Hi-Lawn
Category: Rooftop Bars, Game Bars, Pop-ups
Neighborhood: NoMa
Price: $$
Address: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
✨ Vibe
A sprawling, high-energy rooftop oasis above Union Market that seamlessly transforms from a breezy picnic-style hang into an immersive seasonal wonderland with breathtaking skyline views.
🍸 Best For
Immersive holiday dates, large group gatherings, festive seasonal cocktails, and unique digital art experiences.
🔥 Highlights
- Snowglow at The Dome: This season, guests can step into a massive 50-foot sphere for a 90-minute immersive experience featuring 360-degree holiday projections, northern lights displays, and cozy lounge seating.
- Festive Culinary Pop-ups: Enjoy a curated seasonal menu featuring Alpine cheese fondue, spiced eggnog, mushroom custard, and themed treats like the "Snowgroni" and cherry hot chocolate.
- Dynamic Event Programming: Known for its high-impact transformations, the venue hosts everything from the Capitals SkyRink synthetic ice experience to vibrant night markets and outdoor lawn games.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations for "The Dome" should be booked in advance via Resy, though the heated public lounge area welcomes walk-in guests for drinks and snacks.
- Convenient free parking is available in the adjacent Union Market lot, and the venue is easily accessible via the rooftop elevator.
🔄 Weekly Events
👨👩👧👦 All-Ages Snowglow Matinees
Family-friendly matinee seatings of the Snowglow visual experience.
❄️ Snowglow at The Dome
An immersive 90-minute visual journey of animated holiday scenes projected 360 degrees inside a heated dome, featuring a menu of festive small plates and seasonal cocktails.
🍹 Snowglow Lounge
A heated and tented lounge open for walk-ins (no tickets required) offering the same Snowglow food and drink menu including spiced eggnog and Alpine fondue.
📰 In the News
The Weekend Scene: What to do in the DC area through Nov. 16
Hi-Lawn at Union Market is hosting the 'SNOWGLOW at The Dome' pop-up, featuring immersive 360-degree holiday projections and a festive menu including spiced eggnog and cheese fondue. The venue offers both a ticketed 90-minute experience inside the 50-foot dome and a free, heated outdoor lounge for the public through January 4.
This DC Bar Is Transforming into an Immersive Snow Globe Experience for the Holidays
Hi-Lawn is hosting "Snowglow," an immersive holiday pop-up featuring 360-degree winter projections and festive decorations inside a 50-foot heated dome above Union Market. Running through January 4, the experience offers a seasonal menu of punch bowls, fondue, and themed snacks alongside a public lounge for guests without reservations.
Outside… But on a Budget: 6 Free DMV Events
Hi-Lawn, located on the Union Market rooftop in Washington, D.C., hosts a weekly free Bingo Night every Wednesday at 7 PM. This recurring event offers guests a budget-friendly way to enjoy the venue's scenic outdoor atmosphere and rooftop views.
Capitals and Union Market District Announce Capitals SkyRink at Hi-Lawn | Washington Capitals
Hi-Lawn partnered with the Washington Capitals to host the Capitals SkyRink, the largest outdoor rooftop synthetic ice rink in the nation, at its Union Market location in April 2025. The 2,300-square-foot rink offered skating and hockey activities, with ticket proceeds benefiting pediatric cancer research through THE GR8 CHASE initiative.
Urban Pop-Ups Channel Cozy Mountain Chalets With All the Wintry Treats You Crave
Hi-Lawn at DC’s Union Market is hosting "Snowglow," an immersive winter pop-up that allows guests to step inside a life-sized snow globe featuring 360-degree holiday scenes and frosty decor. The experience offers seasonal treats such as Alpine cheese fondue and rum balls alongside festive drinks like spiced eggnog, Snowgronis, and cherry hot chocolate.
Recent Reviews from Google
This is a great extra space to gather with your family and friends. There's food and beverages available, plus lots of picnic tables. Music and games are part of Union Markets events held up there
We came here on a Friday closer to 10pm in April. We took the elevator up. They have a pretty large roof area and the weather was nice. It was not crowded so we found a table to sit easily. Then we...
We came here during a Valentine’s Day trip & we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Parking was simple enough & free. The Dome itself was pretty warm & cozy even though it was really windy...
"The Dome" on the roof of Hi-Lawn DC is an exceptional experience! The giant dome looks so cool on the roof and inside is a next level immersive projection mapping show with food and drink. There...
The Dome Snowglow is a special, holiday popup located in a 50-foot sphere on the rooftop of Hi-Lawn @ Union Market. You have to purchase tickets for either 2, 4 or 6 people, via Resy, for a 90-min...
