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.
Cherry Blossom Season Experience 🌸
Celebrate spring with a limited-time collection of floral-inspired cocktails and bites amidst cascading blossoms and rooftop views.
Tuesday Jazz Nights at Ciel Downtown 🎻
Live jazz trio performance on select Tuesdays at the Ciel Downtown rooftop lounge.
Wednesday Jazz Nights at Capitol Hill 🎶
Vin au Ciel Skyline Sessions featuring a live jazz trio and a complimentary glass of champagne at Ciel Capitol Hill.
Happy Hour
Evening happy hour specials at the Downtown K Street location.
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....
