Sly Rooftop Bar
✨ Vibe
Located atop the Morrow Hotel in NoMa, this sultry rooftop sanctuary blends panoramic U.S. Capitol views with vibrant jewel-toned decor and a high-energy Afrobeat soundtrack.
🍸 Best For
Sunset cocktails, upscale group celebrations, stylish date nights, and global fusion foodies.
🔥 Highlights
- Signature Samuelsson Menu: Helmed by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, the kitchen serves inventive "African-twist" plates like doro wat empanadas, fresh ceviche with plantain chips, and some of the most celebrated crispy fries in the District.
- 360-Degree Vistas: The expansive outdoor patio features plush lounge seating and cozy fire pits, offering an unpretentious yet sophisticated setting to take in unobstructed views of the Washington skyline.
- Bold Mixology: The bar program shines with creative cocktails like the "Electric Sly"—a spicy passion fruit and mezcal margarita—alongside berbere-spiced specialties and a curated sparkling wine selection.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Secure a reservation in advance to snag a coveted patio table for the sunset, and take advantage of the convenient valet parking for a seamless arrival.
- Visit during the popular weekday happy hour to enjoy discounted fresh oysters and sparkling wine in the heart of the Union Market District.
📰 In the News
Washington’s The Morrow Hotel secures $53M refinancing
Sly’s Rooftop Bar offers panoramic city views from the top of The Morrow Hotel in Washington, D.C. The venue is part of a culinary program overseen by the Marcus Samuelsson Group and is located within a lifestyle property that recently secured $53 million in refinancing.
Chef Marcus Samuelsson Debuts Marcus DC at The Morrow Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sly Rooftop Bar, located at The Morrow Hotel in Washington D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood, offers a sultry atmosphere with panoramic skyline views and sunset vistas. Guests can enjoy inventive cocktails such as the Lychee Martini and Blackberry Old Fashioned alongside a selection of elevated bar snacks.
Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson Has a New Rooftop Bar in NoMa
Sly Rooftop Bar is a seafood-focused lounge by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson located atop the Morrow Hotel in DC's NoMa neighborhood. The menu features global fusion dishes like doro wat empanadas and tuna tostadas paired with inventive cocktails and 360-degree city views. The venue offers a vibrant, unpretentious atmosphere featuring jewel-toned decor and local DJ Afrobeat sets.
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Sly is a breezy rooftop bar located atop the Morrow Hotel in D.C.'s Union Market District, featuring a menu by chef Marcus Samuelsson that blends his Ethiopian roots with rum-based cocktails. The venue offers a popular weekday happy hour with discounted oysters and sparkling wine, alongside unique snacks like doro wat empanadas.
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Sly Rooftop Bar is a vibrant destination by Chef Marcus Samuelsson located atop the Morrow Hotel in D.C.’s NoMa neighborhood. The venue offers expansive views of the U.S. Capitol alongside a menu featuring local oysters, crab cakes with kohlrabi apple slaw, and unique berbere-spiced cocktails.
Recent Reviews from Google
I’m a huge fan of Marcus Samuelson so was very excited to check out Sly at the Morrow Hotel…lucky for us my friend Staci snagged a rooftop reservation which only enhanced our experience. We started...
The view was amazing on the patio seating. The fire pits are perfect. Our reservation was taken well on a Friday night 8:45 PM. The steak was cooked. Perfect. The electric slide drink was amazing for...
Sly was our 1st stop in DC. I found out Marcus Samuelson was the owner after dining here and the food choices made more sense as a result. It has American fare food with an African twist and the food...
Absolutely beautiful space and the service is wonderful. The mocktail was very refreshing and perfect for a hot day. The food was hit or miss though. The crab cakes were delicious, perfectly fried...
We visited around 3:30 PM on a Saturday. My friend and I just wanted drinks and nibbles, and it wasn’t too busy since they were switching from brunch to dinner. We grabbed a cozy couch table, and the...
