12 Stories

I've been here twice---just on Sundays for their House of Friends Day party. I had seen videos of it on social media and could tell it was somewhere I wanted to check out. My first time there was a good experience. My friend and I got there early and were able to move around before the place got packed. It did get packed pretty quickly. Everyone that came in was dressed to impress. I will say that the DJ was on point and played so many good songs. I Shazamed so many of them. I loved the vibe of 12 stories. It was giving 30s+ and the aesthetic was really elegant. There was ample seating and a beautiful rooftop view of the wharf. I was honestly upset I hadn't checked it out sooner. Then, I came back again with my sister this past Sunday and once again, it was another good time. Great music spinning, a nice crowd, and the weather was gorgeous outside. We were treated with a complimentary drink ticket and we each had their pineapple margarita which was really nice. I was glad about the complimentary ticket too just because their drinks are rather expensive and not what I would be comfortable spending for one cocktail. Their staff was on standby during both my visits and seemed very nice/helpful. Definitely recommend if you enjoy music and chill vibes for a Sunday afternoon.

Rooftops are my favorite places to go and 12 Stories is in my top 5. I normally hate going to bars where it gets super crowded because it takes too long to get a drink. Definitely not my experience anytime I come here. The bartenders are great, especially Mike! He makes the best St Germain Spritzes and although the drinks ARE a bit more pricy than your average bar, you definitely feel like you get your monies worth. One of the best views in the city, diverse crowd, the music is always on point, you can't really go wrong coming here unless you don't feel like spending $50+ pp. I bring all my friends when they visit from out of town and I've heard nothing but great feedback. Not too sure about the food, but once I try it...I'll come back and update.

The ambiance is nice enough but the prices are a disaster. Is the vibe ok, sure. Is the bar a chaotic mess half the time, certainly. Will you have fun here, probably. Will you be upset with yourself for wasting so much money later, yes. Will you come back? *heavy sigh* someone in your friend circle will convince you to come right back in the next two months and you'll go through this same cycle again. I recommend going for an after brunch day party during colder months. Go for the night time affairs in the warm months.

Nice location, fast entry. I enjoyed my first experience here last night. I didn't think it would be as crowded as it was. I've heard good things about this place and I agree. The bar was very crowded but the bartenders work the crowd well. Friendly service, tasty drinks.... We were enjoying the patio. Although it is February and temperatures were pretty low the heaters on the patio and the view made it the perfect overflow area. It was a bit warm inside because of the crowd, so I wish we were able to stay on the patio, but they asked everyone to move inside and closed the patio at 12:30. No food, I'm not sure if they even have a food menu, we arrived around 12midnight, most kitchens are closed so we didn't bother to ask. The music they played was a mixture or old r&b, a few throw back gogo classics and new hits. We enjoyed the selections!! Bathrooms were clean and well lit! Thank you for that!! When we were ready to leave we had to stand in a pretty long line to load onto 1 elevator, they did allow us to sit while our men stood in the line for us. Overall great experience! I wish there was a coat check! Everyone seems to just have their coats on or holding them in hand.

I had been to this establishment before but just to grab a drink. This visit was more extensive.I made a reservation for 2 not knowing that they didn't have a full menu, but just appetizers. We had considered going elsewhere, however I am glad we didn't. Upon entry, the staff was very hospitable and helpful with the process to get to the seating area. From the hostess to the manager and all in between were great. Our server (I believe her name was spelled 'Keilah') was fantastic. We notified her that we had time constraints and she ensured we were accommodated. The menu had many diverse food options so we ordered the grilled wings, French fries and crab dip. The fries were crispy, the wings were savory and the crab dip was delectable. We had enough food to get us to through most of the evening.The stunning views of the waterfront, the ambiance and most importantly the food,drinks and service were top tier. I'll visit again to try out Brunch.

If you're looking for an incredible view of DC, this is it. We came on a Saturday night as an after-party event. The drinks were pretty pricey ($20 for a really strong margarita). It took awhile to get a drink but there was a lot of people.My only complaint is that the DJ was pretty bad. There was no flow, and it was hard to vibe with the quick turns of songs.

I had a wonderful experience at 12 stories. First and foremost the staff are wonderful. From the security person, to the greeter and the server, they are all top 10 in my book. I was the first to arrive in my party. The seated me where the view was gorgeous. The checked on me, had conversations with me and of course brought my drink as I waited. They had impossible sliders and they were impressive. Great vibe all the way around.

Definitely understand that your prices are in the menu, my concerns is how you are charging your guest, you are charging for the whole bag of potatoes and a bottle of goose for one shot. U don't have to check my receipts, you need to check with the owner and fix the price range Many thanks will not be back

We are staying overnight at The Intercontinental for my husband's birthday.So I wanted to start with drinks, with a good view of the river and the Wharf. I made an afternoon (3:00 pm, so very early) reservation at 12 Stories. They have a separate entrance and a dedicated elevator, where the attendant checks your reservation before you are allowed up. The view did not disappoint. There is a beautiful view of the Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin. I had two glasses of the Conundrum wine, a California white blend. My husband had a beer. The music is very loud for so early in the day, but it was still enjoyable. We did not order food, but they have a menu of small plates. The servers were very pleasant. We are seniors, and I was glad to be able to enjoy the view before the Saturday night crazies set in. Check it out if you are down at The Wharf.

Good luck Gerber! Pretension everywhere. Why not make your guests feel welcome? Mardi Gras parade day and all the employees turn into Prima Donna's? The hot Indian barkeep with nice tips should serve more and adjust her bra less.