Beacon Rooftop Sky Bar

I went to the Beacon hotel for happy hour one Saturday a year and some months ago. We mainly hung out at the restaurant bar, but we did briefly go upstairs. At the time apparently, the bar had just been put there and they didn't have specials yet. They said they would soon. Fast forwarding to Friday, I went with my coworkers for our monthly happy hour. The roof has definitely come a long way! The view is as good as ever. My coworker and I ere the first ones there, so we claimed a section, opened the umbrella, and got some drinks. Their happy hour is from 5:00 - 6:30, and includes $5 beers, $6 wines and $7 cocktail of the day. The way the cocktail works is that there is a designated liquor special everyday, and it happened to be just plain Stoli that day. No food specials. Let's compare the rooftop's happy hour to the one that is in the hotel itself... it is from 4:00 - 7:00 everyday and includes cocktails that range from $5 to $7. I suppose you can run downstairs and grab a drink if you still want one after 6:30, just note that you have to finish it down there. You can't take it upstairs. As we got there and settled in, a DJ came and started setting up his booth. He played straight fire for the entire evening that we were there. Meanwhile, the waitress (thanks Thai!) took care of us and made sure we were good. At one point, we saw the bartender come over and start cutting some plants, and we realized that it was a mint bush, and they grow it to use fresh mint leaves for their drinks! Isn't that cool? I ended up not having any food, but those who did spoke very highly of it. For me, the Beacon rooftop is ideal for vibing to music, enjoying the weather and experiencing the view. For me, that makes up for the fact that their happy hour is super short, the $7 cocktail wasn't all that strong, and the food is a little on the expensive side.

*Hidden Gem Alert*Looking for a nice rooftop view with tasty apps and that extra kick of alcohol in your drinks? Well look no further. Beacon Rooftop Bar is the place to try.Last week we had our annual Staff Appreciation Day. I was expecting this place to have bland food and weak drinks, but boy I was wrong.Our office ordered several appetizers off their menu. My favorites were: the veggie egg rolls, crab cakes, mini beef sliders, grilled veggie skewers and create your own nachos display. I had at least 10 mini crab cakes. They also have great wings. I had this later in the night.On top of the nice spread, they offered us their signature Pina Colada. I know they weren't measuring the alcohol because many of my coworkers were feeling it after one drink. Even the guys mentioned it was strong. The music was okay. I was expecting more of the top 40, but it was mainly Pop! It's probably different on another day. I'll venture back to check it out before it's too cold to be on the Rooftop.

Walking home from dinner one night, we happened to look up and see the blue neon lights glowing from the rooftop. I figured it had to be a rooftop bar so we decided to check it out. We weren't sure how to get to the Skybar from the Beacon, so we asked a bartender who directed us to the elevators. We got to the top at 9:41 pm. The place is supposed to be open until 10 pm, but when we exited the elevator, a staff member told us they were no longer serving. We could stay up there, but couldn't order anything. We thought perhaps we could just order a drink from the bartender, but he also said no, they were closed.The atmosphere and view is breathtaking. You are up so high that you can see the lights from all over the city. It's dark up there but I especially like the blue neon lights that give the space an elegant glow. There's plenty of seating and each individual seating area allowed for at least a bit of privacy. There is also a TV and seating area right near the entrance. It's not a great location because people can get loud watching television and it disrupts the peace and serenity of the roof. We couldn't find many rooftop bars so I am sure we will go back another time for the full experience.

So wander down after brunch at a different location for a few late afternoon cocktails with some visiting friends. MER promotion people meets us in the lobby and says there is a $10 per person cover charge. That is quickly cut in half when we suggest going elsewhere. When asked who MER is a gentleman claims that is his name. Whatever...but seems super shady. Roll with it because of the walk and reviews. Come upstairs and the bartender is a solid D-. 12 patrons 7 staff and 15 mins for 3 vodka tonics. View is weak! Service worse. Don't waste your time. So many better locations in town.

This is the place to be for July 4th! We decided to give it a try at the last minute. The DJ was great (not too loud); excellent song choices, too. Tiffany is the best bartender: friendly, efficient and makes a great mojito! The seats are super comfy and the view is spectacular!

The only reason why this place gets 2 stars - 1 for the view, 1 for the live music. Everything about the service was horrendous. My bf went to get a drink & after 30 minutes, the guy behind the bar decided to tell everyone waiting that he only makes them drinks if he doesn't have any tickets for the tables Thanks, buddy! Oh well, money saved for us.

This is a cute little rooftop bar located inside of the Beacon Hotel. They do have some good guac and chips, along with a tasty quesadilla. However, there rooftop menu is very limited and there are not any chairs at the actual bar. They only have a few high tops and some couches---which is great if you have a larger crowd with you.

Such a great atmosphere, beautiful view with a nice fountain providing soothing running water sounds to lull you into a feeling of pure contentment. During the twilight hour, it really is magnificent.Over the summer, they hosted weekly art soiree events where there would be live art in progress to the accompaniment of a dj. I hope they never stop doing it because I came back 4 times and was never disappointed. Even the one time a torrential rainstorm came out of nowhere. They did a great job jumping into action and covering the roof with a secure tarp and keeping the party going.As you might expect from a roof, the menu is limited. They offer a few small bites, a very small list of cocktails, and an equally small list of beers. Given the atmosphere and uniqueness of the events, I can live with limited options.

Situated in the heart of the nation's capital, the Beacon Rooftop Sky Bar of Beacon Hotel offers a scenic view of Washington DC that provides a perfect spot for after-work socials and weekend relaxation. Specifically, the bartender named Kristen is awesome and professional. I do enjoy my after-work night socials at the Beacon Rooftop Sky Bar and the amazing drinks and cocktails made by Kristen!

I ordered a beer listed as $7 on July 5, 2019. I was charged 83 cents tax plus a $1.26 gratuity, a total of $9.09. When I called the Manager Tony the next day he explained to me that the the 83 cents included a tax on the gratuity (which was according to him obligatory because it was a private event). However, I have checked and this practice of taxing a gratuity is NOT legal when the gratuity is clearly defined as such. The Beacon is therefore in violation of DC tax law. Tony refused to answer my subsequent email advising him of this violation.I am not at all surprised that after checking I saw that the Beacon hotel has a D- rating (repeat D-) from the Better Business Bureau for failing to respond to 5 other complaints. Warning: Do not order a drink at the Beacon before checking the total price.