CityBar

A must if you want to hang out after work! How cute to find a rooftop that's not overly crowded and serves good food and drinks! Q was my bartender and also waitress when I visited, she is an absolute gem! So sweet and very familiar with the menu. She recommended the jerk chicken skewers and they were sooooo good! They are on the spicy side so eater beware! What's on my plate:Truffle FriesJerk Chicken Skewers with PlantainShrimp Tacos Grilled Caesar SaladParking is available on the street and you can use ParkMobile or the actual meter.

I stumbled upon CityBar while looking for rooftop bar in DC. While this venue was not what I thought from the website, it's still a cute spot in the city for good views and a quick drink. The bar staff was a bit all over the place, and slow the serve even with no one really at the bar. They were engaging in person conversation and took a while to acknowledge us. There was also a wait on my drink because they didn't have pineapple juice but the venue had just open before we arrived. However, my fries came quick and were fresh. The veins from the roof are very nice and unobstructed. This is a good spot for a quick hang with friends or a nice first date if you are looking to have conversations. Definitely not party vibes or large groups.

We came during happy hour and it was very packed. There is only one elevator that takes you all the way up to the roof, or you can take the stairs. Once up top we were able to find seats, but many seats do not have any coverings so be aware on what time of day you go if you are sensitive to the sun. You order at the bar and from there they will bring the food to where you are seated. We did have to wait a while in line to get our orders in, but once your order is in things run much faster. The drinks were great, and the food was made to order. We got the fries, salad and tempura. Everything tasted great, though I would prefer less salad dressing so recommend just asking for it on the side. They do have a water pitcher readily available to grab yourself. I would definitely try this place again, when the weather isn't as hot.

Pricey, but there's a decent view of DC. There are better views out there, but if you're by the mall to start with, this is a good bet. I got the truffle fries and was disappointed to find that the truffle is only in the dipping sauce (mayo) and not on the fries themselves. Seems like a shortcut. The drinks are good, with generous pours, but again, maybe more than I typically like to pay. I'd come back, but not to settle in for an evening of drinking.

Love the roof top views but that's about it. The sign as you enter lets you know to order at the bar & the staff will bring everything to your table. We ordered 3 drinks & 2 apps at the bar & paid upfront. After 30mins, we went back up to the bar to ask if we could please collect our drinks & confirm whether or not our food was coming. The bartender told me she had wondered where we'd disappeared to...we'd move 20ft, still in view of the bar...the whole rooftop is visible from the bar!She didn't know the drinks & kept having to read the ingredient from the menu. Nor did she measure anything or make them correctly. They were not good cocktails, at all. The food was ok, but nothing special & cold by the time we got it. Utensils showed up last & they didn't bring enough sets for all three of us. The furniture is showing signs of wear & the mice were visible through out the evening. I know we're in the city but this is the first time I've experienced mice on a roof top

Food comes out late and never consistent, there are rodents within the establishment on the rooftop, staff is overly aggressive and disrespectful, and the atmosphere is never consistent.

Good rooftop location with quite open space overlooking the city. Just couple of blocks away from the National mall. Located inside the Hyatt place hotel. Not ideal for great parties. Good place to take a break, enjoy small bites and couple of drinks. The service is good, efficient and friendly.

Updated review: I decided to give CityBar a second chance. Another beautiful day, but there are still serious issues with dirty glasses and food left on tables well after patrons have left. These was more concerns about the credit card receipts left on the table than cleaning up what could be a health code violation. Original: This rooftop bar is a great palace for happy hour, but service is slow and the food will arrive lukewarm. I am not sure if they are understaffed or just feel it's easier to clean-up dirty plates and glasses until after the rush. Drinks are a little higher than most DC bars, but you are getting a view of the Washington Monument. It clears out after the Federal employees had a drink and head home in the Metro.

Roof top bar on top of the Hyatt. It's a nice spot to drink and chill and enjoy the breeze. They have comfy seats. You get a pretty view of the sunset and you can see the Jefferson Memorial and National Monument. Drinks and bites are average price. The fried calamari ($12) was okay.Metered street parking. Free after 6pm.

Good luck fingering out when they are open or how to get there. Not worth the hassle at all