal cocktails amid Art Nouveau-inspired decor and panoramic views of the Washington D.C. skyline.
The Best New Restaurant Rooftops and Patios in D.C.
Ciel has expanded its presence in Washington, D.C. with a second location atop the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill, building on the popularity of its original Mt. Vernon Triangle venue. This rooftop destination features day parties, inventive cocktails, and a menu of shareable snacks and brunch bites.
PHOTOS: Ciel Social Club Preview Party
Ciel Social Club is an upscale open-air penthouse lounge and restaurant located atop the AC Hotel by Marriott in Washington D.C.'s Mount Vernon Triangle. The 3,200-square-foot venue features a French Belle Époque-inspired interior and offers expansive views of the U.S. Capitol dome and Washington Monument.
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Ciel Social Club is a stylish rooftop destination atop the AC Hotel Washington DC Convention Center featuring massive floral installations and panoramic views of the Capitol and Washington Monument. The venue offers plush lounge seating and a popular weekday happy hour with discounted cocktails and specials on Veuve Clicquot.
Recent Reviews from Google
The Sky Called, and She’s Wearing Heels😍 If rooftop royalty had an address, it would be Ciel. I showed up on a Thursday evening for happy hour and instantly felt like I’d stepped into a...
Party of two with a reservation on a Tuesday, July 15th. From the moment I walked in the AC Hotel to the elevator to Ciel Rooftop, all was a great experience! Josh check us in and located available...
Everything about this place is amazing. I came for Tuesday night Jazz night and was delighted to hear covers from Bobby Caldwell to Gnarls Barkley and more. The vibes were absolutely immaculate. In...
Amazing. The vibes: amazing. The food: amazing. The drinks: amazing. The waitress Brianna and the security: amazing. We had a time and would def. Go back. 5/5 ⭐️
Ordered the chicken skewers—packed with flavor and perfectly grilled! The salmon risotto was cooked just right, though a bit on the salty side. Luckily, the crisp salad balanced everything out nicely....
